Anita Christina Poch, 59, entered into eternal rest on November 26, 2025. Born in Reading, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Gerhard H. Poch, and Brigitta C. (Harfmann) Poch and is predeceased by her grandparents; Joseph and Theresa Harfmann and Günther and Herta Pooch. Anita graduated from Oley Valley High School and Kutztown University. She was a paralegal and loved her work as a devoted employee of the law firm, Bingaman Hess in Wyomissing, PA. She cared deeply for her clients through her work. Her passions included animals, art, baking and gardening. She was known for her Blueberry Pound Cake and growing the best tomatoes with her Pop. She loved nature and spent countless hours landscaping, growing flowers, trees, vegetables, and enjoyed nothing more than her yearly harvest. In addition to her mother, Brigitta, Anita is lovingly remembered by her siblings, Erich Poch, husband to Ann Marie, and Debbie Dilliplaine, wife of Mark Dilliplaine; and her nieces, Ava, Erica and Kaitlyn, and her nephew, Kyle. Services are private at the convenience of the family. with interment in Forest Hills Memorial Park. Donations in her name are requested to Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance/OCRA at ocrahope.org. or plant a tree in memory of Anita. Arrangements entrusted to John P. Feeney Funeral Home, Inc. 625 N. 4th Street at Centre Ave., Reading, PA 19601, 610-372-4160. Obituary and condolences at www.johnpfeeney.comPatrick W. Byerly, 75, of Cumru Township, passed away Tuesday, December 2nd, at St. Joseph Medical Center.
Patrick was born in Reading on September 2, 1950, a son of the late Jane E. (Essick) and Donald E. Byerly and was the widower of Linda Sue (Skidmore) Byerly, who passed away in 2020.
He was a 1968 graduate of Central Catholic High School and served in the U.S. Air Force as a Sergeant from 1968 to 1972.
He worked at the Reading Brewery and at A Treat Beverage, Reading retiring in 2006.
Patrick is survived by his son, Jesse Byerly, of Flying Hills; three sisters, Elizabeth, wife of Jack Harner, of Exeter; Joan Kozik, of Reading; Ann, wife of Chuck Furman; three brothers, William Byerly, husband of Kathy, of Lower Alsace; Thomas Byerly and his companion, Roxana M. Van Ostran, of Birdsboro; Michael Byerly, husband of Michaelann, of Las Vegas.
Patrick loved the New York Yankees and had unsuspecting humor. He was such a hard worker who faced a lot of health issues and always fought through it.
Viewing will be Monday, December 8th from 10 AM to 11 AM at Feeney Funeral Home. Religious service will follow at 11 AM. Interment at Gethsemane Cemetery, Laureldale.
Arrangements entrusted to John P. Feeney Funeral Home, Inc. 625 N. 4th Street at Centre Ave., Reading, PA 19601, 610-372-4160. Obituary and condolences at www.johnpfeeney.com.
