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Martha Hess Mantis
Oct 7, 2013
Martha Hess Mantis, 94, formerly of Reading, passed away October 7, 2013 in Santa Rosa, CA. She was the wife of the late Theodore M. Mantis (former co-owner of the Crystal Restaurant). Born in Reading to the late Emil and Rose Hess,she graduatedWyomissing HS, and was a member of BausmanMemorial UCC, andSt. John’s UCC. She will be remembered with sweetness...
Albert P. Bione
Oct 7, 2013
Albert P. Bione, 85, of Exeter Township, passed away Monday, October 7th, 2013 in his residence. He was the husband of Judith L. (Spencer) Bione with whom he celebrated 47 years of marriage. In Addition to his wife, Albert is survived by his children Beverly A. Goetz of Reading, Albert P.Jr, of South Carolina, Thomas E. of Exeter, James R....
Louella E. Spangler (Arnold)
Oct 7, 2013
Louella E. Spangler, 85, of Exeter Township, passed away Monday Evening, October 7th, 2013 in The Reading Hospital & Medical Center, following the complications from an auto accident that occurred earlier that morning. She was the husband of Donald E. Spangler Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late LeRoy and LaRue V. (Haas) Arnold. Louella was a...
Mark Thomas Darrah
Oct 4, 2013
Mark Thomas Darrah of Douglassville passed away October 4th, 2013 in his residence. He was the husband of Denise E. (Quinter) Darrah. He was born in Reading and was the son of the late Mark Thomas and Anna Amanda (Burkholder) Darrah. He was in the Army Engineer Corp during the Vietnam War. He was the owner and operator of Darrah’s...
Amanda H. Linton (Dawson)
Sep 24, 2013
Amanda H. Linton, 87, of Shillington passed away Tuesday, September 24th, 2013 in Reading Hospital and Medical Center. She was the widow of Herbert M. Linton who passed away January 8, 1986. Born in Harrisburg, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Florence (Tuttle) Dawson. Mrs. Linton was a graduate of John Harris High School in Harrisburg. She...
Albert G. Kiedeisch Sr.
Sep 23, 2013
Albert G. Kiedeisch Sr. 82 of Alsace Twp. passed away September 23rd, 2013 in Reading Hospital & Medical Center. He was the husband of the late Patricia A. (Stevens). Born in Alsace Township he was a son of the late Charles F. and Louisa (Sauer) Kiedeisch. Albert was a member of the United States Army during the Korean Conflict and...
Fern D. Hafer (Fleishman)
Sep 15, 2013
Fern D. Hafer, 85, formerly of Reading, passed away on September 15, 2013, in the Phoenixville Hospital. Fern was the widow of Charles E. Hafer. Born in Reading she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Gertrude (Ritz) Fleishman. Fern was a wonderful mother and grandmother and will be missed by her entire family. She is survived by her...
Ashley A. Ortlip
Sep 9, 2013
Ashley A. Ortlip, 28, of Reading, passed away Monday, September 9th, 2013. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of David B. Ortlip husband of Anny of Brandon, FL and Deborah L.(Strouse) Ortlip companion of Michael Thomas of Muhlenberg. Ashley was a graduate of Reading High School in 2003 and later attended Kutztown University. Ashley was full of life and...
Martin W. Hill
Sep 8, 2013
Martin W. Hill, 96, of Stony Creek passed away September 8th, 2013 in St. Joseph Medical Center. He was the husband of Anna V. (Nowatarski). Born in Stony Creek he was a son of Martin L. and Laura D. (Wentzel) Hill. Martin was a life long member of Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church and a member of the United States Navy...
John Bettenhausen
Sep 1, 2013
John Bettenhausen, 61, of Oley, passed away September 1st, 2013 in Kindred Care of Wyomissing. He was the husband of Lillian (Copeland) Bettenhausen. Born in Newburgh, New York, he was a son of the late John,Sr and Ruth Ann (Harter) Bettenhausen. John attended New Life Bible Fellowship Church-Oley. He was a graduate of Pottstown High School and was employed at...
Dr. Michael William Winkley
Aug 26, 2013
DR. MICHAEL WILLIAM WINKLEY On May 23, 2014, Dr. Michael William Winkley passed. Mick did not want any services and his family is honoring that request. Mick simply asked that people remember him fondly. Mick was a unique man, intimidating to some, but a softy at heart. He was loyal, hardworking, witty and smart, his work as a research chemist...
William R. Orth Jr.
Aug 25, 2013
William R. Orth, Jr., 49, of West Lawn, passed away Sunday, August 25th, 2013 in his residence surrounded by his loving family. Born in Reading, he was the son of William R. and Carol A.(Vilardo) Orth of Reading. William was a graduate of Reading High School in 1982. He was a member of the United Rubber Workers, United Steelworkers of...
Emil "Buddy" Schanzenbach Jr.
Aug 25, 2013
Emil “Buddy” Schanzenbach, Jr., 57, of Exeter Township, passed away Sunday, August 25, 2013 in his residence. He was the husband of Robin J. Gray Schanzenbach, Esq. Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Emil Schanzenbach and Joan (DuBois) Schanzenbach of Exeter Township. Emil was a graduate of Exeter High School in 1974 and attended RACC. He...
Robert H. High, Sr
Aug 24, 2013
Robert H. High, Sr.,e 83 of Reading passed away Saturday August 24th, 2013 in his residence. He was the husband of the late Betty L. (Klemmer). Born in Reading he was a son of the late Thelma Louise High. Robert was a member of Teamsters, Chapter 429 for many years. He worked as an auto mechanic for Marshall Automotive on...
Fern M. Shoustal (Snyder)
Aug 11, 2013
Fern M. Shoustal, 94, formerly of Lincoln Road, Exeter Township, passed away Sunday, August 11, 2013 in Berkshire Center. She was the widow of Elwood H. Shoustal who passed away January 4, 1999. Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late William A. and Carrie (Heck) Snyder. Fern was a graduate of Reading High School and was a...
Marshall Lee Deacosta
Aug 11, 2013
Marshall Lee DeAcosta, 76, of Exeter Twp. passed away Sunday, August 11th, 2013 in Reading Hospital and Medical Center. He was the lifelong comapnion of Sarah L. Frey. Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Raoul E. and Catharine H. (Homan) DeAcosta. Marshall was a Korean War veteran of the United States Navy and was a member...
Robert W. Turner
Aug 6, 2013
Robert W. Turner, 81, of Exeter Twp. passed away August 6th, 2013 in Kindred Care of Wyomissing. Born in Reading, he was a son of the late William H. and Mildred M. (Berg) Turner. He was a 1949 graduate of Central Catholic HS and attended Philadelphia Textile Institute. Mr. Turner was a Sergeant in the United States Army during the...
Joseph Dicerchio
Aug 2, 2013
Joseph DiCerchio, 78, of Reiffton, passed away Friday, August 2, 2013 at his home shortly after celebrating his birthday with his family. He was the husband of Sheila M. (Mulligan) DiCerchio. Born in Reading the son of Nicola and Giovina (DeCarlo) DiCerchio. Joe was a member of St. Catharine Of Siena RCC-Exeter Township and was a self-employed painting contractor for...
Tawni Krol (Sifen)
Aug 1, 2013
Tawni (Sifen) Krol, 57, of Stonetown, Exeter Twp., died peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, August 1, 2013 from complications of cancer at St. Josephs Hospital. She was the devoted wife of Anthony Krol with whom she shared 33 years of marriage. Born in Stonersville, Exeter Twp. on May 30, 1956, she was the daughter of Bettie (Neff) Sifen...
Carol Ann Jackson (Lavigna)
Jul 30, 2013
Carol Ann Jackson, 75, of Cumru Township, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, July 30th, 2013. She was the widow of John Calvin Jackson, Jr. who passed away October 5, 2010. Born in West Reading, she was a daughter of the late Anthony P. and Philomena “Lena” J. (Sorrentino) Lavigna. She was a 1956 graduate of West Reading High...
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