Obituaries
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Gerald R. Breneiser Sr.
Aug 27, 2019
Gerald R. Breneiser, Sr. 84, of Lower Alsace, passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2019, in ManorCare Health Services-Sinking Spring, where he had been a patient since July 3, 2019. He was the husband of Sandra J. (Miller) Breneiser. Born in Reading, PA, he was the son of the late Charles Raymond and Mary Louise (Brewster) Breneiser. Gerald graduated from...
Frances D. Miller (Stofko)
Aug 26, 2019
Frances D. "Cenci" (Stofko) Miller, 97, of Reading, passed away on Monday, August 26, 2019, in Berkshire Center. She was the wife of the late Donald L. Miller. Born in Reading, PA, she was the daughter of the late Miklus and Mary (Kollar) Stofko. She was a member of St. Catharine of Siena and worked as an administrative assistant. Frances...
Erick C. Henson
Aug 16, 2019
Erick C. Henson, 24, of Reading, passed away on Friday, August 16, 2019, in his home. He was born in Washington, District of Columbia, and was the son of Christopher and Romona (Scott) Henson. Erick attended Wilson High School and Berks Career and Technical Center for general studies and Welding. He also graduated from Lincoln Technical Institute where he obtained...
Lawrence J. "Larry" Przybys
Aug 14, 2019
Lawrence J. "Larry" Przybys, 67, of Lilly, PA, passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2019, in Berkshire Center. Born in Altoona, PA, he was the son of the late Stanley and Rosella (Stanek) Przybys. Larry graduated from Penn Cambria High School, Cresson PA and proudly served in the US Marines. Larry worked as a grave digger in high school, a...
Le Mart E. Simpson
Aug 9, 2019
Le Mart E. Simpson, 68, of Exeter, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 9, 2019, in his home. He was the wife of Shirley B. Simpson. Born in Wilmington, NC, he was the son of the late James and Julia (Miller) Simpson. Le Mart is survived by his daughter Shanna. For online condolences, please visit www.LutzFuneralHome.com
Jesse James Devaughn
Aug 8, 2019
Jesse James DeVaughn, 75, of Sinking Spring, passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2019, in Reading Hospital. Born in Washington, District of Columbia, he was the son of the late James DeVaughn. Jesse is survived by his children: Jesse J. DeVaughn, Jr., Wiletta C. DeVaughn, Natosha DeVaughn, Stephanie Stewart; and companion Kathy Dobryzn. Lutz Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge...
Virginia M. Millard (Keller)
Aug 5, 2019
Virginia M. (Keller) Millard, 88, of Fleetwood, passed away on Monday, August 5, 2019, in her home. She was the wife of Charles K. Millard. Born in Reading, PA, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Mae (Steinger) Keller. Virginia loved to read, sing and knit. She also enjoyed going to the casinos, gardening and playing bingo. She...
Dolly A. Harter (Mittower)
Aug 4, 2019
Dolly A. (Mittower) Harter, 65, of Reading, passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2019, in Berkshire Center. She was the wife of Raymond Harter who passed away in 2014. Born in Reading, PA, she was the daughter of the late Loretta (Mittower) Gegenfurtner. Upon her mothers passing she was raised by her Aunt Mabel Ruppert who has since passed. Dolly...
Steven A. Helms
Jul 31, 2019
Steven A. Helms, 71, of Lower Alsace Twp., passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2019, in Reading Hospital. He was the husband of Carol Maurer. Born in Coatesville, PA, he was the son of the late Robert and Doris Helms. Steven graduated from Mt. Penn High School Class of 1965 and was the owner/operator of Classic Motor Cars, LLC, Reading....
Robert L. "Bo" Heizmann
Jul 30, 2019
Robert L. "Bo" Heizmann, 70, of Mt. Penn, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2019, in Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center. He was the husband of Cindy J. (Hassler) Heizmann. Born in Reading, PA, he was the son of the late Richard and Samone (Mothu) Heizmann. Bo graduated from Central Catholic High School and was a member of...
William F. "Bill" Mosser
Jul 23, 2019
William F. "Bill" Mosser, 88, of Oley, passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2019, in Reading Hospital. He was the husband of Mary Jane Mosser. Born in Monhton, PA, he was the son of the late Harold and Myrtle (Weitzel) Mosser, who passed before he was four years old. He was then raised by his grandmother Helen Weitzel. Bill graduated...
Raymond H. Renninger
Jul 20, 2019
Raymond H. Renninger, 95, formerly of Cumru Township, passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2019, in Berks Heim Nursing and Rehabilitation. He was the husband of Gloria L. Renninger. Born in Honeybrook, PA, he was the son of the late Willis E. and Lily (Good) Renninger. Raymond graduated from Reading High School Class of 1942 and was a member of...
Dawson L. Thomas
Jul 16, 2019
Dawson L. Thomas, 20, of Mohnton, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2019. Born in Reading, PA, he was the son of Robert L.Thomas, companion of Kara Herman and Melissa K. Morey, wife of Leroy Knabb. Dawson graduated from Governor Mifflin High School and attended Millersville University. He loved playing basketball, writing and recording music, and was a member of...
Carol A. Smith (Eschbach)
Jul 16, 2019
Carol A. (Eschbach) Smith, 70, of Exeter Township, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2019, in Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center. She was the wife of Dale A. Smith and was a graduate of Reading High School. Carol was the owner/operator of Carol Shoppes Florist for 23 years. In addition to her husband, Carol is survived by her...
Robert A. "Bob" Berns
Jul 14, 2019
Robert A. "Bob" Berns, 86, formerly of Reading, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2019, in Lebanon VA Medical Center. He was the husband of Jacqueline J. (Moser) Berns of Lititz. Born in Reading, PA, he was the son of the late George W. and Lillian (Bowers) Berns. Bob graduated from Reading High School and proudly served in the U.S....
E. Marie Weand (Rebholtz)
Jul 5, 2019
E. Marie (Rebholtz) Weand, 84, of Exeter, passed away on Friday, July 5, 2019, in Berkshire Commons, Exeter. She was the wife of the late Vernon O. Weand Jr. Born in Reading, PA, she was the daughter of the late John and Eleanor (Speicher) Rebholtz. Marie was a member of the United States Air Force and worked as a paralegal...
Barbara A. Turner (Guldin)
Jul 1, 2019
Barbara A. Turner (nee Guldin), 79, passed away with her loving family by her side on July 1, 2019. She is the wife of George P. Turner to whom she was lovingly married for 57 incredible years. Born in Reading on September 5, 1939, she was the daughter of Harold and Katherine (Hoyer) Guldin. Barbara graduated from Reading High School...
Dorothy C. Quinter (Shannon)
Jun 21, 2019
Dorothy C. (Shannon) Quinter, 98, formerly of Mt. Penn, passed away on Friday, June 21, 2019, in Berks County Home/Berks Heim. She was the wife of late Edgar Quinter, who passed away on December 9, 1975. Born in Bangor, Maine, she was the daughter of the late Stillman W. and Lulu (Curtis) Shannon. Dorothy graduated from Reading High School and...
Shirley J. Koch (Troutman)
Jun 14, 2019
Shirley J. (Troutman) Koch, 92, formerly of Mt. Penn, passed away on Friday, June 14, 2019, in The Gardens for Memory Care at Easton. She was the wife of George H. Koch, who passed away on September 20 1998. Born in Fritztown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Guy B. and Esther (Daub) Troutman. She was a member...
Mary E. Leister (Lykens)
Jun 10, 2019
Mary E. (Lykens) Leister, 96, of Reading, peacefully left us to be with the Lord on Monday, June 10, 2019. A lifelong advocate of proper etiquette, vocabulary, attire and behavior, she leaves this world at a time when these traits are needed most. Born in Reading on December 7, 1922, she is the daughter of the late Paul H. and...