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03/16/2026

W. Todd Bowers

Walter "W. Todd" Bowers, 83, passed away on March 13, 2026 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Sally (Crockett) Bowers. They married on June 18, 1983, and shared 42 wonderful years together

Born in Pottstown, he was the son of the late Walter R. and Mary Hazel (Fritz) Bowers. Todd graduated from Boyertown High School, and attended some courses at Penn State. He built a career at Honeywell, working as a metal fabricator. In his free time, he enjoyed being outdoors, fishing, golfing and bowling.

In addition to Sally, those cherishing his memory include his 4 children; 9 grandchildren & 14 great-grandchildren. He is predeceased by his grandchild, Cameron.

A memorial service will be held for Todd on Friday, March 20, 2026 at 11 a.m. at Kuhn Funeral Home, 739 Penn Ave, West Reading, PA 19611. Family and friends are invited to gather from 10 a.m. until the beginning of the service.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Animal Rescue League at https://berksarl.org/ or the Muscular Dystrophy Association at mda.org.

Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, Inc is honored to serve Todd's family. Condolences may be expressed at kuhnfuneralhomes.com

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03/16/2026

03/15/2026

Lillian J. Romano

Lillian J. (DeLong) Romano, of Hamburg, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2026, at the age of 96. She was the beloved wife of Michael J. Romano Sr., with whom she shared 36 wonderful years of marriage until his passing in 1993.

Born in Tilden Township, she was the daughter of the late Alfred M. H. and Sallie C. (Epler) DeLong. Lillian worked as a teacher’s aide for the Berks County Intermediate Unit from 1976 until her retirement in 1993. She was a member of Mohrsville Church of the Brethren, where she formed many lasting friendships. Lillian enjoyed dancing, listening to live country music, and reading. She also loved crossword puzzles, watching her favorite programs, and testing her knowledge with Jeopardy!. An excellent cook, she always welcomed family and friends with a meal.

She is survived by her son, Michael Romano Jr.; seven grandchildren; and 13 great grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her sons, Roger and Allen, and her 11 siblings, as she was the youngest of the family.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at 11 a.m. at Kuhn Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., 40 S. 4th St., Hamburg, PA 19526. Burial will follow at St. Michael’s Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Lillian’s honor to a charity of your choice.

Kuhn Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. is honored to serve Lillian’s family. Condolences may be expressed at kuhnfuneralhomes.com.

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03/13/2026

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03/13/2026

Thomas M Moll

Thomas M. Moll, 81, of Wyomissing, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at St. Joesph's Hospital & Medical Center, Bern Township. He was survived by his cherished wife of thirty years, Anne Overly-Moll.

Born in Reading, Tom was the son of the late Abner "AJ" and Ruth (Putt) Moll. Tom dedicated his life to serving others. Upon his graduation from Reading Central Catholic High School in 1962, he enlisted in the US Navy. During his four years in the military, he was a Naval Flight Engineer and bravely served in theater in Vietnam. In 1966, he joined the Wyomissing Police Department where he served until retiring as a Sergeant. He later served as the Director of Security for Vanity Fair Corporation. He left Vanity Fair to own and operate Schott's Candy, West Reading with his spouse, Anne, until retiring again in 2000.

Not content with sitting still in retirement, Tom won several consecutive terms to serve on the Wyomissing Borough Council and was president for his last term in office. During his tenure, he rotated his assignments, so he served on every borough committee, and given his complete understanding of the Borough's operations, upon leaving Council, he was appointed to serve as the Wyomissing Borough Treasurer, a position he held for several years.

In addition to his family and community, Tom loved keeping up on current events and was passionate about his collection of 1960's muscle cars. He loved discussing politics at all government levels, especially Wyomissing. He had an astounding encyclopedic memory of local history. He always had a story to share of his time serving his country, his community and his fellow citizens. A proud southpaw, Tom will be remembered most by his friends and family for his robust sense of humor and sharing a good belly laugh. His favorite motto was, "If it's sweet, I eat."

Tom was quite proud of his Catholic faith. He recounted numerous times where other faiths failed miserably at attempts to make him convert. He quipped, "I was born a Roman Catholic and shall die a Roman Catholic!"

In addition to his spouse, Tom is survived by his daughter Lisa Prather (Jeffrey); stepsons Brenton Watts and Dr. Benjamin Watts; grandchildren Carter Moll, Ella Moll, Samantha Prather, JP Prather, and Brittany Haywood; great-granddaughter Harper; sister Mary Guziak (Ronald); and his beloved one-eyed ginger-cat, Dewey.

Tom was predeceased by his son Robert Moll (October 2025) and his brother Michael Moll (survived by his wife Wendy).

A prayer service will be held later this spring with details to be posted on the Kuhn Funeral Home website, kuhnfuneralhomes.com

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Tom's memory to the Hope Rescue Mission, 645 N 6th St, Reading, PA 19601 or https://www.hopeforreading.org/donate

Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, Inc. is honored to serve the Moll family. Condolences may be expressed at the Kuhn Funeral Home, kuhnfuneralhomes.com

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03/13/2026

Margene Jones

Margene (Hart) Jones, 88, passed away on March 10, 2026 at Columbia Cottage, Wyomissing, where she resided. She was the beloved wife of William “Bud” Jones. They shared 63 years together until his passing in October 2019.

Born in Detroit, MI, she was the daughter of the late Bernard and Eunice (Miller) Hart. Margene received her Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Kutztown University, and taught in the Wilson School District until her retirement in 1993. Margene was a member of St. Ignatius Loyola RC. She enjoyed the beach, and often traveled to Ft. Pierce in Florida, as well as reading, playing cards, and spending time with her friends, who affectionately called themselves “The Larks”. Above all, Margene cherished her family, and loved spending time, and making memories with them - especially during Christmas at 9 Plymouth Circle, trips to the river and having picnics in the backyard. Margene's grandchildren fondly remember family gatherings around the dining room table where Margene was in her "laughing" chair.

Those cherishing Margene’s memory are her children: Jeffrey Jones (Richelle), Gregory Jones (Patricia), and Laurie Wahlman (Robert); her 11 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 10 a.m. at St. Ignatius Loyola RC, 2600 St. Albans Drive, Reading, PA 19609, with burial to follow in Gethsemane Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to gather at the church beginning at 9 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Margene’s honor to the Precious Blood Convent at 1094 Welsh Rd, Reading, PA 19607.

Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, Inc, is honored to serve Margene’s family. Condolences may be expressed at kuhnfuneralhomes.com

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03/13/2026

Thomas D. Sturgis

Thomas (Tom) D. Sturgis, 92, of Shillington, passed away March 9, 2026, at Reading Hospital and Medical Center under the care of in-patient hospice. Prior to his hospitalization, the compassionate and competent staff of Comfort Keepers provided professional care in the comfort of his home.

Born in Reading, he was the only child of the late Marriott (Tom) D. and Lottie B. (Bilski) Sturgis. Tom met Barbara Snyder, the love of his life in 7th grade while lining up in alphabetical order. They were smitten with each other from that moment on. Tom was a graduate of Wilson High School and went on to attend Albright College, where he earned a bachelor's degree in Physics.

He later became CEO of Tom Sturgis Pretzels, the family business. Under his leadership, the company continued a proud local tradition of pretzel making while remaining a cherished part of the community.

Despite his role as CEO, Tom was happiest outdoors. He found joy in gardening and was often seen in front of the offices tending to the plants and flowers, taking pride in the beauty of the grounds. Tom planted trees, shrubs and flowers in numerous areas of Pennsylvania to provide food and habitat for wildlife.

In 1955, he married Barbara. Tom and Barbara were deeply devoted to one another and to their family. They shared 67 plus years of marriage until her passing in 2024. Together they built a loving family and shared a passion for travel, enjoying group tours and river cruises throughout the United States and abroad.

Tom is survived by his sons, Bruce T. Sturgis, husband of Erin Sturgis, of Wernersville, Chris A. Sturgis, of Downingtown and son-in-law Robert Thomas; six grandchildren: Rachel Gordner (Eric), Lindsay Addams (Todd), Sarah Mekeel (Lance), Caleb Thomas (Kerri), Zachary Sturgis, and Luke Sturgis; and seven great-grandchildren: Tori Gordner, Brianna Gordner, Jarrod Addams, Ellie Addams, Gabriel Mekeel, Claire Mekeel, and Wells Thomas.

He is also survived by his brother-in-law, Tim Snyder; nieces, Kirsten Snyder and Brita Jenquin (Jerry); great-niece, Beatrix; and great-nephew, Konrad.

In addition to his parents, Tom was predeceased by his beloved wife, Barbara; his daughter, Jill Marie Thomas; his daughter-in- law, Sherri Sturgis; and his sister-in-law, Stephanie Snyder.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 at Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, Inc. 739 Penn Ave, West Reading, PA, 19611. Words of remembrance will be shared starting at 7:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research P.O. Box 5014, Hagerstown, MD 21741 US, donations@michaeljfox.org .

Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home is honored to serve the Sturgis family. Condolences may be recorded at kuhnfuneralhomes.com

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03/12/2026

Lyne Charlsen

Lyne Charlsen, of Wernersville, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully at home on March 5, 2026.

Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late George J. Sr. and Ethel (Armacost) Charlsen.

Lyne dedicated more than 30 years of her career as a medical transcriptionist. She spent the first half of her professional life with Orthopedic Associates of Reading and later continued her work with Berks ENT Surgical Associates.

In addition to her career in the medical field, Lyne pursued many passions. She was a certified professional dog trainer and was known for her patience and deep love of dogs overall. She also had a remarkable talent for restoring and refinishing furniture. Lyne was an idiosyncratic person both in style and speech whose creativity and individuality left a lasting impression on those who knew her.

She is survived by her son, Ula Gehret, and his wife, Ana Mamic, of Dortmund, Germany; two brothers, George J. Charlsen Jr. and his wife, Michele, and James P. Charlsen, all of Baltimore, Maryland; and several beloved nieces and nephews.

Services will be held privately.

Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Homes, Inc. is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be recorded at kuhnfuneralhomes.com

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03/12/2026

Kevin W. McMullen

Kevin W. McMullen, 63, passed away March 9, 2026, in his Kenhorst residence. He was the loving husband of Bonnie L. (Staley) McMullen for 20 years. Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Richard C. and Mary E. (Schuler) McMullen, and was a graduate of Governor Mifflin High School. Kevin was a skilled carpenter, and owner and operator of KWM Custom Building and Remodeling for many years.

Family and faith were most important to Kevin, and he was a long-time parishioner of St. John Baptist de La Salle Roman Catholic Church, Shillington. He was proudest of his family, particularly his children and grandchildren, who brought him endless joy every day. He had a passion for music (particularly hard rock), travelling the world, and was sure to befriend every dog he met. His warmth, smile, and endless jokes will truly be missed by all who knew him.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two children, Molly McMullen and Kevin, husband of Elizabeth McMullen; his brother Rick C. McMullen; and two grandchildren, Connor McMullen and Leah McMullen.

His life will be celebrated with a Prayer Service on Monday March 16, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. at Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, Inc., West Reading, Inurnment to follow at Gethsemane Cemetery. Friends may call Monday from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Animal Rescue League of Berks County, 58 Kennel Rd, Birdsboro, PA 19508. Online condolences may be recorded at www.kuhnfuneralhomes.com.

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03/12/2026

Brack Louis Duncan

Brack L. Duncan, lovingly known as Louis to his siblings and "Uncle NuNu" to his nieces and nephews, was born on June 19, 1951, to the late Es**rt and Ruth Duncan. On March 7, 2026, he peacefully went home to be with the Lord.

During his life journey, Louis gave his life to Christ and faithfully attended New Hope Baptist Church until his health declined.

Louis enjoyed spending time with family, playing cards, and was known as a sharpshooter at the pool table. He also loved watching his favorite football team, the San Francisco 49ers, while talking trash when his team played against any family member who cheered for the Philadelphia Eagles or the Dallas Cowboys.

He leaves to cherish his memory his daughter Trisha (Scot) Lasher who holds onto a special Bible Verse her Father shared with her years ago (Jeremiah 29:11) and his son Robert Louis Bates Sr. who holds on to a special memory of them attending a retirement party together where he never left his side.

Grandchildren: Ashley (Marion) Rice, Al'aasia Owens, Robert Louis Bates Jr., Ya'myira Bates, and II'yannie Bates; and great-grandchildren: Marionah, Uriah and Winston.

He is also survived by his sisters Barbara Duncan, Valerie Duncan, Rebecca Carr, and Lisa Duncan (Reading, Pa); Mary Byrd, Sherwood (Tara) Duncan, Coleen (William) McAlpine (Fayetteville NC). Mackever Duncan (Charlotte NC), and Nancy (Ralph) Johnson (South Carolina); niece and caretaker Ciara Duncan (Reading Pa.) along with a host of nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.

Louis was preceded in death by his daughter Alexus Duncan; sisters Diane Duncan, Pauline Duncan, and Martha Cooper; brother Willie Duncan; niece Nikia Brady; and nephews Xavier Duncan and Se'viyon Jefferson.

The family sincerely thanks the Reading Hospital Palliative Care Department and Rosewood Rehabilitation and Nursing Center for their compassionate care, and all who have shown love and support during this time.

Louis' love: laugh and playful demeanor will fill our hearts forever. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 1:00 pm at New Hope Baptist Church.

"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you, and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11

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03/12/2026

Joan M. Schaum

Joan M. Texter Schaum, of Berks County, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2026, at Berks Heim. She was the devoted wife of Harry Johnson Schaum, with whom she shared 71 years of marriage.

Born in Reading, Joan was the daughter of the late Irwin W. Texter and Mary Elizabeth (Lutz) Texter. She was a graduate of Robesonia High School. Throughout her life, Joan worked in banking and financial services, serving as a bank teller and in customer and loan services, where she was known for her kindness and dedication to helping others.

In addition to her work in banking, Joan and her family owned and operated Ernst Flower Shop for 18 years, becoming a familiar and cherished part of the community. Joan also worked for the West Lawn Library, for a number of years, where you could find her smiling her way through the day.

Joan was a lifelong and active member of St. Daniel's Lutheran Church in Robesonia. Her faith was central to her life, and she generously gave her time to the church, teaching Sunday school for 35 years and helping guide generations of children in their faith.

Music was also an important part of Joan's life. She played the clarinet in the Ringgold Band for a decade and shared her love of music by giving clarinet lessons to students in the community. Although her talent stayed loyal to the clarinet, Joan loved to walk around, and leave voicemails singing little tunes to her loved ones.

In addition to her loving husband, Harry, Joan is survived by her two sons; John J. Schaum and his husband, Angel Daniel Hernandez, of Los Angeles, and James Schaum, of Womelsdorf. Joan also had three grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren; Nathan Schaum and his wife, Kimberley, with their children, Aurora, and Jack, of Norfolk, VA, Jacob Schaum and his wife, Macy, with their daughter Faylee, of Carlisle, and Catherine Schaum of Womelsdorf. In addition, she is survived by her beloved sister, Ann E. Faust, of Wernersville. She will also be remembered fondly by many extended family members, friends, and former students. Joan absolutely adored her loved ones and anyone who crossed paths with her adored her just the same. Her generous, kind, loving soul shone bright in any room and will continue to be felt by the people she touched.

A viewing will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 13, 2026, at St. Daniel's Lutheran Church, 480 Big Spring Road, Robesonia, PA,19567 followed by a funeral service at 11:00 a.m. Burial will take place at Heidelberg Cemetery immediately following the service.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Joan's memory to Lutheran World Relief, or the Quilt Knotting Ministry of St. Daniel's Church.

Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, Inc. 739 Penn Ave, West Reading, PA is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be recorded at kuhnfuneralhomes.com

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03/11/2026

Adelfa Sanchez

Adelfa Sanchez, 84, of Reading, passed away on March 9, 2026. Born in Columbia, she was the daughter of Inez Calderon.

Adelfa was full of energy, spirited, and always positive. She brought warmth and enthusiasm wherever she went. She loved Colombian food and Latino music, and she enjoyed being involved in Latin clubs and organizations.

She will be deeply missed by her daughter, Claudia Torres (fiance of Israel Fuentes), her grandson, Marcus Torres (Lisette) and her great-grandchildren, Aaliyah and Mia. She is also survived by four sisters.

Adelfa was predeceased by two sisters and one brother.

A viewing will be held on Saturday, March 21, 2026 from 5-8PM at Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, 739 Penn Avenue, West Reading. Adelfa will be laid to rest at Forest Hills Memorial Park on Monday, March 23, 2026 at 11AM.

Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements. Condolences may be written online at KuhnFuneralHomes.com.

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