All Obituaries
Esther Moyer Sinking Spring
Esther Mae (Weller) Moyer, 94, of Spring Township, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2019 at Manor Care, of Sinking Spring. She was the loving wife to the late Luther E. Moyer, who passed away on March 24, 2008. Born in Fritztown, Esther was the daughter of the late Israel James & Alice (Miller) Moyer. She worked at Valley Forge Flag and retired from the Wernersville State Hospital after 23 years of service. Esther was a member of St Johns Reformed Church and was a long time member of...
Esther Mae (Weller) Moyer, 94, of Spring Township, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2019 at Manor Care, of Sinking Spring. She was the loving wife to the late Luther E. Moyer, who passed away...
Louise Miller Reading
Louise C. Miller (Viering), 94, of Reading, passed away on Tuesday, November 12th, 2019 at Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center. She was the loving wife for over 50 years to the late Paul G. Miller who passed away September 24, 2005. Born in Temple, PA Louise was the daughter of the late Laurence W. Viering Sr. and Florence A. (Stoudt) Viering.She is survived by her children; Neal G. Miller, husband of Maureen, of Rehoboth Beach, Brian P. Miller, husband of Donna, of Mohrsville, &...
Louise C. Miller (Viering), 94, of Reading, passed away on Tuesday, November 12th, 2019 at Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center. She was the loving wife for over 50 years to the late Paul...
William Wentzel West Lawn, PA
William G. Wentzel, 91, of West Lawn, passed away Monday, November 11, 2019 at 6:50 am in his residence. Born in Muhlenberg Township, he was the son of the late Samson E. King and Esther R.(Wentzel) Schaeffer. Mr. Wentzel served in the United States Army during the Korean War in the 25th Infantry, 35th Regiment. He was employed for 30 years as a toolmaker at DANA Corp. until his retirement. Mr. Wentzel was an avid fisherman and hunter and was a member of American...
William G. Wentzel, 91, of West Lawn, passed away Monday, November 11, 2019 at 6:50 am in his residence. Born in Muhlenberg Township, he was the son of the late Samson E. King and Esther...
Hazel Johnson Bern Township, PA
Hazel M. Johnson, 93, of Bern Township, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, November 11, 2019 at 8:05 am in her residence. She was the wife of the late Robert Johnson, Jr. who passed away November 16, 2009. Born in Motley, Minnesota, Mrs. Johnson was the daughter of the late Frank James Stratton and Mabel E. (Hines) Stratton. She was a member of Spring Valley Church of God since 1972 and served as Church Clerk for 19 years retiring in...
Hazel M. Johnson, 93, of Bern Township, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, November 11, 2019 at 8:05 am in her residence. She was the wife of the late Robert...
Kathy Griesemer West Lawn
Kathy A. Griesemer, 59, of Spring Township, passed away on November 11, 2019 at Reading Hospital, after a long battle with cancer. She was the daughter of the late Harold and Thelma (Hill) Griesemer. Kathy was a graduate of Wilson High School & Findley Univeristy. She is survived by her sister, Susan Griesemer of Rehoboth Beach, DE. Kathy wil be laid to rest in a private ceremony at Laureldale Cemetery. Anyone wishing to pay their respects to Kathy are requested to make a donation in her...
Kathy A. Griesemer, 59, of Spring Township, passed away on November 11, 2019 at Reading Hospital, after a long battle with cancer. She was the daughter of the late Harold and Thelma (Hill)...
Bruce Rohrbach, Sr. Laureldale, PA
Bruce M. “Buck” Rohrbach, Sr., 90, of Sinking Spring, passed away Friday, November 8, 2019 at 11:55 am in Lebanon VA Medical Center. He was the husband of Elva F. “Fay” (Cox) Rohrbach to whom he married on November 25, 1950. Born in Laureldale, Mr. Rohrbach was the son of the late Claude and Evadia C. (Kuhn) Rohrbach.
Bruce graduated from Wernersville High School in 1947, enlisted in the US Navy in 1950, and was a plank owner on the USS Northampton,...
Bruce M. “Buck” Rohrbach, Sr., 90, of Sinking Spring, passed away Friday, November 8, 2019 at 11:55 am in Lebanon VA Medical Center. He was the husband of Elva F....
Patricia D. Livenspire, 87, formerly of Reading, passed away on November 8, 2019 at Berks Heim.
She was the wife of the late Richard W. Livenspire, who passed away on December 11, 2018.
Born in Vandergrift, PA she was the daughter of the late Warren M. and Leila A. (George) Snyder.
Patricia was a graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania, where she majored in Music education and attended Kutztown and obtained her Elementary Education Degree. She went on to work as a school...
Patricia D. Livenspire, 87, formerly of Reading, passed away on November 8, 2019 at Berks Heim.
She was the wife of the late Richard W. Livenspire, who passed away on December 11, 2018.
Born in...
Brian Beyer Shillington
Brian W. Beyer, 24, of Shillington, passed away Thursday, November 7, 2019. Born in Philadelphia, Brian was the beloved son of Glenn M. Beyer of Mohnton and Dr. Eileen P. (Holub) Beyer Curry, wife of Thomas J. Curry of Mohnton. He was a 2014 graduate of Governor Mifflin High School and the accomplishment of which he was most proud was to be a member of the Governor Mifflin 2014 Berks County Championship Volleyball team. He was a current student at the BCTC plumbing...
Brian W. Beyer, 24, of Shillington, passed away Thursday, November 7, 2019. Born in Philadelphia, Brian was the beloved son of Glenn M. Beyer of Mohnton and Dr. Eileen P. (Holub) Beyer...
Athens Kralles Exeter Township
Athens G. “Nasie” Kralles, 89, of Exeter Township, passed away Thursday, November 7, 2019 at 7:00 pm in his residence. He was the husband of Joyce E. (Scheuring) Kralles. Born in Reading, Mr. Kralles was the son of the late George Athens and Maria (Arvanitelis) Kralles. He was a member of Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church and was a graduate of Reading High School. Mr. Kralles served in the United States Army and was employed by Car Tech...
Athens G. “Nasie” Kralles, 89, of Exeter Township, passed away Thursday, November 7, 2019 at 7:00 pm in his residence. He was the husband of Joyce E. (Scheuring) Kralles. ...
Randall Meiser Spring Township
Randall L. “Randy” Meiser, 55, of Spring Township, passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at 8:15 am in his residence. He was the husband of Sharon K. (Wentzel) Meiser. Born in Reading, Randy was the son of Glenn E. and Catherine J. (Lauver)Meiser of Shoemakersville. Randy attended Trinity Bible Fellowship Church in Blandon and was the owner of RLM Home Improvements and a master carpenter. He loved his family, was an avid NASCAR fan, especially...
Randall L. “Randy” Meiser, 55, of Spring Township, passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at 8:15 am in his residence. He was the husband of Sharon K. (Wentzel)...
Marylin Mohn Wyomissing
Marylin M. (Moyer) Mohn of Wyomissing, passed away on Monday, November 4th, 2019 at Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center. She was the wife of the late Charles S. Mohn who passed away on May 28, 1995. Born January 13, 1925, and raised in Riverview Park by the river she loved, she was the daughter of the late Jacob Linnington Moyer and Hazel (Brown) Moyer. Marylin was a proud graduate of Muhlenberg High School Class of 1942, and worked for AT&T/ Lucent Industries for over 26...
Marylin M. (Moyer) Mohn of Wyomissing, passed away on Monday, November 4th, 2019 at Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center. She was the wife of the late Charles S. Mohn who passed away on May...
Lisa Calderoni Spare, 55, of Reading, passed away Thursday, October 31, 2019 at the Reading Hospital. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of Anthony Calderoni and Fredrika Hanson Calderoni. Lisa graduated from Governor Mifflin High School and received an Associate's Degree from Penn State. For the past 20 years Lisa has worked as a Civil Engineer for Great Valley Consultants. Lisa is survived by her companion, Keith, and her two sons; Robert Spare and Tyler Spare. She is also...
Lisa Calderoni Spare, 55, of Reading, passed away Thursday, October 31, 2019 at the Reading Hospital. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of Anthony Calderoni and Fredrika Hanson...
Assunta Mary "Susie" Lepore, 85, of Reading, passed away Thursday, October 31, 2019 at her daughter's residence surrounded by her loving family. She was wife of the late John F. Lepore Sr., who passed away Septermber 17, 1991. She was the daughter of the late Carl J. Noble Sr. and Edith Fiorvanti. Susie was a graduate from Central Catholic highschool in 1952, and during her life served as the treasurer to the Mother's Club. She enjoyed spending time with her family and...
Assunta Mary "Susie" Lepore, 85, of Reading, passed away Thursday, October 31, 2019 at her daughter's residence surrounded by her loving family. She was wife of the late John F....
Lee F. Potteiger passed away on October 29 at Phoebe Berks Village where he had been resident since 1994. He was 96.
Born in 1923, he was a 1941 graduate of the then Ontelaunee High School which subsequently became part of the present day Schuylkill Valley School District. In 2015, Lee was honored by the school as a "Distinguished Graduate."
He proudly served in the United States Army during World War II, initially participating in operations in North Africa in 1943. He served in...
Lee F. Potteiger passed away on October 29 at Phoebe Berks Village where he had been resident since 1994. He was 96.
Born in 1923, he was a 1941 graduate of the then Ontelaunee High School which...
Janet Keim Reading
Janet R. (Plumb) Keim, 81, of Reading, passed away on Monday, October 28, 2019 at Mifflin Court. She was the wife of Darryl M. Keim. Born in Cambridge, England, she was the daughter of the late Sidney Plumb and Susannah (Bissett) Plumb. Janet and Darryl enjoyed attending the Mifflin High School football games and have followed the Reading Buccaneers since 1965. She also had a deep love for cats and dogs. In addition to her husband, Janet is survived by her sons...
Janet R. (Plumb) Keim, 81, of Reading, passed away on Monday, October 28, 2019 at Mifflin Court. She was the wife of Darryl M. Keim. Born in Cambridge, England, she was the daughter of...
William R. "Andy" Anderson, 76, of Laureldale, passed away Saturday, October 26, 2019 in his residence. He was the husband of Carol W. (Wise) Anderson. Andy was born in Brooklyn, New York, and was a graduate of East Hampton High School in New York. He served on Church council at the former Epiphany Lutheran Church in Temple and was a member of Calvary Lutheran Church in Laureldale. Andy served as a police officer for Cumru Township, then as an officer and fire arms instructor...
William R. "Andy" Anderson, 76, of Laureldale, passed away Saturday, October 26, 2019 in his residence. He was the husband of Carol W. (Wise) Anderson. Andy was born in Brooklyn, New...
Marjorie Sandrock West Lawn, PA
Marjorie “Midge” L. Sandrock, 68, of West Lawn, passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at 12:55 pm in Penn State Health-St. Joseph Hospital. She was the wife of Richard H. Sandrock. Born in West Hazleton, PA, she was the daughter of the late Richard G. and Marjorie (Brown) Schweitzer. Marjorie was a 1969 graduate of West Hazleton High School and worked as a cashier at Ronco’s Pharmacy and as a Food Prep Worker at Friendly’s Restaurant in West...
Marjorie “Midge” L. Sandrock, 68, of West Lawn, passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at 12:55 pm in Penn State Health-St. Joseph Hospital. She was the wife of Richard H....
Theresa Merlino, 92, formerly of Wyomissing, passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at 11:17 am in Stone Ridge at Poplar Run in Myerstown. She was the wife of the late Benjamin Merlino who passed away May 29, 1992. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Florindo and Timodea (Ronca) Rossi. Mrs. Merlino was a member of Mary Gate of Heaven Roman Catholic Church in Myerstown and was co-owner of Merlino Service Center in Reading for 35 years retiring in 1979. She was...
Theresa Merlino, 92, formerly of Wyomissing, passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at 11:17 am in Stone Ridge at Poplar Run in Myerstown. She was the wife of the late Benjamin...
Lawrence "Larry" J. Niemczyk Jr., 70, of Alsace Township, passed away on Friday, October 18, 2019 at The Reading Hospital. He was the loving husband for over 34 years to Patricia (Gross). Lawrence was the son of the late Lawrence J. And Ellen V. (Himmelberger) Niemczyk. Larry worked for Carpenter Technology as a furnace operator for 35 years before retiring in 2009. Larry loved his dogs, Sherlock, Willie & Albie and enjoyed traveling and going on cruises, especially his trips...
Lawrence "Larry" J. Niemczyk Jr., 70, of Alsace Township, passed away on Friday, October 18, 2019 at The Reading Hospital. He was the loving husband for over 34 years to Patricia...
Florence C. Pawling (Fetter), 92, passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2019 at The Reading Hospital. She was the loving wife of the late Forrest V. Pawling Sr. who passed away March 20, 2013. Florence was the daughter of the late, Adam E. and Cora W. (Wealand) Fetter. Florence spent most of her life enjoying cooking, baking and making cookies. She loved to cross-stich and experiencing the holidays, but most importantly she loved spending time with her children and all the grandchildren....
Florence C. Pawling (Fetter), 92, passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2019 at The Reading Hospital. She was the loving wife of the late Forrest V. Pawling Sr. who passed away March 20, 2013....
Betty V. Rentschler, 97, formerly of Golf Road, Bern Township, went to her eternal home with the Lord and Savior on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 in Phoebe Berks Health Care Center where she resided since March 2017. She was the wife of the late Bruce J. Rentschler, who passed away in 1999. Born in Valley View, Schuylkill County, Betty was the daughter of the late I.W. and Alma (Updegrave) Miller. She moved to Reading where she attended grade school, high school and college...
Betty V. Rentschler, 97, formerly of Golf Road, Bern Township, went to her eternal home with the Lord and Savior on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 in Phoebe Berks Health Care Center...
Cynthia L. Stewart (Kneasel), 60, of Robeson Township, went home to be with the Lord and be reunited with her son on Monday, October 14, 2019. She was the loving wife for over 41 years to her husband Carl L. Stewart. Born in Lebanon, Pennsylvania she was the daughter of the late George Kneasel and Althea Kneasel (Heckman). Cindy was a part of the Twin Valley class of 1977 and worked as a commercial lending agent for National Penn Bank for over 21 years. She was a 14-year member of Robeson...
Cynthia L. Stewart (Kneasel), 60, of Robeson Township, went home to be with the Lord and be reunited with her son on Monday, October 14, 2019. She was the loving wife for over 41 years to her...
Sallie A. Dautrich, 84, of Mohnton, passed away Sunday, October 13, 2019 in the Reading Hospital. She was the wife of Raymond J. Dautrich. Born in Reading, Sallie was the daughter of the late John D. and Alice M. (Derr) Renno. She was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church in Mohnton. Sallie was a pairer at the former Berkshire Knitting Mills for 22 years and worked as a technician at the former Sharpoint, currently ALCON for 9 years. She was last employed by Shiloh...
Sallie A. Dautrich, 84, of Mohnton, passed away Sunday, October 13, 2019 in the Reading Hospital. She was the wife of Raymond J. Dautrich. Born in Reading, Sallie was the daughter...
Jessie J. Liggett, formerly of Shoemakersville, passed away Saturday, October 12, 2019 at 10:40 am in the residence of her daughter Starlett L. Liggett, with whom she last resided. She was the wife of the late Robert J. Liggett who passed away June 11, 2008. Born in Reading, Mrs. Liggett was the daughter of the late Willard and Grace (Zimmerman) Krause. She is survived by her children, John W. Liggett, husband of Doreen M. (Greenwood) Liggett of Reading; Starlett L. Liggett...
Jessie J. Liggett, formerly of Shoemakersville, passed away Saturday, October 12, 2019 at 10:40 am in the residence of her daughter Starlett L. Liggett, with whom she last resided. ...
Jane D. Moyer, 89, of Wernersville, passed away on October 11, 2019 at The Reading Hospital.
She was the devoted wife of the late C. David Moyer, Jr., who passed away on November 29, 2015. They were married for 62 years.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Alton V. and Sallie (Dengler) Wiest.
Jane was a 1948 graduate of Reading High School. She attended the Reading Hospital School of Nursing, and went on to work as a registered nurse at St. Joseph's Medical Center and in...
Jane D. Moyer, 89, of Wernersville, passed away on October 11, 2019 at The Reading Hospital.
She was the devoted wife of the late C. David Moyer, Jr., who passed away on November 29, 2015. They...
Margaret W. "Peggy" Freese, 94, formerly of Shillington, passed away Friday, October 11, 2019 at 11:43 am in Mifflin Center. She was the wife of the late Harold D. Freese, Jr. who passed away March 16, 1999. Born in Myerstown, Mrs. Freese was the daughter of the late George W. Walton, former Dean of Albright College and Mae (Kreidler) Walton. She attended 13th & Union, Northeast Middle School, Reading High School and Albright College, where she was a member of Women's...
Margaret W. "Peggy" Freese, 94, formerly of Shillington, passed away Friday, October 11, 2019 at 11:43 am in Mifflin Center. She was the wife of the late Harold D. Freese, Jr. who...
Nancy S. Wilkes, 82, of Wernersville, passed away Thursday, October 10, 2019 in St. Joseph Medical Center. Born in Chambersburg, Nancy was the daughter of the late Kenneth F. Stake Sr. and Margaret E. (Bricker) Stake. She graduated Chambersburg High and after moving to the Reading area, was a member of Kenhorst Seventh-Day Adventist Church for many years. Her dedication and love for God was the driving force in her life and an inspiration to those who knew and loved her. ...
Nancy S. Wilkes, 82, of Wernersville, passed away Thursday, October 10, 2019 in St. Joseph Medical Center. Born in Chambersburg, Nancy was the daughter of the late Kenneth F. Stake...
Chester Perfetto, 88, a 43 year Korean Conflict veteran of the Naval Reserve of Lower Heidelberg Township, passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2019. He was the husband of Doris (Kemmerer) Perfetto. Born in Reading, Mr. Perfetto was the son of the late James and Theresa (Amadio) Perfetto. Chet, a native of Reading Retired as a Captain in the U.S. Naval Reserve, graduated from Reading High School, Kutztown State College in 1953 with a Bachelor of Science degree and Temple...
Chester Perfetto, 88, a 43 year Korean Conflict veteran of the Naval Reserve of Lower Heidelberg Township, passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2019. He was the husband of Doris...
Deborah L. "Debbie" Bilinski, 58, of Exeter Township, passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2019 in Reading Hospital. She was a loving wife to John G. Bilinski. Born in Reading, Debbie was the daughter of the late Robert E. Grant and Margaret H. "Peggy" (Ziegler) Allen and is survived by her step father Thomas P. Allen of Lower Alsace Towsnhip. She was a 1978 graduate of Mount Penn High School and was a member of Saint Catharine of Siena Roman Catholic Church. Debbie was an...
Deborah L. "Debbie" Bilinski, 58, of Exeter Township, passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2019 in Reading Hospital. She was a loving wife to John G. Bilinski. Born in Reading, Debbie...
Peggy A. Hiester, 88, of Leesport, passed away on October 8, 2019 at Berks Heim. She was the wife of the late Earl "Tom" Leroy Hiester. They celebrated 53 years of marriage. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late David and Alma "Mickey" (Bell) McConnell. Peggy was a 1949 graduate of Reading High School. She went on to be employed as an inspector for Arkay Manufacturing, and last worked as a Lunch Aide at Northwest Elementary School of Reading. Peggy enjoyed...
Peggy A. Hiester, 88, of Leesport, passed away on October 8, 2019 at Berks Heim. She was the wife of the late Earl "Tom" Leroy Hiester. They celebrated 53 years of marriage. Born...
John R. Koch, 69, of Heidelberg Township, passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at Penn State Health, St. Joseph Medical Center. He was the loving husband of Cheryl (Weierbach) Koch for 46 years. Born in Reading, John was the son of the late Melvin S. Koch and Emily P. Gassert. He was a graduate of Conrad Weiser class of 1968, upon graduation John served in the United States Army during the Vietnam era. For over 40 years he worked for, Glen Gery Mid Atlantic as a brick setter...
John R. Koch, 69, of Heidelberg Township, passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at Penn State Health, St. Joseph Medical Center. He was the loving husband of Cheryl (Weierbach) Koch...
William Joseph Hallock, 89, of Hazleton, passed away on October 7, 2019 at his residence surrounded by family. He was devoted to his loving wife, the late Rose Hallock. Together they celebrated 64 years of marriage. He was born in West Hazleton to the late Frank Sr. and Elizabeth (DePretis) Hallock. He is also preceded in death by his late brother Frank Hallock Jr. William served in the US Army where he was selected to be a radar instructor stationed at Aberdeen Maryland. He...
William Joseph Hallock, 89, of Hazleton, passed away on October 7, 2019 at his residence surrounded by family. He was devoted to his loving wife, the late Rose Hallock. Together they...
Marie Carmen Ortega-Harvey, 22, of Temple, passed Saturday, October 5, 2019 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of her very loving mother Felicia Harvey. She enjoyed music, and especially loved to hear the sounds of a piano being played, as she would light up from hearing the music. Most importantly, Marie enjoyed being loved by her family and knew she was loved by each and every one of them. In addition to her mother, Marie is...
Marie Carmen Ortega-Harvey, 22, of Temple, passed Saturday, October 5, 2019 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of her very loving...
Lucy A. Mountz (Lonaberger), 84, passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2019 in her residence in Cumru Township. Born in Reading, Lucy was the daughter of the late Leroy W. Lonaberger and Nellie L. Dieter. She enjoyed gardening and canning in her free time, as well as spending time with her loving family. Lucy also enjoyed camping, taking road trips, and especially loved dachshunds. She worked as a laborer and operator at Industrial Abrasives for over 17 years. Lucy is survived by...
Lucy A. Mountz (Lonaberger), 84, passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2019 in her residence in Cumru Township. Born in Reading, Lucy was the daughter of the late Leroy W. Lonaberger...
Tessie Angert, 94, formerly of Wernersville, passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at 4:05pm in Green Ridge Village. She was the wife of the late James A. Angert who passed away January 19, 2015. Born in Pittsburgh, Mrs. Angert was the daughter of the late Paul and Sophia (Silima) Papailiopulos. She worked as a clerk for the Carnegie Library in Pittsburgh for 10 years. Mrs. Angert is survived by her sons James S. Angert, husband of Jacqueline Angert of Carlisle and Paul S....
Tessie Angert, 94, formerly of Wernersville, passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at 4:05pm in Green Ridge Village. She was the wife of the late James A. Angert who passed away...
Terry Lee Seidel, 53, formerly of Ruscombmanor Township, passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2019 in his residence in Pine Township, Lycoming County. Born in West Reading, Terry was the son of Jerry C. "Jake" and Hope A. (Zellers) Seidel of Pine Township, Lycoming County. He was a member of Salem Shalter's Lutheran Church and was a 1984 graduate of Oley Valley High School. Terry was a truck driver for Principal Enterprises and Universal Well Services. He was a 25 year member of...
Terry Lee Seidel, 53, formerly of Ruscombmanor Township, passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2019 in his residence in Pine Township, Lycoming County. Born in West Reading, Terry was the...
Joan A. Christensen, 89, of Sinking Spring, passed away in Fall City, Washington on September 29, 2019. She was happily married for 55 years to Christen L. Christensen who passed away in 2004. Joan and Chris have 3 children, 8 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Born in New York City, New York to the late Edward Mansfield and Agnes Bland, Joan was the oldest of 6 children and began working at an early age to help support the family. Joan was a stay-at-home mom for...
Joan A. Christensen, 89, of Sinking Spring, passed away in Fall City, Washington on September 29, 2019. She was happily married for 55 years to Christen L. Christensen who passed...
Linda L. Bair, 69, of Upper Tulpehocken Twp., passed away on September 28, 2019 at Berkshire Center. She was the former spouse of Steven M. Bair. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Thelma (Roth) Gingrich. Linda was employed as a CNA for St. Joseph Living Center for 18 years. She is survived by her children: Stephanie L. Baez, wife of Jerry of Bernville, Antoinette M. Vasquez of Hamburg, and Melissa A. Gonzalez, wife of Pedro of Reading. Also...
Linda L. Bair, 69, of Upper Tulpehocken Twp., passed away on September 28, 2019 at Berkshire Center. She was the former spouse of Steven M. Bair. Born in Reading, she was the...
Rita A. Sroka, 87, formerly of Laureldale and Muhlenberg Township, passed away Saturday, September 28, 2019 at 8:15 am in Berks Heim. She was the wife of the late Bernard S. Sroka who passed away October 25, 2007. Born in Reading, Mrs. Sroka was the daughter of the late Leo J. and Cecelia (Gieringer) Loeper. She was a 1949 graduate of Central Catholic High School and was a member of Holy Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Church. Mrs. Sroka was employed by Bell Telephone as an...
Rita A. Sroka, 87, formerly of Laureldale and Muhlenberg Township, passed away Saturday, September 28, 2019 at 8:15 am in Berks Heim. She was the wife of the late Bernard S. Sroka...
Robert M. Hollenbaugh, 98, formerly of Wyomissing, passed away Thursday, September 26, 2019 at 8:55 pm in Berks Heim. He was the husband of the late Delores E. (Butler) Hollenbaugh, who passed away June 8, 2012. Born in Oil City, PA, Mr. Hollenbaugh was the son of the late Joseph F. and Ruth (Felmlee) Hollenbaugh. He served in the United States Army Air Corp during World War II and was a truck driver for the former National Rolling Mills in Malvern for 22 years until his...
Robert M. Hollenbaugh, 98, formerly of Wyomissing, passed away Thursday, September 26, 2019 at 8:55 pm in Berks Heim. He was the husband of the late Delores E. (Butler) Hollenbaugh,...
Rodney E. Moyer, 81, of Wyomissing, passed away early morning, Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at Kutztown Manor. He was the widower of Kathleen J. (Meiran) Moyer who passed away on November 14, 2016 after 57 wonderful and loving years of marriage. Born in Reading on June, 13 1938 he was the son of Harry L. Moyer and Margaret A. Foreman, after Rodney's father passed away September, 1938 he was raised by Walter Koneski & Margaret. He was a 1956 graduate of Reading High school and...
Rodney E. Moyer, 81, of Wyomissing, passed away early morning, Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at Kutztown Manor. He was the widower of Kathleen J. (Meiran) Moyer who passed away on...
MaryJane Gloria "Snookie" Feger, 70, formerly of Reading, passed away Monday, September 23, 2019 at 6:20 am in Manor Care Health Services, Laureldale. Born in Reading, Mrs. Feger was the daughter of the late Lester Riedel and MaryJane (Brickle) Arbogast. She was a graduate of Reading High School. Mrs. Feger is survived by her daughters Lisa L. (Feger) Swartz of Kenhorst and Penny S. (Feger) Rautzhan, wife of Christopher Rautzhan of Leesport and her grandchildren Megan,...
MaryJane Gloria "Snookie" Feger, 70, formerly of Reading, passed away Monday, September 23, 2019 at 6:20 am in Manor Care Health Services, Laureldale. Born in Reading, Mrs. Feger...
Ethel I. Heffner, 85, of Muhlenberg Township, passed away Monday, September 23, 2019 at 8:20 pm in Reading Hospital. Born in Grenada, Mississippi, she was the daughter of the late Kurt and Vera (Litten) Pohlers. Mrs. Heffner was a member of St. Margaret's Roman Catholic Church and was registered nurse at St. Mary's Hospital and Park West Hospital both in Knoxville, TN. She loved music and cooking in her backyard for family and friends. Mrs. Heffner is survived by her son...
Ethel I. Heffner, 85, of Muhlenberg Township, passed away Monday, September 23, 2019 at 8:20 pm in Reading Hospital. Born in Grenada, Mississippi, she was the daughter of the late...
Fern T. Dellicker, 92, of Temple, passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2019 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of Kenneth W. Dellicker. Born in Reading, Fern was the daughter of the late Earl L. and Ada M. (DeHart) Yohn. She graduated from Reading High School in 1945. Fern worked as a secretary for multiple companies but retired with Pioneer Oil Co in 1972. In addition to her husband Kenneth, she is survived by her nieces and nephews and...
Fern T. Dellicker, 92, of Temple, passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2019 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of Kenneth W. Dellicker. Born in...
Patrick J. McDevitt, 59, of Spring Township, passed away on Friday, September 20, 2019 at The Reading Hospital with his loving family by his side. He was the husband of Craig T. Monroe. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late, T. Nathaniel McDevitt and Ester Zabinski. He was employed by Boscov's driving truck for over 25 years. Patrick loved traveling, fishing, and going on cruises, often relaxing at the casino on board. With everything Patrick did in his life, he did it...
Patrick J. McDevitt, 59, of Spring Township, passed away on Friday, September 20, 2019 at The Reading Hospital with his loving family by his side. He was the husband of Craig T....
Gregg C. Newkirk, 59, of Lower Heidelberg Twp., passed away on September 19, 2019 in Wildwood, NJ. He was the husband of Dianna K. (Bollinger) Newkirk. Together they celebrated 25 years of marriage. Born in Blanchester, OH he was the son of the late Charles G. Newkirk and Roberta M. (Brown) Kutzler, wife of Ken Kutzler. Gregg was employed as the IT Expert III for Santander Bank for 26 years. He and his wife own the Rita's Water Ice Franchises located in Shillington and...
Gregg C. Newkirk, 59, of Lower Heidelberg Twp., passed away on September 19, 2019 in Wildwood, NJ. He was the husband of Dianna K. (Bollinger) Newkirk. Together they celebrated 25...
Richard W. Focht, 87, of Muhlenberg Township, passed away Thursday, September 19, 2019 in his residence. He was the husband of Carol A. (Lerch) Focht. Born in West Reading, Mr. Focht was the son of the late Clarence and Mildred (Kovalaske) Focht. He was a member of Community Evangelical Congregational Church in Sinking Spring and served in the United States Army during the Korean War. Mr. Focht was employed by Canteen Vending as a service technician for 19 A½ years...
Richard W. Focht, 87, of Muhlenberg Township, passed away Thursday, September 19, 2019 in his residence. He was the husband of Carol A. (Lerch) Focht. Born in West Reading, Mr....
Helen E. Highley (Smith), 90, of Reading, passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Penn State Health. She was the wife of the late, David A. Highley Sr. who passed away August 29, 2006. Mrs. Highley was the daughter of the late, Aaron L. Smith and Eva C. (Shirey). Helen enjoyed playing games, specifically bingo and cards with her friends, spending time with family and often crocheting in her free time. She was an active member of Akron Church of the...
Helen E. Highley (Smith), 90, of Reading, passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Penn State Health. She was the wife of the late, David A. Highley Sr....
Brian Edward Hettinger, Age 81, passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at the Mifflin Center, Shillington, PA surrounded by his Wife Doris and Granddaughter Jamie Siders. Born on July 19, 1938 in Reading, PA, Brian was the Son of the late LeRoy Edward Hettinger and Myrtle Arlene (Miller) Hettinger. He was the loving husband of Doris M. (Zillhardt) Hettinger whom he celebrated 46 years of marriage with. Upon graduating from Governor Mifflin High School in 1956, Brian...
Brian Edward Hettinger, Age 81, passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at the Mifflin Center, Shillington, PA surrounded by his Wife Doris and Granddaughter Jamie Siders. Born...
Dorothy M. Yeager, 96, passed away peacefully in the early hours of September 16, 2019 at Berkshire Center. Born April 5, 1923, in Chicago, Illinois, Dorothy was the daughter of the late Alice (Carey) and Frank Miller. She was the wife of the late Eugene V. Yeager who passed away in 1974. Dorothy was a member of Trinity UCC in Mt. Penn. She was preceded in death by a daughter M. Regina Walter and four siblings. Dorothy is survived by two daughters Monica S. Yeager of...
Dorothy M. Yeager, 96, passed away peacefully in the early hours of September 16, 2019 at Berkshire Center. Born April 5, 1923, in Chicago, Illinois, Dorothy was the daughter of the...
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