Obituaries

The Best Dog Ever

Goose passed away September 25, 2024 at home surrounded by her human Mom and Dad.

Goose was adopted into our family March 20, 2022. She was aged to be around 14 years old when she was brought into the Berks ARL.

Goose loved to take naps in her bed, good girl treats and belly rubs. She gave our family the best year and half of her life. She will forever be loved and missed by her family. She was a special girl forever in our hearts.

July 7, 2010 - August 30, 2024

Rambo passed away with his human mom and dad by his side on August 30, 2024 at the age of 14 years old.

Rambo was adopted on July 7, 2010 by his loving family. He loved being outside and going on walks and treats. He especially loved belly scratches and ear rubs. His favorite toy was his frog toy.

There are so many memories of Rambo. If there was something on the edge of the counter, he would reach until he got it. Most of the time it was the bread. Rambo was very protective of his family. If someone unfamiliar came in the house, he would bark at them, but after a while he would jump right on your lap. He didn't care if he was 30 pounds. There were times there would be a trail of toilet paper from the bathroom. The culprit was always Rambo because he knew how to open the laundry room door. We look back and cherish these memories of Rambo. He had a bunch of nicknames- Ram, Rammy, Rammyboy, bud and old man.

Rambo is survived by his humans (mom, dad, and brother) and fur siblings Bella and Rosie. He had a previous fur sibling, Turbo, who passed in 2020. Rambo will be deeply missed by his family and will never be forgotten.

April 2006- May 29, 2024

My sweet Baby Gray left this earth on May 29, 2024 in West Lawn PA. He is survived by his loving owner Nicole. He is also survived by his other human companion Bob and the other cat of the home, Gentle Giant.

I found Baby Gray on Petfinder and arranged to meet him at an adoption event at Petco in December of 2006.  From the moment I held him I knew he was going to be my best friend. When we got home, he came out of the carrier and we started playing right away. He was always by my side, even meowing for me when I was in the shower.

I thought he was lonely so I got him a friend, Gentle Giant. It turned out he did not really want a feline friend but tolerated him fine. 

He just wanted to be with me all the time. He was quite the athlete in his youth, doing backflips, jumps and, chasing his feather tail, one of his favorite toys. He would even carry it in his mouth to deliver it to say he wanted to play. He loved to fetch rubber bands too. He was the best lap cat; he would jump up and "load" right into my arms and start purring and kneading. He also suckled my shirt sometimes too which made me wonder if he was weaned too early as a kitten. He was always there for me... Every single day, no matter what. I miss him so much; he will always be with me. I love you Baby Gray!!! Chicken and tuna and strings, Heaven is calling, Heaven is calling. 

It is with deepest sadness that we announce the passing of Mango Albaugh-Hartmoyer on March 25^th, 2024. She passed away after a nearly four-year battle with an auto-immune disease. Despite her health shortcomings, that did not mean her days were not filled with comfort and happiness.

Mango was adopted on February 21^st, 2016 from the Lebanon Humane Society: from there, she spent the next eight years with her parents, dwelling in each house her mother ever called a home. Throughout her years, she gained two siblings, Finn & Thea, who she spent time cuddling and play-fighting with.

As a female orange tabby cat, Mango was as rare as a comet in the sky. Her personality was also a rare experience. She had many quirks and charms, some of which included:

·         Claiming any newly purchased item as Her’s – whether it be a shopping bag, article of clothing, or cat toy.

·         Sleeping headfirst into her father’s smelly sneakers

·         Clinging to the water dish like a drunkard holds onto a toilet

·         Flopping down to sleep on her parents during the evening

·         Cuddling in bed and using her human’s body heat to stay toasty in the wintertime

·         Hogging any cool air from a floor fan during the summer

Mango made a positive impression on everyone she encountered. She was friendly, agreeable, and beyond affectionate: her parents miss her constant purring and after dinner hugs. As she aged, her medical complications became more prevalent. From cat-patterned baldness on her tail to the casual several-hundred-dollar medical emergencies, Mango was always one for dramatics. Even at her sickest, she was still as lovely as ever, spending her final days in her parent’s arms & bed.

Mango’s family would like to thank the Lebanon Humane Society, for changing their lives for the better eight years ago; Valley Vet Med Supply for providing the medication needed to sustain her quality of life; & County Companion Animal Hospital of Morgantown, PA for their true love and devotion to Mango over the years.

To honor Mango, we ask all to give their cat an extra pet and treat, and, if they are an orange cat, better make it two treats.

“She may be a lemon of a cat, but she’s, our Mango.”

Envy "Diva Dog" Miranda was born into the world on February 14th, 2014. She was a bulldog/ pitbull mixed pup and would proudly show her pitbull genes by protecting her house and her parents. She was lucky to meet her forever owners John Miranda in 2015 and Jordan Valentine in 2016. As a younger pup, she was always ready to hop in the car and go somewhere, ANYWHERE. She also enjoyed her walks at City Park. When Envy slowed down in her more recent years, she didn't let that take away her bounce ---- in spite of her having severe arthritis in her left back paw. She loved meatballs, homemade pup cups, staying hot in the sunshine and staring into her two  daddies' eyes. On Envy's last day with us on March 15th, she was surrounded by both of her pup parents showing her tons of love. She 100% left her paw prints on our hearts and will be missed so much. Envy, you loved John and I for your whole life and now, we will miss you for the rest of our lives. We love you forever Envy! Special thank you to Ms. Debbie and the staff at Kuhn Funeral Home in Temple for showing Jordan, John and Envy respect, class, and care. Rest In Eternal peace Diva Dog! 

February 5, 2007 - February 23, 2024

Jingles aka Fatty was my baby. I adopted her sixteen years ago. She was well loved and cared for. She found her forever home with us. She was very loveable and very sweet. She loved to play with her baby toy mouse. She celebrated her 17th birthday on February 5, 2024. It is very hard to write this, as she was my baby.

Jingles Aka Fatty, passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 23, 2024 in her home surrounded by her family She lived a fluffy life. I want to thank Kuhn funeral home for taking very good care of my baby and my family. 

We were given Cody on August 14, 2016 from an abusive couple whom no longer wanted him. We were a little unsure at first, knowing the life he had, but he was so playful, happy and loving. 

Cody would love to take naps with his new Dad on the recliner. He loved to go for walks and rides. There wasn’t a day that went by, that he didn’t ride along to take his new mom to work. He was 6 years old when we adopted him and saw a veterinarian for the first time. 

Unfortunately, over the years he developed diabetes, which meant insulin shots twice a day. Cody knew when 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. was because he was ready to get fed and his shot. We often thought, he enjoyed it more than we did, because he always got a treat of green beans when done. 

Three years ago, he went blind, but that didn’t slow him down. Cody knew his way around the house and still loved going for a ride to pick mom up at work. Other health issues caused him to cross over the rainbow bridge, peacefully, with the loving help of Dr. Jennifer Collins at Oley Valley Animal Clinic with his mom and dad by his side. Cody can now see again; He is playing with his sisters and grandma. He can finally see grandpa for the first time. 

Cody, it’s lonely down here without you and we miss you. We will be together, again someday. Till then all our hugs and kisses. Love  Mom and Dad

A special thanks to Dr. Jennifer Collins and Lisa at the Oley Valley Animal Clinic you were there for Cody and us in good and bad times.

A special thanks to the staff at Kuhn Funeral Home for taking care of our “honey bun”. Also thanks to Alison for your guidance through our rough time. 

The world is a little colder with the departure of Yuki, the Ice Queen of our home. Adopted from a foster home as a kitten, Yuki was the planned half of a spur of the moment, two-for-one deal with her brother, Taiyou. She was a feisty and often contentious addition to our family. After experiencing trauma in her youth from an aggressive intruder cat, she became withdrawn and often lashed out violently. The family figured she was happier alone and decided to give her space, dubbing her the Ice Queen.

It was only later that our family came to realize she was hurting, scared, and needed to be loved on her terms. With baby steps, she opened up and became an affectionate kitten once again. Her favorite thing in the world was the bathroom counter, where the door could be closed and she could feel safe receiving all the coddling and brushes she wanted. When her daddy would open a door or come up the stairs, regardless of what he was actually planning, she would race him to the door hoping that it meant one-on-one time with him. Despite everything, Yuki had always been a one-person cat and she adored her daddy with every ounce of her nine pounds.

We are sorry Yuki, if we understood you sooner, you could have had many more snuggles and pets.

Yuki is dearly missed by her daddy, Michael, her littermate, Taiyou, and her reluctant roommate, Choko, as well as the house’s other two humans, Ali and Johnny.

Pigeon, 2 1/2, of Cumru Township, passed away on Sunday, December 12, 2022, which will be remembered as a very sad day on account of the cold, cold rain. He fell forever asleep peacefully while snuggled into the warmth provided by one of his humans.

He was a very good boy, and never once did he bite a single person, not even his human's very excitable young niece who was very eager to play with him. 

He loved food, especially fresh fruit, and his humans enjoyed enriching his life with puzzels to encourage him to work a little bit for a delicious treat.

Pigeon leaves behind his humans, Samantha and Max, as well as a very put upon cat, Morticia, who cannot understand why her humans are so fond of small mammals. Pigeon was preceased by several treasured hamsters. 

He was cremated, and his cremated remains will be scattered in the family garden to join the small critters who have gone before. 

Regis Kimmel went to the Rainbow Bridge at 1 PM June 27^th.

Regis was born sometime in the summer of 2004 in the neighborhood of 2^nd and Greenwich streets in Reading. Parentage unknown. She came into our lives in October of 2004 when she somehow got into the basement of our home. For the year or so it was simply Regis and Kelly. As time went on Regis allowed others Cats and Dogs alike to come into her world. She was also instrumental in helping foster cats feel right at home and socialized. When foster kittens would come through she was also a granny cat teaching them all the best ways to indulge in canned cat food, napping in the sunshine and keeping the dogs in their place, well below that of the feline pride. She loved being around humans, but generally she was not a lap cat unless she needed essential things like canned food or her water fountain refilled for her. She lived up to her role as Queen of the pride very very well.

She leaves to mourn her passing her two dads Edward and Scott Kimmel, Canine siblings Tootsie and Winston. Feline siblings include Kasey, Bella, Ginger, Blackie, Ozzy, Sharon, Skinny, Trudy as well as foster sisters, Patches and Jewel.

Greeting her at the rainbow bridge would be her feline siblings Kelly and Brady as well as her canine brothers Truck and Jairn.

Regis will be inurned with Kelly and placed on the family plot at a later date.

Many thanks to Mike Kuhn and the entire staff at the Kuhn Pet Crematory for their service to us.

I first saw “Drake” at the animal shelter, and joked that nobody would adopt him because of his crazy teeth and bugged out eyes. 

Days later I couldn’t get him and his depressed look off my mind, and I decided that if he was still there, it was a sign that he was meant to be mine. 

On the ride home with him I learned how uncomfortable he was with car rides. He spent the half hour ride sitting in the back seat with his back to me, hiding his face in the corner of the door like a punished child. 

He had such a sad personality when I rescued him, and we definitely turned that around in the years that we were blessed with his silly presence. I’ll forever miss him greeting us happily at the front door with a bone, sock, or other “gift” he’d quickly grab nearby. 

We even eventually found that he got immense joy from long walks in the woods, and howling with us. He’d bellow so loud he’d be truly exhausted after a good session!

He always looked like he didn’t know how to sit on his butt like a dog. He sat with his legs positioned awkwardly, and his profile (protruding bottom lip, belly and all) looked a lot like the late Alfred Hitchcock. 

His new name was perfect, with Harley as a middle name, and we usually just called him “Harley” or “Harley Barley”. 

He wasn’t a fan of motorcycles though, and insanely chased anyone on two wheels. He also hated loud noises, so thunder and fireworks had him hiding in the tub regularly. 

Although we gave Harley a happy forever home, he always had a “sad” depressed look that we got used to and loved. I always joked that if he had a voice and could speak human, he’d sound like Eeyore from Winnie the Pooh…“Ohhh bother”. 

Harley began suffering with seizures about a year ago, and his health declined rapidly before the holidays. We are glad we had another Christmas with our fur baby, and we find relief in the fact that our Harley is no longer suffering. 

He is survived by his human mom and dad, his sister Kaanja, and his fur brother Anubis.  

Brutus (the Beefcake) Williams crossed over the rainbow bridge peacefully on Wednesday, July  14th in the arms of his mother and father at Ark Animal Hospital. Thank you to Dr. Jones and  her staff for always taking great care of Brutus in both good and bad times. 

Brutus was born on February 24, 2011, in Sevierville, Tennessee. Three months later, on May  22, 2011, he came home with his loving parents Amy Baker-Williams and Steven Williams of  Reading, Pennsylvania. 

Brutus was an outgoing and sweet French bulldog that literally befriended everyone,  unfortunately even skunks (not once, but twice)! He loved everything that life had to offer,  except getting his teeth brushed. From early on, he loved the outdoors, climbing rocks, running, and finding sticks. Brutus enjoyed the simple things, like long naps with plenty of snoring  involved, leisurely walks, visiting the neighbors, sitting on the front porch with his humans, and laying by the pool. He spent hours sitting at the window, watching the world go by and acting  like the president of the neighborhood watch. Brutus loved to travel, whether it was by car,  ferry, bicycle, airplane or boat, he was up for whatever adventure life had in store for him. He  traveled many places in his life. While living in Alaska for a few years, Brutus’ favorite thing to  do was go fishing for salmon and halibut out in the ocean. He loved to hike in the mountains and by the lake. He once came face to face with an Alaskan black bear and managed to finish his afternoon walk unscathed. Brutus loved to meet other dogs and to play in the Pacific Ocean. He also loved the snow, no matter how cold it was, but also liked to go South during the winter  to see his family in Florida. He loved the holidays, especially Halloween, when the children  would come to the door for candy. Although his mother always dressed him up, he was a good  sport and never complained! Brutus was the best hugger. He was known to sing and howl the  blues with the neighbor when he played his accordion or his brother when he played his  harmonica! He loved baths, squeaky tennis balls, Bark boxes, Chewy deliveries and he never  missed a meal! He loved to go to parks and outdoor cafes, but spent most of his free time  cuddling, watching tv, wrestling and chasing his sister, Bella. 

More than anything else Brutus loved his family and was the best companion anyone could ask  for. He was always there to greet you at the door and offer comfort through all the good and  bad days. He had a fun and giving spirit and was always up for anything while offering a smile and a paw, even when his old and tired body continued to limit him and cause pain. 

He is survived by his parents, as well as his companion, sister, and best friend Bella. He is also  survived by his human siblings, cousins (human and furry), grandparents, aunts and uncles, and  all the wonderful friends he made along the way in his action-packed life. To know him was to  love him. He will be forever missed and forever remembered. In lieu of flowers, please give  your dogs an extra hug and walk today.

Mary Jane, 6 months, of Cumru township, passed away at home after a sudden and devastating case of wet tail. Though she was with her humans for only a brief time, she brought them much joy, especially when she fearlessly chased the cat while exploring the apartment in her plastic ball.

She is survived by her humans, Samantha and Max; and by one very disgruntled cat, Morticia.

She was predeceased by hamsters Pinky and the Brain.

Burial was held privately in the family garden alongside the hamsters who came before her.

the Brain, 2 and 1/2, of Cumru township, passed away peacefully at home after a delicious meal of mixed seeds. A hamster of considerable age, the Brain amazed her humans by continuing to spryly climb the bars of her habitat. Though blinded by age and limited by her diabetes, the Brain enjoyed life to its fullest.

She is survived by her humans, Samantha and Max; and by one slightly disgruntled cat, Morticia.

She is predeceased by her sister, Pinky, who passed away earlier this year.

Burial will be held privately at the convenience of her humans. In her memory, you are invited to donate to an animal shelter of your choosing.