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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Grace O. Ritter (Angstadt)
Jan 21, 2019
Grace O. Ritter, 93, of Reading, passed away on Monday, January 21, 2019, in Berkshire Center. She was the wife of the late Franklin A. Ritter. Born in Reiffton, PA, she was the daughter of the late Albert J. and Annie M. Angstadt and was a member of Valley Felllowship Church, Oley, PA. Grace belonged to the Ladies Auxiliary at...
Robert F. Nagle
Jan 18, 2019
Robert F. Nagle (Bob), 72, of 5 Elm Dr. Reinholds Pa, passed away on Friday, January 18, 2019, in Reading Hospital and Medical Center. Robert was born in Pottstown, Pa February 13, 1946, a son of the late Donald and Helen (Downer) Nagle. He was the husband of Mary (Schmeck) Nagle with whom they celebrated 48 years of marriage. Robert...
Robert L. Barth
Jan 17, 2019
Robert L. Barth, 90, of Reading, passed away on Thursday, January 17, 2019, in Kutztown Manor. Born in Reading, PA, he was the son of the late Harry W. Sr. and Myrtle R. (Koch) Barth. Robert graduated from Reading High School and attended Wyomissing Polytechnic Institute. He worked at Met-Ed for 45 years in the engineering department and proudly served...
Shirley M. Levan (Herb)
Jan 15, 2019
Shirley M. Levan, 82, formerly of Stony Creek, passed away on Tuesday, January 15, 2019, in Berks Heim Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was the wife of the late Leonard E. Levan. Born in Stony Creek, PA, she was the daughter of the late Henry L., Sr. and Lillie (Angstadt) Herb. Shirley enjoyed camping and playing bingo. Shirley is survived by...
Patricia A. Shotz (Wojchehoski)
Jan 14, 2019
Patricia A. Shotz, 68, of Birdsboro, passed away on Monday, January 14, 2019, in Reading Hospital and Medical Center. She was the wife of Roger G. Shotz. Born in Shamokin, PA, she was the daughter of the late George and Kathryn (Deifenderfer) Wojchehoski. Patty graduated from Daniel Boone High School in 1968 and was a member of Immaculate Conception Church....
Gene I. Kohl
Jan 10, 2019
Gene I. Kohl, 88, of Sinking Spring, passed away on Thursday, January 10, 2019, in his home. He was the husband of the late Jacqueline M. (Shuker) Kohl whom they celebrated 68 years of marriage. Born in Alleghenyville, he was the son of the late John and Edna (Blankenbiller). Gene was a graduate of Govenor Mifflin High School and Penn...
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