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Feb 21, 2011

Helen E. Mademann, 88, of Cumru Twp., passed away February 21, 2011 in St. Joseph Medical Center. She was a resident at Phoebe Berks Health Center since December 15, 2010. She was the wife of Charles A. Mademann who passed away July 15, 1995. Born in Reading on March 16, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Thomas...

Feb 19, 2011

Diane C. Kelly, 46, of Pike Twp., passed away February 19, 2011 in Lehigh Valley Hospital where she was a patient for 1 week. She was the wife of Paul A. Kelly. Born in Elkins Park on February 17, 1965, she was the daughter of Daniel Kohls of Fleetwood and the late Rosella (Fow) Kohls.

Diane was...

Feb 18, 2011

Malcolm B. Schaeffer, 89, of Kenhorst, passed away February 18, 2011 at 5:15 am in the residence of his daughter Donna E. Cozzone of Lancaster. He was the husband of the late Ruth N. (Kachel) Schaeffer who passed away March 3, 2006. Born in Reading he was the son of the late Earl and Elsie (Brown) High. He was...

Feb 18, 2011

Beverly Edwards Ph. D., 53, of Philadelphia and formerly of Reading passed away February 18, 2011 at 8:20 AM in Penn Hospice at Rittenhouse where she was a patient since February 2nd. She was the loving daughter of Irene (Pietrzykowski) Edwards of Reading and the late Edward J. Edwards. Her passing is also mourned by her partner Fernando Mendez...

Feb 12, 2011

Clarence "Roxy" Wise, Jr. 83, passed away February 12, 2011 at 2:17 pm in The Reading Hospital & Medical Center. He was the husband of Nancy G. (Rissmiller) Wise. Born in Mohnton he was the son of the late Clarence and Pearl (Epler) Wise. Mr. Wise was a graduate of Mohnton High School and served in the United States...

Feb 12, 2011

James A. "Jesse" Ervin, 84 of Wyomissing, passed away peacefully Saturday February 12, 2011, in the Reading Hospital where he was a patient since Feb.6th.

He was the husband of Fern L. (Foreman) Ervin to whom he was married for 56 years.

Born in Reading,...

Feb 12, 2011

June M. Hable, 71, of Reading, passed away February 12, 2011 at 4:55 pm in her residence. Born in Reading she was the daughter of the late Paul and Ethel (Hart) Grim. She is survived by her son Warren G. Hable, Jr. husband of Melissa L. Hable of Myerstown and her daughter Linda S. Hable at home along with...

Feb 11, 2011

Ricci D. Piccone, 44, of Reading, peacefully passed away Friday at 4:31 P.M. in his residence with his loving family at his side.

Born in West Reading, he was a son of Ruth C. (Moyer) Piccone with whom he resided and the late Rocco D. Piccone.

Ricci Was employed as A HVAC Technician for many...

Feb 9, 2011

Margaret J. "Peg" Yeager, 84, of Wyomissing, passed away February 9, 2011 at home. She was the loving wife of Edwin R. Yeager, whom she was married to for 61 years. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late James W. Jarvis and Florence L. (Buck) Jarvis.

Mrs. Yeager was employed by Bell Telephone as...

Feb 9, 2011

Sharon Ann Zebertavage, 53, of Reading, passed away February 9, 2011 in The Reading Hospital & Medical Center after losing a courageous, 30 year battle with severe bipolar II disorder. Retaining her independence throughout her fight with the disease she had the extreme strength, tenacity, and fortitude to obtain three degrees, an Associate Degree in Mechanical Engineering with honors...

Feb 9, 2011

Darlene L. Jones, 70, of Muhlenberg Township, passed away February 9, 2011 at 11:43 am in her residence. She is survived by her loving husband Stanley E. Jones. Born in Reading she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Margaret (Butt) Jones. Mrs. Jones was employed by Palmer Candy as a candy maker. She was a loving mother...

Feb 8, 2011

Robert E. "Bob" Karli, Sr. 71 of Sinking Spring passed away February 8, 2011 at 10:50 pm in The Reading Hospital & Medical Center. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years Sandi L. (Hirneisen) Karli. Born in West Lawn he was the son of the late Frank Sr. and Anne (Solie) Karli. Mr. Karli was employed...

Feb 8, 2011

Helen V. Potteiger, 99, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2011, with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren at her side. Mrs. Potteiger was born at home in Reading, Pennsylvania on October 5, 1911. She was the beloved daughter of Franciszek and Wiktorya (Gindera) Cieplinski. Her father came to the United States from Poland in the late 1890's, and her parents...

Feb 6, 2011

Barbara Ann Kopf, 60, of Reading, passed away February 6, 2011 at 4:50 pm in St. Joseph Medical Center.

Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late James B. and Virginia A. (Gassert) Kemp, and the wife of Charles R. Kopf, Jr.

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Feb 6, 2011

Howard J. Widener, 81, of Robeson Twp., passed away February 6, 2011 at 6:49 AM in Fairmount Home near Ephrata where he resided since March 31, 2005. He was the husband of Naomi E. (Hasker) Widener. Born in Scranton on September 23, 1929, he was the son of the late Merrill S. and Leona (Williams) Widener.

Mr....

Feb 6, 2011

Anna M. Hoffer, 93, of Reading, passed away February 6, 2011 at 9:55 am in ManorCare Health Services, Spring Township. She was the wife of Rev. F. Kenneth Hoffer. Born in Shoemakersville, she was the daughter of the late John Snyder and Elda (Woerner) Miller. Mrs. Hoffer was employed by CNA Insurance in Reading for 10 years in the...

Feb 6, 2011

William Robert Purnell, Jr. 70, of Robesonia, passed away February 6, 2011 at 9:30 am in The Reading Hospital & Medical Center. He was the husband of Karon R. (Gromis) Purnell. Born in Pottsville, he was the son of the late William Robert Purnell and Bertha(Miller) Purnell. Mr. Purnell was a truck driver for Vanguard in Denver, PA. In...

Feb 4, 2011

Trisha M. Marion, 40, of Kenhorst, passed away February 4, 2011 in Reading Hospital & Medical Center. She was the wife of the late Mark K. Marion who passed away February 28, 2000. Born in Allentown on November 28, 1970, she was the daughter of Ronald R. and Carol A. (Weksner) Gober.

She was a 1988 graduate...

Feb 3, 2011

Amelia G. Forlin, 103, formerly of Shillington, passed away February 3, 2011 at 11:30 am in Berks County Home-Berks Heim. She was the wife of the late Donato Forlin who passed away August 17, 1946. Born in City of Arina, Province of Belluno, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Luigi and Filomena (Canal) Tommasini. Mrs. Forlin was...

Feb 2, 2011

Shirley Weidner Christman, 82, formerly of Mt. Penn, passed away February 2, 2011 at 8:44 PM in the Mifflin Center where she resided since November 2, 2010. She was the wife of Richard D. Christman who passed away July 1, 1992. Born in Reading on January 13, 1929, she was the daughter of the late William David Weidner and...