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Betty A. Koller

Betty A. Koller

Jul 4, 2023

 

Betty A. Koller, 98, formerly of Reading, passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, at Stone Ridge Towne Centre Myerstown. She was the wife of the late Elmer E. Koller, who passed away in 2002. Born in Reading, on January 20, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Gertrude (Schaeffer) Distasio.

Betty was a 1943 graduate...

George D'Agostino Jr.

George D'Agostino Jr.

Jul 3, 2023

 

George F. D’Agostino Jr., 56 of Jamaica, NY, passed away on Monday, July 3, 2023 at Jamaica Hospital. Born in Queens Village, New York, George was the son of the late George F. D’Agostino Sr. and Patricia (Goodridge).   In addition to his mother, Patricia, George is survived by his son George, his loving companion for over 23 years,...

Stanley J. Swierczewski

Stanley J. Swierczewski

Jul 3, 2023

 

Stanley J. Swierczewski, 81, passed away Monday, July 3, 2023 at 1:42 am at Hershey Medical Center.  He was the husband of the late Gloria J. (Speck) Swierczewski who passed away November 3, 2022.  Born in Reading, Mr. Swierczewski was the son of the late Edmund J. and Verna (Pelka) Swierczewski.  He was a member of Immaculate Conception BVM...

Rita F. Grube

Rita F. Grube

Jul 2, 2023

 

Rita F. (Hoover) Grube, 92, of Muhlenberg Township, passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2023 at The Rittenhouse at Muhlenberg. She was the beloved wife of the late John H. Grube, whom passed away on March 28, 2011. Together they shared 60 years of marriage.

Born in Reading, on September 1, 1930, she was the daughter of the late...

Charles A. "Chuck" Sloss

Charles A. "Chuck" Sloss

Jun 30, 2023

 

Charles A. “Chuck” Sloss, 55, of Harbeson, Delaware, passed away Friday June 30, 2023 at 3:10 am at Beebe Medical Center, Lewes, Delaware.  He was the husband of Linda A. (Epler) Sloss.  Born in Philadelphia, Chuck was the son of Robert and Carol A. (Crossley) Sloss of Pottstown.  He attended Hope Lutheran Church in Reading and served in the...

Shirley Mae Stump

Shirley Mae Stump

Jun 28, 2023

 

Shirley Mae Stump, 92, of Reading PA, passed away on June 28th, 2023. She was born in Lyons on September 24th. 1930, the daughter of the late Lewis Phillips and Elizabeth (Loeb).

She worked and retired from Berkley of Shoemakersville as a line worker. Shirley enjoyed scary movies, card games, giving back rubs to the entire family, going...

Gary W. DeWees, Sr.

Gary W. DeWees, Sr.

Jun 28, 2023

              Gary W. DeWees, Sr., 81, of Wernersville passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 in Berks Heim Nursing Home.  Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Wayne DeWees and Anna E. (Schaeffer) Barlet, wife of Wilson Barlet.  He was the loving husband of Doris M. (Goheen) DeWees and together they...

Joann A. Warner

Joann A. Warner

Jun 26, 2023

 

Joann A. Warner, 82, formerly of Muhlenberg Township, passed away Monday June 26, 2023 at 3:00 pm at The Highlands at Wyomissing Skilled Nursing Unit.  She was the wife of the late Gary A. Warner who passed away April 1, 1995.  Born in Reading Mrs. Warner was the daughter of the late William E. and Alice E. (Betz) Carr. ...

John Anthony Ferreri

John Anthony Ferreri

Jun 26, 2023

 

John Anthony Ferreri, 93, of Exeter Township, passed away Monday June 26, 2023 at 11:35 pm at Berkshire Commons.  He was the husband of the late Elizabeth Louise “Betty” (Loeper) Ferreri who passed away November 11, 2021.  Born in Reading, Mr. Ferreri was the son of the late Anthony and Agnes (Dorilla) Ferreri.  He received an associate degree in...

Ralph Elia

Ralph Elia

Jun 24, 2023

 

Ralph Elia, 85, of Reading, passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2023 in his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Josephine (Colosimo) Elia. Together they shared 34 years of marriage.

Born on January 14, 1938, in Cerva, Catanzaro Italy, he was the son of the late Francesco and Giuseppina (Caliguri) Elia.

Ralph immigrated...

Ilie Recalo, Sr.

Ilie Recalo, Sr.

Jun 22, 2023

 

 

Ilie Recalo, Sr., 72, of Lower Heidelberg Township, passed away Thursday, June 22, 2023 at 6:18 am at Fox Chase Jeanes Campus at Temple University.  He was the husband of Matrona Recalo.  Born in Romania, Mr. Recalo was the son of the late Ilie and Ana (Clipei) Recalo.  He was a strong believer in freedom that is why he...

Anthony Joseph Carabello

Anthony Joseph Carabello

Jun 18, 2023

 

Anthony Joseph Carabello, 84, of Kenhorst, passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2023, at Berks Heim Nursing Home.

Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Frank & Fannie (Ninetto) Carabello.  He grew up in the old south Reading Italian neighborhood on S. 3rd St. until they moved to Clifton Avenue in the 1960s.  He met his future...

Robert E. Bean

Robert E. Bean

Jun 17, 2023

 

 

Robert E. Bean, 94, of Reading, passed away peacefully Saturday June 17, 2023, at 1:30pm, in his residence surrounded by his loving family.

He was the husband of Connie A. (Sfameni) Bean with whom he shared 33 wonderful years of marriage.

His first wife, Jacqueline B. “Jackie” (Dubson) Bean passed away June 14, 1988.

Born in Cleona, Lebanon...

Douglas C. Smith

Douglas C. Smith

Jun 16, 2023

 

Douglas C. Smith, 95, of Cumru Township, passed away Friday, June 16, 2023 at 4:45 am at Rittenhouse at Muhlenberg.  He was preceded in death by his first wife Kathryn (Keller) Smith, April 1991 and by his second wife Elsie (Weidner) Witycyak Smith December 2019.  Born in Monocacy, Mr. Smith was the son of the late Charles L. and...

Betty Ann Vilardo

Betty Ann Vilardo

Jun 16, 2023

 

Betty Ann Vilardo, 91, formerly of Exeter Township, passed away peacefully, Friday, June 16, 2023 at Garden Spot Village, New Holland.  She was the wife of the late Michael J. Vilardo, with whom she celebrated 50 years of marriage.  Born in Atlantic City, New Jersey, Betty was the daughter of the late Charles and Antoinette (Albrecht) Young. She was...

Gary H. Damore

Gary H. Damore

Jun 15, 2023

 

Gary H. (Gizzy) Damore, 84, of Cumru Township, passed away Thursday, June 15, 2023 at 11:14 pm at Reading Hospital with his family by his side.  Born in Reading, Mr. Damore was the son of the late Louis D. Damore Sr. and Mildred (Fredericks) Correll.  He proudly served in the United States Marine Corp and was a member of...

Dennis A. Bricker

Dennis A. Bricker

Jun 14, 2023

 

Dennis A. Bricker, 74, of Heidelberg Township, passed away Wednesday June 14, 2023 at 5:04 pm at Milton S. Hershey Medical Center.  He was the husband of Georgene (Mathewson) Bricker.  Mr. Bricker was a member of the former Holy Spirit Lutheran Church, Reading and was a graduate of Reading High School.  He served in the United States Army during...

Margaret Rita Boguslowski

Margaret Rita Boguslowski

Jun 14, 2023

 

Margaret Rita Boguslowski, 87, formerly of Allentown, passed away Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at 7:41 am at The Gardens for Memory Care at Easton.  Born in Reading, Mrs. Boguslowski was the daughter of the late James and Mary (Corbett) Kasper.  She was a laborer at AT&T in Reading until her retirement.  Mrs. Boguslowski enjoyed traveling throughout the world and...

R. Kathleen King

R. Kathleen King

Jun 12, 2023

 

R. Kathleen King, 79, of South Heidelberg Township, passed away Monday, June 12, 2023 at 7:23 am at Berks Heim.  She was the wife of Gary King of Flying Hills and was preceded in death by her first husband Martin E. Reddig in 2006.  Born in York, PA, Mrs. King was the daughter of the late Samuel and Ruth...

John A. McGinn

John A. McGinn

Jun 12, 2023

 

John A. McGinn, 72, of Shillington, passed away Monday, June 12, 2023 at 7:42 p.m. in the residence of his sister, Margaret Westley, of Robeson Township. Born in Danville, PA, Mr. McGinn was the son of the late John J. and Eleanor M. (Olcheskie) McGinn. He proudly served in the United States Naval Reserves from 1969 to 1975 and...

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