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Russell R Mervine
Oct 3, 2021
Russell Robert Mervine, 91, of West Lawn, passed away on Sunday, October 3, 2021. He was the loving husband of Louise Alice (Yoder) Mervine, who passed away August of 2020. They were married on October 16, 1954 and celebrated 65 years of marriage. Born in Reading on November 28, 1929, he was the son of the late Russell I. and...
Harry Kimmel
Oct 2, 2021
Robert Harry Kimmel, 79, of Exeter Township, passed away on Saturday, October 2, 2021. He was the husband of Cheryl J. (Ketterer) Kimmel, the love of his life, with whom he celebrated 55 years of marriage. Born in Minersville, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Harold Kimmel and Mary (Waseleski) Schneider and stepfather Larry Schneider. Harry had a...
Nancy D. Perno (Hanifin)
Sep 30, 2021
Nancy D. (Hanifin) Perno, 68, of Exeter Township, passed away on Thursday, September 30, 2021, in Reading Hospital Medical Center, surrounded by her loving husband. Devoted wife of David Perno, proud loving mother of Jennifer Perno (Kim), Victoria (David), and Stephen (Andrea). Our darling grandchildren were cherished by Nancy as "Mom mom" to Matthew and Julianna. Dearest daughter of late...
Rev. Marvin E. Dewalt
Sep 25, 2021
The Rev. Marvin E. Dewalt, 94, of The Highlands at Wyomissing, passed away on Saturday, September 25, 2021, in his home. He was the husband of Gloria L. (Snyder) Dewalt with whom he celebrated 71 years of marriage. Born in Pitman, PA, he was the son of the late Harry and Jennie (Morgan) Dewalt. Marvin graduated from Shamokin High School...
Phyllis M. Druzba (Sparr)
Sep 18, 2021
Phyllis M. (Sparr) Druzba has left this life on Saturday September 18,2021 at the Reading Hospital, she was 92. Phyllis was the daughter of Paul and Ada (Frye) Sparr. She was from East Reading. In 1947 she wed William (Red) McMichael. In 1978 he died at 49. They had two children; Susan wife of John Shaffer Jr. and Timothy husband...
Nancy Tucker Mohr
Sep 18, 2021
Nancy (Tucker) Mohr, 94, of Exeter Township, passed away on Saturday, September 18, 2021, in Elmcroft of Reading Assisted Living Facility. She was the wife of Frederick Schaefer Mohr Sr., with whom she celebrated 70 years of marriage with on June 23, 2021. Born in Wenonah, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Samuel Lewis and Frances (Rode) Tucker....
Mary Ellen Paciulli (Golden)
Sep 18, 2021
Mary Ellen (Golden) Paciulli died peacefully in her home on September 18, 2021. For anyone who did not know, which is unlikely as she told everyone it was her birthday for weeks leading up to the day, she just celebrated her 83rd birthday. She was the second daughter to John and Marian (Burns) Golden and was raised in North Wales...
Marion R Kline (Shaffer)
Sep 18, 2021
Marion R. (Shaffer) Kline, 95, of Reading, passed away on Saturday, September 18 2021, in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of Arthur R. Kline Sr. who passed away on May 6, 2015. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Walter R. Shaffer and Florence R. (Miller) Shaffer. Marion was a long...
Anna Mietelski (Hrabelska)
Sep 17, 2021
Anna (Hrabelska) Mietelski, 90, of Exeter Township, passed away on Friday, September 17, 2021, in Reading Hospital. She was the wife of Jozef Mietelski who passed away on April 4, 2008. Born in Jamna Gorna, Poland, she was the daughter of the late Pawel and Maria (Borys) Hrabelski. Anna was a member of St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church and worked...
Earl T "Red" Devine Jr.
Sep 14, 2021
Earl T. "Red" Devine Jr., 86, of Reading, passed away on Tuesday, September 14th, 2021, in Reading Hospital. He was the life partner of the late Mary Lou Ginder. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Earl Devine Sr. and Helen (Anthony) Devine. He attended Reading High School and was a member of West Reading Drum and...
James W. Frees Jr.
Sep 10, 2021
James W. Frees Jr., 74, of Reading, passed away on Friday, September 10, 2021, peacefully surrounded by his family at St. Joseph's Medical Center. He was the husband of Maria (Fernandez) Frees with whom he celebrated 45 wonderful years of marriage. Born in Reading, Pennsylvania, he was the son of Marie (Bague) Frees of Kutztown and the late James Frees....
Betty G. Ostachowski (Grime)
Sep 8, 2021
Betty G. (Grime) Ostachowski, 90, of Mt Penn, passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2021, in her residence. She was the wife of the late Joseph Ostachowski, who passed away July 8, 2004. Born in Reading, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Elsie (Frymoyer) Grime. Betty was a member of St. Catherine Of Siena R.C.C, and...
Jacqueline K Salvatore (Reinert)
Sep 4, 2021
Jacqueline K. (Reinert) Salvatore, 87, of Reading, passed away on Saturday, September 4, 2021, at home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Dorothy (Hoffman) Reinert. Jackie worked tirelessly for many years to provide for her five children. She married the love of her life, William J. Salvatore on November...
Clarence J Seidel Jr.
Sep 3, 2021
Clarence J. Seidel Jr., 89, of Reading, passed away on Friday, September 3, 2021, in Berkshire Center. He was pre deceased by his wife of 39 years, Melva Seidel. Born in Alsace Township, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Clarence and Helen (Heffner) Seidel. Clarence graduated from Muhlenberg High School. He proudly served his country in the United...
Wayne W Oberstaedt
Aug 31, 2021
Wayne W. Oberstaedt, 74, of Bern Township, passed away on Tuesday, August 31, 2021, in his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Sherry Billman. Born in Forked River, New Jersey, he was the son of the late Martin and Florence Oberstaedt. Wayne went to high school in New Jersey, then received his Bachelor's Degree from...
Garth R. Shannon
Aug 28, 2021
Garth R. Shannon, 61, of Stony Creek, passed away Saturday, August 28, 2021, at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Reading, he was the son of Patricia (Johnston) Shannon of Mt. Penn and the late Garth T. Shannon. He was a graduate of Mt. Penn High School, class of 1977. He loved bowling, classic cars, and motor sports....
Corrine R. Witters
Aug 28, 2021
Corrine R. Witters, 86, of Mt. Penn, passed away on Saturday, August 28th, 2021, at the Berkshire Center. Born in Stony Creek, PA, she was the daughter of the late William Jr. and Ruth (Grabert) Witters. She was a graduate of Mt. Penn High School and was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church, where she taught Sunday School. Corrine worked...
Theodore H. Ennis
Aug 27, 2021
Theodore (Ted) H. Ennis, age 94, of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, passed away on Friday, August 27, 2021. He was the husband of the late Nancy J. (Cramp) Ennis, who died on August 19, 1980. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late John and Alma (Wagner) Ennis. In addition to his parents and wife, he is predeceased by...
Ralph J Diguardi
Aug 20, 2021
Ralph J. DiGuardi, 80, of Exeter Township, passed away on Friday, August 20, 2021, in Reading Hospital. He was the husband Audrey L. (Furillo) DiGuardi with whom he celebrated 47 years of marriage. Born in Reading, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Ralph and Fern (Weiser) DiGuardi. Ralph graduated from Muhlenberg High School in 1959 and was a...
Craig C. Shade
Aug 13, 2021
Craig C. Shade, 66, of Reading, passed away on Friday, August 13th, 2021, in Phoenixville Hospital. Born in Pottstown, PA, he was the son of the late Clifford and Jane (Howard) Shade. He was a graduate of Boyertown High School, and worked as a truck driver for most of his life. Craig loved reading and writing, and going for walks....
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