Local Obituaries for Families in Birdsboro, Douglassville, Union Township, Amity Township, Robeson Township, Exeter Township, Morgantown, Elverson, Pottstown, and Reading
Thomas P. Geyer
Jan 26, 2026
Thomas P. Geyer, 97, of Birdsboro, PA, passed away on January 26, 2026 in his son’s residence, with whom he resided the last few years. Born in Birdsboro, PA, he was the son of the late Edwin S. Geyer and the late Beulah F. (Painter) Geyer. He was the widower of Eleanor J. (Grimes) Geyer, who passed in 2022.
Tom retired...
Curtis M. Prince, Sr.
Jan 26, 2026
Curtis M. Prince, Sr., 64, of Reading, PA, passed away on January 26, 2026 at the Penn State Health St. Joseph’s Hospital. Born in Pottstown, PA, he was the son of the late Donald “Ducky” D. Prince Sr. and the late Carolyn M. (Bagenstose) Rumpf.
Curtis graduated from Daniel Boone High School in 1979. He last worked as a Supervisor at...
Linda L. (Hinrich) Badman
Jan 24, 2026
Linda L. (Hinrich) Badman, 78, of Birdsboro, PA, passed away on January 24, 2026 at the Reading Hospital. Born in Warsaw, NY, she was the daughter of the late Clarence S. and the late Doris A. (Collister) Hinrich. She was the loving wife of Francis H. Badman of Birdsboro, PA.
Linda spent most of her life raising her children and creating...
Virginia "Ginny" M. (Duffy) Wright
Jan 21, 2026
Virginia “Ginny” M. (Duffy) Wright, formerly of Maple Glen, PA, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at the Keystone Villa at Douglassville. Born in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of the late John Joseph (b. Capetown, South Africa) and the late Lillian Elizabeth (O’Hare) Duffy (b. Carlingford, Ireland). Virginia was the widow of Charles “Les” Lesley Wright...
Beth Ann Angstadt
Jan 12, 2026
Beth Ann Angstadt, 63, of Kulptown, PA, peacefully passed away in her home on Monday, January 12, 2026, following a courageous, long, and stubborn battle with cancer. Born in Reading, PA, she was the daughter of the late Raymond D. Angstadt and the late Ruth S. (Davidheiser) Bitting. She was the partner of Timothy Walker, with whom she shared the...
Charles W. Riegel, Sr.
Jan 12, 2026
Charles W. Riegel, Sr., 90, Amity Township, PA, passed away on January 12, 2026 in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Amity Township he was the son of the late William A. and the late Katie M. (Fick) Riegel. He was the loving husband of Barbara Ann (Miller) Riegel.
Charles was a graduate of Amity...
June E. (Larrabee) Barndt
Jan 6, 2026
June E. (Larrabee) Barndt, 87, formerly of Douglassville, PA, passed away on January 6, 2026 at Berks Heim. Born in Norfolk, VA she was the daughter of the late Wayne H. Larrabee and the late Mary E. (Shalhoup) Wintergrass, wife of the late Leonard J. Wintergrass.
June worked in the Tele-Control Office for Doehler-Jarvis in Stowe, PA for 18 yrs. She...
Nancy A. (Spencer) Shirey
Jan 6, 2026
Nancy Ann (Spencer) Shirey, 93, of Birdsboro, PA, passed away on January 6, 2026, at the Birdsboro Lodge where she has been a resident since February 2024. Born at home, in Seyfert, PA, she was the daughter of the late Ethel Marie (Lengel) Spencer and the late James Spencer. She was the loving wife of the late Elmer R. Shirey.
Nancy...
Joseph James Ondo
Jan 2, 2026
Joseph James Ondo, 89, formerly of Exeter Twp., PA, passed away on January 2, 2026 at the Mifflin Center in Shillington, PA. Born in Pottstown, PA he was the son of the late George and the late Mary (Fedor) Ondo. He was the husband of Nancy (Panfile) Ondo of Boyertown, PA.
Joseph worked most of his life as a Warehouse Manager...
Charles W. Merkle, Jr.
Jan 2, 2026
Charles W. Merkle, Jr., 59, of Boyertown, PA, passed away on January 2, 2026 at University of PENN Hospital. Born in Philadelphia, PA he was the son of Charles W. Merkle, Sr., companion of Patricia Roland and the late Linda (Barbee) Merkle.
Charles graduated from Lowers Merion High School in 1984. He worked in Sales for Perfex Corp. He was an...
Franklin Russell Hartline, Jr.
Dec 29, 2025
Franklin Russell Hartline, Jr., 82, of Douglassville PA, passed away on December 29, 2025 at the Phoenixville Hospital. Born in Pottstown, PA he was the son of the late Franklin Russell Hartline, Sr. and Sara (Nettles) Hartline. He was the husband of Diane G. (Gray) Hartline.
Frank graduated from Daniel Boone High School in 1961. He served in the U.S. Marine...
Francis R. Hopta
Dec 24, 2025
Francis R. Hopta, 77, of Birdsboro, Union Twp., PA, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at the Reading Hospital. Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Peter Hopta, Sr. and the late Leona (Curtiss) Hopta. He was the loving husband of 58 years to Harriett (Laird) Hopta.
Francis served in the United States Air Force during...
Toby Hunter High
Dec 22, 2025
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Toby Hunter High, 41, of Douglassville, Union Twp., PA, passed away on Monday, December 22, 2025, at the Lehigh Valley Hospital. Born in Pottstown, PA, he was the son of Barry H. and Nicole M. (Shifflette) High.
Toby worked most of his life as a Pool Plasterer and installed pools. He was a big Philadelphia Sports Fan....
Barbara A. (Focht) Bortz
Dec 22, 2025
Barbara Ann (Focht) Bortz, 85, of Exeter Twp., PA, passed away on Monday, December 22, 2025, in the comfort of her home. Born in Reading, PA, she was the daughter of late Charles A. and the late Marie (Gisell) Focht. She was the widow of Kenneth L. Bortz, who passed in 2013.
Barbara spent most of her life as a homemaker,...
Mildred E. (Smith) Keppen
Dec 16, 2025
Mildred E. (Smith) Keppen, 86, formerly of Geigertown, PA, passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at the Wyomissing Health & Rehab Center, where she received exemplary care. Born in Ridley Township in Delaware County, she was the daughter of late Sydney L. and the late Gertrude V. (Thomas) Smith. She was the widow of Gary A. Keppen.
In addition to...
LeRoy O. Sandland
Dec 14, 2025
LeRoy O. Sandland, 92, of Douglassville, Amity Twp., PA, passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2025, in his home. Born in Moorhead, MN, he was the son of late Otto and the late Lucille M. (Gardner) Sandland. He was the loving husband of Margaret M. (Faust) Sandland.
LeRoy served our country during the Korean War in the U.S. Army. He earned...
Charles "Les" L. Wright
Dec 2, 2025
Charles (Les) L. Wright, formerly of Maple Glen, PA, and Mt. Holly, NJ, passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, on his 90th birthday at the Reading Hospital. Born in Summerdale, PA, he was the son of late Leslie E. and the late Bertha E. (Lippincott) Wright. He was the loving husband of 48 years to Virginia M. (Duffy) Wright.
Les...
Michael Thomas Redden
Nov 21, 2025
Michael T. Redden, 69, of Pottstown, PA, passed away on Friday, November 21, 2025, in his home. Born in Billings, MT, he was the son of late James K. and the late Massie P. (McCall) Redden. He was the loving husband of Catharine M. (Koniers) Redden.
Michael was an independent contractor, specializing as a piano & harpsichord technician. His major contract...
John Joseph Breton
Nov 21, 2025
John Joseph Breton, 93, of Mount Penn Borough, passed away on Friday, November 21, 2025, following a brief illness. He was the devoted husband of Loretta Jean (Ehrgood), with whom he shared 45 years of marriage prior to her passing in 2004, and the beloved father of John and his wife, Lori, of Elverson, and Joseph and his wife, Jennifer,...
Beverly I. (Spohn) Strunk
Nov 20, 2025
Beverly I. (Spohn) Strunk, 91, of Alsace Twp., PA, passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at the Tower Health Reading Hospital, West Reading, PA. Born in Pottstown, PA, she was a daughter of the late Joseph R. Spohn, Sr. and the late Katie (Weikel) Spohn. She was the widow of Russell A. Strunk, Sr. and was predeceased by her...
