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Mary Jane Hampton
Jan 5, 2013
Mary Jane Hampton, 72, of Reading, passed away peacefully at home with her family at her side on Saturday, January 5th, 2013 in her residence. She was the wife of Robert P. Hampton. Born in Pottstown, she was a daughter of the late Walter and Florence Lightcap. Mary Jane was a waitress for Speck’s Diner in Limerick and Sunset Pharmacy...
Gloria J. O’Reilly
Jan 2, 2013
Gloria J. O’Reilly, 87, formerly of Reading and most recently a resident of the Berks Heim, passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2013 in Reading Hospital. Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late William E., Sr. and Elsie A. (Mull) Schaeffer. Gloria was a member of St Joseph R.C.C.-Reading. She was employed by Community General Hospital in the...
Larry L. Zeiber
Dec 29, 2012
Larry L. Zeiber 73 of Alsace Twp. passed away December 29th, 2012 in ManorCare Laureldale. He was the husband of Joan M. (Lewis) Zeiber . Born in Reading he was the son of the late LeRoy and Sarah (Bates) Zeiber. Larry worked for Firestone in Pottstown for 16 years and then for Glen Gery for 23 years, last working in...
Harry C. Rudy Jr.
Dec 28, 2012
Harry C. Rudy, Jr., 90,formerly of Oley and currently of St. Lawrence passed away Friday, December 28th, 2012 in the Reading Hospital and Medical Center. He was the husband of Dorothy H. (Williams) Rudy. He was pre-deceased by his first wife Evelyn (Eddinger) Rudy in 1999. Born in Mount Penn he was a son of the late Harry C. Sr....
Carmen Romero
Dec 27, 2012
Carmen Romero 88 of Exeter Twp. passed away December 27th, 2012 in the Golden Living Center. She was the wife of Carlos Acuna Born in Bogota Columbia she was a daughter of the late Jorge Romero and Maria (Torres). A member of St Catharine of Siena RCC . Carmen is survived by:Sons Leopoldo Acuna of Exeter Twp. and Jorge Acuna...
J. Harold "Mac" Mccrabb
Dec 27, 2012
J. Harold “Mac” McCrabb, 88, of The Highlands, Wyomissing passed away December 27th, 2012. He was the husband of Virginia J. (Norton) McCrabb. Born in Drumore Twp., Lancaster County, he was a son of the late Loyal M. McCrabb, Sr. and the late Helen (Burkins) McCrabb. In addition to his wife, Harold is survived by his children: Sharon M. Franklin...
Tracy Lynn Nagle
Dec 26, 2012
Tracy Lynn Nagle, 43, of Reading passed away Wednesday, December 26th, 2012 in her residence. She was the companion of Joseph Brennen. Born in Reading she was a daughter of the late Peter S. Nagle Sr. and Marion A. (Long) Nagle of Reading. Tracy was a waitress for Williams Family Restaurant for 18 years. In addition to her mother, Tracy...
Dennis J. Sadlowski
Dec 24, 2012
Dennis J. Sadlowski, 60, of Exeter, passed away December 24th, 2012 at home surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Theodore Sadlowski and Jane (Rutter) Sadlowski of Muhlenberg. He was the owner/operator of DJ Sadlowski Hauling for over 25 years. Dennis enjoyed the outdoors, and activities such...
Emilie Marian Heim (Shurr)
Dec 23, 2012
Emilie Marian (Shurr) Heim 88 passed away December 23rd, 2012 in Reading Hospital & Medical Center. She was the wife of F. Richard Heim Born in Exeter Twp. she was a daughter of the late Charles G. Shurr Grace A. (Fick). 1942 Graduate Mt. Penn HS and member of Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church . She was the office manager for...
Lee Richard Bierly
Dec 22, 2012
Lee Richard Bierly, 89,a resident of Walnut Woods-Boyertown passed away December 22, 2012 in Pottstown Memorial Medical Center. He was the widower of Josephine Bartholomew Bierly who passed away July 12, 2006 and with whom he shared 59 years of marriage. Born in Milton, Northumberland County, PA he was a son of the late Dr. James N. and Grace (Millward)...
Steven M. Goerner
Dec 21, 2012
Steven M. Goerner, 40, of West Reading passed away December 21, 2012. Born in Reading, he was the son of Stanley J. and Fay C. (Delp) Goerner of West Reading. Steven was a graduate of Wyomissing High School and attended Penn State Berks Campus Steven was an outstanding wrestler at Wyomissing High School. He was a District III Champion, he...
Charles P. Paris
Dec 20, 2012
Charles P. Paris 90 of Exeter Twp. passed away December 20th, 2012 in Reading Hospital & Medical Center. He was the husband of Betty Jane (Morgan) Paris. Born in Reading he was a son of the late John & Helen Paris . He worked in the quality department for Atlantic Richfield, then ARCO pipeline for 37 years until retiring in...
Oscar O. Fick Jr.
Dec 19, 2012
Oscar O. Fick, Jr., 74 of Exeter Township, passed away December 19, 2012 in the Berkshire Center. He was the husband of Carollee D. (Finerfrock) Fick with whom he celebrated 52 ½ years of marriage. Born in Oley, he was a son of the late Oscar O., Sr. and Esther (Bush) Fick. Oscar was a graduate of Oley Valley High...
Rafael N. Alequin
Dec 4, 2012
Rafael N. Alequin, 22, of Berks County, passed away December 4th, 2012. Born in Chicago,IL he was a son of Rafael A. Alequin and Michelle Noe . In addition to his parents, Rafael is survived by: Two Brothers: Michael and Thomas; Two Sisters: Jazmine and Sophia; Step-Father: Robert Cardinal, Jr.; Step-Brother: Jeremy Cardinal; Grandparents: Cheryl Clough and Paul; One Niece:...
William E. Pflum
Dec 4, 2012
William E. Pflum, Sr., 83, of Robeson Township, passed away Tuesday December 4th, 2012 in his residence. He was the husband of Nancy M. (Herb) Pflum. Born in Robeson Township, he was a son of the late Stanley W. and Alice (Stine) Pflum. William was a United States Army Veteran of the Korean War. In addition to his wife, William...
John Andrew Ziemba
Dec 2, 2012
John Andrew Ziemba, 82 of Pennside, passed away on December 2, 2012 at St. Joseph Medical Center, Bern Township, PA. He was born in Trevorton, PA on August 8, 1930 to the late Kristina (Kormancik) and Bartholomew Ziemba. He was the husband of Helen Nancy (Schwartz) Ziemba. They celebrated 57 years of marriage on November 26th 2012. Survivors include: Sons,...
Frances E. Troxel
Nov 26, 2012
Frances E. Troxel, 95, formerly of St.Lawrence, passed away November 26, 2012 in the Berkshire Center. She was the widow of Thomas A. Troxel who passed away in 2004. Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Horace D. and Helen (Welliver) Good. Frances was a graduate of Reading High School in 1935 and was a member of...
Betty M. Rudy
Nov 25, 2012
Betty M. Rudy, 84, formerly of Reading, passed away Sunday, November 25, 2012 in the Reading Hospital and Medical Center. She was the widow of Donald W. Rudy, Sr. who passed away July 26, 2012 with whom she had celebrated 63 years of marriage. Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Catherine (Wentzel) Bowers. She...
Roxena P. Lavers
Nov 13, 2012
Roxena P. Lavers, 93, of Cumru Township, formerly of Centerville, OH, passed away on Tuesday, November 13, 2012 in Elmcroft of Reading. She was the widow of Robert J. Lavers who passed away June 10, 1988. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late James and Mary (Thomas) Dunn. Roxena was a graduate of Niagara Falls...
Ruth N. Head
Nov 12, 2012
Ruth N. Head, 89, formerly of Pennside, passed away Monday, November 12, 2012 at Phoebe Berks Healthcare Center. She was the widow of John J. Head who passed away February 19, 2007. Born in Mount Penn, she was the daughter of the late Samuel N. and Jennie E. (Dautrich) Nein. Ruth was a graduate of Mount Penn High School in...
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