All Obituaries

Ruth S. Boyer, 85, of Wernersville passed away on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at her residence. She was the wife of the late Ralph “Red” Boyer. Born in Sinking Spring on January 20, 1936 a daughter of the late Sadie (Fitterling) and David Hassler, Sr. She was a graduate of Wilson High School She was a member of St. John’s (Hain’s) U.C.C., Cushion Peak Rod & Gun, Fritztown Fire Co., and the Sinking Spring VFW. Ruth was employed at the Berkshire Knitting Mill,...

Helen A. Minnich McNeal, age 101, passed away on Monday, March 1, 2021 at Phoebe Berks Health Care Center in Wernersville.   She was the wife of the late William McNeal who passed away in 1964.   Born in Hegins, PA a daughter of the late George D. and Ada (Saltzer) Minnich.   Helen graduated from Hegins High School at the age of 16 and attended Pierce Business School in Philadelphia.   Through the years she was employed by Firestone Tire, the National Bank of...

Randy W. Row, 55, of Mohnton, passed away Friday, February 26, 2021, in his residence. Born Monday, April 26, 1965, in Reading, he was a son of the late Ronald W. Row, Sr. & Ethel M. (Bean) Row Dietrich. Randy was assistant foreman for Temple Aluminum Foundry, Temple, for over 30 years. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his sons: Randy W. Row, Jr., Ryan W. Row; his step son: John Bishop; his brother: Ricky W. Row; his grandson: Jayce W. Row; and his step-grand-daughter:...

Bobbie J. (Sheaman) Posta, 46, of Sinking Spring, passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2021, in St. Joseph’s Hospital. She was the wife of James Posta and loving mother to Trent, Gavin, and Ava Posta. Bobbie was the beloved daughter of George R. Sheaman and the late Carol A. (Crofcheck) Sheaman of Bernville. She graduated from Holy Name High School in 1992 and then from Randy Rick Beauty School. Bobbie held numerous jobs but was most proud of establishing her own cleaning...

Barbara A. Blatt, age 80, of Robesonia passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at her residence. She was the loving wife of 56 years to Samuel D. Blatt. Born in Rexmont, Lebanon County, on April 20, 1940 a daughter of the late Harry D. and Mary C. (Kayser) Miller. She was a 1958 graduate of Conrad Weiser High School and a graduate of the Bryland Institute of Cosmetology. Barbara first worked at the Gloray Knitting Mill, was a day-care bus driver for Berks Intermediate, and for the...

The Rev. William H. Weiser, age 60, of Robesonia passed away on Thursday, February 18, 2021 at his residence with his family by his side. He was the loving husband of 36 years to Gwen H. (Hammaker) Weiser. Born in Harrisburg on November 29, 1960 and raised in Hershey, he was the son of the late Ralph and Dorothy (Stover) Weiser. He was a graduate of Hershey High School, Susquehanna University, and a graduate of the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg. Pastor Bill’s first...

Robert (Bob) Joseph Barnes, 79, born on October 15, 1941 in the Frankford section of Philadelphia, PA, passed away in the morning hours of Saturday, February 13, 2021, in Reading Hospital. Bob was married to Carol (Reim) Barnes for 57 years. He is survived by one son, Wayne and his wife, Shawn; three grandchildren, Carien Barnes and her husband Nathan, Taylor Barnes, and Cayden Barnes; one great grandchild, Asher Barnes; a brother, Ronald Barnes; a brother-in-law Walter Reim and his wife...

David J. Stoudt, 63, a resident of The Villa St. Elizabeth and formerly of West Lawn passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at the Reading Hospital.  Born in Virginia Beach, VA on January 29, 1958 a son of Mary Lu (Kuntz) Stoudt, of West Lawn and the late Dr. Donald Stoudt.  He was a 1976 graduate of Wilson High School, earned his Bachelor's degree from Gettysburg College in 1980 and his Master's degree from the University of Virginia in 1984.  David was a...

Stanley Bucior, 82, of Newmanstown, passed away in the late afternoon hours, Tuesday, February 9, 2021, in the Reading Hospital. He was the widower of the late Ruby E. (neé Galbreath) Bucior, who died February 12, 2018. Born Friday, October 14, 1938, in Quakertown, Bucks Co., PA, he was a son of the late Stanley & Anna (neé Herman) Bucior. He retired from TEVA Pharmaceuticals, Quakertown.  An avid Philadelphia Eagles Fan, Stanley also enjoyed yardwork, cooking, family...

Joyce Cherry, 88, of Heidelberg Twp. passed away on Saturday, February 6, 2021 at her daughter's residence. Her husband, Milton A. Cherry passed away in 1996. She was born in Beasley, VA on January 17, 1933 a daughter of the late Fred and Marion (Clarke) Rollins. Joyce was currently attending Heidelberg Bible Church and formerly attended Church of the Open Bible in Riverside, NJ. Joyce started her career as a proofreader at the Burlington County Times newspaper and retired from...