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]]> en Blanche M. Schuchart [09/19/1926 - 02/21/2012] Blanche M. Schuchart, 85, a resident of Zerbe Sisters Nursing Facility in Narvon, Lancaster County since August 2008, formerly of Sinking Spring, passed away February 21, 2012 at 9:30 am in The Reading Hospital & Medical Center. She was the wife of the late Donald J. Schuchart, Sr. who passed away May 15, 2010. They were married in Monahan, Texas in 1944. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late William D. and Mary E. (Diefenderfer) Laurence. She was a caring wife and mother who loved being with her family, enjoyed holiday celebrations and worked hard at her needle point. She was a member of various Senior Citizen Groups and a former member of the Sinking Spring Women’s Club. Blanche was a member of St. Ignatius Loyola Roman Catholic Church, Whitfield. She was the loving mother to four daughters, Donna L. wife of Stanley J. Plesnarski of Kenhorst, Susan J. wife of Brian M. Agsten, Sr., of West Lawn; Debra A. wife of James R. Orth, Jr. of Reinholds; and a son, Donald J. Jr., husband of Jean E. (Rothenberger) of Hyde Park. She is also survived by her son-in-law, Stanley Dudek of Alexandria, VA .husband of the late Diane J. Dudek who passed away in 2007. There are eight grandchildren: Shiela, Shari, Dianne, Heather, Liesel, Haley, Donnalee and Jimmy and eleven great grandchildren: Michael, Bethany, Ciara, Christos, Julianna, Cheyenne, Cassidy, Charles, Brandon and Madelynn. There is two great, great grandchildren Michael and Mariano. She was preceded in death by her great grandson Brian. Surviving is a sister, Susan J. Shafer, widow of Robert Shafer; and predeceased by three brothers, Elmer Laurence, John Laurence and David Laurence.

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]]> Deborah A. Eckert [11/20/1953 - 02/20/2012] Deborah A. Eckert,, 58, of Newmanstown, passed away February 20, 2012 in St. Joseph Medical Center. She was the wife of Terry L. Eckert. Born in West Reading on November 20, 1953, she was the daughter of Robert L. Katzaman of Bern Twp. and the late Mary Ann (Hinz) Kaczor. Deborah was a 1971 graduate of Reading High School and Received a Masters Degree in Computer Science and Business Management from RAAC. She was employed for 30 years at Wachovia Bank, last working in 2000 as a Computer Room Supervisor. Surviving in addition to her husband and father are a nephew Harley Katzaman; three step sisters Kathryn J. (McCoy) , wife of Kevin Raifsnider of Muhlenberg Twp., Linda E. (McCoy) , wife of Eric Wurst of Palo Alto, PA and Donna M. (McCoy) Ruth of Palm Harbor, FL. In addition to her mother, Deborah was predeceased by her brother Leroy A. Katzaman. Deborah loved traveling, camping, her cats and was an avid bowler. She was a member of the 600 Club and 700 Club. Deborah was a member of Faith Evangelical Congregational Church in Temple.

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]]> Carmen Benitez [07/14/1934 - 02/20/2012] Carmen Benitez, 77 passed away February 20, 2012 at 7:15pm in her residence in Bronx, NY. Born July 14, 1934 in Puerto Rico she was the daughter of the late Mr.& Mrs. Reyes Cornelio. Survivors include 4 children: Rosemary Cruz wife of Victor of Reading, Nilsa Cruz, Miriam Cruz and Angel Benitez. There are many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

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]]> Dorothy G. Phillips [  - 02/19/2012] Dorothy Phillips, 78, of Myerstown, passed away on February 19, 2012, at the Penn State Cancer Institute in Hershey. Born in Monterey outside of Kutztown in January 1934, she was the daughter of the late Mary Alice (Kohler) Christman and the late Herbert T. Christman. She was the wife of the late Robert Arthur Phillips, having resided in Wernersville for most all of their 40 years together. Dorothy lived a rich, full life. Her early years as part of a farm family of ten children held many good memories. From digging potatoes for fifty cents a day to making risky hideaways in stacked hay to horse drawn sleigh rides. She graduated from Kutztown High School as part of the Class of 1951, going on to work as a stenographer in Topton. An appointment with a young dentist just starting his practice led to love and a lifetime of happiness. She became the mother of two sons, providing the care and guidance and zest for life that will always be cherished by both her boys. Dorothy’s final years were spent at play with her sisters, lavishing love on her two granddaughters, creating all sorts of needlepoint and watercolor art, and embracing each day as the gift it truly is. Dorothy is survived by both her sons: Michael Robert Phillips, husband of Nancy and father of Grace Elena, of Groveton, New Hampshire; and Alan Scott Phillips, husband of Angel and father of Eva Lee, of Shenzhen, China. Dorothy is survived as well by three sisters and one brother: Anita Bastian of Robesonia, Jannetta Metz of Emmaus, Carole Koch of Allentown, and Carl Christman of Lenhartsville. She is predeceased by two sisters and three brothers: Mary Alice Dries, Gladys Bleiler, Lester Christman, Paul Christman, and David Christman.

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]]> Mieczyslaw Piotr Domaszot [07/05/1950 - 02/19/2012] Mieczyslaw Piotr Domaszot, 61, of Wernersville, passed away February 19, 2012 at 8:00 PM in Manor Care in Sinking Spring. He was the husband of Maria Z. (Murgrabia) Domaszot. Born in Lnisno, Poland on July 5, 1950, he was the son of the late Jan and Marianna (Rosinska) Domaszot. He was employed as an engineer by the PKP Railroad in Poland for 16 years. He was a member of St. Ignatius Roman Catholic Church. Surviving in addition to his wife is a son Zbigniew Domaszot husband of Malgorzata of Parlin, NJ; 2 sisters Edyta B. (Domaszot) wife of Miroslaw J. Rusin of Wernersville and Agnieszka Domaszot companion of Raymond Sobczynski of Brooklyn, NY; 5 grandchildren Joshua Martinez, Matthew Sobczynski, Veronica Domaszot, Julia Domaszot, and Dimitriace Sobczynski; a sister Katarzyna Jozefowicz and her daughter Anna Jozefowicz; a brother Szczepan Domaszot and a sister in law Janina Domaszot and her daughter Marta Domaszot.

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]]> Rev. Donald Samuel Wonnie [01/10/1930 - 02/19/2012] Rev. Donald Samuel Wonnie, 82, of Reading, passed away February 19, 2012 at 5:05 pm in The Reading Hospital & Medical Center. He was the husband of Tuzylene “Betty” (Bangura) Wonnie. Born in Sierra Leone, West Africa, he was the son of the late David J. Wonnie and Miriam (George) Vester Lewis. Rev. Wonnie was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church, Reading. In addition to his wife he is survived by his son David N. husband of Isha Wonnie of Minnesota, daughters Miriam A. Wonnie of Spring Township and her companion Souveur Chery and Donna J. wife of Daniel John Wah of Spring Township. He is also survived by his grandchildren Donald H. Wonnie-Chery, Solomon Navo Wonnie, Faith Wonnie, Vida Wonnie, Danielle Wah and Richard Wah. Also surviving is his sister Miriam Vester Roy-McCauley of Freetown, Sierra Leone and brother Jeffrey Lewis of Freetown, Sierra Leone.

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]]> Robert Bruce Mayer [03/24/1934 - 02/18/2012] Robert Bruce Mayer, 77, of West Lawn, passed away February 18, 2012 in St. Joseph Medical Center where he was a patient since January 21st. He was the husband of Judith D. (McLain) Mayer. Born in Phoenix, AZ on March 24, 1934, he was the son of the late Fred Mayer and the late Blanche (Urs) Mayer. Mr. Mayer was a graduate of Morton High School in Cicero, IL and served a three year apprenticeship as a tool and die maker. He served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. Robert was a tool and die maker, employed by Lucent Technologies for 36 years retiring in 1992. He was an usher and active member of Victory Baptist Church. He was a former Elder, Deacon and long time bus driver at Westchester Bible Church in Westchester, IL. Surviving in addition to his wife are two daughters, Pamela R. (Mayer) wife of W. Dale Detweiler of Center Valley, PA and Allison J. (Mayer) wife of Joseph F. Gerety of Los Angeles, CA; 4 grandchildren Rachel Detweiler and Steven Detweiler and Aidan Gerety and Nolan Gerety; and a sister Miriam (Mayer) Prepejchal of Downers Grove, IL. Robert was a volunteer for Keystone Blood Bank, a volunteer for the American Red Cross for local and national disasters until 1996 and was a Master Leather Crafter.

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]]> Harold J. Balthaser [09/28/1921 - 02/17/2012] Harold J. Balthaser, 90, of Spring Twp., passed away February 17, 2012. He was the husband of Elizabeth V. (Timmins) Balthaser. Born in Shillington on September 28, 1921, he was the son of the late Zenas I. J. Balthaser and the late Irene N. (Kohler) Balthaser. Harold was a 1939 graduate of Wilson High School. Mr. Balthaser is survived in addition to his wife by two daughters Betsy A. (Balthaser) wife of John A. Althouse of South Heidelberg Twp. And Sally A. (Balthaser) wife of Carmen Rolinski of Spring Twp.; two grandchildren Jenny S. (Althouse) wife of Jason Wenrich of Bellefonte, PA and Kristen K. Althouse of State College, PA; a step granddaughter Heather A. (Rolinski) wife of Michael Borneman of Spring Twp; a step great grandson Andrew; a sister Barbara A. (Balthaser) wife of Stanley Burkhart of Bowmansville; a brother Charles F. husband of Doris Balthaser of Spring Twp.; and a sister in law Dorothy Balthaser of Spring Twp. He was predeceased by a brother Donald Balthaser, a sister Esther (Balthaser) Seitzinger and brother in law D. Mark Seitzinger. Harold was a life member of Gouglersville Grange, St. John’s Lodge 435 F. & A.M., 50+ year member of Trinity Lutheran Church of Gouglersville and a 50 year member of Shriner’s International and the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, Valley of Reading.

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]]> David N. Myers [11/12/1937 - 02/15/2012] David N. Myers, 74, of Amity Township, passed away February 15, 2012 at 4:05 pm in his residence of natural causes. He was the husband of Elizabeth B. “Betty” (Baddick) Myers to whom he was married to for 49 years. Born in Coaldale, PA he was the son of Dolores (Weicker) Myers of Tamaqua and the late Franklin Myers. Mr. Myers was of the Lutheran Faith and was a 1955 graduate of Tamaqua High School. He served in the United States Army and was employed as a truck driver for Roadway Express for 10 years, Chemical Leaman Tanklines for 10 years and Reinert Trucking for 15 years retiring in 1995. He was a life member of Eagles in Bethlehem. In addition to his wife and mother Mr. Myers is survived by his daughter Janet E. Myers wife of William Dickey of Marian del Ray, CA, his sister Joan wife of Anthony Ficarino of Tamaqua, his brothers George husband of Shirley Myers of Lancaster and Robert husband of Nancy Myers of Mansfield.

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]]> Betty Anne Prussman [08/22/1930 - 02/14/2012] Betty Anne Prussman, 81, formerly of Exeter Township, passed away February 14, 2012 at 6:57 pm in her residence in Marietta, Lancaster County. She was the wife of the late Wallace W. Prussman who passed away in 1973. Born in Lincoln Park she was the daughter of the late Martin D. Marine and Elisa A. (Darcas) Gerlach. She a graduate of Overbrook High School in Philadelphia and was employed as an accounting clerk for E.J. Breneman, Inc. in Sinking Spring for 7 years retiring July 6, 1993. She was a former delegate to the Greater Valley Girl Scout Council and a Girl Scout Leader for 12 years. Mrs. Prussman is survived by her daughter Barbara A. wife of Ronald J. Carper of Mt. Joy and her son W. Lee husband of Claudia Prussman of Mohnton along with her grandchildren Shannon Prussman, Christy wife of Brian Engel, Stephen Carper and Daniel husband of Elizabeth Carper and 3 great grandchildren. She is also survived by her close friend John Hyneman of Pennside.

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