Local Reading & Oley PA Obituaries | Stitzel Funeral Homes & Crematory (2024)

Earl Brightbill


Earl Long Brightbill, 95, died April 17, 2024 in his Laureldale residence.He was the widower of Dorothy Louise (Beck) Brightbill.Born October 23, 1928, in Spring Township, he was a son of the late Elmer Samuel and Helen Irene (Long) Brightbill.Earl was employed as a bar straightener with Rockwell International for 45 years, retiring in 1990. He also was self-employed doing part-time carpentry work for many years.He served in the U.S....

Earl Long Brightbill, 95, died April 17, 2024 in his Laureldale residence.He was the widower of Dorothy Louise (Beck) Brightbill.Born October 23, 1928, in Spring...

Kenneth FronheiserBoyertown


Kenneth Chester Fronheiser, 92, of Pike township, passed away April 15, 2024 in his home surrounded by his loving family.He was the husband of the late Marguerite Mabel (Landis) Fronheiser.Born in Boyertown, he was the son of the late Harvey Y. and Helen (Gross) (Weller) Fronheiser.Kenneth was a member of Falkner Swamp U.C.C. Church, Gilbertsville.He was employedby Norco Nipple of Pottstown for 42 years.Surviving are his three children: Kenneth...

Kenneth Chester Fronheiser, 92, of Pike township, passed away April 15, 2024 in his home surrounded by his loving family.He was the husband of the late Marguerite Mabel (Landis)...

Colin ManwillerReading


Colin “Bean” Manwiller, 65, of Muhlenberg Township, died April 12, 2024 at Tower Health – Reading Hospital, West Reading.Born February 11, 1959, in Reading, he was a son of the late Charles and Bernice (Tiley) Manwiller.He was a 1977 graduate of Muhlenberg High School.Colin was employed as a heavy equipment operator with Schlouch, Inc., Maidencreek Township.He was the partner of the deceased Rose Zappacosta.Colin enjoyed playing darts and pool, watching NASCAR...

Colin “Bean” Manwiller, 65, of Muhlenberg Township, died April 12, 2024 at Tower Health – Reading Hospital, West Reading.Born February 11, 1959, in Reading, he was a son of the...

Maria Pazmino-Zeiber


Maria DeJesus Pazmino-Zeiber, 75, of Laureldale, died April 12, 2024 at Lutheran Home at Topton, Longswamp Township.She was the widow of William Raymond Zeiber.Born in Guayaquil, Ecuador, she was a daughter of the late Segundo Pazmino and Clara Ortiz.Maria was employed with Sweet Street, Reading, for over 15 years.She enjoyed gardening and cooking.Maria attended Spring Valley Church of God.Surviving are her two children: Giovanni Alvarado of Ecuador, and Jenny Alvarado of Miami,...

Maria DeJesus Pazmino-Zeiber, 75, of Laureldale, died April 12, 2024 at Lutheran Home at Topton, Longswamp Township.She was the widow of William Raymond Zeiber.Born in Guayaquil, Ecuador, she...

Maria Pazmino-Zeiber


Maria DeJesus Pazmino-Zeiber, 75, of Laureldale, died April 12, 2024 at Lutheran Home at Topton, Longswamp Township.She was the widow of William Raymond Zeiber.Born in Guayaquil, Ecuador, she was a daughter of the late Segundo Pazmino and Clara Ortiz.Maria was employed with Sweet Street, Reading, for over 15 years.She enjoyed gardening and cooking.Maria attended Spring Valley Church of God.Surviving are her two children: Giovanni Alvarado of Ecuador, and Jenny Alvarado of Miami,...

Maria DeJesus Pazmino-Zeiber, 75, of Laureldale, died April 12, 2024 at Lutheran Home at Topton, Longswamp Township.She was the widow of William Raymond Zeiber.Born in Guayaquil, Ecuador, she...

Maria Pazmino-Zeiber


Maria DeJesus Pazmino-Zeiber, 75, of Laureldale, died April 12, 2024 at Lutheran Home at Topton, Longswamp Township.She was the widow of William Raymond Zeiber.Born in Guayaquil, Ecuador, she was a daughter of the late Segundo Pazmino and Clara Ortiz.Maria was employed with Sweet Street, Reading, for over 15 years.She enjoyed gardening and cooking.Maria attended Spring Valley Church of God.Surviving are her two children: Giovanni Alvarado of Ecuador, and Jenny Alvarado of Miami,...

Maria DeJesus Pazmino-Zeiber, 75, of Laureldale, died April 12, 2024 at Lutheran Home at Topton, Longswamp Township.She was the widow of William Raymond Zeiber.Born in Guayaquil, Ecuador, she...

Richard BittleReading


Richard D. Bittle, 77, of Muhlenberg Township, died April 10, 2024 at Laurel Center, Tilden Township.He was the loving husband of Patricia (May) Bittle, with whom he shared 27 years of marriage.Born February 15, 1947, he was a son of the late Leonard F. and Emma C. (Sinton) Bittle.Richard was a graduate of Muhlenberg High School.He was employed with Carpenter Technology for 30 years, retiring in 2009.Richard served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War.He was a member of Good...

Richard D. Bittle, 77, of Muhlenberg Township, died April 10, 2024 at Laurel Center, Tilden Township.He was the loving husband of Patricia (May) Bittle, with whom he shared 27 years of...

Shirley Torakeo


Shirley A. Torakeo, 92, died on April 4, 2024 while on hospice care.She formerly lived at 610 E. Bellevue Avenue, Laureldale, she was the Army wife of David P. Torakeo (aka Trochio).Born in Bethel, PA, she was a daughter of the late Paul and Margaret (Blanford) Wanner and was one of eleven children.Shirley was a 1949 graduate of Bethel High School.She enjoyed reading the newspaper and attending Reading Phillies ballgames.She is...

Shirley A. Torakeo, 92, died on April 4, 2024 while on hospice care.She formerly lived at 610 E. Bellevue Avenue, Laureldale, she was the Army wife of David P. Torakeo (aka...

Charlene Reinert


Charlene Reinert, 56 of Laureldale passed away April 2, 2024 in the Reading Hospital with her loving family by her side. She was the wife of Sherman Reinert, to whom she was married for 23 years.Born August 12, 1967, in Norristown, PA, she was the daughter of Jerry and Evelyn (Busch) Yorgey.Charlene was employed by World Electronics as an assembler.She was known for being a very thoughtful and strongperson. She loved to camp, be outdoors, and loved music and makeup....

Charlene Reinert, 56 of Laureldale passed away April 2, 2024 in the Reading Hospital with her loving family by her side. She was the wife of Sherman Reinert, to whom she was married for 23...

George YorkSummit Hill


George Albert York, 75 of Summit Hill, passed away March 29, 2024 in St. Luke’s Bethlehem. He was the husband of the late Patricia Marie (Boyle) York, who passed away in 2022.Born April 3, 1948, in Coaldale, PA, he was the son of George York, Sr. and Rose “Tootsie” (Sommers) York.George was employed by Coaldale State Hospital and the Pennsylvania Welfare Department. He also worked at Walmart before retiring.He was a member of St. Joseph of the Panther Valley...

George Albert York, 75 of Summit Hill, passed away March 29, 2024 in St. Luke’s Bethlehem. He was the husband of the late Patricia Marie (Boyle) York, who passed away in 2022.Born...

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