Obituaries

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Local Obituaries for Reading, Berks County, PA & Surrounding Areas

Sara E. Breitegam (Enoch)

Sara E. Breitegam (Enoch)

May 17, 2020

Sara E. (Enoch) Breitegam, 90, of Reading, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2020, in Berkshire Center. She was the wife of the late William K. Breitegam, who passed away on November 17, 2002. Born in Oley, PA, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Mabel (Dilliplane) Enoch. Sara graduated from Mt. Penn High School and was a...

Richard Ralph Kauffman

Richard Ralph Kauffman

May 15, 2020

Richard Ralph Kauffman, 76, passed away at home Friday, May 15, 2020. He leaves behind his loving wife, Linda Ann Kauffman, née King, with whom he would have celebrated 43 years marriage this September, and his son, Richard Russell Kauffman, 33. Born October 27, 1943, Richard was the son of the late Ralph D. Kaufman and Betty M. Kaufman, née...

Elaine Stewart

Elaine Stewart

May 11, 2020

Elaine L. (Farrell) Stewart, 90, of Shillington, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2020, in Berks Heim due to the virus. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Willard and Helen (Stief) Farrell. Elaine graduated from Reading High School in 1948. Elaine had a vision to open a consignment store in 1976 when everyone told her...

J. Michael Levengood

J. Michael Levengood

May 11, 2020

J. Michael Levengood, 63, of Oley, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2020, in Reading Hospital. He married Doris J. Ackerman, Exeter, on August 8, 2008. Born in Reading, PA, he was the son of the late James C. and Jeanette (Richard) Levengood. Michael was a 1974 graduate of Oley Valley High School who loved motorcycles and cars especially his...

Joyce J. "Babb" Esenwein

Joyce J. "Babb" Esenwein

May 9, 2020

Joyce J. Esenwein, 87, a longtime resident of Exeter Township, but more recently of Amity Place in Douglassville, and for the last year a resident of the Berks Heim, passed away peacefully Saturday, May 9, 2020 at the Reading Hospital with her family by her side. The family is comforted in knowing that she is now reunited in eternal life...

Alice Mae "Susie" Myers (Wagner)

Alice Mae "Susie" Myers (Wagner)

May 9, 2020

Alice Mae "Susie" (Wagner) Myers, 71, of Birdsboro, passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2020, in Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, Philadelphia. She was the wife of the late Gregory G. Myers, Sr., who passed away June 5, 2014. Born in Reading, PA, she was the daughter of the late Winston J. and Annetta M. (Kneasel) Wagner. Alice was a graduate...

Helen Thomas (Supco)

Helen Thomas (Supco)

May 8, 2020

Helen (Supco) Thomas, 86, passed away on Friday, May 8, 2020, at the Berkshire Center where she resided for the last few years. She was the loving wife of Robert L. Thomas of Douglassville for 61 years. The youngest of ten children, Helen was born in Crow Hollow of Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of the late Dimitri...

Jennie Viggiano (Valenza)

Jennie Viggiano (Valenza)

May 7, 2020

Jennie (Valenza) Viggiano born July, 20, 1918 daughter of Giacomina and Emmanuel Valenza passed away on May 7th, 2020. She was a resident of Berkshire Center since March 2015 and she lived in Exeter Township Pennsylvania, for 15 years, in her own home which she designed. Prior to that she had homes in Somers New York and prior to that...

Dorothy J. Kaisoglus (Dobrosky)

Dorothy J. Kaisoglus (Dobrosky)

May 3, 2020

Dorothy J. Kaisoglus left this earth Sunday, May 3. Mom was cared for by "Sweet Angels of Mercy" at Berks Heim for the last three years; and the family will be forever grateful for the quality of her care. Mom lived almost 95 years and during that time she had to say good bye to her Parents, Husband Charles, Daughter...

Joseph D. Knauer Jr.

Joseph D. Knauer Jr.

May 2, 2020

Joseph D. Knauer, Jr., 74, of Reading, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2020, in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Judith D. (Vlot) Knauer. Born in Pottstown, PA, he was the son of the late Joseph D. Sr. and Velma (Stanford) Knauer. Joe graduated from Pottstown High School in 1963 and from Peirce...

Kenneth C. Brice

Kenneth C. Brice

Apr 30, 2020

Kenneth C. Brice, 80, of Spring Township, passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2020, in Reading Hospital. He was the husband of Christine M. (Steffe) Brice. Born in Reading, PA, he was the son of the late Charles and Bertha (Palka) Brice. Kenneth was a true business man and an entrepreneur his whole life. In addition to his wife, Kenneth...

Mary M. Stankiewicz Christ (Duggan)

Mary M. Stankiewicz Christ (Duggan)

Apr 30, 2020

Mary M. (Duggan) Stankiewicz Christ, 99, formerly of Mt. Penn, passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2020, in Berkshire Center, Exeter. She was the wife of the late Frank L. Stankiewicz, her first husband and the late Russell H. Christ, her second husband. Born in Reading, PA, she was the daughter of the late Peter J., Sr. and Catherine (Rowe)...

Mary Jane Mosser (Bechtel)

Mary Jane Mosser (Bechtel)

Apr 29, 2020

Mary Jane (Bechtel) Mosser, 87, formerly of Oley, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2020, in Country Meadows, Wyomissing. She was the wife of the late William F. Mosser, who passed away July 23, 2019. Born in Reading, PA, she was the daughter of the late Paul J. and Florence (Kiehl) Bechtel. Mary Jane was not an adventurous person but...

Carol A. Winterstein (Becker)

Carol A. Winterstein (Becker)

Apr 29, 2020

Carol A. (Becker) Winterstein, 74, of Reading, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2020, in Reading Hospital. She was the wife of the late Donald D. Winterstein, who passed February 11, 2018. Born in Reading, PA, she was the daughter of the late Donald G. and Doris (Reichart) Becker. Carol was a 1964 graduate of Reading High School and enjoyed...

Cecelia L. Hassler (Richter)

Cecelia L. Hassler (Richter)

Apr 28, 2020

Cecelia L. (Richter) Hassler, 89, formerly of Alsace Township, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2020, in Berks Heim Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was the wife of the late John R. "Jack" Hassler, who passed away on October 30, 2013. Born in Ephrata, PA, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Mamie (Root) Richter and was a member...

Susan L. Dolinski (Thomas)

Susan L. Dolinski (Thomas)

Apr 27, 2020

Susan L. (Thomas) Dolinski, of Exeter Township, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2020, in her home. She was the wife of Mark D. Dolinski also of Exeter Township. Born in Reading, PA, she was the daughter of the late Gilbert and Mary (Newmoyer) Thomas. Susan graduated from Reading High School and was a member of St. Catharine of Siena...

Shirley A. Stoudt (Shiller)

Shirley A. Stoudt (Shiller)

Apr 27, 2020

Shirley A. (Shiller) Stoudt, 82, of Reading, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2020, in Reading Hospital. She was the wife of the late Stanley Stoudt. Born in Reading, PA, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Hazel (Strunk) Shiller. She was graduate of Reading High School and worked in the cosmetics Department at Walmart for many years....

John M. Sausen

John M. Sausen

Apr 19, 2020

John M Sausen (86) of Oley, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2020 with his beloved wife of 56 years, Loretta by his side, at the Highlands of Wyomissing, where they both currently reside. Born in Reading, John was the son of Michael and Agnes (Bordic) Sausen. John was a member of the Reading High School Class of 1951. He...

Allen G. Ruff

Allen G. Ruff

Apr 16, 2020

Allen G. Ruff, 73, of Reiffton, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2020, in Reading Hospital. Born in Reading, Pa, he was the son of the late Clarence and Virginia (Zillhardt) Ruff. Allen was a member of Nativity Lutheran Church. He worked for Hoffman Industries as a machine operator for many years and was a substitute teacher for 10 different...

Dorothy R. Huie (Humphrey)

Dorothy R. Huie (Humphrey)

Apr 13, 2020

Dorthoy R. (Humphrey) Huie, 92, of Laureldale, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2020, in Reading Hospital. She was the wife of the late Earl Deininger, her first husband and the late George Huie, her second husband. Born in Reading, PA, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Bernice Humphrey. Dorothy is survived by one son, Barry L....