The Obituary Section

Michael George Ebbert

, Pennsylvania

October 10, 2026

Michael George Ebbert 63 of Auburn PA passed away at his home on October 11 2026. Born in Reading PA on August 28 1963 he was the son of Susan Ebbert and is now reunited with his pop George Ebbert. Michael spent most of his working life in construction a field where he could put his skills and knowledge to use. His last position was at the Daniel Boone Homestead a job he particularly enjoyed and one that brought together his working life and his appreciation for history. Outside of work Michael had a wide range of interests that reflected his curious mind and adventurous spirit. He collected firearms loved cycling and in his prime could ride his bike up Skyline Drive in Reading. He enjoyed caring for his aquarium and had a lifelong love of cats many of whom shared his home over the years. Of all his feline…

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Lori Yohn

, Pennsylvania

She was born in Reading on October 10 1962 a daughter of the late James Strausser and the late Gladys Johnson. Lori was a 1980 graduate of Governor Mifflin High School and attended the EastWest Therapeutic Massage School in Shillington. She is survived by a daughter Rachel N. Yohn a grandson Avery Wentzel twin sister Lisa Youndt nieces nephew Lisha Hollinger Amanda Shugar and T.J. Gaston and several great nieces nephews. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in her memory to the Parkinsons Foundation online at This obituary is published with permission of the family of Lori A. Yohn and may not be copied 2026

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Patricia Herber

, Pennsylvania

October 11, 2026

Patricia Ann Herber 82 of Reading passed away on Oct. 12 2026 at Complete Care at Berkshire of Reading. She was the wife of the late Leon F. Herber Jr. Born in Kulptown PA. she was the daughter of the late George and Kathryn Ingram Hohl. Patricia had been a homemaker as well she had worked at Boscovs Department Store Distribution Center for 25 years in the Ready to wear department. She is predeceased by Sisters Susan Bower Dorothea Grammes Diane Escetes Linda Gougler Brother George Hohl. Surviving are three daughters Angelina M. wife of Kenneth Fick Lower Alsace Twp. PA Judith A. Stricker Shoemakersville PA Jeanne J. Allen Lower Alsace Twp. PA sister Martha "Mickey" Sproesser Hamburg PA 8 Grandchildren 9 Great Grandchildren. Graveside funeral services will be held on Monday October 19 2026 at 1100 AM at New Jerusalem Cemetery Lyons PA. Online photos and memories cane be…

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Gerardo Torres Rodriguez

, Pennsylvania

Naci en Ponce Puerto Rico y era hijo de Juan de Dios Torres y Miguelina Rodriguez Flores. Asisti a la Escuela Francisco Zayas Santana en Villalba Puerto Rico. A lo largo de su vida laboral trabaj para diversas compaas entre ellas Ames Distribution Center y Graco Warehouse donde se desempe como operador de maquinas. Gerardo perteneca a la Iglesia Catlica Romana St. Peters en Reading Pensilvania. Disfrutaba jugar domin preparar pitorro casero y participar en una partida intensa de UNO. Ser recordado con mucho cario por su hospitalidad clida y acogedora su sentido del humor y su capacidad para hacer rer a todos los que lo rodeaban. Gerardo estuvo casado con Xiomara A. Moore con quien comparti 16 aos de su vida antes de divorciarse en 2011. Tambin le sobreviven sus hermanos Nelida Marrero Juan David Torres Rodriguez Maria M. TorresBattle y su esposo Robert Battle Marisol Torres Rodriguez y…

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Carolyn Rohrbach

, Pennsylvania

September 24, 2026

Carolyn Louise Rhoads Rohrbach 76 of Boyertown PA passed away on Friday September 25th 2026. Born in Reading Carolyn was the daughter of the late Paul F. Rhoads and Betty L. Rhoads. Carolyn was the widow of the late Ronald Old Boy Rohrbach. They shared one son Nathan Rohrbach and she was the Step Mother to Ronald Rohrbach John Rohrbach Fran Rohrbach and Philip Rohrbach. She had two grandchildren Sarah Buskirk and Brock Rohrbach 19 additional stepgrandchildren and 21 stepgreat grandchildren. Carolyn worked at Mrs. Smiths Pies for 26 years and retired from John Middleton in 2016. She also held a second and sometimes third job as a server for over 40 years. Carolyn is survived by her siblings Betty Troxel Sandra Valgus Steven Rhoads and Mary Jane Jablonski. She was a member of Gabelsville Athletic Association in Boyertown and The Friedens Lutheran Church in Oley. She enjoyed watching the…

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Chauncey Martin

, Pennsylvania

Chauncey MartinCooper was born in Reading Pennsylvania to Grant Cooper husband of the late Martha Marie Cooper and the late Arliss Farley wife of late Eugene Farley. He will be remembered with deep love and gratitude by his children family friends and all who were blessed to know him. Chauncey graduated from Reading High School and built a life of hard work and creativity through his experiences in the fastfood music and security industries. As cofounder of the Mellow Crew drill team he shared his passion for music and entertainment with the community inspiring connection expression and joy. His dedication helped create memories that will continue to live on in the hearts of those he touched. Chauncey loved sports and entertainment interests that brought him together with others and reflected his vibrant spirit. He was a member of the L.D.R. Music group where his love of music became another meaningful…

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Chauncey Martin

, Pennsylvania

Chauncey MartinCooper was born in Reading Pennsylvania to Grant Cooper husband of the late Martha Marie Cooper and the late Arliss Farley wife of late Eugene Farley. He will be remembered with deep love and gratitude by his children family friends and all who were blessed to know him. Chauncey graduated from Reading High School and built a life of hard work and creativity through his experiences in the fastfood music and security industries. As cofounder of the Mellow Crew drill team he shared his passion for music and entertainment with the community inspiring connection expression and joy. His dedication helped create memories that will continue to live on in the hearts of those he touched. Chauncey loved sports and entertainment interests that brought him together with others and reflected his vibrant spirit. He was a member of the L.D.R. Music group where his love of music became another meaningful…

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