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Gloria E. Roland (Wenger)
Apr 5, 2013
Gloria E. (Wenger) Roland, age 83, passed away peacefully in her cottage at Stoneridge, Poplar Run on April 5, 2013 after a lengthy illness. She is survived by her husband Jack R. Roland with whom she would have celebrated 60 years of marriage in December. Gloria was pre-deceased by her parents Milton and Helen Wenger. Gloria graduated from Central Catholic...
Sandra Seifert-Bolig (Reifsnyder)
Apr 1, 2013
Sandra (Reifsnyder) Seifert-Bolig 68 of Reading passed away April 1st, 2013 in Berkshire Center. She was the widow of Donald L. Seifert and the wife of Gene D. Bolig. Born in Reading she was a daughter of the late Paul and Thelma (Kreider) Reifsnyder. Sandra worked for CNA in mail services until her retirement. Sandra is survived by:One Daughter Desiree...
Michael A. "Rapp" Rappaselli
Apr 1, 2013
Michael A. “Rapp” Rappaselli, 54, of Reading, passed away April 1st, 2013 in his residence. Born in Pforzheim, Germany, Mike was a son of Nicholas A., husband of Patricia of Reading and Christel Bachman of Reading. Mike was a taxi cab driver for 20+ years. Music was a very big part of his life. Mike also loved the Philadephia Phillies...
Helen F. Weller
Mar 28, 2013
Helen F. Weller, 91, formerly of Mt. Penn passed away Thursday, March 28th, 2013 in Berks Heim. She was the widow of Ernest K. Weller who passed 10/20/2005. Born in Albuquerque, NM she was a daughter of the late John and Farrah (Herrin) Warfel. She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church where she was on the music and worship...
Scott D. Mervine
Mar 26, 2013
Scott D. Mervine, 54, of Lower Alsace Township, passed away Tuesday, March 26th, 2013 in the residence of his son Robert. Born in Reading, he was a son of the late David H. Mervine and Mary L. (Flagg) widow of Edwin H. Mengel of Robesonia. Scott was a car enthusiast. He loved Nascar, going to the races and especially his...
Fern I. Yoder (Bortz)
Mar 26, 2013
Fern I. Yoder, 89, of St. Lawrence, passed away Tuesday, March 26th, 2013 in Reading Hospital & Medical Center. She was the wife of the late J. Russell Yoder, Jr. who passed away February 18, 2004. Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Walter A. and Alva A. (Berstler) Bortz. Fern was a graduate of Mt. Penn...
Betty L. Rosenberg (Templin)
Mar 26, 2013
Betty L. Rosenberg 86, of Laureldale passed away March 26th, 2013 in Rittenhouse Senior Living. She was the wife of the late Sydney Rosenberg who passed away November 13, 2005. Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late James F. and Bertha (Herflicker) Templin. All Betty ever needed was her family. She was a homemaker most of her...
Alma Jean "Jeanie" Brickey (Rhines)
Mar 24, 2013
Alma Jean “Jeannie” Brickey, 82 of Birdsboro passed away March 24th, 2013 in St. Joseph Medical Center. She was the wife of Hubert A. Brickey. Born in Norton, VA, she was a daughter of Willie and Mazelia (Lane) Rhines. Jeannie worked as a waitress at the Bowl Grille in Exeter Twp for 19 years. In addition to her husband, Jeannie...
Ferne L. Lauter (Stuber)
Mar 23, 2013
Ferne L. Lauter, 88 of Reading passed away March 23th, 2013 in Kindred Care of Wyomissing. She was the wife of the late Albert J. Lauter, Jr. Born in Wyomissing, she was a daughter of DeLeon and Elsie (Fisher) Stuber. Ferne served in the US Marine Corps during WWII. Ferne was a member of St. Catharine’s RCC Church. She was...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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