All Obituaries

Dale Bashore, age 65, of Heidelberg Twp. passed away on Saturday, June 25, 2022 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Lebanon. She was the devoted wife of 41 years to Pastor Gerald L. Bashore. Born in Philadelphia on February 23, 1957 a daughter of the late Milton A. and Joyce (Rollins) Cherry. She was a graduate of Gloucester County College in New Jersey and earned her BA in Nursing from Bob Jones University in South Carolina. Dale last worked as an RN at Cedar Haven Health Care Center in...

Christopher John Gromis, 55, of Concord, NC and formerly of Robesonia passed away on Monday, June 20, 2022 in Concord. Chris was born May 6, 1967 in Reading, a son of the late John Irvin Gromis and the late Judith Anne Werner Gromis. He was also preceded in death by his sister Stacey Leigh Gromis. Chris was an inspiration to everyone who knew him and he gave us many gifts.  He had an inner strength, determination and perseverance that carried him through health challenges that...

Shirley Mae Hill, age 84, of Wernersville passed away on Sunday June 12, 2022 at her residence with her family by her side. She is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Charles R. Hill. Born in Greenwich Twp. on October 23, 1937, a daughter of the late Homer L. and Esther Mae (Carboni) Kocher. Shirley last worked as a Store Manager at Jeanette’s Best Things in the Reading Outlet, retiring in 1996. She loved traveling and listening to gospel music. In addition to her...

Jeanette G. Scull, 74, of Womelsdorf, passed away in the late evening hours Wednesday, June 8, 2022, of natural causes in Penn State Health, St. Joseph, Reading. She was the widow of the late William A. Scull, who died August 2, 2017. Born Tuesday, December 2, 1947, in Reading she was a daughter of the late James & Dorothy M. (neé Janda) Pauley. Jean was known to everyone that met her as MOM, she loved her yearly trips to Cape May and Wildwood for family vacations. Her favorite...

Nevin W. Smith, Jr., age 74, of Womelsdorf and formerly of Robesonia passed away on Friday, May 27, 2022 at Complete Care at Berkshire Center in Exeter. He was the loving husband of 51 years to Bonnie L. (Wenrich) Smith. Born in Reading on January 20, 1948 a son of the late Jean E. (Yaissle) and Nevin W. Smith, Sr. He was a 1966 graduate of Wilson High School. Nevin worked for Fromm Electric for 41 years, retiring in 2009. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, former Fire Chief,...

Linda J. Schaeffer, age 57, of Spring Twp. passed away on Friday, May 13, 2022 at her residence with her family by her side. Born in Reading on October 1, 1964 a daughter of Rayell F. (Sands) Willard and Jay N. Willard husband of Doris. She was a 1982 graduate of Wilson High School. Linda worked 15 years at the Sinking Spring Lowe’s, last in the Merchandising Department. She previously worked at Boscov’s. She loved gardening, going to the beach, and had a loving caring...

Kevin D. Warmkessel, 65, of Womelsdorf, passed away in the early morning hours Monday, May 9, 2022, of natural causes in Hershey Medical Center. He was the widower of the late Diana G. Warmkessel, who died June 23, 2020. Born March 24, 1957, in Reading, he was a son of Robert P. Warmkessel, Sr., and the late Sandra C. (neé Sweitzer) Warmkessel. Kevin has worked 30 years for Karetas Foods. In addition to his father, he is survived by his son: Joshua D. Harris; his grandson: Dominic...

Following a 5-month battle with cancer, Judith Anne Gromis, 76, of Concord, NC and formerly of Robesonia passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2022, at her residence in Concord.  Judi was born on September 23, 1945, in Reading to the late Harry Leon Werner and the late Margaret May Hermansader Werner.  She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 52 years, John Gromis, her son, Christopher J. Gromis, her daughter of three months, Stacy Leigh and her brother, George...

Kathleen A. Tryson, 79, of Penn Forest Twp., Carbon Co., PA, passed away Saturday, May 7, 2022, in her residence. She was the widow of the late William P. Tryson, who died June 7, 2008. Born Tuesday, February 9, 1943, in Womelsdorf, she was a daughter of the late Charles W. & Emily R. (neé Oberly) Duffy. She is survived by her siblings: Charles, husband of Minnie Duffy, & Gloria, widow of Warren Dietrich; several nieces and nephews; and by her longtime...

Leonard D. “Chips” Chelius, age 92, of Womelsdorf passed away on Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at the Reading Hospital. His wife, Shirley L. (Smith) Chelius died in 2003. Born in Womelsdorf on November 3, 1929, a son of the late Leonard V. and Erma A. (Hoffman) Chelius. He was a graduate of Womelsdorf High School and proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Chips retired as a Journeyman Electrician from the I.B.E.W. Local 143. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church,...