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Jeannine Wilfert

Jeannine Wilfert

Jun 6, 2018

Jeannine P. Wilfert, 89, of Pennside, passed away, Wednesday, June 6, 2018 in her home. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Stanley J. and Pauline (Grief) Ramsey. She was preceded in death by her husband the late Warren P. Wilfert, Jr. Jeannine is survived by one son Mark and wife Diane of NJ; two daughters Jennifer...

Adolf Mair

Adolf Mair

Jun 5, 2018

Adolf Mair, 78, of Oley, passed away, Tuesday, June 5, 2018 in Reading Hospital and Medical Center. He was the husband of Judith A. (DeSantis) Mair. Born in Altenbach, Bavaria, Germany, he was a son of the late Ulrich and Katerina (Steppburger) Mair. Adolf was the founder of Mair's Continental Motors in 1975 and was a member of the Evergreen...

Marvine Gerhart

Marvine Gerhart

Jun 4, 2018

Marvine O. "Mo" Gerhart, 86, of Wyomissing, passed away, Monday, June 4, 2018 in Country Meadows Retirement Communities. She was the wife of William A. Gerhart for 63 years. Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Henry W. and Sarah M. (Labe) Shaffer. Mo was a graduate of Mt. Penn High School in 1950. She was a...

John E. "Wedge" Lutz Iii

John E. "Wedge" Lutz Iii

Jun 1, 2018

John E. "Wedge" Lutz, III, 64, of Fountain Hills, AZ, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, June 1, 2018 in Scottsdale, AZ. Wedge was known for his big heart, his infectious positive attitude, and his love for country, family and God. He was born January 11, 1954 in Reading, PA, where he spent...

Patricia Hartman

Patricia Hartman

May 24, 2018

Patricia A. Hartman, 70, of Birdsboro, passed away, Thursday, May 24, 2018 in Reading Hospital and Medical Center. She was the wife of Greg Hartman. Born in Harrisburg Pa, she was a daughter of the late John E. Jr. and Colleen (Canning) Dougherty. She graduated from Susquehanna High School and attended Shippensburg University where she earned her Bachelor's Degree. Along...

Geraldine Falvey

Geraldine Falvey

May 24, 2018

Geraldine "Gerry" E. Falvey, 72, formerly of Texas, passed away, Thursday, May 24, 2018 in Keystone Villa - Fleetwood. Born in Worcester Massachusetts, she was a daughter of the late Hugh J. and Ellen M.(Miller) Falvey. Gerry graduated from Daniel Boone High School and attended West Chester State College. She became a Physical Education teacher in Arizona for several years...

Michael D. Butcher Sr.

Michael D. Butcher Sr.

May 22, 2018

Michael D. Butcher, Sr., 56, of Douglassville, known to most as "Butcherman", passed away, Tuesday, May 22, 2018 peacefully after a long battle with cancer. He was the husband of Gina Marie (Mazzie) Butcher for 38 years. Born in Camden NJ, he was a son of the late George R. Sr. and Harriet E. (Cohen) Butcher. Michael most enjoyed spending...

Cheryl Batz

Cheryl Batz

May 18, 2018

Cheryl A. Batz, 53, of Reading, passed away, Friday, May 18th, 2018 in her home. She was the wife of Randy E. Batz. Born in Reading Pennsylvania, she was a daughter of the late Michael Fletcher and Joan (Breich) Kramlich. Cheryl enjoyed playing bingo, hanging out with her friends and listening to music, but most importantly, she loved spending time...

Shirley Spiese

Shirley Spiese

May 17, 2018

Shirley H. Spiese, 84, of Wernersville, passed away, Thursday, May 17, 2018 in Reading Hospital and Medical Center. Born in Oley, she was a daughter of the late Walter S. Sr. and Helen (Sweitzer) Herb. Shirley graduated from Mt. Penn High School and worked at Berks Heim for many years, where she retired from. Shirley is survived by two brothers...

Edmund C. Pieller

Edmund C. Pieller

May 16, 2018

Edmund C. Pieller, 102, of Heidelberg Township passed away Wednesday, May 16 in Reading Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Catherine J. (Kline) Pieller. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late George and Teresa Gawryliuk, Romanian and Austrian immigrants who had become US citizens. He was a member of St. Daniel’s Lutheran Church in Robesonia, PA....

Paul H. Knabb

Paul H. Knabb

May 16, 2018

Paul Henry Knabb, 92, of St. Lawrence, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2018, in the Reading Hospital. He was the husband of Gladys V. (Shurr) Knabb. They were married on April 1, 1950 and celebrated sixty-eight years of marriage. Born on December 20, 1925 in Oley, Paul was the only son of the late Henry S. and Sara (Snyder)...

Jessica Vanderslice

Jessica Vanderslice

May 13, 2018

Jessica L. Vanderslice, 31, of Allentown, passed away, Sunday, May 13, 2018. Born in Abington, she was a daughter of Howard "Chip" Vanderslice of Jamison and Michelle A. Stump of Oley. In addition to her parents, Jessica is survived by one brother Joshua. Services are private. Lutz Funeral Home, Inc. Mount Penn in charge of arrangements. For online condolences, please...

Jeffrey L. Shuman

Jeffrey L. Shuman

May 11, 2018

Jeffrey L. Shuman, 63, of Reading, passed away, Friday, May 11, 2018 in Reading Hospital and Medical Center. Born in Reading, he was a son of Robert and Elizabeth (Carl) Shuman. He was a lifetime member of Reading Motorcycle Club, a founder of HD Riders MC and loved visiting Ocean City, MD. Jeffrey is survived by one daughter Amy Barrett...

David J. Sharpley Sr.

David J. Sharpley Sr.

May 8, 2018

David J. Sharpley, Sr. ,74, of Reading, passed away, Tuesday, May 8, 2018 in Reading Hospital and Medical Center. He was the husband of Joyce E. (Shiller) Sharpley. Born in Philadelphia, he was a son of the late Howard S. and Josephine C. (Cagney) Sharpley. David was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and worked as a mechanic for all...

Col. James F. Lemp

Col. James F. Lemp

May 5, 2018

Col. James F. Lemp USA Retired, 78 died May 5th at his home. Born June 6, 1939, in Trenton, NJ. He was the son of the late Col. John Lemp and Helena (Braddock) Lemp Sebrell. James was the husband of Christine (Hartmann) Helfrich Lemp. They were married on Oct. 3rd, 2009 by then Mayor of Reading, Tom McMahon, during Oktoberfest...

Linda Clay

Linda Clay

May 1, 2018

Linda M. Clay, 75, formerly of Stony Creek, passed away, Tuesday, May 1, 2018 in Berks County Home/Berks Heim. She was the wife of Richard J. Clay who passed on September 30, 2009. Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Paul D. and Ruth E. (Hain) Hartline. Linda graduated from Exeter High School and was a member...

Stella Pawlewicz

Stella Pawlewicz

Apr 28, 2018

Stella A. Poncavage-Pawlewicz, 91, of Reading, passed away, Saturday, April 28, 2018 in Berkshire Center. She was the wife of Joseph J. Pawlewicz who passed in 1993. Born in Shenandoah, Schuylkill County, she was a daughter of the late John and Victoria (Barnoski) Markiewicz. She was a member of St. Mary's R.C.C. Stella is survived by one daughter Patricia A....

Russell C. "Skip" Rudy Jr.

Russell C. "Skip" Rudy Jr.

Apr 26, 2018

Russell C. "Skip" Rudy, Jr., 71, of Mount Joy, passed away, Thursday, April 26th, 2018 in Pleasant View Retirement Community. He was the husband of Margaret Louann (Rhoades) Rudy. Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Russell C. Sr. and Faye D. (Willman) Rudy. Skip graduated from Exeter High School in 1964 where he won 9 varsity...

Charles F. Manella

Charles F. Manella

Apr 24, 2018

Charles F. Manella, 53, of Reading, passed away, Tuesday, April 24, 2018. He was the husband of Cheryl L. (Kline) Manella. Born in Watertown, New York, he was a son of the late Lewis Manella and Dolores (Lloyd) Manella of NC. He was a member of the U.S. Coast Guard, Reformation Lutheran Church and was a jack of all trades...

Eleanor Eisenhower

Eleanor Eisenhower

Apr 23, 2018

Eleanor K. Eisenhower, 90, of Reading, passed away, Monday, April 23, 2018 in Luther Acres Manor. She was the wife of Walter D. Eisenhower, Jr. Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Peter and Elsie (Schubert) Komlodi. Eleanor graduated from Reading High School in 1945, had a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from Temple University and graduated Summa...