All Obituaries

Elaine R. Binkley, 83, of Sinking Spring, entered the Church Triumphant Sunday morning, March 29, 2020 in her residence.  Her loving family was by her side as she took her last breath on Earth. She was the wife of Wilmot G. Binkley and together they shared 60 years of marriage. Born in Wernersville, she was the daughter of the late Edna R. (Gruber) and John P. Reese, Sr. In addition to her husband, she is survived by a daughter Lori A. Binkley, Sinking Spring, and a son Kurt W....

David R. Bender, 59, of N. Heidelberg Twp., passed away Thursday, March 26, 2020, in his residence. Born April 14, 1960, in West Reading, he was a son of the  late Donald L. Bender & Mary A. (Schrack) Bender, Spring Twp. David was a fan of the Eagles, enjoyed woodworking, loved trips to West Virginia, ATV riding, and, while driving his truck, listening to CD sermons by Pastor Brian Biggers of The Lambs Chapel in Burlington, NC. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his...

Salvatore Arrigo, age 72 of Newmanstown, passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Lebanon. He was the husband of Patricia A. (Rommel) Arrigo for 45 years. Born on July 18, 1947 in Sicily. Son of the late Vincenzo and Filippa (Spinella) Arrigo. Raised in the Catholic Church of Marineo, Sicily and always retained his deep faith. He came to America with his family at the age of 21. He enjoyed gardening, listening to music and his online friends in the blind...

Edwin P. Lash, 72, of Robesonia passed away on Friday, March 13, 2020 at his residence. He was the husband of Linda L. (Wentzel) Lash. Born in Reading on December 7, 1947 a son of the late Norman and Irene (Goymber) Lash. Edwin retired from Motion Industries in Reading as a Truck Driver and Warehouse Manager after 30 years of employment. He was a member of Sovereign Grace Church in Bally. He loved traveling, camping, and spending time with his family. Surviving in addition to his wife...

Ruth Ann Miller, 65, of Womelsdorf, passed away in the evening hours Monday, March 9, 2020, in her residence. She was the wife of Glen R. Miller. Born Saturday, October 2, 1954, in Bellefonte, Centre Co., she was a daughter of the late Kenneth L. & Doris A. (nee’ Robinson) Johnson. In addition to her husband, Ruth is survived by her children: Kimberly M. (Michael A.) Bush, Glen David (Tanya) Miller,  Jason S. Miller, & Erica L. (Richard) Vargas; her grandchildren:...

Lorie J. Ochs, age 63, of Robesonia passed away on Friday, March 6, 2020 at the Reading Hospital. Her beloved husband, Gerry L. Ochs, Sr. died on July 27, 2019. Born in Reading on July 13, 1956 a daughter of Gilbert L. Deck, who survives, and the late Joanne (Matthew) Deck. Lorie was a 1974 graduate of Conrad Weiser High School and a graduate of Reading Area Community College Nursing School. She was a member and Past Worthy Matron of the Conrad Weiser Chapter #449 O.E.S., Womelsdorf; a...

Lee A. Clauser, 74, of Bethel Twp. passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2020.   He was the husband of 50 years to Sarah E. (Kriser) Clauser.   Born in Shartlesville on September 1, 1945 a son of the late Charles W. and Esther Mae (Freeman) Clauser.   Lee worked 26 years at Quaker Maid Kitchens and last worked at the mail sorting plant in Hamburg and in Tuckerton.   In addition to his wife he is survived by a daughter, Karen A. Clauser and her companion Joe; a sister,...

Sara J. Krick, 87, of Wernersville passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2020 at her residence with her family by her side. Born in Spring Twp. on January 10, 1933, a daughter of the late Leroy L. and Helen I. (Good) Stump. She was a graduate and Valedictorian of the Wernersville High School Class of 1950. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Robesonia. Sara retired from the Wernersville State Hospital as a Psychiatric Aide and had previously worked at Caron Spinning Mill and...

Forrest G. Wagner, Jr., 87, of Robesonia passed away on Saturday,February 22, 2020 at the Reading Hospital. He was the husband of 59 years to Corrinne M. (Muthard) Wagner. Forrest was born in Bethel Twp., Lebanon County on June 17, 1932, a son of the late Forrest G. Wagner, Sr. and the late Gertrude (Meyer) Wagner. He worked 42 years at Textile Machine Works/Rockwell International, beginning his career in the Foundry and later working in the Machine Shop. He was a faithful and active...

Ernst “Ernie” Licht, 82, of Alsace Twp., passed away, Tuesday, February 18, 2020, in Fort Myers, Florida. Born August 30, 1937, in Ostheim, Germany, he was a son of the late Gustav & Julie (nee’ Griesmann) Licht. Arriving in the United States April 27, 1952, and becoming a US Citizen May 27, 1958, Ernie founded Ernst Licht Embroidery and Imports, Oley, PA.  He was a member of Boyertown Lodge #741, F&AM, the Reading Liederkranz, and the Evergreen Heimatbund. He...