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June Edinger formerly of Reading, PA

June M. (Seidel) Edinger passed away at the age of 92 March 31st, 2020 in Berks Heim Nursing from complications of dementia. June was born September 27, 1927 in Reading, PA, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Caroline Seidel. June was predeceased by her ex-husband Donald H Edinger. June was one of the pioneers for women’s liberation, she was always giving, never taking, her family came first. She was an exemplary volunteer, starting with campaigning for...

June M. (Seidel) Edinger passed away at the age of 92 March 31st, 2020 in Berks Heim Nursing from complications of dementia. June was born September 27, 1927 in Reading, PA, she was the...

Winfield Walker Wyomissing

Winfield F. “Winnie” Walker, 78, of Wyomissing, passed away on March 31, 2020 in his residence. He was the husband of Brenda L. (Hollands) Walker. Together they celebrated 57 years of marriage. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Floyd and Helen (Sands) Walker. Winnie was a US Navy Veteran, proudly serving his country during the Cuban Crisis. He went onto work for Luden’s Candy in Reading, Later Hershey’s Chocolate as a purchasing manager for 30 years,...

Winfield F. “Winnie” Walker, 78, of Wyomissing, passed away on March 31, 2020 in his residence. He was the husband of Brenda L. (Hollands) Walker. Together they celebrated 57 years of...

Bernice Miller Formerly of Sinking Spring

Bernice A. Miller, 99, formerly of Sinking Spring, passed away on March 30, 2020 in Easton, MD where she lived her past six years to be near her daughter. She was the loving spouse of the late Arlington R. Miller. Together they celebrated 70 wonderful years of marriage. They traveled extensively throughout the United States, Mexico, Canada, the United Kingdom, Europe and Africa. They also loved to dance and could be seen almost every Saturday night dancing the night away at...

Bernice A. Miller, 99, formerly of Sinking Spring, passed away on March 30, 2020 in Easton, MD where she lived her past six years to be near her daughter. She was the loving spouse of the late...

Karen Bryan West Lawn, PA

Karen Jean Bryan, 71, of West Lawn, passed away Sunday, March 29, 2020 at 4:13 am in Reading Hospital. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Shirley (Nunemacher) Leinbach. Ms. Bryan was a 1966 graduate of Muhlenberg High School and was employed by CNA Insurance in insurance claims for 20 years then she was employed by UGI in Reading in customer service for 5 years. She was a member of West Wyomissing Fire Company and a life member of the West Lawn...

Karen Jean Bryan, 71, of West Lawn, passed away Sunday, March 29, 2020 at 4:13 am in Reading Hospital. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Shirley (Nunemacher)...

Elsie Rothermel Reading, PA

Elsie Mae Rothermel, 94, of Reading, passed away Friday, March 27, 2020 at 7:57 pm in Reading Hospital. She was the wife of the late Harry William Rothermel who passed away in 1980. Born in Alsace Township, Mrs. Rothermel was the daughter of the late Harvey F. and Hilda (Leinbach) Miller. She was a member of Zion Spies Evangelical Reformed Church and was retired from Lucent Technologies. Mrs. Rothermel is survived by her children Larry L. Rothermel, husband of...

Elsie Mae Rothermel, 94, of Reading, passed away Friday, March 27, 2020 at 7:57 pm in Reading Hospital. She was the wife of the late Harry William Rothermel who passed away in 1980. ...

Russell Pennock Heidelberg Township, PA

Russell L. “Speedy” “Rusty” Pennock, 68, of Heidelberg Township, passed away Friday, March 27, 2020 in Reading Hospital. He was the husband of Antoinette M. (Promutico) Pennock. Born in Reading, Mr. Pennock was the son of the late Norman W. and Emma (Shupp) Pennock. He was a 1971 graduate of Reading High School and was employed by Fluidics-Emcor of Reading as a maintenance mechanic retiring in September of 2019. In addition to his wife, Mr....

Russell L. “Speedy” “Rusty” Pennock, 68, of Heidelberg Township, passed away Friday, March 27, 2020 in Reading Hospital. He was the husband of Antoinette M....

Kenneth Dellicker Temple

Kenneth W. Dellicker, 92, of Temple, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2020 at Rittenhouse Senior Living. He was the husband of Fern T. (Yohn) Dellicker who passed away September 21, 2019. Born in Hyde Park, Kenneth was the son of the late Wayne and Mary (Burkhart) Dellicker. He graduated from Muhlenberg High School in 1945 and served in the United States Air Force. Kenneth worked as a Metal Cast Helper for NGK Metals before retiring in 1989. He is also a Life...

Kenneth W. Dellicker, 92, of Temple, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2020 at Rittenhouse Senior Living. He was the husband of Fern T. (Yohn) Dellicker who passed away September 21,...

Jay Witmoyer Spring Township, PA

Jay Stewart Witmoyer, 78, of Sinking Spring and a seasonal resident of Tavares, Florida. Born July 26, 1941 in Reading to the late Martha H. (Coleman) and Harvey B. Witmoyer. He was a 1959 graduate of Governor Mifflin High School and married his high school sweetheart, Linda L. (Lincoln) in 1963. He attended Albright College and also served in the Pennsylvania Air National Guard from 1963 to 1968 as a Crash Rescue Specialist. In addition to his wife Linda, Jay is...

Jay Stewart Witmoyer, 78, of Sinking Spring and a seasonal resident of Tavares, Florida. Born July 26, 1941 in Reading to the late Martha H. (Coleman) and Harvey B. Witmoyer. He was a...

Larry Wildermuth Rockland Township, PA

Larry Guy Wildermuth, our dearly beloved father, 72, of Rockland Township, peacefully passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2020 in his residence. He was the husband of Margaret R. (Koleczek) Wildermuth, married 51 years. Born in West Reading, Mr. Wildermuth was the son of the late Guy L. and June A. (Plowfield) Wildermuth. He was a member of Alsace Lutheran Church and was a High School History Teacher at Oley Valley High School. Mr. Wildermuth was head wrestling coach at Oley Valley...

Larry Guy Wildermuth, our dearly beloved father, 72, of Rockland Township, peacefully passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2020 in his residence. He was the husband of Margaret R. (Koleczek)...

Edith Leiby Wernersville, PA

On the evening of Monday, March 23, 2020 a wonderful woman and wife decided to lay down for a nap and took a journey to a better place. Edith Leiby, 86, (Edie to her many friends) was an exceptional wife, a loving companion, and a great friend. She was born in Winterthur, Switzerland on April 29, 1933 to Werner and Louise (Muhlethaler) Luedi She grew up in a loving and hard working family with a younger brother and two younger sisters. Her brother Peter is now in Germany...

On the evening of Monday, March 23, 2020 a wonderful woman and wife decided to lay down for a nap and took a journey to a better place. Edith Leiby, 86, (Edie to her many...

Harold Witwer Reading, PA

Harold R. “Rails” Witwer, 84, of Reading, passed away Sunday, March 22, 2020 at 6:40 am in Berks Heim. He was the husband of Gloria M. (Kissinger) Witwer. Born in Reading, Mr. Witwer was the son of the late Herman Witwer and Grace (White) Witwer Stein. He was a 1953 graduate of West Reading High School and a graduate of Spring Garden College and Chicago Technical College. Mr. Witwer was a faithful attendee at Grace Bible Fellowship Church and had a...

Harold R. “Rails” Witwer, 84, of Reading, passed away Sunday, March 22, 2020 at 6:40 am in Berks Heim. He was the husband of Gloria M. (Kissinger) Witwer. Born in Reading,...

Nicoline Bolognese formerly of Reading, PA

Nicoline Franco Bolognese, 101, passed away Saturday, March 21, 2020 at 11:15 pm in the Highlands at Wyomissing Skilled Nursing Unit. She was the wife of the late Phillip Bolognese who passed away February 1, 2015. They shared 74 years of marriage. Born in Reading October 12, 1918, she was the daughter of the late Anthony P. and Vincenza (Mammana) Franco. Nicoline graduated from Reading High School, class of 1936. She was employed by the Berkshire Knitting Mills...

Nicoline Franco Bolognese, 101, passed away Saturday, March 21, 2020 at 11:15 pm in the Highlands at Wyomissing Skilled Nursing Unit. She was the wife of the late Phillip Bolognese who...

Janet Foose Reading

Janet C. Foose, 80, of Reading, passed away on Saturday March 21, 2020 at her residence. She is now at rest with her husband Charles G. Foose, who passed in 2011. Janet was the daughter of the late William H.T. Hartman and Frances (Valentine) Hartman. Janet is survived by her two wonderful sons David L. Foose and George M. Foose, both of Reading. She is also survived by her twin sister Jean Madera and sister Judith Hoffmaster. She was preceded in death by one sister and four brothers....

Janet C. Foose, 80, of Reading, passed away on Saturday March 21, 2020 at her residence. She is now at rest with her husband Charles G. Foose, who passed in 2011. Janet was the daughter of the...

Jean Schell formerly of Reading, PA

Jean Melba Schell, 93, formerly of Reading, passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at 10:45 pm in The Gardens for Memory Care Nursing Home, Easton. She was the wife of the late Floyd K. Schell who passed away November 20, 2006. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late William H. and Ruth (Wells) Swavely. Mrs. Schell is survived by her daughters Jill A. Frey, wife of George Frey of Douglassville and Lynette A. Brice, wife of Doug Brice of Blue Ridge Summit, PA and 5...

Jean Melba Schell, 93, formerly of Reading, passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at 10:45 pm in The Gardens for Memory Care Nursing Home, Easton. She was the wife of the late Floyd K....

Phyllis Stetler Shillington

Phyllis R. Stetler, 91, of Shillington, passed away on March 15, 2020 at The Reading Hospital. She was the loving wife of the late Ralph E. Stetler. Together they celebrated 49 years of marriage. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Paul W. and Rose Crouse Fett. Phyllis was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church of Sinking Spring. She was predeceased by her brother: Paul H. Fett, and his wife Mary Louise Fett. She is survived by her children: Barbara R. Bressler, wife...

Phyllis R. Stetler, 91, of Shillington, passed away on March 15, 2020 at The Reading Hospital. She was the loving wife of the late Ralph E. Stetler. Together they celebrated 49 years of...

Geraldine Texter Reading

Geraldine Ann “Gerry” (nee Weiherer) Texter, 82, died the morning of March 14, 2020 at Penn State Health-St. Joseph Hospital in Reading with her husband by her side. Born October 23, 1937 in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Marguerite (nee Sprout) Weiherer and the late Robert P. Weiherer. Gerry was the beloved wife of W. Lee Texter, and they resided in Muhlenberg Township. Gerry met Lee in the seventh grade at Northeast Junior High School in 1949. They “went...

Geraldine Ann “Gerry” (nee Weiherer) Texter, 82, died the morning of March 14, 2020 at Penn State Health-St. Joseph Hospital in Reading with her husband by her side. Born October 23,...

Richard Hoverter Exeter Township, PA

Richard P. “Dick” Hoverter, 87, of Exeter Township, passed away Friday, March 13, 2020 at 4:59 am in the Highlands at Wyomissing Skilled Nursing Center. He was the husband of Jane B. (Claytor) Hoverter. Born in Reading, Mr. Hoverter was the son of the late Robert P. Brown and Mary (Hoverter) Eck. He began his 33 year career in banking as a teller for Mt. Penn Trust Company and retired as Executive Vice President of Meridian Bank Corp. Mr. Hoverter served...

Richard P. “Dick” Hoverter, 87, of Exeter Township, passed away Friday, March 13, 2020 at 4:59 am in the Highlands at Wyomissing Skilled Nursing Center. He was the husband of...

Albert Gombar Exeter Township, PA

Albert F. Gombar, 92, of Exeter Township, passed away Thursday, March 12, 2020 in Penn State Health-St. Joseph Hospital at 5:00 am. He was the husband of the late Margaret (Loughlin) Gombar who passed away September 15, 2018. Born in Reading, Mr. Gombar was the son of the late Julius Gombar, Sr. and Mary (Hoyak) Gombar. He was a member of Saint Catharine of Siena Roman Catholic Church and served in the United States Navy during World War II. Mr. Gombar was a machinist for...

Albert F. Gombar, 92, of Exeter Township, passed away Thursday, March 12, 2020 in Penn State Health-St. Joseph Hospital at 5:00 am. He was the husband of the late Margaret (Loughlin) Gombar...

Clara Mae Clauss Kinsel Mohnton

THURSDAY VISITATION AND FRIDAY SERVICES CANCELLED Clara Mae Clauss Kinsel, 96, of Mohnton, passed away Thursday March 12, 2020 in the Reading Hospital. She was the wife of Woodrow A. Clauss who passed away July 29, 1986 and of W. Robert Kinsel who passed away July 15, 2006. Born in Watsontown, Northumberland County, she was a daughter of the late Rev. Raymond R. Hoffman and Bessie N. (Auker) Hoffman. She was a Licensed Registered Nurse, and a graduate of The Reading Hospital School of...

THURSDAY VISITATION AND FRIDAY SERVICES CANCELLED Clara Mae Clauss Kinsel, 96, of Mohnton, passed away Thursday March 12, 2020 in the Reading Hospital. She was the wife of Woodrow A. Clauss who...

Frederick Schultz Temple

SATURDAY VISITATION AND SERVICES CANCELLED Frederick Leroy Schultz, Sr., 88, formally of Temple, PA, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2020. Born in Reading, PA, Fred was the son of the late John T. Schultz, Sr. and Ida Marie (Mohr) Schultz. He was the beloved husband of Doris L. (Walls) Schultz for 68 years. He is survived by 5 Children (and their spouses): Cyndi (Bonnie), Kathy, Freddy Jr. (Melody), Patty (Eddie) and Bill (Cathy); by 6 Grandchildren: Billy...

SATURDAY VISITATION AND SERVICES CANCELLED Frederick Leroy Schultz, Sr., 88, formally of Temple, PA, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2020. Born in Reading, PA, Fred was the son of the...

Hilda White Muhlenberg Township, PA

Hilda M. White, 72, of Muhlenberg Township, passed away Monday, March 9, 2020 at 3:34 pm in Penn State Health-St. Joseph Hospital. She was the wife of John D. White. Born in Reading, Mrs. White was the daughter of the late Robert and Myrtle M. (Nye) Redcay. She was a 1966 graduate of Reading High School and was a sales clerk for Richard M. Heagy Meats in the Fairgrounds Square Market for 33 years. In addition to her husband, Mrs. White is survived by her son Jeffrey...

Hilda M. White, 72, of Muhlenberg Township, passed away Monday, March 9, 2020 at 3:34 pm in Penn State Health-St. Joseph Hospital. She was the wife of John D. White. Born in Reading,...

Reverend Linda Watts Newmanstown, PA

Obituary for Linda Watts Rev. Linda Lou Engler Watts, age 67 of Newmanstown, PA, passed into the loving arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 9th, 2020. She was born on August 6th, 1952 in Lodi, OH to Twila and Rev. Virgil Engler. She was preceded by the death of her parents, Twila and Virgil Engler, her father-in-law, William Watts, and her son, Timothy Randall Watts. She was married to Rev. David F. Watts on December 29th, 1973, whom she loved with...

Obituary for Linda Watts Rev. Linda Lou Engler Watts, age 67 of Newmanstown, PA, passed into the loving arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 9th, 2020. She was born on...

Carolee Snyder Spring Township

Carolee Ann Snyder, 78, of Spring Twp., passed away Monday March 9, 2020 in the Reading Hospital. She was the wife of Arthur Thomas Snyder. Born in Reading she was a daughter of the late James W. Myers and Dorothy R. (Gross) Myers. Surviving are 5 children; J. Thomas Snyder, Shillington; Cynthia L. Tipsword, Reading; Lori A. Snyder, Scranton; Sharon K. Kudlacek, Urbana, IL and Lisa A. Stein, Reading. Also surviving are 11 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, and 1 great great...

Carolee Ann Snyder, 78, of Spring Twp., passed away Monday March 9, 2020 in the Reading Hospital. She was the wife of Arthur Thomas Snyder. Born in Reading she was a daughter of the late James...

David Adams Reinholds

David P. “Dave” Adams, 42, of Reinholds, PA, husband of Michelle (nee Martzall) Adams, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2020 at his home with his family by his side. Born September 9, 1977 in Lancaster, he was the son of Desiree (nee Charles) Adams. Dave was a 1996 graduate of Solanco High School and a 2001 graduate of Shippensburg University, and had been employed for many years as a Salesman in the Insurance Profession. He enjoyed BMX bicycle riding, performing magic tricks,...

David P. “Dave” Adams, 42, of Reinholds, PA, husband of Michelle (nee Martzall) Adams, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2020 at his home with his family by his side. Born September...

Loretta Jones Reading

Loretta Mae “Lolly” Jones, 82, of Reading, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2020 at her home. She was the beloved wife of the late William B. Jones, Jr. who passed away in 1992. Born July 7, 1937 in Shenandoah, PA she was the daughter of the late Mary (nee Witiuk) Schlear and the late John W. Schlear. Lolly was a 1955 graduate of Mahanoy High School and a 1958 graduate of the Reading Hospital School of Nursing, and she was also a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the R.M....

Loretta Mae “Lolly” Jones, 82, of Reading, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2020 at her home. She was the beloved wife of the late William B. Jones, Jr. who passed away in 1992. Born...

George Yatron Cumru Township

George C. Yatron, 69, of Cumru Twp., passed away unexpectedly on March 6, 2020. He was the husband of Shirleen D. (Sabalski) Yatron. Together they celebrated 41 years of marriage. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late U.S. Congressman Gus and Millie (Menzies) Yatron. George was a 1969 graduate of Reading High School, where he was an All-State football player. He continued his football career while playing on full scholarship at the University of Pittsburgh, where he earned his...

George C. Yatron, 69, of Cumru Twp., passed away unexpectedly on March 6, 2020. He was the husband of Shirleen D. (Sabalski) Yatron. Together they celebrated 41 years of marriage. Born in...

Rose Stacherski Reading, PA

Rose Angela “Dolly” Stacherski, 86, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2020 at 4:00 pm in Green Hills Manor. She was the wife of the late Felix V. Stacherski who passed away August 2014. They shared many loving years together. Born in Reading, Mrs. Stacherski was the daughter of the late John Oliver Muthart and Rose (Lembo) Muthart. She was a graduate of Reading High School and received a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Kutztown...

Rose Angela “Dolly” Stacherski, 86, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2020 at 4:00 pm in Green Hills Manor. She was the wife of the late Felix V. Stacherski who passed away August...

Dr. Perry Matz Bradenton, FL

Dr. Perry Marshall Matz, 96, of Bradenton FL passed away on Monday, March 2, 2020. Born in Shillington PA, on December 22, 1923, he was the son of William H. Matz and Cora Amelia (Hertzog) Matz. Perry was a 1941 graduate of Shillington High School, attended Albright College, and graduated from Temple University School of Dentistry in 1951. He was a member of Omicron Kappa Upsilon, an honorary society, and valedictorian of his class. Perry...

Dr. Perry Marshall Matz, 96, of Bradenton FL passed away on Monday, March 2, 2020. Born in Shillington PA, on December 22, 1923, he was the son of William H. Matz and Cora Amelia...

Grace Smith Reading

Grace L. Smith, 88, of Reading, passed away on Monday March 2, 2020 at Fairlane Gardens Nursing and Rehabilitation. She is now at rest with her husband William C. Smith, who passed in 2017. Gracie graduated from Mt. Penn High School in 1949 and married Bill in 1955. She worked at Mt. Penn Trust Co. Bank as a secretary and safe deposit box manager. Gracie loved her little doggies, Pete, Mitzi and Elka. She also enjoyed cooking for Bill and their hikes and vacations together in Williamsburg...

Grace L. Smith, 88, of Reading, passed away on Monday March 2, 2020 at Fairlane Gardens Nursing and Rehabilitation. She is now at rest with her husband William C. Smith, who passed in 2017. Gracie...

Christine Salvatore Exeter Twp.

Christine B. Salvatore, 88, of Exeter Twp., passed away Monday March 2, 2020 at 10:50 PM in the Reading Hospital. She was the wife of Joseph Salvatore who passed away April 23, 2014. Born in Reading she was a daughter of the late Stephen Katrinak and Anna (Woytko) Katrinak. Prior to retiring she was employed by Boscov’s department stores in Exeter Twp. as a payroll clerk. She was a member of Saint Catharine of Siena Roman Catholic Church Exeter Twp. She enjoyed gardening around...

Christine B. Salvatore, 88, of Exeter Twp., passed away Monday March 2, 2020 at 10:50 PM in the Reading Hospital. She was the wife of Joseph Salvatore who passed away April 23, 2014. Born in...

Karen Soller Sinking Spring

Karen A. Soller, 72, of Sinking Spring, PA passed away on March 1, 2020 at the Reading Hospital. She was the wife of the late John R. Soller, who passed away in 2002. Born June 5, 1947 in Waukesha, WI she was the daughter of the late Velma E. (nee Chandler) Jensen and the late Frederick R. Draeger, Jr. Karen had been employed for many years as a Medical Billing Clerk for the M.B.M.S. Medical Billing Management Solutions Company, and she enjoyed jigsaw puzzles, crocheting, reading, and...

Karen A. Soller, 72, of Sinking Spring, PA passed away on March 1, 2020 at the Reading Hospital. She was the wife of the late John R. Soller, who passed away in 2002. Born June 5, 1947 in...

Peter Kolesnik Muhlenberg Township, PA

Peter A. Kolesnik, 68, of Muhlenberg Township, passed away Saturday, February 29, 2020 at 3:47pm in Penn State Health-St. Joseph Hospital. Born in Halifax, England, Mr. Kolesnik was the son of the late Mikolay and Katharina (Kaufmann) Kolesnik. He was a 1969 graduate of Reading High School and served the United States Army during Vietnam. He is survived by his daughter Debby N. Kolesnik of Muhlenberg Township, grandchildren Hunter I. Wertz and Austin C. Kolesnik and was...

Peter A. Kolesnik, 68, of Muhlenberg Township, passed away Saturday, February 29, 2020 at 3:47pm in Penn State Health-St. Joseph Hospital. Born in Halifax, England, Mr. Kolesnik was the son...

Richard Boyer Cumru Township, PA

Richard F. “Dick” Boyer, 85, a resident of the Heritage at Green Hills, passed away Saturday, February 29, 2020 at 2:05 pm in Berkshire Center. Born in Allentown, Mr. Boyer was the son of the late Robert G. and Hannah M. (Ernst) Boyer. He was a 1952 graduate of Allentown High School and was a purchasing manager for ALCOA in Boyertown. Mr. Boyer is survived by his children Kathryn J. Rohrbach of Florida; Jane L. Eddinger, wife of Donald Eddinger of Boyertown;...

Richard F. “Dick” Boyer, 85, a resident of the Heritage at Green Hills, passed away Saturday, February 29, 2020 at 2:05 pm in Berkshire Center. Born in Allentown, Mr. Boyer was...

George Stump Alsace Township, PA

George H. Stump went to the Lord, surrounded by his loving family, Friday, February 28, 2020. Born in Reading, March 19, 1932, he was the son of the late James and Nora (Hogue) Stump. Mr. Stump is survived by his wife of 61 years, Beverly A. (Fick) Stump. They were married December 27, 1958. He worked for Local 492 Carpenters Union, retiring in 1992 and was the leader of a local country band, “Just Plain Country” band until 1990, not before recording 2...

George H. Stump went to the Lord, surrounded by his loving family, Friday, February 28, 2020. Born in Reading, March 19, 1932, he was the son of the late James and Nora (Hogue) Stump. ...

William Eveland Blandon

William E. "Hank" Eveland, 70, of Blandon, passed away Friday February 28, 2020 in Penn State Health-St. Joseph Hospital, where he had been a patient since Sunday February 23rd. He was the husband of Jacqueline A. (Glaser) Eveland. Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Harold C. Eveland and Elizabeth (Hehn) Eveland. Bill was a Police Officer for the City of Reading from 1970 until 1999. He was later employed as an Evidence Technician in the Berks County Courthouse from 1999...

William E. "Hank" Eveland, 70, of Blandon, passed away Friday February 28, 2020 in Penn State Health-St. Joseph Hospital, where he had been a patient since Sunday February 23rd. He was...

Nancy Schell

A fighter until the end, Nancy (Swoyer) Schell, Laureldale, passed away February 28th in the Reading Hospital. Born June 25, 1948 to the late Gordon and Emma Swoyer, Nancy was predeceased by her brother Gordon Swoyer, San Antonio, TX and her much beloved sister, Beverly Greenwalt. Nancy is survived by her loving husband Howard “Butch”, with whom she would have celebrated 45 years of marriage this coming May; and her daughters Jenny Neuheimer, wife of Eric &...

A fighter until the end, Nancy (Swoyer) Schell, Laureldale, passed away February 28th in the Reading Hospital. Born June 25, 1948 to the late Gordon and Emma Swoyer, Nancy was predeceased...

Ann Drager Exeter Township, PA

Ann G. Drager, 87, of Exeter Township, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, February 26, 2020. She was the wife of the late Ronald S. Drager who passed away February 7, 2020. They were happily married for 65 years. Born in Harrisburg, Mrs. Drager was the daughter of the late Michael E. and Coletta (Kelly) Trulinos. She graduated from York Catholic High School in 1951 where she was an outstanding Majorette. Her love of the band...

Ann G. Drager, 87, of Exeter Township, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, February 26, 2020. She was the wife of the late Ronald S. Drager who...

Mary Leisey Spring Twp.

Mary Jane Leisey, 85, formerly of West Lawn, passed away on February 24, 2020 at Country Meadows of Wyomissing. Born in Spring Twp., she was the daughter of the late John C. and Edna (Shirk) Schell. Mary Jane was a 1953 graduate of Wilson High School. She went on to attend the Reading Hospital School of Nursing, where she graduated in 1956. Mary worked for 35 years at The Reading Hospital and Medical Center as an obstetrical nurse, retiring in 1996. She was a member of West Lawn United...

Mary Jane Leisey, 85, formerly of West Lawn, passed away on February 24, 2020 at Country Meadows of Wyomissing. Born in Spring Twp., she was the daughter of the late John C. and Edna (Shirk)...

Robert Kercher Alsace Township, PA

Robert J. Kercher, 93, of Alsace Township, passed away Sunday, February 23, 2020 at 6:50 am in his home. He was the husband of Hilda A. (Daughtry) Kercher. Born in Oley Township, Mr. Kercher was the son of the late Clarence Kercher and Rachel (Noll) Thren. He was a member of Wyomissing Church of the Brethren and served as a Deacon. Mr. Kercher served in the United States Army during World War II as an MP. He was employed by Dana Corp as a press helper for 24...

Robert J. Kercher, 93, of Alsace Township, passed away Sunday, February 23, 2020 at 6:50 am in his home. He was the husband of Hilda A. (Daughtry) Kercher. Born in Oley Township, Mr....

Corinne Dougherty Cumru Township, PA

Corinne C. Dougherty, 64, of Cumru Township, passed away Sunday, February 23, 2020 at 6:27 pm in her home. Born in Pottsville, she was the daughter of Rosemary A. (Hart) Dougherty of Dauberville and the late Clair A. Dougherty. Corinne was employed by Godiva Chocolates in administration. Corinne loved to sew and had started her own business making handbags, etc. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her brother Raymond C. Dougherty of...

Corinne C. Dougherty, 64, of Cumru Township, passed away Sunday, February 23, 2020 at 6:27 pm in her home. Born in Pottsville, she was the daughter of Rosemary A. (Hart) Dougherty of...

Raymond Waligorski South Heidelberg Township, PA

Raymond A. Waligorski, 59, of South Heidelberg Township, passed away Saturday, February 22, 2020 in Penn State Health-St. Joseph Hospital. He was the husband of Jean E. (Ferro) Waligorski. Born in Reading, Ray was the son of Rose A. (Sfameni) Waligorski and the late Joseph L. Waligorski. He was a graduate of Muhlenberg High School and then the Reading Police Academy in 1987. Ray was a patrolman for the Wyomissing Police Department for over 30 years. He loved his...

Raymond A. Waligorski, 59, of South Heidelberg Township, passed away Saturday, February 22, 2020 in Penn State Health-St. Joseph Hospital. He was the husband of Jean E. (Ferro)...

Eleanore Garber West Lawn

Eleanore M. (Griffith) Garber, 96, of West Lawn, passed away on February 22, 2020 at Berks Heim Nursing Home. Born in Gouglersville, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Ethel (Weldy) Griffith. Eleanore was the wife of the late Granville L. Garber, they spent over 50 years of marriage together. For many years she worked as a Sales Clerk for Boscov’s. Eleanore...

Eleanore M. (Griffith) Garber, 96, of West Lawn, passed away on February 22, 2020 at Berks Heim Nursing...

Jean Kazmierczak Temple

Jean Kazmierczak of Temple, PA, passed away Friday, February 21st at the Reading Hospital. She was 82. Born in Kenhorst, PA, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Anna Kazmierczak. She worked for 34 years as a school bus driver serving the Oley Valley School District last driving in June 2008. Her school bus numbers over the years were 45 & 8. She also spearheaded the annual school bus driver's safety poster contest, which back in the 90's was...

Jean Kazmierczak of Temple, PA, passed away Friday, February 21st at the Reading Hospital. She was 82. Born in Kenhorst, PA, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Anna...

Eleanor Skorupsky Kenhorst

Eleanor E. Skorupsky, 88, of Reading, passed away on February 21, 2020 at Elmcroft of Reading Nursing Home. She was the beloved wife of the late Morris Skorupsky. Born July 19, 1931 in Munich, Germany she was the daughter of the late Lorenz and the late Magdalena (nee Hedler) Dempf. In addition to being a homemaker she had also been previously employed as a Tester for the Lucent Technology Company of Reading for many years. Eleanor was also a Parishioner of Saint John Baptist de la Salle...

Eleanor E. Skorupsky, 88, of Reading, passed away on February 21, 2020 at Elmcroft of Reading Nursing Home. She was the beloved wife of the late Morris Skorupsky. Born July 19, 1931 in Munich,...

Bernard Schnably

Bernard Robert “Bob” Schnably, 83, of West Brandywine Twp., passed away on February 18, 2020 at his residence. He was the husband of the late Patricia McKee Schnably. They celebrated 54 years of wonderful marriage. Born in Bedford, PA he was the son of the late Bernard and Edna (Hazlette) Schnably. Bob was a US Air Force Veteran. He went onto be employed as a food service director for Aramark Corporation for the length of his career. Bob loved being a Dad, coaching youth...

Bernard Robert “Bob” Schnably, 83, of West Brandywine Twp., passed away on February 18, 2020 at his residence. He was the husband of the late Patricia McKee Schnably. They celebrated...

Maryann Czarnecki Bern Township, PA

Maryann Czarnecki, 84, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at 9:00 pm in Berks Heim. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Irene (Sweitzer) Czarnecki. Ms. Czarnecki is survived by her children Michele D. Hughes, wife of Brian Hughes of Exeter Township; Sherry A. Bentz, wife of Brad Bentz of Reading; Cindy A. Wojciechowski of Exeter Township; Barry, husband of Linda Snyder and was preceded in death by her son Michael Czarnecki. Also surviving is her...

Maryann Czarnecki, 84, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at 9:00 pm in Berks Heim. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Irene (Sweitzer) Czarnecki. Ms....

Willam Ward, Jr. Exeter Township, PA

William T. “Bill” Ward, Jr., 79, of Exeter Township, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at 12:01 at home in the loving arms of his wife and surrounded by his family. He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Jacqueline M. (Shirk) Ward. Born in Reading, Mr. Ward was the son of the late William T. Ward, Sr. and Mary (O’Boyle) Ward. He was a member of Saint Catharine of Siena Roman Catholic Church and was a graduate of Reading High School. ...

William T. “Bill” Ward, Jr., 79, of Exeter Township, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at 12:01 at home in the loving arms of his wife and surrounded by his family. He is...

Charles Reppert, Jr. Myerstown, PA

Charles H. Reppert, Jr., 85, formerly of Reading, passed away Sunday, February 16, 2020 at 6:35 am in Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon. Born in Shoemakersville, Mr. Reppert was the son of the late Charles H. Reppert, Sr. and Ethel A. (Roeder) Reppert. He was employed by Wilson Safety Products as a printer and was a member of steel workers union local 6996 and served as secretary on the grievance committee from 1993-1999. Mr. Reppert is survived by his children Charles S....

Charles H. Reppert, Jr., 85, formerly of Reading, passed away Sunday, February 16, 2020 at 6:35 am in Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon. Born in Shoemakersville, Mr. Reppert was the son of...

Donald Grube South Heidelberg Township, PA

Donald H. Grube, 73, of South Heidelberg Township, passed away Sunday, February 16, 2020 at 2:10 pm in Manor Care Health Services, Sinking Spring. He was the husband of Martha A. (Rickolt) Grube. Born in Reading, Mr. Grube was the son of the late Harry R. and Agnes M. (Fredriksen) Grube. He was an accountant. In addition to his wife, Mr. Grube is survived by his daughters Laura M. Grube and Kristen A. Grube, both of Sinking Spring and his sister Joan Lease of...

Donald H. Grube, 73, of South Heidelberg Township, passed away Sunday, February 16, 2020 at 2:10 pm in Manor Care Health Services, Sinking Spring. He was the husband of Martha A. (Rickolt)...

William Lord, MD Reading, PA

William H. Lord, MD, 85, of Reading, passed away Saturday, February 15, 2020 at home. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Barbara (Shaak) Lord. Born in Reading, Dr. Lord was the son of the late William A. and Katharine M. (Levan) Lord. He was a 1952 graduate of Reading High School and a 1956 graduate of Albright College. Dr. Lord graduated in 1960 from Temple School of Medicine, served his internship at Reading Hospital and served in the Pathology...

William H. Lord, MD, 85, of Reading, passed away Saturday, February 15, 2020 at home. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Barbara (Shaak) Lord. Born in Reading, Dr. Lord was...

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