All Obituaries

Alberto "Speedy" Gonzalez, 67 of Reading, PA., passed away on March 8, 2026 at his residence.  He was the husband of the late  Elba Bilbraut Acevedo.  Born in NY, he was the son of the late Alberto Gonzalez and the late Carmen Alfaro.   He enjoyed  fishing and  was a music lover and loved sports cars particularly corvettes. Alberto was a carpenter and worked installing carpet for many years.  He was predeceased by three sisters, Evelyn, ...

Efrain DeJesus, 77 of South 5th St., Reading, passed away on March 6, 2026 at the St. Francis Home, Mohnton.  No services will be held locally.  Burial will be in Penuelas, Puerto Rico. Cramp Hummel Funeral Home, 934 Centre Ave., Reading has charge of arrangements. www.cramp-hummelfuneralhome.com

Luisa S. Almonte, 53 of Wyomissing, PA., passed away on March 7, 2026 at the Reading Hospital. Born in the Dominican Republic, she was the daughter of Juan Emilio Almonte and Dolores (Pena) Almonte. She enjoyed dancing, listening to music, coloring and made the best coffee. She is predeceased by brothers, Emelido, Lucindo and Diomedes Almonte. Surviving are her siblings, Esperanza Almonte, Nereida Alvarez, Eustacia Alvarez, Vanjela Pena, Melania Almonte, Blasina Alvarez, Yoselin Almonte, ...

Yaqub Arif, 75 of Kenhorst, PA., passed away on March 3, 2026 at his residence.  Born in Pakistan he was the son of Jameel Chaudhry.  Yaqub had been employed by the Wyomissing Family Restaurant as a Chef.  Traditional Islamic funeral services will be held with burial at Laureldale Cemetery, Reading.  Cramp-Hummel Funeral Home, Centre Ave, Reading has charge of arrangements.

Maria Mercedes Peralta de Aybar, 82 of Reading, PA., passed away on March 3, 2026 at St. Joseph Hospital, Bern Twp.  She was the wife of the late Felix De Los Santos Aybar.  Born in the Dominican Republic, she was the daughter of the late Emenegildo Peralta Espinal and the late Erenestina Munoz Aybar.  Mercedes was a homemaker and caring mother and grandmother and great grandmother.  She is survived by her children, Heriberto Aybar, Alfredo Aybar, Felix Aybar and Rosa ...

John S. Lebengood, 88, of Cumru Township, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2026. He was the devoted husband of the late Shirley (Ziegler) Lebengood, who passed away in 2023. Born in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, John was the son of the late Howard and Mary (Reed) Lebengood. John proudly served his country as a veteran of the United States Army. He loved sharing stories and had an incredible memory, recalling moments from his childhood and throughout his life with remarkable detail. ...

Carol L. Eck, 84 of Mertztown, PA., passed away on February 26, 2026 at the Topton Lutheran Home, Topton.  She was the wife of the late Donald T. Eck who passed away in 2020.  Born in Alburtis, PA., she was the daughter of the late Roy and Verna (Boyer) Bensinger.  Carol was a homemaker and she enjoyed playing bingo and trips to the casino.  She is predeceased by one son, Roy Eck; brother, Robert Brensinger.  Surviving are three daughters, Dana B. Oberly, Mertztown, ...

Carol Johnson, 80, of Reading, Pennsylvania, passed away on February 15, 2026. Born and raised in Reading, she was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother whose love for her family was at the heart of her life. Carol worked for many years at Palmer’s Chocolate Factory, where she was admired for her dedication and the sweet treats she would bring home for her grandchildren—gestures that became treasured memories for her family. A ...

James M. Cindrich, 81 of Norristown, PA., passed away on February 13, 2026 at the Reading Hospital. He was the husband of Peggy A. (Ellis) Cindrich for 51 years.  Born in Sioux Falls, SD, he was the son of the late Matthew A. and Lois Cindrich.  James was a US Marine Corps (Rank: E4)  Veteran enlisted for 3 years and  US Air Force ( Rank: MSgt )Veteran for 23 years of Service. His Hobbies included, Wood Working, and Egg Shell Art. He had a very creative ...

Rose M. Martin, 87 of Reading, PA., widow of Edward Martin, Sr., passed away on February 10, 2026 at St. Joseph Hospital, Bern Twp.  Born in Evansville, PA., she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Bertha (Rissmiller) Bailey.  She was predeceased by one son, Edward Martin, Jr., and one grandson, Edward Martin, III. Surviving is one daughter, Brandy Martin, Reading, PA; one son, Richard Scott, Reading, PA; one sister, Mable Bailey, Orlando, FL; brother, Robert ...