All Obituaries
Jeffrey Huseman Womelsdorf
Jeffrey L. Huseman, 59, of Womelsdorf, passed away surrounded by his loving family on January 23, 2020 in his residence. Born in Reading, he was the son of Warren Huseman and the late Faye (Bricker) Huseman. Jeffrey was the husband of Kelley (Hilton) Huseman and they shared 33 years of marriage. Jeffrey was an avid hunter and fisher, enjoyed kayaking and scuba diving, but most of all spending time with his...
Jeffrey L. Huseman, 59, of Womelsdorf, passed away surrounded by his loving family on January 23, 2020 in his residence. Born in Reading, he was the son of Warren Huseman and the late Faye...
Esther Kiehl-Keiser Shillington
Esther A. Kiehl-Keiser (Brendle), 98, of Shillington, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at The Mifflin Center. She was the loving wife for over 48 years to the late James E. Kiehl who passed away on February 8, 1994. She was preceded in death also by her second husband, the late Earl S. Keiser who passed away on August 9, 1997. Born in Mohnton, she was the daughter of the late Clarence & Mabel M. (Eckenroth) Brendle. Esther was a 1939 graduate of Shillington High School,...
Esther A. Kiehl-Keiser (Brendle), 98, of Shillington, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at The Mifflin Center. She was the loving wife for over 48 years to the late James E. Kiehl...
Niran Azar Robesonia
Niran Azar, 70, of Robesonia, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at The Reading Hospital. He was the loving husband of Fatima Azar. Born in Amar, Syria, Niran was the son of the late Yusef & Hinid Azar. Niran was self-employed for most of his life working in the textile industry and owning his own restaurant.
In addition to his wife, Niran is survived by his children, Joseph Azar, husband of Jonelle, of Bernville, Claude Azar, of Robesonia, Renee Seisler, wife of Michael, of...
Niran Azar, 70, of Robesonia, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at The Reading Hospital. He was the loving husband of Fatima Azar. Born in Amar, Syria, Niran was the son of the late Yusef...
Mary Bushinski Oakdale, PA
Mary Anne Bushinski, 84, formerly of Shillington, passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2020 in Berkshire Commons, following a courageous battle with dementia. She resided at Berkshire Commons for 26 months and was previously a guest at Mifflin Court. Mrs. Bushinski was the wife of the late Albert J. Bushinski, who passed away in August 2003. Born in Oakdale, PA, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Mary E. (Homyak) Dulin. She was a 1948 graduate of East Union...
Mary Anne Bushinski, 84, formerly of Shillington, passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2020 in Berkshire Commons, following a courageous battle with dementia. She resided at Berkshire Commons...
Jennifer Stetler Fort Belvoir, Virginia
Jennifer A. Stetler, 38, of South Heidelberg Township, passed away Monday, January 20, 2020 at 2:30 pm in Penn State Health-St. Joseph Hospital. She was the wife of Chuck D. Stetler, III. Born in For Belvoir, Virginia, Jennifer was the daughter of Patrick J. Lavin, Sr. and Donna J. (Vecchetti) Lavin of South Heidelberg Township. She was a graduate of Pottsgrove High School and attened GT Church. Jennifer volunteered at GT Church in the children’s classrooms as...
Jennifer A. Stetler, 38, of South Heidelberg Township, passed away Monday, January 20, 2020 at 2:30 pm in Penn State Health-St. Joseph Hospital. She was the wife of Chuck D. Stetler,...
Dorothy A. (Cotolese) Stefanik, 76, of Spring Twp., died January 18, 2020 at 2:50PM in Phoebe Berks Health Care Center, where she was a guest since 2018.
She was the spouse of Michael G. Stefanik, Sr. They were married in 1962 and celebrated 58 years of marriage.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Helen Cotolese.
Dorothy was a graduate of Empire Beauty School and retired from Vanity Fair in 2007. She was a member of St. Cyril & Methodius, R.C. Church of...
Dorothy A. (Cotolese) Stefanik, 76, of Spring Twp., died January 18, 2020 at 2:50PM in Phoebe Berks Health Care Center, where she was a guest since 2018.
She was the spouse of Michael G....
Yvonne Danzeisen Downingtown
Yvonne M. Danzeisen, 72, of Downingtown, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2020 at 9:34 AM, at Bryn Mawr Hospital. Born in Somerville, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the late Clyde & Yvonne (Moder) Bertram. Yvonne worked as a packer for over 16 years at Dopaco Co. Her favorite hobbies were crafts and going to church at the Wagontown Union Chapel.
Surviving Yvonne is her children, Dianna Dehaven, wife of Gideon, of New Holland, Yvonne Youse, and Jessica Donlin, wife...
Yvonne M. Danzeisen, 72, of Downingtown, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2020 at 9:34 AM, at Bryn Mawr Hospital. Born in Somerville, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the late Clyde &...
Shirley Skias Schuylkill Haven, PA
Shirley Ann Skias, 87, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Saturday, January 18, 2020. She was born August 8, 1932 in Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania to Charles and Ethel Reppert. Shirley married her longtime love, Chris Skias on May 13, 1950 who preceded her in death in 2007. Shirley loved her family and friends. She spent time with them bowling, playing bingo, going to casinos and getting together for meals and celebrations. She was known for...
Shirley Ann Skias, 87, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Saturday, January 18, 2020. She was born August 8, 1932 in Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania to Charles and Ethel...
Jeanie Swartz Hamburg, PA
Jeanie L. Swartz, 69, of Hamburg, passed away Friday, January 17, 2020 at 5:37 am in Berkshire Center. She was the wife of the late Charles Swartz. Born in Chambersburg, Mrs. Swartz was the daughter of the late William and Bertha (Reese) Morrow. She was employed by the Wilson School District as a teacher’s assistant and was a nurse’s aide at Mifflin Center. In her later years, she was a caregiver for close friends. Mrs. Swartz was a graduate of...
Jeanie L. Swartz, 69, of Hamburg, passed away Friday, January 17, 2020 at 5:37 am in Berkshire Center. She was the wife of the late Charles Swartz. Born in Chambersburg, Mrs. Swartz...
Thomas Cioffi Denver
Thomas J. Cioffi, 66, of Denver, passed away on January 15, 2020 at his residence.
He was the husband of Debra D. Levenson. They celebrated 38 years of marriage.
Born in Bronx, NY he was the son of the late Carlo J. Cioffi and Rita M. (Valentine) Cioffi.
Thomas worked and excelled in the insurance industry for many years. He was a member of Church of St. Benedict, where he served on church council and was a member of Knights of Columbus, St. Benedict Council. Tom loved playing guitar, the...
Thomas J. Cioffi, 66, of Denver, passed away on January 15, 2020 at his residence.
He was the husband of Debra D. Levenson. They celebrated 38 years of marriage.
Born in Bronx, NY he was the son...
Jean E. Maurer, 89, formerly of Gouglersville, passed away on January 15, 2020 at Zerbe Sisters Nursing Center.
She was the wife of the late William L. Maurer, Sr. Together they celebrated 22 years of marriage.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Frank G. and Clara (Kline) Lush.
Jean was employed early in life as a cake decorator for Maier’s Bakery. She later went to work at Western Electric, later AT&T, where she was a senior operator for 30 years, retiring in...
Jean E. Maurer, 89, formerly of Gouglersville, passed away on January 15, 2020 at Zerbe Sisters Nursing Center.
She was the wife of the late William L. Maurer, Sr. Together they celebrated 22...
Robbi Esworthy Reading, PA
Robbi L. Esworthy, 75, of Reading, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2020 in her residence. Born in Marianna, Florida, she was the daughter of the late Robert L. and Pearl W. (Wintersteen) Sitler. Ms. Esworthy graduated from West Reading High School in 1962 and attended Kutztown College and Penn State University. She graduated from Empire Beauty School receiving her cosmetology license. Ms. Esworthy was a machine operator at Mrs. Smith’s Pies for 29 years and...
Robbi L. Esworthy, 75, of Reading, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2020 in her residence. Born in Marianna, Florida, she was the daughter of the late Robert L. and Pearl W. (Wintersteen)...
Nancy Diem Muhlenberg Township, PA
Ding-dong's the merry-oh, sing it high, sing it low: Nancy Catherine Diem, 80, of Muhlenberg Township passed away on January 15, 2020, at Reading Hospital. She was the widow of Jack H. Diem Sr.
Born in Reading, PA on October 31, 1939, to the late Jacob Kramer and Catherine Legler, Nancy graduated from Reading High School in 1957, going on to be employed by Woolworth’s and American Chain and Cable. She was predeceased by her brother, Curtis Kramer.
A...
Ding-dong's the merry-oh, sing it high, sing it low: Nancy Catherine Diem, 80, of Muhlenberg Township passed away on January 15, 2020, at Reading Hospital. She was the...
Carletta Orth Wyomissing
Carletta M. (Leiby) Orth, 89, of Wyomissing passed away January 15, 2020 at Manor Care – Laureldale. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Ethel (Bender) Leiby. Carletta was the wife of the late Donald R. Orth who passed away October 20, 1995. They were married 45 years. She enjoyed reading, going to races, racing go-karts, dogs, but most of all spending time with her family. She was a loving, special mom and will be sadly missed. ...
Carletta M. (Leiby) Orth, 89, of Wyomissing passed away January 15, 2020 at Manor Care – Laureldale. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Ethel (Bender)...
Cliff Young Reading, PA
Cliff Young, 69, of Muhlenberg Twp., passed away on January 14, 2020 at his residence. He was the husband of Lois R. (Leidy) Young. They celebrated 50 years of marriage. Born in West Reading, he was the son of the late Thomas C. Young, Sr. and Rae Fern (Bender) Young. Cliff was the owner and operator of Young’s Electronics for 25 years, retiring in 2013. He was a member and supporter of the Reading Philharmonic Orchestra, The Ringgold New Horizons Band, and various other musical...
Cliff Young, 69, of Muhlenberg Twp., passed away on January 14, 2020 at his residence. He was the husband of Lois R. (Leidy) Young. They celebrated 50 years of marriage. Born in West Reading, he...
Ronald Reese formerly of Robesonia, PA
Ronald Pry Reese, 69, of North Port Florida, formally of Robesonia, passed away on Tuesday January 14, 2020 after a long courageous battle with cancer. He was the husband of Susan (Irwin) Reese, with whom he shared 24 years of marriage. Born in Pottstown on November 27 1950, he was the devoted son of the late James Pry and Jeanne (Stauffer) Reese. Ronald graduated Boyertown High School in 1970. While in high school he was a member of the band and continued...
Ronald Pry Reese, 69, of North Port Florida, formally of Robesonia, passed away on Tuesday January 14, 2020 after a long courageous battle with cancer. He was the husband of Susan...
Donald Umbenhauer Sinking Spring, PA
Donald James Umbenhauer, 62, of Spring Township, passed away on January 13, 2020, with his family by his side. He was the husband of Peggy Irene (Mathewson) Umbenhauer, to whom he was married for 38 years.
Born in Reading, Donald was the son of the late Harry L. and Ruth N. (Schmehl) Umbenhauer. He worked as a manufacturing engineering manager at NEAPCO in Pottstown for 22 years and later at Stein Seal in Kulpsville. Outside of work, Donald loved flying. In his younger years, Donald soared...
Donald James Umbenhauer, 62, of Spring Township, passed away on January 13, 2020, with his family by his side. He was the husband of Peggy Irene (Mathewson) Umbenhauer, to whom he was married for...
Rose Evans Douglassville
Rose D. Evans (Butner), 95, of Douglas Township, passed away on January 12, 2020, at the Reading Hospital. She was the loving wife for over 76 years to Thomas J. Evans. Born in Midland, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Joseph & Mary (Evanick) Butner. Rose was a 1942 graduate of Reading High School, and worked in the Assigned Risk Department of CNA Insurance for almost 20 years before her retirement. She was also a longtime member at Wyomissing First Church of the...
Rose D. Evans (Butner), 95, of Douglas Township, passed away on January 12, 2020, at the Reading Hospital. She was the loving wife for over 76 years to Thomas J. Evans. Born in Midland,...
Susan Voegele Merion Township
Susan “Sue” Marie Voegele (Leahy), 69, of Merion Township, departed this earth on January 9th, 2020 at the Hershey Medical Center following a courageous struggle with cardiovascular disease.
For more than 47 years, Sue was the loving wife of John R. Voegele Sr. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her children: John R. Voegele, Jr., and his wife, Karen, of Ardmore; Steven W. Voegele, and his wife, Lauren, of Drexel Hill; and Lynn M. Heffern, and her husband, Paul, of...
Susan “Sue” Marie Voegele (Leahy), 69, of Merion Township, departed this earth on January 9th, 2020 at the Hershey Medical Center following a courageous struggle with cardiovascular...
Blanche Myrl (Elliott) Chenger, age 92 of Wyomissing, PA and Myrtle Beach, SC passed away on January 5, 2020 in her residence at The Highlands at Wyomissing.
Born in Reading on November 5, 1927, Blanche was a daughter of the late Gilbert D. and Willette M. (Fry) Elliott. Her husband, Joseph Raymond Chenger, Jr. who she married on June 28, 1975, preceded her in death on May 17, 2019.
Blanche was employed by the American Casualty Insurance Co (now CNA), Willson Safety...
Blanche Myrl (Elliott) Chenger, age 92 of Wyomissing, PA and Myrtle Beach, SC passed away on January 5, 2020 in her residence at The Highlands at Wyomissing.
Born in Reading on...
Santosh Gupta Sinking Spring, PA
Santosh Gupta, 81, of Sinking Spring, passed away Sunday, January 5, 2020 in the Reading Hospital. She was the wife of the late Ved P. Gupta. Born in Mirpur, India, Mrs. Gupta was the daughter of the late Mukand Lal Gupta and Raj Wanti Gupta. Mrs. Gupta immigrated to the USA in 1986. She enjoyed life, her family, her faith, and had a passion for the beauty of nature. Mrs. Gupta is survived by her son Sanjive Gupta of Sinking Spring...
Santosh Gupta, 81, of Sinking Spring, passed away Sunday, January 5, 2020 in the Reading Hospital. She was the wife of the late Ved P. Gupta. Born in Mirpur, India,...
Terrie Lando East Berlin, PA
Terrie L. Lando, 77, of Muhlenberg Township, passed away Sunday, January 5, 2020 at 8:00 am in Penn State Health-St. Joseph Hospital. She was the wife of the late Donald P. Lando who passed away in 2003. Born in East Berlin, PA, Mrs. Lando was the daughter of the late Paul and Florine (Smith) Baublitz. She is survived by her daughters Tracy L. Millard, wife of Edward L. Millard of Blandon; Beth A. Miller, wife of Richard F. Miller, Jr. of Muhlenberg Township; Rebecca R....
Terrie L. Lando, 77, of Muhlenberg Township, passed away Sunday, January 5, 2020 at 8:00 am in Penn State Health-St. Joseph Hospital. She was the wife of the late Donald P. Lando who passed...
Evelyn Leshock Spring Twp.
Evelyn M. Leshock, 90, of Spring Twp., passed away on January 4, 2020 at her residence. She was born and raised in Reading, PA in 1929 to Edmund I. and Helen V. Stern. A 1947 graduate of Reading Catholic High School, Evelyn took business preparatory classes and worked as a bookkeeper at Reading Hospital and as a secretary for a local pediatrician.
Evelyn met and married Leon S. Leshock in 1956, and they celebrated 63 years of marriage. She and Leon were devoted to each other, their family,...
Evelyn M. Leshock, 90, of Spring Twp., passed away on January 4, 2020 at her residence. She was born and raised in Reading, PA in 1929 to Edmund I. and Helen V. Stern. A 1947 graduate of Reading...
Jack Schaeffer Sinking Spring, PA
Jack A Schaeffer, 84, of Sinking Spring, died peacefully at Reading Hospital, on January 2, 2020. Jack was the son John G. F. and Mildred (Boltz) Schaeffer.
Jack was a graduate of Reading High School class of '53 and completed an Engineering Management certificate at Carnegie-Mellon University in '77. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps. Jack worked for 42 years at Dana Corporation starting as a draftsman and retiring in 1995 as Engineering Manager, Product and Tool Design.
Jack...
Jack A Schaeffer, 84, of Sinking Spring, died peacefully at Reading Hospital, on January 2, 2020. Jack was the son John G. F. and Mildred (Boltz) Schaeffer.
Jack was a graduate of Reading High...
David Stanislawczyk Shillington
David J. Stanislawczyk, 73, of Shillington passed away peacefully on January 1, 2020 at his home. His entire family was by his side throughout the Christmas holiday.
Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Joseph A. and Clara H. (Wieczorek) Stanislawczyk. He was the husband of Carol Ann (Gudikunst) Stanislawczyk. They were married for 51 years. He is also survived by his three children: Peter D., husband of Elizabeth (Faust) Stanislawczyk of Mohnton, PA; Marc...
David J. Stanislawczyk, 73, of Shillington passed away peacefully on January 1, 2020 at his home. His entire family was by his side throughout the Christmas holiday.
Born in Reading,...
Mary Kintzer Shillington, PA
Mary E. “Betty” Kintzer, 89, of Shillington, passed away Monday, December 30, 2019 at 4:00 am in her residence. She was the wife of the late Harry J. “Bud” Kintzer who passed away April 10, 2001. Born in Reading she was the daughter of the late Daniel W. and Kathryn P. (Klinesmith) Stricker. Mrs. Kintzer was graduate of Reading High School and was a member of Wyomissing Church of the Brethren where she was a former member of Church Board, Youth Group...
Mary E. “Betty” Kintzer, 89, of Shillington, passed away Monday, December 30, 2019 at 4:00 am in her residence. She was the wife of the late Harry J. “Bud” Kintzer...
Dylan Shaeffer Shillington
Dylan T. Shaeffer, 20, passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2019 at The Reading Hospital. Born in Reading, Pennsylvania, Dylan was the son of the late Jeffery Shaeffer and Heather (Keller) Rayel along with stepfather, James Rayel.
Dylan was a graduate of Governor Mifflin High School, and most recently worked as a union insulator for Local 23. Dylan was best known by those that knew him for his loving nature and kind heart. Always more than happy to go the extra mile for his friends and...
Dylan T. Shaeffer, 20, passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2019 at The Reading Hospital. Born in Reading, Pennsylvania, Dylan was the son of the late Jeffery Shaeffer and Heather (Keller) Rayel...
Gerald Werner Wyomissing
Gerald E. Werner, 73, of Wyomissing, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2019 at the Reading Hospital. Born in Reading, Gerald was the son of the late Charles P. Sr. & Florence Ida (Fisher) Werner. He was the loving husband to Suzanne E. (Baer) Werner for 51 years. He was a life member at Mohnton Rod & Gun Club, and at Penn Forest Fire Company. He was an active member at Holy Spirit Lutheran Church, and was a member and treasurer at Marion Fire Company for over 50 Years. Gerald...
Gerald E. Werner, 73, of Wyomissing, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2019 at the Reading Hospital. Born in Reading, Gerald was the son of the late Charles P. Sr. & Florence Ida (Fisher)...
Shellie Rutolo Kenhorst
Shellie was a dreamer who loved unconditionally. She would give the shirt off her back to a stranger and wore her heart on her sleeve. She was kind and generous, a friend to everyone, and knew how to throw a party. She loved music, and spending holidays with family and friends. She was funny and loved to talk, especially about how proud she was of her children. She loved the ocean and the beach. She was one of a kind, to know her was to love her. She will...
Shellie was a dreamer who loved unconditionally. She would give the shirt off her back to a stranger and wore her heart on her sleeve. She was kind and generous, a friend to everyone, and...
Darlene Ferrell West Lawn, PA
Darlene A. Ferrell, 75, of West Lawn, passed away Saturday, December 21, 2019 at 2:00 am in Reading Hospital. She was the wife of the late Frank Ferrell who passed away in 1993. Born in Berks County she was the daughter of the late Wilbur J. and Altheda (Connors) Williams. Mrs. Ferrell was a graduate of Mount Penn High School and was a member of Advent Lutheran Church, West Lawn. She worked in the office at GMAC in the Reading and Allentown offices. Mrs. Ferrell is...
Darlene A. Ferrell, 75, of West Lawn, passed away Saturday, December 21, 2019 at 2:00 am in Reading Hospital. She was the wife of the late Frank Ferrell who passed away in 1993. Born...
Maria Cappello Casamassa West Lawn, PA
Maria Cappello Casamassa, 79, of West Lawn, PA, passed away Thursday, December 19, 2019, surrounded by her loving family.
Maria was the wife of the late Mario Izzi Cappello. Together they celebrated nearly 29 happy years of marriage, until sadly, her beloved Mario passed away in 1987.
Born in Solarino, Sicily, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Salvatore and Salvatrice (Gallo) Calafiore and attended school there.
Maria was employed as a seamstress by Belann Company and then...
Maria Cappello Casamassa, 79, of West Lawn, PA, passed away Thursday, December 19, 2019, surrounded by her loving family.
Maria was the wife of the late Mario Izzi Cappello. Together they...
Alejandro Almanzar Sanchez Reading
Alejandro Alberto Almanzar Sanchez, 68, of Reading, passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at 8:30 am in Fox Subacute Center, Warrington, Bucks County. He was the husband of Leonor (Arana) Almanzar. Born in Salcedo, Dominican Republic, Mr. Almanzar was the son of the late Erasmo Almanzar and Lidia (Sanchez) Almanzar. He was a member of Saint Paul’s Roman Catholic Church and was a painter and steel worker for AC Miller Concrete Products, Inc. In addition to his...
Alejandro Alberto Almanzar Sanchez, 68, of Reading, passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at 8:30 am in Fox Subacute Center, Warrington, Bucks County. He was the husband of Leonor (Arana)...
Earla A. Bossler, 86, of Leesport, passed away on December 15, 2019 at Berks Heim.
She was the wife of the late Bruce W. Bossler. They celebrated 63 years of marriage.
Born in North Heidelberg Twp., she was the daughter of the late John J. and Adaline B. (Good) Kissling.
Earla was employed as a Nursing Assistant for Noviate of Saint Isaac Joques for many years and later worked as a housekeeper for The Reading Hospital, retiring in 1995. In her retirement, Earla traveled with Bruce all...
Earla A. Bossler, 86, of Leesport, passed away on December 15, 2019 at Berks Heim.
She was the wife of the late Bruce W. Bossler. They celebrated 63 years of marriage.
Born in North Heidelberg...
Patricia Everhart Shillington
Patricia Anne (Oliver) Everhart, 84, formally of Fleetwood, PA, most recently residing at The Heritage of Green Hills in Shillington, passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2019 at the Mifflin Center in Shillington, PA. Born in Reading, PA, she was the daughter of Calvin Gordon & Margaret Matilda (Delong) Oliver. She graduated from Wilson High School in 1953, and married her husband of 65 years, Raymond L. Everhart, in January of 1954.
Pat was a member of the Baird Ornithological Club,...
Patricia Anne (Oliver) Everhart, 84, formally of Fleetwood, PA, most recently residing at The Heritage of Green Hills in Shillington, passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2019 at the Mifflin...
Rose Bodner Sinking Spring
On Saturday, December 14th, 2019, Rose E. Bodner, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family.
Rose was born on November 16, 1933 in McAdoo, Pennsylvania to Mildred and Martin Wanyo.
On May 28, 1955 she married Francis L. Bodner. They raised three daughters, Donna Spaar, wife of Steven Spaar of Fleetwood, Mildred Nawa, wife of John Nawa of Wyomissing, and Lorraine Cunningham, wife of William Cunningham of Wyomissing.
Rose had a passion for helping...
On Saturday, December 14th, 2019, Rose E. Bodner, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family.
Rose was born on November 16, 1933 in McAdoo, Pennsylvania to...
Elsie Witycyak-Smith Shillington
Elsie W. Witycyak-Smith, 91, of Shillington, passed away on Friday, December 13, 2019 at the Mifflin Center, where she resided for the last 2 years. She was the loving wife of Douglas C. Smith Sr. for over 22 years.
Born in Reading, Pennsylvania on July 16, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Samuel D. & Helen C. (Hoffa) Weidner. Surviving Elsie is her step children; Douglas C. Smith Jr. of Paoli, David C. Smith of Herndon, VA & Doris Swisher of Gibraltar PA. She is also survived...
Elsie W. Witycyak-Smith, 91, of Shillington, passed away on Friday, December 13, 2019 at the Mifflin Center, where she resided for the last 2 years. She was the loving wife of Douglas C. Smith Sr....
Charles Kerchusky Exeter Township
Charles J. Kerchusky, 93, of Exeter Township, passed away, Friday, December 13, 2019 at the Berkshire Center. He was the loving husband Helen M. (Abicunas). In addition to his wife, Charles is survived by his children, Charles D. Kerchusky, husband of Eva ( Greentown, PA), Elaine (Kerchusky) Tucker, wife of Jay (Milford, PA), 4 grandchildren, Stephanie Kerchusky (Tucson, Arizona) Jason Tucker husband of Julie, Pittsburgh, PA), Joshua Tucker (Malvern, PA) and Ashley Dillion, wife of Tyler...
Charles J. Kerchusky, 93, of Exeter Township, passed away, Friday, December 13, 2019 at the Berkshire Center. He was the loving husband Helen M. (Abicunas). In addition to his wife, Charles is...
Annabelle Kessler Clearwater, Florida
Annabelle Kessler, 90, of Clearwater, Florida, formerly of Gouglersville, passed away peacefully, Friday, December 13, 2019 at 6:06 am in her residence. Born in Gouglersville, she was the daughter of the late Edgar and Margaret (Fitterling) Kessler. Annabelle was a graduate of Shillington High School and the University of Wisconsin. She was an assistant auditor for the former Bank of Pennsylvania in Wyomissing for 24 years retiring in 1991. She was an avid traveler...
Annabelle Kessler, 90, of Clearwater, Florida, formerly of Gouglersville, passed away peacefully, Friday, December 13, 2019 at 6:06 am in her residence. Born in Gouglersville, she was...
Eleanor Wenzel-Unger Cumru Township
Eleanor Helen (Schmieder) Wenzel-Unger, 76, of Cumru Township, joined the angels on December 12, 2019, after a courageous 8 year battle with ovarian cancer. Eleanor was the beloved wife of Marvin L. Unger whom shared 43 years of marriage together. Born in Huntington, New York, she was the daughter of the late Rudolph Schmieder and Edith (Becker). She was a graduate of Walt Witman High School Class of 1963. During Eleanor’s life...
Eleanor Helen (Schmieder) Wenzel-Unger, 76, of Cumru Township, joined the angels on December 12, 2019, after a courageous 8 year battle with ovarian cancer. Eleanor was the...
John Buser Wyomissing, PA
John “Jack” Daniel Buser, 89, of Wyomissing, passed away Monday, December 9, 2019 at 12:14 am in his residence following a long battle with cancer.
Born at home in Johnstown, PA, September 20, 1930, he was the son of Charles E. Buser, Sr., and Clara M. Nightingale, of Johnstown. He was one of four children, and was preceded in death by his sister Clair Meehan James and brother Charles E. Jr. He is survived by his sister Rosalie Thomas of Greenbelt, MD. He is also survived by his...
John “Jack” Daniel Buser, 89, of Wyomissing, passed away Monday, December 9, 2019 at 12:14 am in his residence following a long battle with cancer.
Born at home in Johnstown, PA,...
Erma Simcox Wyomissing, PA
Erma Jean Simcox, 82, passed away December 8, 2019 in her residence at Country Meadows Assisted Living. She was the loving wife of Charles D. Simcox who passed away on January 22, 1982 from ALS. Born March 14, 1937 in Morris Township in Clearfield Pa, Erma was the daughter of the late Roy E and Jean Marie (Cowder) Hummel.
Erma was last employed at Boscov Department Store as a small appliances sales representative.
Her real enjoyment in life was as a stay at home Mom raising and...
Erma Jean Simcox, 82, passed away December 8, 2019 in her residence at Country Meadows Assisted Living. She was the loving wife of Charles D. Simcox who passed away on January 22, 1982...
Thomas Gries, Sr. Maidencreek Township, PA
Thomas W. Gries, Sr., 78, of Maidencreek Township, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2019 at 2:30 AM at Penn State Health-St. Joseph Hospital. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Judy A. (Graeff) Gries. Born in Reading, Mr. Gries was raised by his mother, the late Josephine (Schlear), and his step-father, the late Donald Neider. He graduated from Reading Senior High School in 1958, served in the United States Navy until 1962, and was employed as a truck driver for over 50 years by...
Thomas W. Gries, Sr., 78, of Maidencreek Township, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2019 at 2:30 AM at Penn State Health-St. Joseph Hospital. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Judy A....
Frank Klopp Cumru Twp.
Frank “Moe” D. Klopp Sr., 91, of Cumru Twp., passed away on December 7, 2019 at his residence.
He was the husband of the late Fay Lorraine Klopp who passed away on November 14, 2018.
Born in Shillington, he was the son of the late Frank R. Klopp Jr. and Rachel Ella (Bicher) Klopp.
Moe was a 1946 graduate of Reading High School. He went on to be the 2nd generation owner of Klopp Novelty of Reading, retiring in 1988. Moe was a 32nd Degree Mason, a member of the Rajah Shrine, as...
Frank “Moe” D. Klopp Sr., 91, of Cumru Twp., passed away on December 7, 2019 at his residence.
He was the husband of the late Fay Lorraine Klopp who passed away on November 14,...
Steven Kulaga Reading
Steven M. Kulaga, 63, of Reading, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2019 at 1:00 pm in Reading Hospital. Born in Reading, Steven was the son of John J.Kulaga, Jr. and the late Patricia A. (Biondo) Kulaga. He was a machinist at Rockwell International and enjoyed hunting, fishing, bowling and watching horse racing. Steven is also survived by his siblings John J. Kulaga,III, companion of Lisa A. Himmelreich of Temple; William S. Kulaga, Sr. companion of...
Steven M. Kulaga, 63, of Reading, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2019 at 1:00 pm in Reading Hospital. Born in Reading, Steven was the son of John J.Kulaga, Jr. and the late Patricia...
Louise Tassone Wyomissing
Louise M. Tassone, 91, of, Wyomissing, passed away Saturday December 7, 2019 at 5:30 PM in Berks Heim where she had resided since February.
Born in Italy, she was a daughter of the late Dominic Tassone and Carmella (Palumbo) Tassone.
Louise was employed as a salesperson for Empire Beauty School for 13 years retiring in 1983 and she was a member of St Ignatuis Loyola Roman Catholic Church, Whitfield.
Surviving are two nieces; Susan Owens & Debbie Jack; two great nieces & one great...
Louise M. Tassone, 91, of, Wyomissing, passed away Saturday December 7, 2019 at 5:30 PM in Berks Heim where she had resided since February.
Born in Italy, she was a daughter of the late Dominic...
Carl Ruth Brecknock Township, PA
Carl L. Ruth, 83, of Brecknock Township, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 5, 2019 in the Reading Hospital. He was the loving husband of Ilene (Bender) Ruth.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Leonard M. Ruth & Clara (Kutsher) Ruth.
Not enough can be said of Carl in the span of just this announcement. Carl formed a love of all things cars when just a boy. Curious by nature and mechanically inclined, Carl graduated from what is now Thaddeus Stevens...
Carl L. Ruth, 83, of Brecknock Township, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 5, 2019 in the Reading Hospital. He was the loving husband of Ilene (Bender) Ruth.
Born in Reading, he...
Duane Lockwood South Heidelberg Township, PA
Duane R. “Buzz” Lockwood, 71, of South Heidelberg Township, passed away Thursday, December 5, 2019 at 2:23 pm in the Mifflin Center. He was the husband of Deborah J. (Kava) Lockwood. Born in Jacksonville, Florida, Buzz was the son of the late Raymond H. and Ramona E. (Hutchinson) Lockwood. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Wernersville and served in the United States Army during Vietnam. During his time in the service, Buzz was a helicopter pilot who...
Duane R. “Buzz” Lockwood, 71, of South Heidelberg Township, passed away Thursday, December 5, 2019 at 2:23 pm in the Mifflin Center. He was the husband of Deborah J. (Kava)...
Barbara Hartman Phoenixville, PA
Barbara J. Hartman, 87, of Phoenixville, and previously of Wyomissing, passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at 10:49 am in Woodbridge Place, Phoenixville. She was preceded in death by her husband Salona K. Hartman in 1973, and two sisters, Gloria Dahms and Charmaine Casey. Born in Hyde Park, Berks County, Mrs. Hartman was the daughter of the late Ralph C. and Estella (Rothermel) Moyer. She was a 1950 graduate of Muhlenberg High School. She was employed as a telephone...
Barbara J. Hartman, 87, of Phoenixville, and previously of Wyomissing, passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at 10:49 am in Woodbridge Place, Phoenixville. She was preceded in death by her...
Cy Driver West Pottsgrove Township
It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved Cy Driver. Cy passed away on Monday, December 2, 2019 at the age of 14. He was born to parents, Elba N. Serrano-Torres , with whom he resided in West Pottsgrove Township, and Tony D. Driver of Louisville, KY. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his maternal grandparents Elba Torres and Jeffrey Marks of Exeter Township and his paternal grandfather Ricky Wood of Kentucky and was preceded in death by his...
It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved Cy Driver. Cy passed away on Monday, December 2, 2019 at the age of 14. He was born to parents, Elba N....
Wilson Chen Wyomssing, PA
Wilson S. Chen, 87, formerly of Cumru Township, passed away on December 2, 2019, at the Highlands of Wyomissing.
Beloved son, brother, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, he was the loving husband of Carolyn (Chandler) Chen, with whom he was thrown together in high school by the whims of alphabetical seating. For him, it was love at first sight. They were married for 63 years.
The youngest of seven children of George (Chin Ming Don) and Lee Shee Chen, Wilson was born in...
Wilson S. Chen, 87, formerly of Cumru Township, passed away on December 2, 2019, at the Highlands of Wyomissing.
Beloved son, brother, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, he was...
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