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Isabelle O. Howard (Osborne)
Mar 22, 2013
Isabelle O. Howard 98 formerly of Reiffton and Country Meadows passed away March 22nd, 2013 in Berkshire Center. She was the wife of John H. “Jack” Howard who passed 9/26/2012. Born in Franklin, Venango Co. she was a daughter of the late Andrew H. and Elsie (Alexander) Osborne. Isabelle grew up in Greenville, PA and was a graduate of Greenville...
Mildred L. Schaeffer (Zellars)
Mar 21, 2013
Mildred L. Schaeffer, 75, of Alsace Township passed away Thursday, March 21st, 2013 in Reading Hospital. She was the wife of the late Elton F. Schaeffer. Born in Falmouth, MA, she was a daughter of the late John and Frances (Fish) Zellars. She was a member of Zion-Spies Lutheran Church and worked in the Laundry Business for 10 years in...
Stratton G. Yatron
Mar 18, 2013
Stratton G. Yatron, 81 of Reading passed away March 18th, 2013 in Reading Hospital & Medical Center. He was the husband of Molly N. (Prahalis) Yatron who were married on October 11, 1953. Born in Reading he was a son of the late George H. and Theano (Lazos) Yatron. Stratton was a Graduate of Reading High School and served in...
Gene L. Shimp
Mar 17, 2013
Gene L. Shimp 71 of Reading passed away March 17th, 2013 in St. Joseph Medical Center. He was the husband of Carolyn J. (Markowski) Shimp Born in Reading he was a son of the late George and Catherine (Geiringer) Shimp . Gene was a crane operator for Dana Corp. for 37 years before retiring in 2000. A member of St...
Nancy J. Koch
Mar 13, 2013
Nancy J. Koch 70 of Alsace Twp. passed away March 13th, 2013 in St. Joseph Medical Center. She was the wife of George C. Koch, Sr. Born in Reading she was a daughter of the late Ralph T. and Mildred F. (Schell) Martin. Nancy was a 1961 graduate of Reading High School and a member of Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church,...
Betty J. Calvaresi
Mar 12, 2013
Betty J. Calvaresi, 85, formerly of Pennside, passed away Tuesday, March 12th, 2013 in Berks Heim. She was the widow of William “Mike” Calvaresi who passed away August 29, 2009. Born in Lower Alsace Twp., she was a daughter of the late J. Stanley and Emily (Body) Hill. Betty was a graduate of Mount Penn High School in 1945 and...
Vera R. Phipps (Rhudy)
Mar 10, 2013
Vera R. Phipps, age 89, of Cumru Township, passed away Wednesday Morning, July 3rd at her son’s home surrounded by her loving family. She was the widow of Horton M. Phipps who passed away March 10,2013, with whom she had celebrated 65 years of marriage. Born in Elk Creek, VA she was a daughter of the late Blake and Maude...
Benjamin L. Bowers
Mar 8, 2013
Benjamin L. Bowers, 66, of Exeter Township, passed away March 8, 2013 in his residence. He was the loving husband of Vicki L. (Lantz) Bowers with whom he celebrated 44 years of marriage. Born in Homestead, PA, he was the son of Calvin B. and Mercedes E. (Besselman) Bowers. Ben was a member of many different organizations which include: the...
Clair W. Shurr
Mar 2, 2013
Clair W. Shurr, 73, of Exeter Township, passed away Saturday, March 2, 2013 in his residence. He was the husband of Donna D. (Dellicker) Shurr with whom he celebrated 42 years of marriage. Born in Exeter Township he was a son of the late Clair W. and CoraB. (Endy) Shurr. Clair was a graduate of Exeter High School in 1957....
Cecelia C. Snyder
Mar 2, 2013
Cecelia C. Snyder, 91, of Wyomissing Hills, passed away Saturday, March 2nd, 2013 in Reading Hospital. She was the widow of Roy Snyder who passed away November 17, 1974. Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Anthony and Stella (Barcz) Davidowski. She was a member of St Stephen’s Polish National Catholic Church. Cecelia was employed as a...
Jerome L. Burinsky (Jerry)
Feb 26, 2013
Jerome L. (Jerry) Burinsky, 79, of Birdsboro passed away at home on 02/26/2013. He was the husband of Esther (Doaty) Burinsky for 55 years. Born in Pottsville Hospital, he was a son of Peter P. Burinsky and Caroline (Polny) Burinsky and stepson of Mary (Balulis) Burinsky. Jerry was a 1954 graduate of Minersville High School and Williamsport Technical Institute. He...
Devaki Leon
Feb 26, 2013
Devaki Leon, 48 of Lower Alsace Township passed away in her home on Tuesday, February 26, 2013. Services are private at the convenience of the family. Lutz Funeral Home, Inc. Mount Penn in charge of arrangements. For online condolences, please visitwww.LutzFuneralHome.com
Bruce R. Stech
Feb 24, 2013
Bruce R. Stech, 87, of Spring Township, passed away Sunday, February 24th, 2013 in his residence. He was the widower of Mildred A. (Cronan) Stech who passed away December 24, 2011. Born in Muhlenberg Township, he was a son of the late Walter and Ida (Wanner) Stech. Bruce graduated from Reading High School in 1943. He also graduated from Albright...
Cynthia L. Calm
Feb 16, 2013
Cynthia L. Calm, 56, of Exeter Township, passed away Saturday, February 16th, 2013 in the residence of her son. She was the widow of Barry K. Calm, Sr. who passed away November 17, 2011. Born in Pottstown, she was a daughter of the late Carl E. and Marguerite (Haring) Willman. Cindy enjoyed watching birds and loved flowers. She especially liked...
Phyllis A. Hufford
Feb 15, 2013
Phyllis A. Hufford, 69, of Reading, passed away Friday, February 15th, 2013 in Reading Hospital. Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Russell and Susan M. (Steffy) Dehrs. Phyllis was employed by Luden’s in Reading for 23 years, retiring in 2002. She is survived by: Two Sons: Russell L. Dehrs of Reading and Steven M. Reber of...
Gail L. Hurter
Feb 15, 2013
Gail L. Hurter, 59, of Reading, passed away Friday, February 15th, 2013 in Berkshire Center. She was the wife of Richard J. Hurter. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Gladys (Gaul) Schlappich. Gail was a member of the Boutiques of West Lawn. Gail was a buyer for Van Bennett Foods and did inside sales...
William I. Mcnoldy
Feb 15, 2013
William I. McNoldy, 62, of Muhlenberg Township, passed away Friday, February 15th, 2013 in his residence. Born in Reading, he was a son of the late James W. and Katharine A. (Spohn) McNoldy.. William attended Penn State University and was a member of St Andrew’s U.C.C.-Reading where he served in the past on the consistory and was involved with their...
Bernice V Mundell.
Feb 14, 2013
Bernice V. Mundell, 90, formerly of Mt. Penn, passed away February 14th, 2013 in Ware Presbyterian Village-Oxford, PA. She was the wife of Ralph R. Mundell who Passed Away 12/27/1969. Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Ira and Anna (Heffner) Geisinger. She was a member of Trinity U.C.C., Mt. Penn. “Nanny” was totally devoted to her...
Elizabeth A. Roberts
Feb 12, 2013
Elizabeth A. Roberts, 75, of Birdsboro, passed away on Tuesday, February 12, 2013 in the Reading Hospital and Medical Center. She was the wife of James Roberts. Born in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of the late Eleanor Palmer. In addition to her husband, Elizabeth is survived by Two Sons: Steven and William Roberts; Two Daughters: Karen Roberts fiance of...
Joyce Gertrude Fegley
Feb 10, 2013
Joyce Gertrude Fegley, 82, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 10, 2013. Formerly of Pennside, she was the wife Col. Warren A. “Bud” Fegley who had recently passed away. They were married for 52 years. Born in Pottstown, PA, she was the daughter of John and Gertrude (Oxenford) Bossert. For many years, Joyce was an active member of both the...
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