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Timothy R. Loeper
Feb 22, 2019
Timothy R. Loeper, 67, of Exeter, passed away on Friday, February 22, 2019, in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Karen A. (Ehrgood) Loeper with whom he celebrated 47 years of marriage. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Robert and Elizabeth (Sergeant) Loeper. Tim was a graduate of Mt. Penn...
Gale C. Hess (Walter)
Feb 21, 2019
Gale C. (Walter) Hess of Exeter Township passed away Thursday, February 21, 2019, peacefully at home with her husband by her side. Born September 14, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Hulda (Searfoss) Walter. She graduated from Exeter High School in 1956 and was the wife of Dale R. Hess. They were married July 10, 1961...
Clarence Leon Heist
Feb 18, 2019
Clarence Leon Heist, Jr., 90, passed away February 18, 2018, in Memphis TN. He was the husband of Lorraine M. Heist, with whom he shared 50 years of marriage. Clarence was a veteran of the U.S. Army and an avid photographer who retired from Eastman Kodak Company. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son Edward Gearheart;...
Sandra L. Fegley (Wesner)
Feb 18, 2019
Sandra L. (Wesner) Fegley, 74, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2019, in her Lower Alsace home. She was the wife of Robert G. Fegley Sr., with whom she shared 55 years of marriage. Born in West Reading, PA on August 29, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Ralph Wesner and Elizabeth (Haddock) Wesner. She was a 1962...
Scott Peck
Feb 15, 2019
G. Scott Peck, 56, of Lower Alsace, passed away on Friday, February 15, 2019, in Reading Hospital and Medical Center. He was the husband of Barbara Ann (Smith) Peck. Born in Phoenixville, PA, he was the son of the late James E. and Frances (Downes) Peck. Scott graduated from Owen J. Roberts High School in 1980 and attended York Academy...
Agnes I. Tait (Allen)
Feb 14, 2019
Agnes I. (Allen) Tait, 97, formerly of Reiffton, passed away on Thursday, February 14, 2019, in Phoebe Berks Healthcare Center. She was the wife of Stewart R. Tait, who passed away on January 1, 1976. Born in Reading, PA, she was the daughter of the late Lewis Allen and Emma (Fisher) Schmidt. Agnes graduated from Mt. Penn High School in...
James D. Miller
Feb 13, 2019
The Rev. Dr. James D. Miller, 80, of Exeter, peacefully passed away Wednesday February 13, 2019, surrounded by his loving family, at Berkshire Center. He was survived by his wife Janet R. (Hille) Miller, with whom he shared 58 years of marriage. Born in Berwick, PA, he was the son of the late Dr. Romain W. and Grace H. Miller,...
Gertrude E. "Trudi" Moyer (Shappell)
Feb 13, 2019
Gertrude E. "Trudi" (Shappell) Moyer, 93, of Lower Alsace, passed away on Wednesday, February 13, 2019, in Manor Care West Reading. She was the wife of the late Harold D. Bieber and her second husband, the late Red Moyer. Born in Reading, Pa, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Laraine (Meck) Shappell. Interment is private. For online...
Linda M. Houck (Benner)
Feb 13, 2019
Linda M. (Benner) Houck, 61, of St. Lawrence, passed away too soon on Wednesday, February 13, 2019, in Ephrata Manor, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of Kenneth Houck, Jr. Born in Birdsboro, PA, she was the daughter of Robert L., of Exeter and the late Marcella (Rae) Eisenbise. She graduated from Daniel Boone High School and...
Betty E. Koch (Bossler)
Feb 9, 2019
Betty E. (Bossler) Koch, 89, of Exeter, passed away on Saturday, February 9, 2019, in Reading Hospital and Medical Center. She was the wife of Samuel Koch, Jr., who passed on April 1, 1991. Born in Reading, PA, she was the daughter of the late Miles M., Sr. and Anna (Hafer) Bossler. Betty was as a seamstress at the Berkshire...
Stacie L. Ash
Feb 7, 2019
Stacie L. Ash, 54, of Reading, passed away on Thursday, February 7, 2019, in Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia. Born in Reading, PA, she was the daughter of Patricia (Lutz) Drexel. In addition to her mother, Stacie is survived by her children: Chad Hyneman, Robert Ash, Hollie Ash, Matthew Boyer, Dorian Ash, Ethan Ash; her siblings: Ann Ray, Steven Reppert...
Linda J. Trainer (Kerper)
Feb 5, 2019
Linda J. (Kerper) Trainer, 71, of West Lawn, passed away on Tuesday, February 5, 2019, in Reading Hospital Medical Center. She was the wife of David L. Trainer. Born in Reading, PA, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Verna (Hallacher) Kerper. Linda graduated from Reading High School in 1965. She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran...
M. Louise Kemp (Bryan)
Feb 4, 2019
M. Louise Kemp, 83, of Wyomissing, passed away on Monday, February 4, 2019, in her home. She was the wife of George A. Kemp, Sr., who passed away on August 31, 1999. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late John Wolfe Bryan and Marie (Becker) Bryan. Louise graduated from Reading High School in 1953 and was...
Steven W. Julian
Feb 3, 2019
Steven W. Julian, 49, of Exeter, passed away on Sunday, February 3, 2019, in Reading Hospital. Born in Reading, PA, he was the son of the late Alvin F. Julian and Patricia (McAlvage) Julian, Reading. Steven graduated from Central Catholic High School and attended Alvernia College. He was a member of St. Catharine of Siena R.C.C.--Exeter Township. Steven was a...
Rose L. Tomlinson
Feb 3, 2019
Rose L. Tomlinson, 96, formerly of Mt. Penn, passed away on Sunday, February 3, 2019, in Keystone Villa Douglassville. Born in Clayton, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Curtis and Ellen (Griener) Tomlinson. Rose was a member of Pennside Presbyterian Church and worked for VF Corporation for many years retiring in 1984. Services are private. Lutz Funeral...
Josephine Brozene (Vilardo)
Feb 2, 2019
Josephine Brozene, 94, of St. Lawrence, passed away on February 2, in Penn State Health St. Joseph's Hospital. She was the wife of George Brozene until his time of passing in 1980. Born in Reading, Pa, she was the daughter of the late Stefano and Maria (Ninfo) Vilardo. Josephine was a member of St. Catharine of Siena and worked at...
Richard O. Keim
Jan 29, 2019
Richard O. Keim, 89, formerly of Reiffton, passed away on Tuesday, January 29, 2019, in the Lutheran Home at Topton. He was the husband of Kathryn A. (Albright) Keim, with whom he shared 62 years of marriage. Born in Pottstown, PA, he was the son of the late Harold B. and Ada M. (Boyer) Keim. Richard was a 1947 graduate...
Sandra Mae Shurr
Jan 29, 2019
Sandra Mae Shurr, 60, passed away on Tuesday, January 29, 2019 in Fairlane Gardens. Born in Reading, PA, she was the daughter of C. Neil Shurr, Exeter Township and the late Nancy R. (Grater) Buck. Sandy graduated from Exeter High School in 1978 and was a member of NorthStar United Methodist Church. Sandy worked for Threshold Services for a number...
Jason L. Large
Jan 24, 2019
Jason L. Large, 41, of Bernville, passed away on Thursday, January 24, 2019. Born in Pottstown, he was the beloved son of Stanford L. Large and Barbara A. (Scholl) Milito widow of Richard Milito of Bernville. Jason was a caring father to one son Trevor Metzgar of Spring City, and a watchful brother to three brothers Steve Spurio, Troy and...
Carol A. Ruppert (Lee)
Jan 22, 2019
Carol A. Ruppert, 76, of Exeter, formerly of Bernville, passed away on Tuesday, January 22, 2019, in her son's home. She was the wife of Walter C. Ruppert, who passed away in 2005. Born in Reading, PA, she was the daughter of the late Elmer R. and Theresa M. (Gallagher) Lee. Carol was a graduate of Reading High School. She...
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