All Obituaries 

Robert C. Dries, age 91, of Robesonia passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2026. On June 13, 1953 he married Patricia A. (Merkel) Dries, who preceded him in death on October 15, 2021. He was born in Robesonia on August 1, 1934, a son of the late Fred and Ethel (Miller) Dries. He was a graduate of Robesonia High School and Lebanon Valley College. He proudly served in the U.S. Army. Bob retired from Lucent Technologies (formerly Bell Laboratories, Western Electric, and AT&T) as a Senior ...

Lynda R. Himmelberger, 85, of Womelsdorf and formerly of Strausstown, passed away in the late evening hours Thursday, April 2, 2026, in the Laurel Center, Hamburg. She was the wife of Roger L. “Pinky” Himmelberger. Born Friday, November 29, 1940, in West Reading, she was a daughter of the late Harry & Pauline Kulp, née Lengel. Surrounded by the love of her family, Lynda passed away after a long and full life marked by devotion, creativity, and quiet strength. She was ...

Terry Lee Stites, 60, of Womelsdorf, PA, passed away in the evening hours of March 31, 2026, surrounded by loved ones at Hershey Medical Center. Born on October 22, 1965 in Reading; Terry was a man who lived life in his own way—steady, honest, and unapologetically himself. He was known for being funny, caring, and truthful to a fault, never afraid to speak his mind and always willing to stand by those he loved. He is survived by his longtime partner, Beverly M. Brown, who shared ...

LeAllen James Lapp, 3, of Bethel Township, Lebanon County, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2026, in his residence.  Born Friday, July 22, 2022, at home, he was a son of Elam R. & Annie Lapp, née Stoltzfus. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his siblings: John Andrew Lapp, Maria Faith Lapp, & Rose Laura Lapp; his paternal grandfather: Aaron F. Lapp; his maternal grandparents: Abner G. & Barbara Stoltzfus, née Beiler; and by numerous Uncles, Aunts, ...

Joanne Barker passed away on March 25, 2026. Joanne dedicated nearly 40 years to Boscov’s, where she rose from the courtesy desk to become the store’s first female manager, a testament to her determination and leadership. She had a love for dogs and is survived by her beloved EeVee. Joanne enjoyed tending to her yard and container gardens and was known for her kindness to the neighborhood stray cats. Christmas was her favorite holiday, marked by her cherished porch displays and ...

Carol Suzanne (Varady) Myers came into the world on October 23, 1942, at the Pottstown Hospital. The last surviving of the four children of William and Mary (Novak) Varady, she slipped peacefully away on March 23rd at her home in Wernersville after a weekend full of love and laughter surrounded by three generations of descendants with whom Carol shared a deep and abiding mutual love. Raised in Stowe, she forever cherished growing up in the close-knit community of largely first and second ...

From the very beginning, Sonny was deeply loved, longed for, and cherished beyond measure. Though he never made it earth-side, he knew only love for all of his nine beautiful months. He listened to his mommy's voice as she sang to him and spoke to him about the little moments of each day. He was comforted by the touch of his parents and surrounded by a love so deep that it will live on forever. Sonny was, and always will be, the light of his family. Alyssa and Gregory will forever hold ...

Barbara L. Hartranft, 95, of Womelsdorf, passed away Sunday evening, March 15, 2026, at Maidencreek Place, Reading. She was the widow of Richard R. Batdorf, who passed away February 27, 1979, and Robert L. Hartranft, who passed away January 16, 2014. Born August 2, 1930, in Heidelberg Township, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Margaret (Weidner) Ruth. Barbara was a 1948 graduate of Womelsdorf High School. She and her late husband, Richard, owned and operated the former ...

Jack Stephen Ginnochio, 76, of Sinking Spring, passed away Friday, March 13, 2026. He was the widower of the late Joan Ginnochio. Born Wednesday, January 4,1950, in the Bronx, New York, he was a son of the late Daniel & Marianne Ginnochio. A lover of working on cars, Jack was an automechanic.  He also enjoyed baseball, golf, bowling, cooking, & eating pistachios.  He was a good son, brother, father and friend, and will be dearly missed by all that had the pleasure ...

Harry L. “Butch” Werner, Jr., age 86, of Robesonia passed away on Friday, March 13, 2026 at the Reading Hospital. He was predeceased by his first wife, Kathleen K. (Rhine) Werner, and his second wife of 43 years, Grace J. (Miller) Werner. He was born in Reading on June 22, 1939, a son of the late Margaret M. (Hermansader) Ulrich, wife of the late Elwood “Elly” Ulrich and the late Harry L. Werner, Sr. He was a graduate of Conrad Weiser High School and proudly served ...