Coroner releases preliminary causes of death for victims of R.M. Palmer explosion

BERN TOWNSHIP, Pa. - On Tuesday, The Berks County Coroner’s Office issued provisional causes of death for the seven victims of the explosion and building collapse at R.M. Palmer Company in West Reading last month.

The names and preliminary cause of death of the victims are as follows:

• Amy Sandoe, 49, of Ephrata, Pa. - Blast injuries

• Domingo Cruz, 60, of Reading, Pa. - Blast injuries

• Xiorky Nunez, 30, of Reading, Pa. - Thermal burns

• Susan Halvonik, 63, of Upper Providence Township, Pa. - Blast injuries

• Michael Breedy, 62, of Marion Township, Pa. - Blast injuries

• Diana Cedeno, 44, of Reading, Pa. - Blast injuries

• Judith Lopez-Moran, 55, of Reading, Pa. - Blast injuries

The findings are preliminary and medical examinations are continuing as part of an open and active death investigation to determine the final cause and manner of death for all victims.

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