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Esther Kovras

Esther Kovras

Sep 10, 2016

Esther A. Kovras, 94, of Reading, passed away on September 10, 2016 at her residence. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Paraskeva and Maria (Vaporellis) Marmarou. Esther was a 1940 graduate of Reading High School. She went onto be employed as a Secretary for the Reading School District at the 13th & Union School. She was...

Mark Hauck

Mark Hauck

Sep 9, 2016

Mark D. Hauck, 56, of Reading, passed away on September 9, 2016 at his residence. Born in Reading, he was the son of Michael D. Hauck and Marilyn L. (Potteiger) Pare'. Mark was a US Marine Corps Veteran, proudly serving his country as a Sergeant during Desert Shield/Storm. During his service, Mark received the Navy Commendation and Achievement Medals, Good...

Dorris Gerfin

Dorris Gerfin

Sep 9, 2016

Dorris Kline Gerfin quietly passed away at 9 am on 9 September at Azalea Estates Assisted Living Apartments, in Slidell, LA. She was born on 19 March 1923, in Columbia, Lancaster County, PA; graduated from Columbia High School in 1940; and, married Andrew Lotz Gerfin (deceased) of Columbia, PA on 8 August 1943. Dorris worked as an executive secretary for...

Ruth Seidel

Ruth Seidel

Sep 8, 2016

Ruth E. Seidel, 96, of Reading, passed away on Thursday, September 8, 2016 at Phoebe Berks. She was the beloved wife of the late Russell J. Seidel. Born in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Bert M. and Helen H. (Herber) Horn. Mrs. Seidel was a proud girl stout leader for troop #2 and a Sunday school teacher...

Theresa Jaraczewski

Theresa Jaraczewski

Sep 7, 2016

Theresa S. Jaraczewski, 75, of Brecknock Twp., passed away on September 7, 2016 at her residence. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Edith (Roth) Jaraczewski. Theresa was employed as a Secretary for Interstate Container and also a bookkeeper for Master Tool and Manufacturing, later Prestige Tool. She enjoyed gardening, feeding birds, and crossword puzzles....

Kenneth Olson

Kenneth Olson

Sep 5, 2016

Kenneth K. Olson, 86, of Reading, passed away on September 5, 2016 at Mifflin Center. Born in Lebanon, he was the son of the late Luther B. and Mary V. (Mills) Olson. Ken was employed as an industrial engineer for New Holland Machine, a title he held for over 30 years. He enjoyed playing golf, gardening, and watching the Philadelphia...

Jack Brickel

Jack Brickel

Sep 3, 2016

Jack A. Brickel, 83, of Cumru Township, passed away Saturday, September 3, 2016 at 5:35 am in Mifflin Center. He was the husband of Jane L. (Strohm) Brickel. Born in Reading, Mr. Brickel was the son of the late Carl P. and Helen D. (Stoudt) Brickel. He served in the United States Army as a Corporal in the Korean War...

Priscilla Paxton

Priscilla Paxton

Sep 3, 2016

Priscilla G. (Morrell) Paxton Priscilla G. Morrell Paxton, 88, of Spring Township, went to be with the Lord and her family on Saturday, September 3, 2016. She was the wife of the late Joseph E. Paxton who passed away March 16, 2003. They shared 32 years of love, laughter, music and travel adventures. Born in Pottsville, Schuylkill County, on January...

James Dalrymple

James Dalrymple

Sep 2, 2016

James B. Dalrymple, 100, of Wyomissing, passed away on September 2, 2016 at Country Meadows. Born in Kearny, NJ, he was the son of the late James and Jane (Bain) Dalrymple. James was a 1935 graduate of West Reading High School, where he served as class President. He went on to attend Wyomissing Poly Technical Institute, and was employed at...

Bernadine Auman

Bernadine Auman

Sep 2, 2016

Bernadine M. Auman (nee Thack), 83, passed away peacefully, Friday, September 2, 2016. Bernie was a loving woman who dedicated her life to her family. Strong, resilient, and honest, she was the cornerstone of her family and most happy when surrounded by it. Bernie was an avid reader, devoted parishioner of her Church and a wonderful cook and baker. She...

Betty Schroll

Betty Schroll

Aug 31, 2016

Betty B. Schroll, 85, of Sinking Spring, passed away Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at 4:04 am in Reading Hospital. She was taken to the hospital from Berks Heim where she was a guest for the past 2 years. Mrs. Schroll was the wife of Mervin E. Schroll. Born in Spring Township she was the daughter of the late Charles H....

Warren Werner

Warren Werner

Aug 31, 2016

Warren C. Werner, 93, of Brecknock Township, passed away Wednesday, August 31, 2016 in Mifflin Court, Shillington. He was the husband of the late Virginia Hazel (Vernon) Werner with whom he shared 64 years of marriage. Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late Charles and Emma (Rentschler) Werner. He was a loyal member of Saint John's German...

Thomas Cadmus, Jr

Thomas Cadmus, Jr

Aug 30, 2016

Thomas W. Cadmus, Jr. formerly of Spring Township, passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at 4:00 pm in Phoebe Berks Health Care Center. He was the husband of the late Lynne C. (Chelius) Cadmus who passed away May 12, 2012. Born in Jersey City, New Jersey, Mr. Cadmus was the son of the late Thomas W. Cadmus, Sr. and Mildred...

Joseph Giorgio

Joseph Giorgio

Aug 30, 2016

Joseph (Giuseppe) Giorgio, 74, of Tulpehocken Township, passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at 12:06 pm in his home. He was the husband of Michelle M. (Yeager) Giorgio. Born in S. Angelo di Brolo, Messina, Sicily, Mr. Giorgio was the son of the late Francesco P. and Tindara (Princiotto) Giorgio. He served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam...

James Dahl

James Dahl

Aug 26, 2016

James MacNeil Dahl, Ph.D., died Aug. 24, 2016, at his home in Denver, Pa., a few months shy of his 80th birthday. He was the beloved husband of Judith A. Nichol. Jim was born in Detroit. He graduated from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, with a bachelor of science in engineering (1959), master of science in engineering (1961) and...

Gary Stephenson

Gary Stephenson

Aug 25, 2016

Gary F. Stephenson, 57, of Wernersville, passed away on August 25, 2016 at his residence. Born in San Diego, CA he was the son of the late Ford D. and Fannie Jo (Harrell) Stephenson. Gary was employed as an electronics technician, working for Lockheed Martin while residing in Florida, and later Martco. He was an avid reader, and a member...

Jason Hirschorn

Jason Hirschorn

Aug 23, 2016

Jason S. "Jay" Hirschorn, 37, of Oley Twp, passed away on August 23, 2016. Born in Norristown, he was the son of Robert M. and Gail M. (Hookway) Hirschorn. Jason attended PA College of Technology where he received an Associate degree in architectural technology. He went on to become a very accomplished carpenter, working for various contractors. He was known...

Michael Aten, Sr

Michael Aten, Sr

Aug 18, 2016

Michael Craig Aten Sr Born May 11, 1944, in Danville, PA, and raised in Wernersville, PA. Michael Aten was called home to his Lord and Savior on August 18, 2016. He was predeceased by his loving parents, Charles Aten Sr. and Katherine (Sidler). Michael was married to Jacqueline (Hepler)Aten - the love of his life for 48 blessed years. Michael...

Kathleen Alsdorf

Kathleen Alsdorf

Aug 15, 2016

Cindy Falter and Dennis Alsdorf announce with deepest regret and profound sadness, the death of their beloved mother, Kathleen M. Alsdorf on August 15, 2016. Born on St. Patrick's Day in 1921, is when her Irish Eyes started smiling. She was the first born to Mary and Wellington Boyer. Her family was extremely poor, often going without food or central...

Mary Evanoff

Mary Evanoff

Aug 15, 2016

Mary Evanoff, 85, of Reading, passed away Monday, August 15, 2016 at 7:39 pm in her home. Born in Reading she was the daughter of the late Peter and Constance C. (Covarda) Carabelas. Mrs. Evanoff was a 1949 graduate of Reading High School and was a member of Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church. She was a color coordinator...