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Robert L. Thomas
May 10, 2022
Robert L. Thomas, 90, of Douglassville, passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2022, in Jefferson Lansdale Hospital. He was the husband of the late Helen (Supco) Thomas. The youngest of four children, Robert was born in Pottsville, Pennsylvania. He was the son of the late Warren and Catherine (Colosimo) Thomas. Robert worked at Rixie Paper Products in Pottstown for over...
Marie Ann Ash (Gantkowski)
May 8, 2022
Marie Ann (Gantkowski) Ash, 66, of Reading, passed away Sunday, May 8, 2022, at Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her husband Richard Ash. Born January 31, 1956 in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Betty M. (Marshall) and Henry K. Gantkowski. She was predeceased by a husband,...
Genevieve J. Luksie (Mackowiak)
May 7, 2022
Genevieve J. (Mackowiak) Luksie, 90, of Exeter Township, passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2022, in Berkshire Center. She was the wife of the late Stephen E. Luksie, who passed away April 17, 2018. Born in Reading, Pa, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Julia (Szafran) Mackowiak and was a member of St. Catharine of Siena R.C.C....
Erna C. Breithaupt (Boettcher)
Apr 29, 2022
Erna C. (Boettcher) Breithaupt, 100, of Reiffton, passed away on Friday, April 29, 2022, in Berkshire Center. Born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Elsie Boettcher. She was a graduate of Dunmore High School and the valedictorian of the class of 1939. She and her late husband, Robert H. “Breity” Breithaupt, began an adventure...
Molly Faith Hathaway
Apr 25, 2022
Molly F. Hathaway, 13, passed away peacefully in her home on April 25, 2022, surrounded by her family. Molly was a sixth grader at Reiffton School and attended NorthStar United Methodist Church, Exeter Township. Molly had a very special gift for bringing out the best in people. She never spoke a word, but somehow changed the world. She taught so...
Neva M. Pond (Galloway)
Apr 24, 2022
Neva M. (Galloway) Pond, 86, of St Lawrence, passed away on Sunday, April 24, 2022, in Reading Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Richard A. Pond Jr. who passed September 30, 1998. Born in Wyalusing, PA, she was the daughter of the late Silas E. and Viola D. (Harring) Galloway. Neva was a...
Fern L. Gechter (Weaver)
Apr 21, 2022
Fern L. (Weaver) Gechter, 90, of Wyomissing, passed away on Thursday, April 21, 2022, in Country Meadows. She was the wife of the late Robert Gechter. Fern is survived by her children, Daniel Gechter, of Florida, and Nancy Gechter, of Reading. Services will be private. Lutz Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of arrangements. For online condolences, please visit www.LutzFuneralHome.com
Ruth Jean Williams (Ramberger)
Apr 20, 2022
Ruth Jean (Ramberger) Williams, 90, of Milton, PA, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2022 in the home of her daughter. She was the wife of the late Jack Williams, with whom she shared 40 years of marriage. Born in Tamaqua, PA, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Mary (Schoder) Ramberger. Ruth graduated from Girardville High School....
Norma J. Orth (Feyl)
Apr 20, 2022
Mrs. Norma Orth, age 90, of Alton, passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at the Hillcrest Health Center in Hawarden. Norma J. was born on January 20, 1932, in Reading, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Herbert and Anna (Kriegelstein) Feyl. She was raised in Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania, where she graduated from high school and worked at the Berkshire Hosiery Mill....
Donna J. Moser
Apr 19, 2022
Donna J. (Spencer) Moser, 92, of Exeter Township, passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2022, in Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Daniel H. Moser, who passed away July 29, 2008. Born in Reading, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Royce L. and Thelma I....
Neal M. Jacobs
Apr 16, 2022
Neal M. Jacobs, 82, of Exeter Township, passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2022, in Reading Hospital. He was the husband of Judith A. (Livingood) Jacobs, of Exeter, with whom he celebrated 51 years of marriage. Born in North Adams, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late Max and Mary (Krause) Jacobs. Neal graduated from Drury High School in...
Robert N. Lamp Jr.
Apr 16, 2022
Robert N. Lamp Jr., 81, of Tunkhannock, Pa passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2022, at the Hampton House Rehabilitation. He was the husband of Linda (Nagle) Lamp with whom he celebrated 58 years of marriage . Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of the late Robert Sr. and Elenor (Ambrose) Lamp. Robert was a graduate of Reading...
David G. Ullrich
Apr 15, 2022
David G. Ullrich, 92, of Reading, passed away on Friday, April 15, 2022, in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was pre deceased by his first wife Betty (Stoner) Ullrich and his second wife Shirley L. (Kline) Ullrich. Born in Reading, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late John and Hertha (Simon) Ullrich. David was a graduate...
Lori Ann "Pawlik" Rears
Apr 12, 2022
Lori Ann (Pawlik) Rears, 51, of Exeter Township, passed away on Tuesday, April 12, 2022, in Reading Hospital. She was the wife of Patrick J. Rears, with whom she celebrated 22 years of marriage. Born in Allentown, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of Gerald and Beverly (Bare) Pawlik, of Kenhorst. Lori graduated from Governor Mifflin High School, she then went...
Bernard E. "Bernie" Ryan
Apr 8, 2022
Bernard E. "Bernie" Ryan, 87, of Audubon, passed away on Friday, April 8, 2022, in Paoli Hospital. He was the husband of the late Mary (Storme) Ryan, who passed away on September 22, 2018. Born in Manchester, New Hampshire, he was the son of the late Edward Lathe and Bernice Irene (Robinson) Ryan. He was a graduate of Newburyport High...
Janet R. Miller (Hille)
Apr 5, 2022
Janet R. (Hille) Miller, 83, of Reading, PA, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, April, 5, 2022 at Green Hills Manor at the Heritage. She was born January 10, 1939, in Philadelphia, PA, a daughter of the late Robert and Ruth Hille. She was the wife of the late Rev. Dr. James D. Miller, with whom...
Deira E Robertson (Garrett)
Apr 4, 2022
Deira E. (Garrett) Robertson, 92, of Shillington, passed away on Monday, April 4, 2022, in Mifflin Center. She was the wife of the late Gerald F. Robertson Jr., who passed away May 14, 2021. Born in Bath, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Hazel (Tetterton) Musser (Sylvester). Deira graduated from Reading Senior High School. She worked for...
Dr. Charles C. Thornton
Apr 3, 2022
Charles C. Thornton, 82, of Exeter Township, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 3, 2022, following a brief illness. He was the husband of Kathleen (Dunlap) Thornton. Born in Wilmington, Delaware, he was the son of the late Joseph and Margaret (Talley) Thornton. Dr. Thornton was on the staff at Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, Department of Psychiatry and Human...
Patricia A. Calcagno (Duggan)
Apr 2, 2022
Patricia A. (Duggan) Calcagno, 91, of Temple, passed away on Saturday, April 2, 2022, in Berks Heim Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was the wife of the late Anthony J. Calcagno, with whom she celebrated 64 years of marriage. Born in Reading, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late James and Mabel (Hartman) Duggan. Patricia is survived by two sons,...
Joan A Bretz
Apr 1, 2022
Joan A. (Bossler) Bretz, 85, of Hamburg, passed away on Friday, April 1, 2022, in Reading Hospital. She was the wife of the late Jack L. Bretz Sr., who passed away July 22, 1979. Born in Reading, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Miles M. Sr., and Anna (Hafer) Bossler. Joan worked for Dutch Electric as the office...
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