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Arldine Hoshauer

Arldine Hoshauer

Jan 7, 2018

Arldine L. Hoshauer, 88, of Reading, passed away Sunday January 7, 2018, in Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center. She was the wife of Robert E. Hoshauer. Born in Pottstown, she was a daughter of the late Clarence K. and Ada (McCrea) Romich. Arldine graduated from Mt. Penn High School in 1947 and was a member of Faith Lutheran...

Jean Hinkle

Jean Hinkle

Jan 3, 2018

Jean K. Hinkle, 87, of Kutztown, passed away, Wednesday, January 3, 2018 in Kutztown Manor. She was the widow of Fred I. Hinkle Sr . Jean was born in Fleetwood and a graduate of Fleetwood High School. She was also a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Reading. She loved to sing, cook, play cards, play bingo, take walks...

Rhett Poznanski

Rhett Poznanski

Dec 29, 2017

Baby Rhett Poznanski passed away Friday December 29, 2017, in Reading Hospital and Medical Center. He was a son of Matthew and Megan (Sweitzer) Poznanski. In addition to his parents, Rhett is survived by: Maternal Grandparents, Kimberly and Michael Schaeffer; Paternal Grandmother Deborah widow of Michael Poznanski, Sr.; Paternal Great-Grandparents: Henrietta Van Coeur and Donald Kerling; and Maternal Great-Grandparents: Neil...

William G. Mountz

William G. Mountz

Dec 29, 2017

William G. Mountz ,64, of Temple, passed away, Friday, December 29th, 2017 in the Reading Hospital. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late William J. Mountz, Jr. and Bernice C. Moyer Mountz of Stony Creek Mills. He was a 1971 Exeter High School graduate and attended Berks VoTech for Automotive Mechanics. Bill was in real estate sales...

Daniel P. Mcdevitt

Daniel P. Mcdevitt

Dec 28, 2017

Daniel P. McDevitt, 57, of Exeter, passed away Thursday, December 28, 2017, in his home. He was the husband of Annemarie T. (Napoli) McDevitt. Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Donald G. McDevitt and Ann E. (Patrick) Lesko. Daniel was a 1978 graduate of Central Catholic High School and was a member of St. Catharine of...

Sara Sechrist

Sara Sechrist

Dec 24, 2017

Sara J. Sechrist, 71, of St. Lawrence, passed away Sunday December 24, 2017, in Spruce Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Ralph and L. Margaret (VanBuskirk) Sechrist. Sara graduated in 1964 from Exeter Township School District and was a founding member of the Pagoda Ramblers Camping Club. She was a 3rd...

Edna Black

Edna Black

Dec 22, 2017

Edna M. Black, 96, of Mount Penn, passed away, Friday, December 22, 2017 in her home. Born in Exeter Township, she was a daughter of the late John and Edna Levan Winterhalter. Edna was a past Deacon of Pennside Presbyterian Church and also the past President of the Women's Club and the Junior Women's Club of Birdsboro and a former...

Philip E. Williams Sr.

Philip E. Williams Sr.

Dec 19, 2017

Philip E. Williams Sr., 82, of Reading , passed away, Tuesday, December 19, 2017 in the Reading Hospital and Medical Center. He was the widower of Jaredine M. "Jerry" (Owenski) Williams. Born in Pottsville, he was a son of the late Charles R. and Bessie K. (Moffett) Williams. Philip was a graduate of Pottsville High School and a member of...

Carmela Assetto

Carmela Assetto

Dec 18, 2017

Carmela Maria Assetto, 87, of Birdsboro, passed away in St. Joseph's Hospital on Monday, December 18, 2017. She was the widow of Albert " Gang" Assetto with whom she shared 41 years of marriage. Born in New Britain Connecticut, she was a daughter of the late Louis and Mary (Calapreto) Pasquale. Carmela was a 1948 graduate of Reading High School...

Rodman B. "Rocky" Burkhart

Rodman B. "Rocky" Burkhart

Dec 17, 2017

Rodman B. "Rocky" Burkhart, 89, of Exeter Township, passed away, Sunday, December 17, 2017 in Pottstown Memorial Hospital. He was the widower of Catherine Joan (Kintzer) Burkhart who passed away October 7, 2008. Born in Exeter Township, he was a son of the late Vernon and Cora (Walker) Burkhart. Rocky was a United States Marine Corp Veteran of World War...

James D. Robison

James D. Robison

Dec 15, 2017

James D. Robison, 83, of Oley, passed away Friday, December 15, 2017, in his home. He was the husband of Carol (Picard) Robison. Jim was born in Muncy, Pa and later attended Williamsport Technical Institute. Jim learned high pressure pipe and welding, achieving journeyman status. He was then employed by Westinghouse International and was the lead pipe engineer on the...

Judith Silfies

Judith Silfies

Dec 14, 2017

Judith E. Silfies, 71, of Reading, passed away Thursday, December 14, 2017, in Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center, Reading . She was the wife of Stanley R. Silfies, Jr., who passed on February 25, 1994. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Norman and Florence (Zeigler) Krouse. Judith attended St. Joseph School of Nursing, was...

Robert F. Donaghy Jr.

Robert F. Donaghy Jr.

Dec 11, 2017

Robert F. Donaghy, Jr., 84, of St. Lawrence, passed away December 11, 2017, in his home. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Robert F. and Thelma F. (Helfrich) Donaghy. Robert owned and operated The Jacksonwald Store since 1954 and was a member of the United States Air Force. He is survived by one cousin, Ronald C....

Jack Churico

Jack Churico

Dec 8, 2017

Jack Churico, 80, of Reading, passed away, Friday, December 8, 2017 in the Reading Hospital and Medical Center. He was the husband of Linda M. (Eyrich) Churico who passed away March 30, 2015. Born in Reading, he was a son of the late George and Arlene (DeRenzo) Churico. Jack was a member of the United States Navy and the Exeter...

Peter W. Houck

Peter W. Houck

Dec 6, 2017

Peter W. Houck, 74, of Amity Township, passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2017, in his Residence with his loving wife. He was the husband of Nancy A. (Redcay) Houck. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Kenneth Sr. and Ellen (Koch) Houck. Peter was a former Consistory Member at Pleasantville UCC, current member at Community UCC of...

Raymond S. Drain

Raymond S. Drain

Dec 6, 2017

Raymond S. Drain, 96, formerly of Reading, passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2017, in Keystone Villa - Douglassville. He was the husband of Eliza (White) Drain. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late George and Florence Drain. Raymond worked in the Comptroller Office of Meridian Bank for many years until his retirement. He was also a member...

Desiree Seifert

Desiree Seifert

Dec 5, 2017

Desiree Seifert, 49, of Reading, passed away, Tuesday, December 5, 2017 in the St. Francis Home, Shillington. Born in Reading Pa, she was a daughter of the late Sandra L. (Reifsnyder) Bolig. Desiree was a licensed cosmetologist for many years. Desiree is survived by many close friends she considered family. Services are private. Lutz Funeral Home, Inc. Mount Penn in...

Henry G. Kirn

Henry G. Kirn

Dec 4, 2017

Henry G. Kirn, 72 , of West Reading, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, December 4, 2017, at Reading Hospital and Medical Center. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Louis and Anna (Carroll) Kirn. Henry graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1963 and Ursinus College in 1981 with a Bachelor's degree in Business...

Adrienne Eltz

Adrienne Eltz

Nov 24, 2017

Adrienne A. (Dunn) Eltz, 59, of Exeter, passed away, Friday, November 24, 2017 in the Reading Hospital and Medical Center. She was the widow of David M. Eltz . Born in Pottstown, she was a daughter of the late John and Joan (Polischeck) Dunn . Adrienne was a teachers aid for Exeter School District for many years. She is survived...

Marjorie Owens

Marjorie Owens

Nov 22, 2017

Marjorie J. Owens, 81, of St. Lawrence, passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2017, in the Reading Hospital and Medical Center. She was the wife of Ronald L. Owens with whom she shared 61 years of marriage. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Claire (Huyett) Melcher. She graduated from Reading High School, was a member...