All Obituaries

Michael Yelk, Jr., 46, formerly of Womelsdorf, passed away in the early morning hours Tuesday, September 27, 2022, in the Reading Hospital. He was born March 7, 1976, in Reading. He is survived by his wife: Angela M. (neé Moyer) Yelk; his children: Madeline & Carrie; his sister: Tracy L. (Greg) Keppley, with whom he last resided; two nephews: Matthew & Jakob; and his parents: Michael Yelk, Sr. & Susan A. (neé Lerch) Yelk. At Michael’s request, there will be...

Tambra Ann “Tammy” Merriam, 61, of Womelsdorf, PA, passed away in her residence on Saturday, September 24th, 2022. Born Saturday, October 15th, 1960, in Reading, PA, she was a daughter of Carol A. (neé Williams) Jaskolka, of Slatington, PA. She worked at the Blue Mountain Family Restaurant and had worked at The Lantern Lodge as well as Bethany Children’s Home. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her children: Brian A. Krofl (husband of Sonya L. Krofl),...

Scott L. Strunk, 36, of Reading, passed away in the early morning hours Friday, September 23, 2022, in the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia. Born Sunday, March 9, 1986, in Phoenixville, he was a son of Kenneth B. & Tracey L. (neé Mohn) Strunk, Reading.  Scott loved music and people.  He loved his dog and cooking.  Scott would do anything for anyone.  It is a shame his life was cut so short.  He will be missed.  He was loved...

Linnette A Kocher, 71, formerly of Womelsdorf, passed away Friday, September 23, 2022, in Penn State St. Joseph Medical Center, Reading. She was the wife of Thomas S. Kocher. Born Wednesday, June 6, 1951, in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Russell R. Border Sr. & the late Eva M. (neé Vilone) Border. She retired from the BCIU as a teachers aide. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her children: Justin T. (Amanda Focht) Kocher & Jonathan S. (Kaitlin)...

Donald M. Blatt, age 72, formerly of Wernersville passed away on Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at Berks Heim. He was the husband of Janice E. (Boyer) Blatt who passed away in 2013. Raised in Fritztown, a son of the late Stanley D. and Anna E. (Kintzer) Blatt. Donald was a 1968 graduate of Conrad Weiser High School. In recent years he operated Donald M. Blatt Painting & Carpentry. He was a long-time member of the Fritztown Fire Company, a volunteer fireman with the Wernersville Fire...

Mary E. Cunningham, age 65, of Wernersville passed away on Friday, September 9, 2022 at the Reading Hospital. Born in West Reading on July 18, 1957 a daughter of the late Dorothy (Ziegenfus) and John H. Boyer, Sr. Mary last worked as a Manager at McDonald’s in Sinking Spring. She is survived by a daughter, Connie L. Kline; a son, Michael L. Kline; and grandchildren, Jonathan, Paul, Caitlin, Justin, and Marisa. She was predeceased by her siblings, Linda Nye, Gary Boyer, John Boyer,...

Larry G. Spangler, 87, of Womelsdorf, passed peacefully into heaven on Friday, September 9, 2022, in his residence.  He was the husband of the late Ruth M. (Engle) Spangler, who passed away September 17, 2001. Larry was born December 17, 1934, in Myerstown, to the late George & Kathryn (Kreitz) Spangler.  He is survived by his children: Debra, wife of Rick Smith, Teresa, wife of Rob Greiner (deceased), & George Spangler, fiancé of Maureen Wenrich; his step son:...

Gene A. “Tuffy” Davis, age 88, of Robesonia passed away on Friday, September 9, 2022 at the Reading Hospital. He was the loving husband of 34 years to Gloria J. (Bare) Davis. Born in Bernville on September 13, 1933 a son of the late Charles and Ruth (Berns) Davis. He proudly served in the U.S. Army. Gene retired from CarTech in 1996 after 28 years of service. He was a life-long member of St. Thomas Church in Bernville. Surviving in addition to his wife are two step-sons,...

June M. Clay, age 73, of Robesonia passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2022. Her husband, Terry L. Clay passed away in 1986. Services will be private. Cole Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Robesonia is handling arrangements.  

Kevin L. Hartman, 51, of Temple, passed away in the afternoon hours Saturday, August 27, 2022, in the Reading Hospital. Born Tuesday, March 9, 1971, in West Reading, he was a son of Dennis L. Hartman & Eileen A. Rhoad. Kevin loved fishing, hunting, working, and all things outdoors.  His beautiful blue eyes and smile will be missed by many. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his daughter: Ashley Mulholland; his loving girlfriend: Janell Sadlowski; his loving...