All Obituaries
Robert Beane Exeter Township, PA
Robert J. Beane, 86, of Exeter Township, passed away Monday, July 6, 2020 in Reading Hospital. He was the husband of Patricia L. (Reese) Beane with whom he celebrated 61 years of marriage. Born January 11, 1934, in West Reading, Mr. Beane was the son of the late Jack L. and Mildred (Moodhard) Beane. He was a 1951 graduate of the former Mount Penn High School, where he was a member of the stage crew, audio-visual crew, Key Club and National Honor Society. Mr. Beane was...
Robert J. Beane, 86, of Exeter Township, passed away Monday, July 6, 2020 in Reading Hospital. He was the husband of Patricia L. (Reese) Beane with whom he celebrated 61 years of...
Thomas D. Riehl, 68, of Reading, passed away at his residence on July 6, 2020.
Born in Kingston, NY, he was the son of Edith Rowland Riehl and the late Donald O. Riehl.
Tom was a 1970 graduate of Upper Merion High School and went on to attend the University of South Carolina. He was employed for many years as a social worker for The Devereux Foundation. Tom will be remembered for being a lifelong fan of the University of South Carolina Gamecocks and all Philadelphia sports teams.
In...
Thomas D. Riehl, 68, of Reading, passed away at his residence on July 6, 2020.
Born in Kingston, NY, he was the son of Edith Rowland Riehl and the late Donald O. Riehl.
Tom was a 1970 graduate...
Lawrence Hawrylak Exeter Township, PA
Lawrence M. Hawrylak, 77, of Exeter Township, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2020 at 2:41 pm in his residence. He was the husband of the late Lynne (VanStone) Hawrylak, who passed away September 25, 2016. Born in Philadelphia, Mr. Hawrylak was the son of the late Michael and Mary (Vicic) Hawrylak. He was a graduate of Frankford High School in Philadelphia and served in the United States Army during the Vietnam Era. Mr. Hawrylak was a Police Officer for the City...
Lawrence M. Hawrylak, 77, of Exeter Township, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2020 at 2:41 pm in his residence. He was the husband of the late Lynne (VanStone) Hawrylak, who passed away...
Carl Baer, Sr. Ruscombmanor Township, PA
Carl L. Baer, Sr., 85, of Ruscombmanor Township, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2020 at 5:40 pm in his residence. He was the husband of Judith A. (Grube) Baer. Born in Reading, Mr. Baer was the son of the late Lester and Arlene (Buck) Baer. He was a self-employed electronics technician. He was also an amateur ham radio operator and a member of the Dauberville Dx Associattion. Mr. Baer enjoyed fishing and playing the keyboard with two bands, The Generation Gap and...
Carl L. Baer, Sr., 85, of Ruscombmanor Township, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2020 at 5:40 pm in his residence. He was the husband of Judith A. (Grube) Baer. Born in Reading, Mr. Baer...
Annabelle Deiseroth formerly of Muhlenberg Park, PA
Annabelle M. Deiseroth, 97, formerly of Muhlenberg Park, passed away Friday, July 3, 2020 at 6:26 am in Mifflin Center. She was the wife of the late Melvin G. Deiseroth who passed away February 23, 2001. Born in Reading, Mrs. Deiseroth was the daughter of the late Russell C. and Ruth R. (Lutz) Ludwig. She was a 1942 graduate of Reading High School and a member of Hope Lutheran Church in Reading. Mrs. Deiseroth was employed by Wilson Products in Reading as a typist for...
Annabelle M. Deiseroth, 97, formerly of Muhlenberg Park, passed away Friday, July 3, 2020 at 6:26 am in Mifflin Center. She was the wife of the late Melvin G. Deiseroth who passed away...
Mary Leddy Reading
Mary Catherine Leddy, 88, of Reading passed away on Tuesday June 30, 2020 in her home. Born in Brooklyn, NY, Mary was the daughter of the late Eugene J. and Mildred A. (Lynott) Keely. She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Eugene T. Leddy.
Mrs. Leddy, a devout Catholic, is survived by seven children; Robert E. Leddy of Canton Ga, Thomas E. Leddy of Reading, Eugene T. Leddy of St. James NY, Nancy E. Leddy of Reading, Daniel P. Leddy of Bethlehem, William M. Leddy...
Mary Catherine Leddy, 88, of Reading passed away on Tuesday June 30, 2020 in her home. Born in Brooklyn, NY, Mary was the daughter of the late Eugene J. and Mildred A. (Lynott) Keely. She was...
Richard Oulds formerly of Shillington, PA
Richard T. Oulds, 90, formerly of Shillington, passed away Monday, June 29, 2020 at 10:25 am in Manor Care Health Services, Laureldale. He was the husband of the late Ruth H. (Kern) Oulds who passed away August 1, 2004. Born in Reading, Mr. Oulds was the son of the late Howard W. and Anna B. (Coley) Oulds. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War and was an inspector at Dana Corp for 40 years retiring in 1990. Mr. Oulds is survived by his children...
Richard T. Oulds, 90, formerly of Shillington, passed away Monday, June 29, 2020 at 10:25 am in Manor Care Health Services, Laureldale. He was the husband of the late Ruth H. (Kern) Oulds...
David Morton Cumru Township, PA
David C. Morton, 89, of Cumru Township, passed away Monday June 29, 2020 at 6:00 am in Penn State Health-St. Joseph Hospital. He was the husband of Becky A. (Schmutz) Morton. Born in Milton, North Carolina, Mr. Morton was the son of the late William Lee Morton and Dorothy Todd (Culver) Morton. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University and served in the United States Air Force in Korea. Mr. Morton was a member of...
David C. Morton, 89, of Cumru Township, passed away Monday June 29, 2020 at 6:00 am in Penn State Health-St. Joseph Hospital. He was the husband of Becky A. (Schmutz) Morton. Born in...
Milton Shade Sr. Laureldale
Milton E. Shade Sr., 89, of Laureldale passed away on Saturday June 27, 2020 in Reading Hospital. Born in Leesport, he was the son of the late Herman E. and Helen (Dreibelbis) Shade. Milton was preceded in death by his loving wife Charlotte D. (Hendricks) Shade.
Milton is survived by two children; Milton E. Shade Jr., husband of Mary of Ephrata and Dawn H. Pritchard of Leesport. He is also survived by three grandchildren; Eric Shade, Timothy Shade, Adrienne Drexel as well as six great...
Milton E. Shade Sr., 89, of Laureldale passed away on Saturday June 27, 2020 in Reading Hospital. Born in Leesport, he was the son of the late Herman E. and Helen (Dreibelbis) Shade. Milton was...
Patricia George Reading
Patricia L. George, 78, of Reading passed away on Friday June 26, 2020 in Reading Hospital. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Donald and Virginia (Ellis) Graves. She is survived by five children; Ronald Lee George of Virginia Beach VA, James George of Sinking Spring, Marguerite E. Mull, wife of Steven of Shillington, Denise George of Reading and Patricia A. George of Shillington.
Patricia is also survived by five grandchildren; Alex, Matthew, Anthony, Julianna and Mya, four...
Patricia L. George, 78, of Reading passed away on Friday June 26, 2020 in Reading Hospital. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Donald and Virginia (Ellis) Graves. She is survived by...
Diana Dundore Sinking Spring
Diana (Faye) Dundore, 80, of Sinking Spring, died Friday June 26 in her residence surrounded by her loving family.
She was the wife of Luke W. Dundore.
Born in Lebanon, she was a daughter of the late Clarence Klepper and Amelia (Speicher) Klepper.
A member of West Lawn United Methodist Church she was a loving wife, mother, grammie, sister and neighbor.
In addition to her husband she is survived by her daughters, Lisa (Dundore) Latham, wife of Roger Latham of Cincinnati, OH,...
Diana (Faye) Dundore, 80, of Sinking Spring, died Friday June 26 in her residence surrounded by her loving family.
She was the wife of Luke W. Dundore.
Born in Lebanon, she was a daughter...
Joanne Szewczyk Brecknock Twp.
Joanne M. Szewczyk, 73, of Brecknock Twp., passed away on Wednesday June 24, 2020 at Ephrata Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Dymtro “Nicolas” and Josephine (Sajda) Kowalchuk. She is survived by her loving husband, Robert J. Szewczyk.
Joanne is also survived by her daughter Joanne Moritz, wife of Marc of Whitehouse Station NJ and her son Nicholas V. Szewczyk, husband of Joanne of Throop PA. She is also survived by five grandchildren; Olivia, Noah, Xander,...
Joanne M. Szewczyk, 73, of Brecknock Twp., passed away on Wednesday June 24, 2020 at Ephrata Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Dymtro “Nicolas” and Josephine (Sajda)...
Barbara Slusser Wyomissing
Barbara A. Slusser, 72, formerly of Wyomissing, passed away Wednesday June 24, 2020 in the Reading Hospital. She was the wife of Richard H. Slusser who passed away July 7, 2019. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Lester Ulrich and Hattie (Trexler) Ulrich.
Mrs. Slusser was a graduate of the Governor Mifflin High School and was employed by Berkshire Podiatry Center for 23 years prior to retiring in 2013. She was an avid gardener and that love earned her an honorable mention...
Barbara A. Slusser, 72, formerly of Wyomissing, passed away Wednesday June 24, 2020 in the Reading Hospital. She was the wife of Richard H. Slusser who passed away July 7, 2019. Born in Reading,...
Beverly Bansner Spring Twp
Beverly Ann (Wert) Bansner, 78, of Spring Twp., passed away on June 23, 2020 at her residence.
She was the wife of Philip T. Bansner. Together they celebrated 55 years of marriage.
Born in West Reading, she was the daughter of the late Warren and Vera (Stoudt) Wert.
Beverly was employed as an Elementary and Substitute teacher for Wyomissing Area School District for a combined 38 years. In later years she took classes at the Warehouse Studios, and became an accomplished painter. She was a...
Beverly Ann (Wert) Bansner, 78, of Spring Twp., passed away on June 23, 2020 at her residence.
She was the wife of Philip T. Bansner. Together they celebrated 55 years of marriage.
Born in West...
Henry Trautfetter Wyomissing, PA
Henry Joseph Trautfetter of Wyomissing passed into eternal life on Saturday, June 20, 2020, aged 90 years. Born and raised in Bloomfield, New Jersey. He graduated from Bloomfield High School and attended Rutgers University. Retired from Carpenter Technology. He served 8 years in the New Jersey National Guard. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Carol. Also survived by two children, Henry Richard and Lisa. Proud grandfather to Miles and Emma. He loved fishing, model railroading and...
Henry Joseph Trautfetter of Wyomissing passed into eternal life on Saturday, June 20, 2020, aged 90 years. Born and raised in Bloomfield, New Jersey. He graduated from Bloomfield High School and...
William Brannen West Lawn, PA
William Drew Currie Brannen, 65, of West Lawn, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2020 at 10:33 pm in his residence with family by his side, following a brief battle with cancer. Born in Montreal, Quebec Canada, Drew was the son of the late William A. and Claire E. (Currie) Brannen. He was a 1973 graduate of Wilson High School. In 1981 Drew began working at Three Mile Island cleaning the contaminated areas of Reactor II following the 1979 accident. In 1982 he was employed by...
William Drew Currie Brannen, 65, of West Lawn, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2020 at 10:33 pm in his residence with family by his side, following a brief battle with cancer. Born in...
Liv Reisinger Exeter Township, PA
Liv Reisinger, 91, of Exeter Twp, passed away Friday June 19, 2020 in her home.
She was the wife of Kenneth L. Reisinger. Born in Ruscombmanor Twp., she was the daughter of the late Adam Peter Hafer and Bessie P. (Brennen) Hafer
Mrs. Reisinger was employed as a bookkeeper and secretary by Sheerlund
Properties/Products for many years.
She was a 1946 graduate...
Liv Reisinger, 91, of Exeter Twp, passed away Friday June 19, 2020 in her home.
She was the wife of Kenneth L. Reisinger. Born...
Catherine Angstadt Bern Township, PA
Catherine G. Angstadt, 92, of Bern Township, passed away Thursday, June 18, 2020 at 5:10 am in her residence. Catherine was born in Reading on May 8, 1928, daughter of the late William H. and Mary A. (Snyder) Gift. She is the widow of Richard W. Angstadt, a retired Reading Police Lieutenant who after 57 years of marriage, passed away October 10, 2010. Catherine was a graduate of Reading High School class of 1946. She was employed by Bell Telephone (Verizon) for 35...
Catherine G. Angstadt, 92, of Bern Township, passed away Thursday, June 18, 2020 at 5:10 am in her residence. Catherine was born in Reading on May 8, 1928, daughter of the late William H....
Larry Webber II Laureldale
Larry Brooks Webber II, 26, of Laureldale, passed away June 18, 2020 at the Reading Hospital. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Larry B. Webber I and Linda E. (Wann) Webber. Larry graduated from Pennsylvania Connections Academy in 2012. He enjoyed riding 4 wheelers, fishing, hiking at Crystal Cave and the Fire Tower. Larry was very handy when it came to blacksmithing, loved shooting rifles with his dad,...
Larry Brooks Webber II, 26, of Laureldale, passed away June 18, 2020 at the Reading Hospital. Born in Reading, he was the son of the...
Lynne Hale Exeter Township, PA
Lynne C. Hale, 75, formerly of Reading, passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at 4:06 am in Fairlane Gardens, Exeter Township. Born in West Reading, Ms. Hale was the daughter of the late William and Miriam (Briner) Arbuthnot. She is survived by her sons Matthew W. Hale of Reinholds; Jeffrey E. Hale, husband of Kelly Hale of Ashburn, Virginia; her grandchildren Ryan, Taylor, Connor and Trevor and her sister Christine Craddock of La Paz, Mexico.
Interment will be held at the...
Lynne C. Hale, 75, formerly of Reading, passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at 4:06 am in Fairlane Gardens, Exeter Township. Born in West Reading, Ms. Hale was the daughter of the late...
James Krause Cumru Township, PA
James A. Krause, 64, of Flying Hills, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at 9:00 pm in his residence. He was the husband of Crystal A. (Weidner) Krause. Born in Stony Creek Mills, Mr. Krause was the son of the late Charles William Krause and Betty Jane (Yetto) Krause. He was a 1973 graduate of Mount Penn High School and was a laborer for Burkey Construction. Mr. Krause was a two time heart transplant recipient, a member of the Pennsylvania High School Basketball Hall...
James A. Krause, 64, of Flying Hills, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at 9:00 pm in his residence. He was the husband of Crystal A. (Weidner) Krause. Born in Stony Creek Mills, Mr....
Richard Batz Wernersville, PA
Richard Freeman Batz, 93, of Wernersville, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at 10:00 am in Phoebe Berks Health Care Center. He was the husband of the late Royetta M. (Bowers) Batz who passed away January 29, 2016. Born in Reading, Mr. Batz was the son of the late Freeman D.C. and Eva A. (Schmeck) Batz. He was a graduate of Muhlenberg High School and was a member of Alsace Lutheran Church where he was a member of the choir and taught Sunday school. Mr. Batz served in...
Richard Freeman Batz, 93, of Wernersville, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at 10:00 am in Phoebe Berks Health Care Center. He was the husband of the late Royetta M. (Bowers) Batz who...
Warren Tobias Wernersville, PA
Warren W. Tobias, 90, of Wernersville, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at 6:30 am in Phoebe Berks Health Care Center. He was the husband of the late Martha J. (Henne) Tobias who passed away February 19, 2018. The couple was married on October 28, 1961. Born in Reading Mr. Tobias was the son of the alte Harvey I. and Annie M. (Latshaw) Tobias. He was a 1947 graduate of Reading High School and received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Business from University of...
Warren W. Tobias, 90, of Wernersville, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at 6:30 am in Phoebe Berks Health Care Center. He was the husband of the late Martha J. (Henne) Tobias who passed...
Thomas Lamond West Lawn PA
Thomas William Lamond Sr., 75, of West Lawn passed away June 12, 2020 at his residence. Born on December 30, 1944 in Philadelphia, Thomas was the son of the late William and Esther (nee McClain) Lamond. He is survived by his loving wife Maria (nee Gutierrez); father of Thomas Jr., John (deceased), Elizabeth, James, Hazel, Jennifer and Michelle. Also grandfather of Greg, Rianna, Dominic, Hasan and Xavier and great-grandfather of Noah.
Thomas was employed at PECO for 32 years, retiring as a...
Thomas William Lamond Sr., 75, of West Lawn passed away June 12, 2020 at his residence. Born on December 30, 1944 in Philadelphia, Thomas was the son of the late William and Esther (nee McClain)...
George Salloum Wyomissing PA
George Kanaan Salloum, of Wyomissing, Pennsylvania and Salaata, Lebanon passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, June 12, 2020.
He was born on February 13, 1951 to the late Kanaan Rizkallah and Salwa Tanous Salloum. In 1978, he married his devoted wife Marcelle (nee Chelala). They have five beautiful children which he was extremely proud of.
George immigrated to the United States in 1971 to pursue his education. He graduated from Cleveland State University in 1978 with a...
George Kanaan Salloum, of Wyomissing, Pennsylvania and Salaata, Lebanon passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, June 12, 2020.
He was born on February 13, 1951 to the late...
William Wealand Jr. Reading
William Adam Wealand Jr., 61, of Reading passed away on Friday, June 12, 2020 at St. Joseph – Penn State Health. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late William Adam Wealand Sr. and Helen Scharett. William enjoyed watching sports, long rides in the country, going to the farmer’s market on the weekends. He also loved his visits from Pets on Wheels, the dogs always...
William Adam Wealand Jr., 61, of Reading passed away on Friday, June 12, 2020 at St. Joseph – Penn...
Brenda Fuoti Reading
Brenda Fuoti, 58, of Reading, passed away Thursday June 11, 2020 in her residence.
She was the wife of Paul Fuoti.
Born in West Reading, Brenda was the daughter of the late Amos J. Kauffman and Eloise (Reber) Kauffman.
She was last employed by PVH Corporation for 10 years. Previously she had been employed by Alcon Research for 10 years.
She was a 1980 graduate of Governor Mifflin High School.
Brenda loved her two cats and her dog. She enjoyed NASCAR, the Reading Royals, the Philadelphia...
Brenda Fuoti, 58, of Reading, passed away Thursday June 11, 2020 in her residence.
She was the wife of Paul Fuoti.
Born in West Reading, Brenda was the daughter of the late Amos J. Kauffman and...
Mary Steslow Bernville PA
Mary Steslow, 91, of Bernville passed away June 11, 2020 at her residence. Born on August 23, 1928 in St. Clair Pennsylvania, Mary was the daughter of the late George and Mary (Adams) Slouchick. She was preceded in death by her husband Lawrence S. Steslow.
Mary is survived by her son Michael G. Steslow, husband of Deborah of Bernville. She is also survived by 3 grandchildren; Tobias L. Knechtle, husband of Jenna, Matthew E. Steslow, husband of Melissa and Alex M. Steslow. She is also...
Mary Steslow, 91, of Bernville passed away June 11, 2020 at her residence. Born on August 23, 1928 in St. Clair Pennsylvania, Mary was the daughter of the late George and Mary (Adams) Slouchick....
Jerimiah Williams Morgantown PA
Jerimiah Williams, age 46, of Morgantown died June 8, 2020 after a valiant war with pancreatic cancer. He was surrounded by his beloved wife Alicia and their three boys Luke, Benjamin and Noah.
Jerimiah was born March 11, 1974 in Ilion, NY to Craig and Elizabeth (Sherman) Williams. He attended high school at Madison Central School, in Madison, NY, graduating valedictorian in 1992. He was a three sport varsity athlete with a number of athletic and academic awards. He...
Jerimiah Williams, age 46, of Morgantown died June 8, 2020 after a valiant war with pancreatic cancer. He was surrounded by his beloved wife Alicia and their three boys Luke, Benjamin and...
Shirley Zerbe formerly of Sinking Spring, PA
Shirley M. Zerbe, 90, formerly of Sinking Spring, passed away Saturday June 6, 2020 at 8:09 pm in Phoebe Berks Village Commons where she resided since April 9, 2020. Born in Reading, Ms. Zerbe was the daughter of the late James A. and Dorothy (Saylor) Zerbe. She was a 1948 graduate of Reading High School and a member of Holy Spirit Lutheran Church in Reading. Ms. Zerbe was employed as a secretary at Ted Black Advertising Agency in Reading for 30 years and retired in 1998 as...
Shirley M. Zerbe, 90, formerly of Sinking Spring, passed away Saturday June 6, 2020 at 8:09 pm in Phoebe Berks Village Commons where she resided since April 9, 2020. Born in Reading, Ms....
Jean Snell Cumru Township, PA
Jean C. Snell, 70, of Cumru Township passed away Friday, June 5, 2020 at 10:15 am in her residence.
Born in Reading, Mrs. Snell was the daughter of the late John F. Hyneman, Jr. and Irene E. (Turner) Hyneman. She was a 1968 graduate of Reading High School and worked as an accounting clerk for Encompass Insurance (CNA Insurance) for almost 26 years and then at Brentwood Industries for over 13 years, retiring in January 2020.
She is survived by her son David J....
Jean C. Snell, 70, of Cumru Township passed away Friday, June 5, 2020 at 10:15 am in her residence.
Born in Reading, Mrs. Snell was the daughter of the late John F. Hyneman, Jr....
David Steinmetz Spring Twp.
David Thomas Steinmetz, 82, of Spring Twp., passed away on June 4, 2020 at The Reading Hospital.
He was the husband of the late Joan (Urban) Steinmetz and the late Candace J. (Shearer) Steinmetz.
Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late James M. and Mildred (Cox) Steinmetz.
David was employed as a Corrosion Control Supervisor for UGI Utilities for 40 years. He enjoyed visiting the beach, Gettysburg, PA and Colonial Williamsburg. David will be remembered for his love of woodworking...
David Thomas Steinmetz, 82, of Spring Twp., passed away on June 4, 2020 at The Reading Hospital.
He was the husband of the late Joan (Urban) Steinmetz and the late Candace J. (Shearer)...
Hazel Marie (Majer) Aulenbach, 79, of Mohnton, passed away on June 3, 2020 at home after a long illness.
She was the beloved wife of Grant M. Aulenbach with whom she shared over 60 years of marriage.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of William P.G. and Marie (Bassler) Majer, both from Heidelberg, Germany.
Hazel graduated from Wilson High School in 1958. She began working for the Reading Trust company soon after graduation. She...
Hazel Marie (Majer) Aulenbach, 79, of Mohnton, passed away on June 3, 2020 at home after a long illness.
She was the beloved wife of Grant M. Aulenbach with whom she shared...
Jean Huber Muhlenberg Township, PA
Jean P. (Moyer)Huber, 86 of Muhlenberg Township passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at Berks Heim after a long bout with dementia. She was the loving wife for 63 years of Richard E. Huber, Muhlenberg Township. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late William C. Moyer and Effie M. (Dry) Magyar.
In addition to her husband, Jean is survived by her sons, Eric A. Huber, husband of Michelle (Slaby) Huber of Leesport and Brian L. Huber, husband of Tracey...
Jean P. (Moyer)Huber, 86 of Muhlenberg Township passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at Berks Heim after a long bout with dementia. She was the loving wife for 63 years of...
Donald Loeper, M.D. Cumru Township, PA
Donald J. Loeper, M.D., 93, of Cumru Township, passed away Monday, June 1, 2020 at 2:30 am in Reading Hospital. He was the beloved husband of the late Mildred “Milli” (Misura) Loeper, who passed away July 17, 2011.
Born in Reading, Dr. Loeper was the son of the late Joseph J. and Mary A. (Voelker) Loeper.
Dr. Loeper is survived by his seven children; Alan J. Loeper, husband of Linda Loeper of Melbourne, FL; Donna Jo Loeper, SSJ of Savannah, GA; Duane J....
Donald J. Loeper, M.D., 93, of Cumru Township, passed away Monday, June 1, 2020 at 2:30 am in Reading Hospital. He was the beloved husband of the late Mildred “Milli” (Misura)...
Fern Graul West Lawn, PA
Fern E. Graul, 96, of West Lawn, passed away Monday, June 1, 2020 at 8:40 pm in Mifflin Center where she was a guest since December 2019. She married her husband Herbert W. Graul on her birthday, September 9th in 1951 and together they celebrated 51 years of marriage. Mr. Graul passed away March 24, 2003. Born in Laureldale, Mrs. Graul was the daughter of the late Arthur Samuel Bagenstose and Ruth M. (Ammarell) Bagenstose. She was a 1941 graduate of Reading High...
Fern E. Graul, 96, of West Lawn, passed away Monday, June 1, 2020 at 8:40 pm in Mifflin Center where she was a guest since December 2019. She married her husband Herbert W. Graul on her...
Fern Jarsocrak Sarasota, FL
Fern A. (Rebholz) Jarsocrak, 95, formerly of Sarasota, FL, passed away Saturday, May 30, 2020 at The Lutheran Home at Topton where she resided for 3 years.
She was the wife of the late Walter J. Jarsocrak Sr. who passed away June 17, 2017.
Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Raymond C. Rebholz and Clara R. (Strunk) Rebholz.
Employed as a foreman for Polymer Corp. for 15 years prior to retiring in 1983, she was a member of Alsace Lutheran Church in Muhlenberg Twp.
Fern enjoyed...
Fern A. (Rebholz) Jarsocrak, 95, formerly of Sarasota, FL, passed away Saturday, May 30, 2020 at The Lutheran Home at Topton where she resided for 3 years.
She was the wife of the late Walter J....
Doris Perfetto Lower Heidelberg Township, PA
Doris K. Perfetto, 89, of Reading, passed away Saturday May 30, 2020 at the Lutheran Home at Topton. She was the wife of the late Chester Perfetto, who passed away on October 9, 2019. Born in Reading on January 10, 1931, she was the daughter of late Robert Kemmerer and Marva (Kramer) Kemmerer.
In 1971 Doris established the Chester Perfetto Agency Inc, and Travel Safe Inc. located on Commerce Drive in Wyomissing with her late husband, Chester Perfetto. Doris...
Doris K. Perfetto, 89, of Reading, passed away Saturday May 30, 2020 at the Lutheran Home at Topton. She was the wife of the late Chester Perfetto, who passed away on October 9,...
Agnes Bohner Exeter Twp.
Agnes M. Bohner, 88, of Exeter Twp., passed away Friday May 29, 2020 at Berkshire Center, Exeter Twp.
She was the wife of Jacob M. Bohner, who passed away April 29, 2002.
Born in Reading, Agnes was the daughter of the late Raymond Adams, Sr. and Elizabeth (Ruesing) Adams.
She was a member of St. Catharine of Siena RCC and she was a craftsperson with great creativity and deep generosity.
Agnes is survived by her children: Rose Marie Rickenbach, Steven J. Bohner, John M. Bohner, Patricia...
Agnes M. Bohner, 88, of Exeter Twp., passed away Friday May 29, 2020 at Berkshire Center, Exeter Twp.
She was the wife of Jacob M. Bohner, who passed away April 29, 2002.
Born in Reading, Agnes...
Betty Warren Cumru Township
Betty Jane Warren, 98, of Cumru Twp., passed away Friday May 29, 2020 at Country Meadows of Wyomissing, Spring Township, PA.
She was the wife of John W. Warren, who passed away December 3, 2010.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Louis T. Kestner and Marie E. (Felix) Kestner.
Prior to retiring Mrs. Warren was employed as a secretary at the former Nolde and Horst knitting mills. She was a member of St. Thomas Reformed UCC in Reading.
Surviving is her son: John L. Warren...
Betty Jane Warren, 98, of Cumru Twp., passed away Friday May 29, 2020 at Country Meadows of Wyomissing, Spring Township, PA.
She was the wife of John W. Warren, who passed away December 3,...
Robert Post Wernersville PA
Robert (Bob) Holstead Post, 91, a longtime resident of Montvale NJ, passed away May 29, 2020 at Phoebe Berks in Wernersville, PA where he and his beloved wife of 64 years, Ruth (nee Coombs), lived for the past 11 years. He was the son of Hilda (nee Hensel) and Harold Post, loving father of Janet Post of Fort Lee, NJ (husband Kenneth Rich), Nancy Post of Abingdon, MD and Susan Post of Salem, MA. He was also the proud and beloved grandfather of three grandsons, Zachary Rich...
Robert (Bob) Holstead Post, 91, a longtime resident of Montvale NJ, passed away May 29, 2020 at Phoebe Berks in Wernersville, PA where he and his beloved wife of 64 years, Ruth (nee Coombs), lived...
William Herbein Birdsboro
William W. Herbein, 77, of Birdsboro, passed away Wednesday May 27, 2020 at 6:40pm in his residence.
He was the husband of Nannette J. (Pauley) Herbein.
Born in Reading, Mr. Herbein was the son of the late John S. Herbein and Julia B. (Giles) Herbein.
He was employed as an engineer for Edmund Optics in Pennsburg, PA for 24 years prior to retiring.
Mr. Herbein was a 1961 graduate of Daniel Boone High School and was a graduate of Penn State University with an associate’s degree in...
William W. Herbein, 77, of Birdsboro, passed away Wednesday May 27, 2020 at 6:40pm in his residence.
He was the husband of Nannette J. (Pauley) Herbein.
Born in Reading, Mr. Herbein was the son...
Alan Hodges Birdsboro
Alan Harmon Hodges, 61, of Birdsboro, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at Reading Hospital. He is survived by his wife Patty Jean (Panos) Hodges.
Born in Owensboro, KY, Alan was the son of the late James Harmon and Carolyn Gay Hodges. He is survived by his mother; his sister, Cathy Jo Rogers, wife of Mark Rogers of Broadalbin, NY; niece, Rose (Panos) Blinn, wife of Michael Blinn of Greater New York City; great niece, Poppy Blinn; sister-in-law, Pamela (Di Sorbo) Panos, surviving...
Alan Harmon Hodges, 61, of Birdsboro, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at Reading Hospital. He is survived by his wife Patty Jean (Panos) Hodges.
Born in Owensboro, KY, Alan was the...
John Houck Bernville
John Peter Houck, 82, of Bernville, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Born in Reading, he was the son of John R. Houck and Rose M. (Tarnoski) Houck. John was the loving husband of Louise C. (Lenich) Houck and they shared 59 years of marriage. John graduated from Reading High School in 1955, furthered his education at Wyomissing Polytech Institute and received his...
John Peter Houck, 82, of Bernville, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Born in...
James Machemer, Sr. Reading, PA
James H. Machemer, Sr. of Reading, passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2020 in his residence. He was the husband of the late Virginia M. “Ginny” (Remp) Machemer who passed away August 14, 2019. Born in Reading, Mr. Machemer was the son of the late Charles and Edna (Wise) Machemer. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War and was a truck driver for Hamburg Fabrications/DeSantis. Mr. Machemer was a member of Goodwill Fire Company in Hyde Park and a...
James H. Machemer, Sr. of Reading, passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2020 in his residence. He was the husband of the late Virginia M. “Ginny” (Remp) Machemer who passed away August...
William Vogel Allentown PA
William H. Vogel, 82, of Allentown, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at Lehigh Valley Hospital. He was the son of the late John A. and Ardella B. (Hafer) Vogel. William is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Lucille J. (Adams) Vogel.
He is also survived by his step son, Edward A. Kalinowski of Allentown, Brother John A. Vogel, husband of Janet, brother David M. Vogel, husband of Judy and sister Janet E. (Vogel) Cole.
William graduated from Muhlenberg High School in 1955 and...
William H. Vogel, 82, of Allentown, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at Lehigh Valley Hospital. He was the son of the late John A. and Ardella B. (Hafer) Vogel. William is survived by his...
Angel Rolon Lebanon, PA
Angel F. Rolon, 80, formerly of Annville, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2020 in Manor Care Health Services, Lebanon. He was the husband of the late Charlotte M. (Garrison) Rolon who passed away April 30, 2013. Born in Puerto Rico, Mr. Rolon was the son of the late Fernando Rolon and Amelia Ortiz. He was employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in maintenance. Mr. Rolon is survived by his children Emely Gonzalez, wife of Addona Ray Gonzalez of Denver, PA; Yvonne...
Angel F. Rolon, 80, formerly of Annville, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2020 in Manor Care Health Services, Lebanon. He was the husband of the late Charlotte M. (Garrison) Rolon who passed...
Donald Kauffman Sinking Spring, PA
Donald J. (Pikey) Kauffman , 95 of Spring Twp. went home to be with the Lord on May 23 while a patient in the Reading Hospital. He was the husband of Darlene M. (Painter) Kauffman. They would have celebrated 74 years of marriage on June 9.
Donald was born on March 31, 1925 in Berne Station. He was the son of the late Thomas C. and Mollie (Koch) Kauffman.
Donald was a 1943 graduate of the former Ontelaunee High School, Leesport. He enlisted in the Marines in March 1943 at the...
Donald J. (Pikey) Kauffman , 95 of Spring Twp. went home to be with the Lord on May 23 while a patient in the Reading Hospital. He was the husband of Darlene M. (Painter) Kauffman. They would have...
Daniel Fritz Wernersville, PA
Daniel White Fritz, 63, of Wernersville, passed away Friday, May 22, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Warren and Darlene (Boyer) Fritz. Dan was the owner/operator of Daniel W. Fritz Trucking and recently was employed by Ben’s Truck Repair in Denver as a mechanic. He is survived by his children Marci L. Degler, wife of Andrew P. Degler of Sinking Spring; Daniel A. Fritz, companion of Heidi Zula of...
Daniel White Fritz, 63, of Wernersville, passed away Friday, May 22, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Warren and Darlene...
Jeremy Emerich Fleetwood, PA
Jeremy R. Emerich, 40, of Fleetwood, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2020 at 7:15 am in Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest where he received exceptional care from staff. He also received an honorable escort from emergency services and military personnel from LVH-CC to the funeral home. Born in West Reading, Jeremy was the son of Sally I. (Lape) Emerich, wife of Ignacio Lara of Reading and the late Chester L. Emerich, Jr. He was a 1997 graduate of Reading High School and served in...
Jeremy R. Emerich, 40, of Fleetwood, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2020 at 7:15 am in Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest where he received exceptional care from staff. He also received an...
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