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Michael B Lilley

Michael B Lilley

Dec 4, 2016

Michael B Lilley, 27, of Reading passed away, Sunday, December 4, 2016 in his Residence . Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Jacquelyn L. (Reedy) Lilley. Mike loved the steelers and will always be remembered by his smile and his generosity. He is survived by his little princess, daughter Savannah, one sister Kathleen Pease and brothers...

Reinaldo Rodriguez

Reinaldo Rodriguez

Dec 2, 2016

Reinaldo Rodriguez, 49, Ontelaunee Township, passed away December 2, 2016 in Temple University Hospital. Born in Brooklyn, NY a son of the late Carlos Rodriguez and Josephina Rodriguez Rosario. Surviving are his companion, Connie Becker, a step-son Matthew, brothers, Carlos and Edwaldo and a sister, Maria. Lutz Funeral Home, Inc. Mount Penn is in charge of arrangements. www.LutzFuneralHome.com

Edgar Martin

Edgar Martin

Nov 24, 2016

Edgar P. Martin, 92, of Mount Penn, passed away Thursday, November 24, 2016 in the Reading Hospital and Medical Center. He was the husband of Rita J. (Sergeant) Martin. His first wife, Pauletta L. (Koch) Martin passed away August 25, 1994. Born in Blue Field, WV, he was the son of the late Roger and Thelma (Fowler) Martin. Edgar was...

Valerie Lech

Valerie Lech

Nov 22, 2016

Valerie M. Lech 74, of Exeter Township passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center. Valerie was born on July 16, 1942 in Manhattan, N.Y. and was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Mary Evelyn (Brady) Lech. She was a lifelong member of the Catholic Church. In 2006 she retired from the County...

Teri Tademy

Teri Tademy

Nov 21, 2016

Teri L. Tademy, 55, of Laureldale, passed away November 21, 2016 in her residence. She was the wife of R. Keith Tademy. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of her biological father, Paul J. Tibbetts and her father, James H. Day, Shillington and the late Sandra L. (Jones) Day . Teri was a graduate of Reading High School and...

Barbara Riolo

Barbara Riolo

Nov 19, 2016

Barbara V. Riolo, 79, of Maidencreek Twp., passed away, Saturday, November 19th, 2016 in Reading Hospital and Medical Center . She was the wife of Joseph J. Riolo. Born in Dunkirk New York , she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Josephine (Crise) Pietro. Services will be held in Western NY. Lutz Funeral Home, Inc. Mount Penn in...

Virginia Heim

Virginia Heim

Nov 18, 2016

Virginia M. "Ginny" Heim, 93, of Reading, passed away, Friday, November 18th, 2016 in the Berkshire Center, Exeter Township. She was the widow of Paul A. Heim Sr. Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Franklin and Sadie (Moser) Manwiller. Ginny was a life long member of Faith Lutheran Church and the Senior Choir, Mt. Penn. She...

Ruth Wolfe

Ruth Wolfe

Nov 16, 2016

Ruth M. Wolfe, 99, formerly of Mount Penn, passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at Countryside Christian Community, Annville, PA. She was the widow of Richard S. Wolfe who passed away February 13, 2006. Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Henry W. and Gertrude (Ganster) Sherman. Ruth attended Kutztown University and received a teaching degree. She...

George F. Mattes

George F. Mattes

Nov 14, 2016

George F. Mattes, 81, of Flying Hills, passed away Monday, November 14, 2016 in his residence. He was the husband of Mindy (Belnome) Mattes. Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Frank and Mary (Stutz) Mattes. George was a graduate of Shillington High School and was a United States Army Veteran, stationed in Germany in the late...

Kenneth P. Himmelberger

Kenneth P. Himmelberger

Nov 9, 2016

Kenneth P. Himmelberger, 81, of Lower Alsace, passed away, Wednesday, November 9th, 2016 in his Residence. He was the loving husband of Janet (Churan) Himmelberger who passed away October 23, 2016. Born in Lower Alsace Township, he was a son of the late Paul and Anna (Schmeck) Himmelberger. Kenneth was a graduate of Mt. Penn High School and a truck...

Thelma Keller

Thelma Keller

Nov 9, 2016

Thelma R. Keller, 97, formerly of Reading, passed away, Wednesday, November 9th, 2016 in Kutztown Manor. Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late William H. and Edna A. (Fenner) Keller. Thelma was an underwriter for American Casualty Insurance Co. for many years until her retirement. Thelma is survived by one son Thomas Hood husband of Margaret of...

Robert A. Reeser

Robert A. Reeser

Nov 5, 2016

Robert A. Reeser (1922-2016) Robert A. Reeser, 94, of Reiffton, passed away on November 5, 2016 at the Berkshire Center where he was residing for one day. He was pre-deceased by his wife, Annelouise (Leonard) Reeser in February 2013 after 59 years of marriage. Born in Lancaster, PA he was the only child of the late Harold H. and Marie...

Edgar Galloway

Edgar Galloway

Nov 2, 2016

Edgar "Pappy" Galloway, 91, of Exeter Township, passed away Wednesday, November 2, 2016 in the Reading Hospital and Medical Center. He was the widower of Betty I. (Pond) Galloway who passed away June 4, 2000 . Born in Vernon, Pa , he was a son of the late Silas E. and Viola D. (Haring) Galloway. Edgar was a veteran of...

Harry G. Keller D.D.S

Harry G. Keller D.D.S

Oct 28, 2016

Dr. Harry G. Keller D.D.S Dr. Harry G. Keller D.D.S, 93, slept peacefully away on Friday, October 28, 2016 in the skilled nursing unit of The Highlands where he had been a patient since this past July. He was pre-deceased by his two wives: Jane (Hinkle) in 1954 and Patricia (Grubb) in 2001. He is survived by his extended family,...

Ronald E. Seidel

Ronald E. Seidel

Oct 26, 2016

Ronald E. "Rock" Seidel, 82, of St. Lawrence, passed away Wednesday, October 26, 2016 in his residence. He was the husband of Rita S. (Schmura) Seidel. Born in St. Lawrence, he was a son of the late Eli and Frances (Riegner) Seidel. Rock was a graduate of Mount Penn High School in 1952. He was a member of Schwarzwald Lutheran...

Janet Himmelberger

Janet Himmelberger

Oct 23, 2016

Janet M. Himmelberger, 80, of Lower Alsace, passed away Sunday, October 23, 2016 in Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center . She was the wife of Kenneth Himmelberger with whom they celebrated 62 years of marriage. Born in Reading she was a daughter of the late Stephen and Edna (Rokoski) Churan. Janet loved going on fishing trips to Delaware...

Linda Reimert

Linda Reimert

Oct 21, 2016

Linda L. Reimert, 70, of Mount Penn, passed away Friday, October 21, 2016 in her residence. She was the wife of Frederick R. Reimert, Sr. Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Ammon D. and Bernice (Ludwig) Nein. Linda was a member of Trinity U.C.C.-Mount Penn. She was a community volunteer, loved to play bingo and cook,...

Dorothy Linderman

Dorothy Linderman

Oct 20, 2016

Dorothy G. Linderman, 83, of Exeter Township, passed away Thursday, October 20, 2016 in the Reading Hospital and Medical Center. She was the widow of Walter Linderman, Jr. who passed away April 25, 2012 . Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late George and Julia (Mihalik) Lawrence. Dorothy was employed by Lucent Technologies for several years until...

Eugene D. Pachuilo

Eugene D. Pachuilo

Oct 13, 2016

Eugene "Gene" D. Pachuilo, 80, of Reading, passed away Thursday, October 13, 2016 in the hospice at Reading Hospital following a lengthy illness. He was born in Reading to the late Dominic and Gladys (Jones) Pachuilo. Gene is survived by his wife Sandie L. (Shugar) and her family: daughter, Deb Holloway and her husband Brad, grandchildren (Brandon and Ryan) and...

Janet Neuheimer

Janet Neuheimer

Oct 12, 2016

Janet E. Neuheimer, 83, formerly of Exeter Township, passed away Wednesday, October 12, 2016 in the Berks Heim. She was the widow of Albert J. Neuheimer who passed away June 22, 2013 . Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Josephine (Haas) Hiester. Janet was a graduate of Shillington High School in 1950 and was...

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