Obituaries

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Local Obituaries for Reading, Berks County, PA & Surrounding Areas

Josephine Brozene (Vilardo)

Josephine Brozene (Vilardo)

Feb 2, 2019

Josephine Brozene, 94, of St. Lawrence, passed away on February 2, in Penn State Health St. Joseph's Hospital. She was the wife of George Brozene until his time of passing in 1980. Born in Reading, Pa, she was the daughter of the late Stefano and Maria (Ninfo) Vilardo. Josephine was a member of St. Catharine of Siena and worked at...

Richard O. Keim

Richard O. Keim

Jan 29, 2019

Richard O. Keim, 89, formerly of Reiffton, passed away on Tuesday, January 29, 2019, in the Lutheran Home at Topton. He was the husband of Kathryn A. (Albright) Keim, with whom he shared 62 years of marriage. Born in Pottstown, PA, he was the son of the late Harold B. and Ada M. (Boyer) Keim. Richard was a 1947 graduate...

Sandra Mae Shurr

Sandra Mae Shurr

Jan 29, 2019

Sandra Mae Shurr, 60, passed away on Tuesday, January 29, 2019 in Fairlane Gardens. Born in Reading, PA, she was the daughter of C. Neil Shurr, Exeter Township and the late Nancy R. (Grater) Buck. Sandy graduated from Exeter High School in 1978 and was a member of NorthStar United Methodist Church. Sandy worked for Threshold Services for a number...

Jason L. Large

Jason L. Large

Jan 24, 2019

Jason L. Large, 41, of Bernville, passed away on Thursday, January 24, 2019. Born in Pottstown, he was the beloved son of Stanford L. Large and Barbara A. (Scholl) Milito widow of Richard Milito of Bernville. Jason was a caring father to one son Trevor Metzgar of Spring City, and a watchful brother to three brothers Steve Spurio, Troy and...

Carol A. Ruppert (Lee)

Carol A. Ruppert (Lee)

Jan 22, 2019

Carol A. Ruppert, 76, of Exeter, formerly of Bernville, passed away on Tuesday, January 22, 2019, in her son's home. She was the wife of Walter C. Ruppert, who passed away in 2005. Born in Reading, PA, she was the daughter of the late Elmer R. and Theresa M. (Gallagher) Lee. Carol was a graduate of Reading High School. She...

Grace O. Ritter (Angstadt)

Grace O. Ritter (Angstadt)

Jan 21, 2019

Grace O. Ritter, 93, of Reading, passed away on Monday, January 21, 2019, in Berkshire Center. She was the wife of the late Franklin A. Ritter. Born in Reiffton, PA, she was the daughter of the late Albert J. and Annie M. Angstadt and was a member of Valley Felllowship Church, Oley, PA. Grace belonged to the Ladies Auxiliary at...

Robert F. Nagle

Robert F. Nagle

Jan 18, 2019

Robert F. Nagle (Bob), 72, of 5 Elm Dr. Reinholds Pa, passed away on Friday, January 18, 2019, in Reading Hospital and Medical Center. Robert was born in Pottstown, Pa February 13, 1946, a son of the late Donald and Helen (Downer) Nagle. He was the husband of Mary (Schmeck) Nagle with whom they celebrated 48 years of marriage. Robert...

Robert L. Barth

Robert L. Barth

Jan 17, 2019

Robert L. Barth, 90, of Reading, passed away on Thursday, January 17, 2019, in Kutztown Manor. Born in Reading, PA, he was the son of the late Harry W. Sr. and Myrtle R. (Koch) Barth. Robert graduated from Reading High School and attended Wyomissing Polytechnic Institute. He worked at Met-Ed for 45 years in the engineering department and proudly served...

Shirley M. Levan (Herb)

Shirley M. Levan (Herb)

Jan 15, 2019

Shirley M. Levan, 82, formerly of Stony Creek, passed away on Tuesday, January 15, 2019, in Berks Heim Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was the wife of the late Leonard E. Levan. Born in Stony Creek, PA, she was the daughter of the late Henry L., Sr. and Lillie (Angstadt) Herb. Shirley enjoyed camping and playing bingo. Shirley is survived by...

Patricia A. Shotz (Wojchehoski)

Patricia A. Shotz (Wojchehoski)

Jan 14, 2019

Patricia A. Shotz, 68, of Birdsboro, passed away on Monday, January 14, 2019, in Reading Hospital and Medical Center. She was the wife of Roger G. Shotz. Born in Shamokin, PA, she was the daughter of the late George and Kathryn (Deifenderfer) Wojchehoski. Patty graduated from Daniel Boone High School in 1968 and was a member of Immaculate Conception Church....

Gene I. Kohl

Gene I. Kohl

Jan 10, 2019

Gene I. Kohl, 88, of Sinking Spring, passed away on Thursday, January 10, 2019, in his home. He was the husband of the late Jacqueline M. (Shuker) Kohl whom they celebrated 68 years of marriage. Born in Alleghenyville, he was the son of the late John and Edna (Blankenbiller). Gene was a graduate of Govenor Mifflin High School and Penn...

Richard P. Goodman

Richard P. Goodman

Jan 5, 2019

Richard P. Goodman, 91, of Spring Township, passed away on Saturday, January 5, 2019, in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of the late Dorothy M. (DeJoseph) Goodman. Born in Reading, PA, he was the son of the late William I. and Agnes (Klemmer) Goodman. Richard was an active member of the VFW Post #38...

Jacqueline M. Kohl (Shuker)

Jacqueline M. Kohl (Shuker)

Jan 3, 2019

Jacqueline M. Kohl, 86, of Sinking Spring, passed away on Thursday, January 3, 2019, in her home. She was the wife of Gene I. Kohl. Born in Reading, PA, she was the daughter of the late Robert C. and Julia (Spangler) Groom. Jacqueline graduated from Reading High School and was a member of Lincoln Park United Methodist Church, Shillington. Jacqueline...

Michael J. Ciabattoni

Michael J. Ciabattoni

Jan 2, 2019

Michael J. Ciabattoni, 62, of Shillington, passed away on Wednesday, January 2, 2019, in his home surrounded by family. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Caroline M. (Reinsel) Ciabattoni, his children, Stephanie R., of Philadelphia and Jeffrey R., of Shillington, as well as his brother, Dr. Greg A. Bowman (husband of Kay) of Pueblo, Colorado. Born in...

Elene B. Sartell (Stokes)

Elene B. Sartell (Stokes)

Dec 30, 2018

Elene Brigham Sartell, 98, of Exeter, PA, and formerly of Berlin, VT, passed peacefully at home on Sunday, December 30, 2018, with her family at her side. A native of Vermont, she was born to the late Adelbert and Ruby Stokes on June 17, 1920 in Hinesburg, VT. She attended Hinesburg Elementary and High School and then went onto attend...

Barbara J. Bingaman (Pyle)

Barbara J. Bingaman (Pyle)

Dec 27, 2018

Barbara J. Bingaman, 101 years and 7 months, of formerly of Reading, passed away on Thursday, December 27, 2018, in her home at Villa St. Elizabeth. She was the wife of the late Claude Bingaman. Born in Reading, PA, she was the daughter of the late John and Gertrude (Ginn) Pyle. Barbara is survived by one daughter Kathleen A. Erkert;...

Stephen K. Wengel

Stephen K. Wengel

Dec 25, 2018

Stephen K. Wengel, 68, of Oley, passed away on Tuesday, December 25, 2018, in Phoenixville Hospital. He was the husband of Kathleen H. (Webster) Wengel. Born in Philadelphia, Pa, he was the son of the late Albert and Alberta (Burton) Wengel. Stephen proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He worked as an appliance service technician for...

Pearl G. Shuker (Spatz)

Pearl G. Shuker (Spatz)

Dec 21, 2018

Pearl G. Shuker, 100, of Exeter Township, passed away peacefully in her son Ron's home surrounded by her loving family on Friday, December 21, 2018. She was the wife of the late Nelson Shuker. Born in Reading, Pennsylvania , she was the daughter of the late William and Emma (Bright) Spatz and was a member of Schwarzwald Lutheran Church. Pearl...

Joseph O. Yoder

Joseph O. Yoder

Dec 20, 2018

Joseph O. Yoder, 82, of Reading, passed away on Thursday, December 20, 2018, in Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center. He was the husband of Mollie E. (Moyer) Yoder. Born in Centerport, PA , he was the son of the late Stephen and Viola D. (Rapp) Yoder. Joe graduated from Mt. Penn High School in 1954 and was a...

Michele Mcdonough (Violetti)

Michele Mcdonough (Violetti)

Dec 19, 2018

Michele McDonough, 69, of Blandon, Pa passed away December 19, 2018 at Penn State Health/St.Josephs Medical Center. Michele was predeceased by her beloved husband Samuel H. McDonough Sr., who recently passed away October 22, 2018. Michele was born in Wilmington, Delaware, the daughter of Oberdan R.and Alfreda P. (Buszko) Violetti. She had previously worked at the casinos Atlantic City NJ...