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Rafael Viera

Rafael Viera

Sep 24, 2016

Rafael Viera, 69, of Pottstown, passed away Saturday, September 24, 2016 in Phoenixville Hospital. He was the husband of Sandra L. (Moore) Viera. Born in Lares, Puerto Rico, he was a son of the late Rafael and Agueda (Acevedo) Viera. Rafael was a member of Little Zion Lutheran Church-Telford, enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family and was a...

Edna Kehs

Edna Kehs

Sep 22, 2016

Edna L. Kehs, 84, formerly of Reading, passed awayThursday, September 22, 2016 in Berkshire Center. Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Leo Augustus Kehs and Edith (Griscom). Edna was a glass molder for Penn Optical from 1959 until her retirement. She is survived by her family, Terry Readinger, Jr. husband of Heidi and their children, Travis,...

Margaret Noll

Margaret Noll

Sep 18, 2016

The greatest mom in the world, Margaret C. (Cummings) Noll, 88, of Reading, passed into the arms of her Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, September 18th, 2016 in ManorCare Laureldale surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of Forrest W. Noll. Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Mabel (Snyder) Cummings . Margaret...

Robert L. Huber

Robert L. Huber

Sep 16, 2016

Robert L. Huber, 67, of Pottstown, passed away Friday, September 16th, 2016 in the Sanatoga Center in Pottstown . He was the husband of the late Kathy (Lilienfeld) Huber. Born in Reading he was a son of the late Walter and Mary (Hartline) Huber. Robert was a 1968 Graduate of Reading High School, and a member of Trinity U.C.C. Mount...

William Charles Portner

William Charles Portner

Sep 14, 2016

William C. Portner, 66, formerly of Reading, passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2016 in his Dover, DE residence. He was the husband of Denise (Jarmon) Portner. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Jean F. (Katerman) Gilmore and Charles R. Portner of Reading. William is survived by his son, Eddie J. Troupe; siblings, Julieann Epler, Barry Portner,...

Brenda Torres

Brenda Torres

Sep 12, 2016

Brenda L. Torres, 52, of Reading, passed away September 12, 2016 in her residence. Born in Reading, she was the longtime companion of Fernando Rodriguez. She is survived by five children, fourteen grandchildren, three siblings and her ex-husband. Services will be private.In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Berks Women in Crisis, 255 Chestnut Street Reading, PA 19602....

Danelle L. Wagner (Berkel)

Danelle L. Wagner (Berkel)

Sep 7, 2016

Danelle L. Wagner, 56, of Reading, passed away Wednesday, September 7, 2016. She was the widow of William S. Wagner who passed away on June 13, 2015. Born in Kingston, PA she was a daughter of George E. and Emma A. (Scott) Berkel of Muhlenberg. Danelle was a graduate of Muhlenberg High School in 1978. She was a member of...

Bernice Fetterolf

Bernice Fetterolf

Sep 6, 2016

Bernice M. Fetterolf, 93, of Stony Creek Mills, passed away Tuesday, September 6, 2016 in her residence. She was the widow of Paul L. Fetterolf who passed away on May 28, 2003 . Born in Donaldson, PA she was a daughter of the late Jacob P. and Emily S. (Wells) Meyers. Bernice attended Lorane Chapel and enjoyed bowling, working outside...

Terri Huber

Terri Huber

Sep 3, 2016

Terri L. Huber, 45, of Macungie, passed away Saturday, September 3, 2016 in the Phoenixville Hospital. She was a daughter of Robert L. Huber of Sanatoga and the late Kathy Jo (Lilienfeld) Huber. Terri received her certificate of completion from Reading High School and was a member of Trinity U.C.C.-- Mount Penn. In addition to her father, Terri is survived...

Lana Worrall

Lana Worrall

Aug 31, 2016

Lana G. Worrall, 70, of Mount Penn, passed away Wednesday, August 31, 2016 in the Reading Hospital and Medical Center . She was the wife of Alfred R. Worrall, Jr. Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Frederick G. and Edith A. (Lotz) Glass. She was a graduate of Reading High School in 1964 and was on...

Sharon Schmidt

Sharon Schmidt

Aug 30, 2016

Sharon L. Schmidt, 72, of Exeter Township, passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2016 in the Reading Hospital and Medical Center. She was the widow of Karl F. Schmidt, who passed away April 9, 2016. Born in Pottstown, she was a daughter of the late Lewis Laury and Mary (Krantz) Laury-Hallman. Sharon was a graduate of Pottstown High School in 1961...

Edward M. Romich

Edward M. Romich

Aug 29, 2016

Edward M. Romich, age 63, made his final transition on August 29, 2016 at his home. Ed was the husband of Mary Lou Kerr, who was by his side. They spent 41 years together. He was born May 2, 1953 in the Reading Hospital, son of the late Lynwood and Marjorie (Windle) Romich. Ed was a 1971 graduate of Mt....

Richard G. Wagner Sr.

Richard G. Wagner Sr.

Aug 26, 2016

Richard G. Wagner, Sr., 79, of Exeter Township, passed away Friday, August 26, 2016 in the Reading Hospital and Medical Center. He was the husband of Agnes T. "Sis" (Schreiner) Wagner with whom he celebrated 56 years of marriage. Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Gabriel and Tillie (Maidl) Wagner. Richard was a graduate of Reading...

Mildred Kline

Mildred Kline

Aug 25, 2016

Mildred J. Kline, 90, of St. Lawrence, died unexpectedly Thursday, August 25, 2016 at her home. She was the wife of the late Floyd M. Kline who passed away in 2010. Born in Jacksonwald, she was the daughter of the late E.J. and Ada (Kriebel) Spatz. She was a graduate of Mount Penn High School in 1943 and was a...

John W.A. Raifsnider

John W.A. Raifsnider

Aug 21, 2016

John W.A. Raifsnider, 84, of Alsace Township, passed away Sunday, August 21, 2016 in the Reading Hospital and Medical Center in the presence of his beloved wife, Carol J. (Schnell) Raifsnider, with whom he would of celebrated eight years of marriage. Born in Reading, he was a son of the late John A. Raifsnider and Rosie (Fisher) Green. John was...

Paul Edward Calm

Paul Edward Calm

Aug 20, 2016

Paul Edward Calm, 93 , formerly of West Lawn, passed away, Saturday, August 20th, 2016 in Manor Care Sinking Spring . He was the husband of Stella (Stover) Calm who passed away June 1, 2007. Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Paul and Anna (Deppen) Calm. Paul was a graduate of Mt. Penn High School in...

Wayne S. Hinnershitz

Wayne S. Hinnershitz

Aug 19, 2016

Wayne S. Hinnershitz, 85, of Exeter Township, passed away Friday, August 19, 2016 in the Reading Hospital and Medical Center Emergency Room. He was the widower of Pauline N. (Gelsinger) Hinnershitz who passed away December 1, 2015. Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Clarence and Gertrude (Hafer) Hinnershitz. Wayne was a member of Zion Spies Evangelical...

Nancy Pflum

Nancy Pflum

Aug 18, 2016

Nancy M. Pflum, 77, of Muhlenberg Township, passed away Thursday, August 18, 2016 in her residence . She was the widow of William E. Pflum, Sr. who passed away December 4, 2012. Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Leroy and Marguerite (Ritz) Herb. Nancy was a United States Navy Veteran and was a member of St....

Marie Madeira

Marie Madeira

Aug 17, 2016

Marie L. Madeira, 85, of Reading, passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2016 in the Mifflin Center. She was the widow of Gordon H. Madeira who passed away March 10, 2010. Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Alessandro and Angela E. (Biagi) Paris. Marie was a graduate of Central Catholic High School and was a 60 year...

Damon Lane Steinmetz

Damon Lane Steinmetz

Aug 13, 2016

Damon Lane Steinmetz, 22, of Limekiln, passed away Saturday, August 13th, 2016. Born in Reading Pa, he was the son of Lane E. and Brenda L. (Stoudt) Steinmetz. Damon was a graduate of Oley High School in 2012, where he was a part of the soccer team. He was attending Bloomsburg University with a double major in Physics and Political...