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Joseph A. Yerger

Joseph A. Yerger

Apr 1, 2014

Joseph A. Yerger, 38 of Shillington passed away April 1st, 2014 in Reading Hospital & Medical Center. He was the fiancee of Ashley Miccicke. Born in Reading he was a son of David A. Yerger and Deborah L. (Moyer) wife of David Henne all of Reading. Joe was fabricator for Reading Truck for over 20 years. He is survived by...

Patricia L. Metzler

Patricia L. Metzler

Mar 27, 2014

Patricia L. Metzler, 66, of Muhlenberg Twp., passed away Thursday, March 27th, 2014 in St. Joseph Medical Center. Born in Lancaster, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Elizabeth (Stokes) Metzler. Patricia was a 1965 graduate of Schuylkill Valley High School and Reading Area Community College with an Associates Degree in Nursing. She was a member of St....

Patricia L. Metzler

Patricia L. Metzler

Mar 27, 2014

Patricia L. Metzler, 66, of Muhlenberg Twp., passed away Thursday, March 27th, 2014 in St. Joseph Medical Center. Born in Lancaster, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Elizabeth (Stokes) Metzler. Patricia was a 1965 graduate of Schuylkill Valley High School and Reading Area Community College with an Associates Degree in Nursing. She was a member of St....

Kenneth E. Hostetter

Kenneth E. Hostetter

Mar 26, 2014

Kenneth E. Hostetter, 70, of Exeter Township, passed away Wednesday March 26th, 2014 in Reading Hospital & Medical Center. He was the husband of Donna J. (Janicki) Hostetter. Born in Lancaster, he was a son of the late Landis and Mildred May (McKinney) Hostetter. Kenneth was an Electrical Superintendent for Power Plants all over the world. He is survived by:...

Brenda J. Sands (Nissley)

Brenda J. Sands (Nissley)

Mar 23, 2014

Brenda J. Sands, 54, formerly of Reading and currently of Ft. Myers, FL, passed away Sunday, March 23rd, 2014 in Joanne’s House at Hope Hospice in Bonita Springs, FL. She was the wife of Brett Sands. Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Charles A. “Red” Nissley and her mother who still survives her, Barbara A. (Zawaski)...

Alicia A. Tibbetts (Morganti)

Alicia A. Tibbetts (Morganti)

Mar 19, 2014

Alicia A. Tibbetts, 43 of Exeter Township passed away Wednesday March 19th, 2014 in her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was the devoted wife of John H. “Jay” Tibbetts, Jr. Born in Hampton, VA she was a daughter of Brian A. Morganti husband of Nancy of Bernville and Virginia “Ginny” (Reifsnyder) Turner wife of Scott of Exeter Township....

Bruce F. Unger

Bruce F. Unger

Mar 18, 2014

Bruce F. Unger, 66, of Exeter Township, passed away March 18th, 2014 in his residence. He was the husband of Margaret L. “Peggy” (Moore) Unger. Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Harold F. and Evelyn A. (Albrecht) Unger. He was a member of the Cocalico Propbusters, Inc. flying radio controlled airplanes and raced hobby cars in...

Joseph T. Hendrickson

Joseph T. Hendrickson

Mar 13, 2014

Joseph T. Hendrickson, 87, formerly of Mt. Penn and most currently of Wyomissing passed away Thursday,March 13th, 2014 in his residence. He was the husband of Roberta R. (Heck) Hendrickson. His first wife, Natalie (Alspach) Hendrickson passed away in 1957. Born in Shamokin, he was a son of the late Ralph E. and Joyce O. (Yocum) Hendrickson. Joseph was a...

Helen I. Hoover

Helen I. Hoover

Mar 12, 2014

Helen I. Hoover, 86, of Alsace Township, passed away Wednesday, March 12th, 2014 in the Reading Hospital & Medical Center. She was the widow of William L. Hoover who passed away June 5, 2005. Born in Reading she was a daughter of the late John W. and Mary M. (Wentzel) Sauer. Helen was a member of Zion (Spies) Evangelical Reformed...

Gregory Morales "Greg" Sr

Gregory Morales "Greg" Sr

Mar 12, 2014

Gregory “Greg” Morales Sr. 58 of Reading passed away March 12th, 2014 in his Residence. He was the loving husband of Betzaida Gonzalez. Born in Brooklyn, NY he was a son of the late Gregorio Morales and Virginia Santana. Greg is survived by:Two Sons: Gregory Morales husband of Danielle Winters and Hector Morales husband of Mariela Jurado both of Reading...

Kenneth E. Sweger

Kenneth E. Sweger

Mar 7, 2014

Kenneth E. Sweger, 83, of Mount Penn, passed away Friday, March 7th, 2014 in Manor Care West Reading. He was the friend of Edna May (Winterhalter) Black. Born in Mechanicsburg, he was a son of the late John Andrew and Jane (Gnatt) Sweger. Kenneth was a graduate of Patton High School in Elizabethtown and a graduate of West Chester University...

Kenneth E. Sweger

Kenneth E. Sweger

Mar 7, 2014

Kenneth E. Sweger, 83, of Mount Penn, passed away Friday, March 7th, 2014 in Manor Care West Reading. He was the friend of Edna May (Winterhalter) Black. Born in Mechanicsburg, he was a son of the late John Andrew and Jane (Gnatt) Sweger. Kenneth was a graduate of Patton High School in Elizabethtown and a graduate of West Chester University...

Charles E. Fairchild

Charles E. Fairchild

Mar 6, 2014

Charles E. Fairchild, 66, of Reading, passed away Thursday, March 6th, 2014 in St. Joseph Medical Center. He was the husband of Karen A. (Sadorf) Fairchild. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Bessie (Williams) Issel and Charles Fairchild. Charles was a member of Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church-Stony Creek, F&AM Lodge– Joseph H. Brown Lodge #751 in...

Stacey J. Mogel

Stacey J. Mogel

Mar 5, 2014

Stacey J. Mogel, 49, of Reading, passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2014 in the Reading Hospital and Medical Center. She was the wife of Allen H. Mogel. Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Harold E., Sr. and Jean M. (Travalina) Berg. She was a graduate of Exeter High School in 1983. In addition to her husband,...

Carole A. Concordia (Walker)

Carole A. Concordia (Walker)

Mar 4, 2014

Carole A. Concordia, 69, of Alsace Township, passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2014 in the Reading Hospital and Medical Center. Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Henry R. and Emily R. (Ruth) Walker. Carole worked for Giant Foods for many years until her retirement in 2009. She is survived by: One Son: Keith A. Hoffert and...

Marie E. Zechman

Marie E. Zechman

Feb 24, 2014

Marie E. Zechman, 93, formerly of Reiffton, passed away Tuesday, February 24th, 2014 in the Keystone Villa at Douglassville. She was the widow of Dr. John M. Zechman who passed away October 20, 2010. Born in Exeter Township, she was a daughter of the late Robert E. and Nora (Brady) Quinter. Marie was a graduate of Mount Penn High School...

Tommy H. Reider

Tommy H. Reider

Feb 13, 2014

Tommy H. Reider, 68, of Amity Township, passed away in his residence on Thursday, February 13, 2014. He was the husband of Linda L. (Himmelreich) Reider. Born in Pulaski, VA he was a son of the late Edward and Thelma (Hurst) Reider. Tommy was a tool grinder for Dana Corporation until his retirement. In addition to his wife, Tommy is...

Joanna Boettcher

Joanna Boettcher

Feb 12, 2014

JoAnna (Fecak) Boettcher, 69, of Exeter, passed away February 12th, 2014 in Reading Hospital & Medical Center. She was the loving wife of Charles Boettcher Jr. Born in Pottstown, she was a daughter of the late Joseph Fecak and Elizabeth J. (Yergey) Motto. JoAnna was first a beautician and later worked in the factory for Luden’s Candy Co. for over...

Kenneth K. Bingaman

Kenneth K. Bingaman

Feb 6, 2014

Kenneth K. Bingaman, 82 of Alsace Township passed away February 6th, 2014 in the St Joseph Medical Center. Born in Alsace Township he was the son of the late Daniel R. and Gertrude (Keiser) Bingaman. Kenneth was a graduate of Muhlenberg High School in 1950 He enjoyed collecting antiques and restoring antique cars especially his two, three wheeled cars which...

Thomas Wilson Duncan

Thomas Wilson Duncan

Feb 5, 2014

Thomas Wilson Duncan, 70, of Reading passed away February 5th, 2014 in Reading Hospital & Medical Center. He was the husband of Nancy (Taggart) Loader Duncan. Born in Chicago he was a son of the late Thomas Lawton and Ruthanna (Wilson) Duncan. Thomas worked for Valley Forge Beverage, Court of King of Prussia, Home Properties of Devon and did paper...