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Richard L. Kheen, 84, of Reading, passed away Monday, March 22, 2021 at the Reading Hospital. He was the husband of the late Lois L. (McCoy) Kheen, who passed away Apr. 9, 2007. Richard, a son of the late Jacob F. and Edna M. (Marks) Kheen, was born in Sinking Spring. He is survived by a daughter, Juanita Christman, and her two children, Zachary Christman, husband of Ashley, and Leah Christman; four step daughters, Amy Mitchell, and her children, Joette and Evelyn Ludwig, Jo,... wife of Chuck Frey, and her children, Suzie Schmale and Kim Trate, Lois Ann Arms, and her children, Eddie and Richard Arms, and Beth Ann Moyer, and her children, Toni and Peter Moyer; and two step sons, Buddy Moyer, and his children, Tanya Lanser, Wes Moyer, and Katie Arzamastseva, and Jimmy Kheen, and his children, Michael and Wesley Kheen. He was a member of Mt. Pleasant Fire Company and Berkshire Heights Fire Company. He enjoyed Shooting the Shit, drinking beer, dancing, and going trap shooting. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, Mar. 30th, at Pleasant View Cemetery, 650 Fritztown Road, Sinking Spring. A viewing will be held from 6-8:00 PM, Monday, Mar. 29th, at Lamm & Witman Funeral Home, 243 W. Penn Ave., Wernersville. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Rescue League of Berks County, 58 Kennel Rd., Birdsboro, PA 19508. Online condolences may be made at www.lammandwitman.com

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Louis R. Brown passed away on December 8 from complications from Parkinson's disease. Born on November 26, 1935 to Russell M. Brown and Sue E. (Marburger) Brown. He was the loving husband of 63 years to Betty N. (Miller) Brown. He was predeceased in death by an infant son, Craig Allan Brown and sister Nancy Light. He is survived by his wife Betty, son Scott Brown, husband of Lori (Beagle) Brown, Daughters Kim Showers, Wife of Drew Showers and Kelly Brehm, wife of Michael Breh...m and five grandchildren. He is also survived by his three sisters. Carol Cummings, Gloria Patches (Wife of Tom Patches) and Cheryl Ratliff. He graduated from Womelsdorf High School Class of 1953. He proudly served his country by joining the Air National Guard 148th studying electronics. Louis was an active member of his community. He was a member of the Trinity United Church of Christ and spent time serving on the consistory. In 1979 he joined the Rehrersburg Lions Club holding many offices including Zone Chairman for 8 years. He was fortunate to have traveled to many international conventions in Philadelphia, Detroit and Boston. He spent his entire working career in the family appliance business (Brown's Appliance) in a service and management capacity till his retirement in 2003 ending over 50 years of the company. Over the years he and Betty were fortunate to have been able to travel through the company to places like Hawaii and Switzerland including many golf trips. Later in his adult life Louis discovered a love of sailing. He was a chartered member of The Blue Marsh Sailing club. Serving as Commodore and Treasury for many years. Through the club, he would travel to The Virgin Islands, Chesapeake Bay, Lake Wallenpaupack and Fenwick Island, Delaware. He and Betty were fortunate to have been able to travel extensively throughout their marriage to places like Europe, Bermuda, The Caribbean and the United States. One of his last trips was with his sisters to Grand Canyon and Las Vegas. A memorial service will be held at a later date at Trinity UCC. Hill Funeral Home, 111 Godfrey St., Rehrersburg, is handling arrangements. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Trinity UCC Box 111, Rehrersburg PA 19550. Online condolences may be made at https://bit.ly/3oBkRtc

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Barry Leroy Gechter, 71, of Newmanstown, passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at Maidencreek Place. He was the husband of Jane L. (Masser) Gechter, with whom he shared 50 years of marriage on Feb. 14th. Barry, a son of the late Leroy Wilson and Beulah (Reitnauer) Gechter, was born in Reading. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Stacey A., wife of Billy Ressler, Robesonia, and Amy C., wife of Joseph Lewis, Pittsburgh; and four grandchildren, Samuel and T...yler Ressler, and Chase and Paige Lewis. He was a 1967 graduate of Reading High School. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, December 12th, at Heidelberg Cemetery, 436 Big Spring Road, Robesonia. We request that CDC guidelines be followed and masks be worn. Lamm & Witman Funeral Home, 243 W. Penn Ave., Wernersville, is handling arrangements. Online condolences may be made at https://bit.ly/37LOwsT

Samuel M. Oswald, 62, of Bernville, passed away Monday, December 7, 2020 at the Reading Hospital. Samuel, a son of the late Martin and Viola (Miller) Oswald, was born in Lebanon. He is survived by his brother, Dennis Oswald, Pinegrove. He enjoyed Harley Davidson, riding his motorcycle, and watching movies.... Services are private. Hill Funeral Home, 111 Godfrey St., Rehrersburg, is handling arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Dennis Oswald, 128 Suedberg Road, Pine Grove, PA 17963, to help defray funeral expenses. Online condolences may be made at https://bit.ly/3mXNOit