Obituaries

Jan 12, 2016

Betty J. Lamma, 87 ,of Reading , passed away, Tuesday, January 12th, 2016 in Elmcroft of Reading Assisted Living Facility, Exeter Township. She was the wife of William Lamma who passed away February 2, 2000. Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Walter and Barbara (Deeds) Kemp. Betty was a 1946 graduate of Reading High School. She...

Jan 11, 2016

Michael James Schwartz, 26, of Muhlenberg Township, passed away,Monday, January 11th, 2016. Born in Reading on August 11, 1989, he was the son of Cheryl (Snyder) Schwartz of Exeter Township and the late Brian P. Schwartz. Michael was a graduate of Exeter Township High School and was a licensed journeyman plumber. He enjoyed the outdoors, nature, enjoyed hiking with his...

Jan 7, 2016

Berneice D. "Dolly" Phillips, 78 ,of Ontelaunee Township, passed away Thursday, January 7th, 2016 in Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center . She was the loving wife of Earl V. Phillips with whom she celebrated 59 years of marriage. Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Patsy and Helen Lepera. Dolly was a true devote catholic...

Jan 3, 2016

Nancy M. Adam, 72, formerly of Sinking Spring, and most recently a guest at Keystone Villa-Douglassville, passed away Sunday, January 3rd, 2016 in the Phoenixville Hospital. Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late William and Geraldine (Sommers) Balliett. Nancy was a graduate of Central Catholic High School and Alvernia University with a degree in Physical Therapy. She...

Jan 2, 2016

Joseph A. DeLancey, 74 passed away in his Franklin, Virginia home on January 2, 2016 with his loving wife, Joanne by his side. Born on August 22, 1941, in Reading, he was a son of the late Charles F. and Catherine A. (Frankhouser) DeLancey. In addition to his wife, Joe is survived by four children, Cory A., husband to Jeanne...

Dec 31, 2015

Virginia J. McCrabb, 92, formerly of Reading, passed away Thursday, December 31st, 2015 in The Highlands at Wyomissing. She was the widow of J. Harold McCrabb who passed away December 27, 2012. Born in Lancaster, she was daughter of the late W. Park and A. Elizabeth (Fetter) Norton. Virginia was a graduate of McCaskey High School and the Lancaster General...

Dec 29, 2015

Marjorie A. Scull, 94, formerly of Reading, passed away Tuesday, December 29th, 2015 at Berks Heim. She was the widow of Edward Scull who passed away in 2003. Born in British Columbia, Canada, she was a daughter of the late Harry A. and Edna Kurtz (Shirk) Archibald. Marjorie was an accountant most of her life, lastly working for Berks County...

Dec 29, 2015

Diacono Fernando Luis Torres, 77 ,of Reading, passed awayTuesday, December 29th, 2015 in his residence . He was the husband of Ramonita (Ramos) Torres whom he married on May 27, 1967. Born in Coamo, Puerto Rico, he was a son of the late Ramiro and Veronica (Torres) Torres. Fernando was a member of St. Peter the Apostle R.C.C.-Reading where he...

Dec 28, 2015

Stacy L. Beilhart, 35, of Mt. Penn, passed away Monday, December 28, 2015 in her residence. Born in Reading, she was a daughter of Michael and Irene (Kidon) Beilhart of Mohnton. Stacy was a 1998 graduate of Twin Valley High School and was a manager at Jo-Ann Fabrics and Crafts in Wyomissing. Stacy loved to cook and spend time with...

Dec 27, 2015

Doris L. Wentzel, 89, formerly of St. Lawrence, passed away, Sunday, December 27th, 2015 in the Berkshire Center Exeter Township . She was the widow of Robert H. Wentzel . Born in Reading PA , she was a daughter of the late Samuel and Elizabeth (Leinbach) Koch. Doris was a member of Community U.C.C in St. Lawrence as well as...

Dec 24, 2015

Carl Edward Graczyk, age 76, of Cumru Township passed away Christmas Eve day, December 24, 2015, in Reading Hospital after battling several medical issues over the last few years. He was the husband of Rita M. (Weidenheimer) Graczyk. Born in West Reading, Carl was the son of the late Anthony S. and Mary A. (Kuzniar) Graczyk. Carl was proud of...

Dec 19, 2015

Joyce Corbin, 82, of Exeter Township, passed away Saturday, December 19, 2015, in Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center. Born in the Bronx, NY, she was the daughter of the late David and Sadie Wasserman. Joyce was the beloved wife of Dr. Boris Corbin having celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary this past year. In her younger years, while living...

Dec 18, 2015

Virginia F. (Farley) Wetherill, 94, of Exton , passed away, Friday, December 18th, 2015 at Sunrise Senior Living, Exton. Born in Asbury Park NJ, she was a daughter of the late Milford and Anna (Campbell) Farley. Virginia was a 1943 graduate of Cornell University and later became a Real Estate Agent. She was a member the Green Tree Society and...

Dec 16, 2015

Bunny S. Bearstler, 35, of Exeter Township, passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2015 in the Reading Hospital and Medical Center. Born in Reading, she was the loving daughter of Glenn D. Bearstler of Exeter Township and the late Bonnie L. (Ruth) Bearstler. Bunny was a graduate of Exeter High School and was a member of the Lower Alsace Beneficial Association....

Dec 15, 2015

Dec 11, 2015

David J. Roddenberry, 53, of Reading, passed away Friday, December 11, 2015 in his residence. Born in Norristown, he was a son of Johanne F. (Armstrong) Satterwhite of Pottstown and the late Paul D. Roddenberry. David was employed by Redner's Warehouse Markets for 31 years, where he worked his way up to assistant buyer for the Dairy Department. He was...

Dec 8, 2015

Verna M. Schwartz ,82, formerly of Exeter Township passed away peacefully, Tuesday, December 8th, 2015 in Phoebe Berks Villiage, Wernersville. She was the wife of Harry D. Schwartz who passed away September 18, 2005. Born in Reading she was a daughter of the late Carmello and Leonarda Spina. Verna was a member of St. Catharine of Siena RCC. She was...

Dec 3, 2015

Marie M. Hoffman, 87, formerly of Reading, passed away,Thursday, December 3rd, 2015 in the Ft. Walton Beach Medical Center-Ft. Walton Beach, FL. She was the widow of William C. Hoffman who passed away January 8, 2015. Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late J. Maynard and Marie (Kumbacher) Becker. Marie was a member of Schwarzwald United Church...

Dec 2, 2015

June T. Lessig, 93, of Wyomissing, passed away,Wednesday, December 2nd, 2015 in The Reading Hospital and Medical Center. She was the widow of William R. Lessig, Jr. who passed away December 19, 2007. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Floyd C. and Elsie E. (Parker) Tyson. June was a member of First Presbyterian Church-Reading and spent...

Dec 1, 2015

Pauline N. (Gelsinger) Hinnershitz, 82, of Exeter Township passed away Tuesday December 1, 2015 at the Berkshire Center. Born in Heidelberg Township , she was the daughter of the late Earl and Katie (Ohlinger) Gelsinger. Pauline is survived by her husband Wayne S. Hinnershitz. They were married on December 11, 1954 and celebrated sixty one years of marriage. She was...