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Rowland W. Williams
May 7, 2016
Rowland W. Williams, 52, of Mt. Penn, passed away Saturday, May 7, 2016 in the Reading Hospital and Medical Center. Born in Camden, NJ, he was a son of Loretta Williams of New Jersey and the late Conrad M. Williams. Billy was a CNC operator at Morgan Trailer. He loved to grill and entertain with his family and friends. Billy...
Elaine Monahan
May 5, 2016
Elaine M. Monahan, 82, of Wyomissing, PA, passed away Thursday, May 5, 2016 in the Reading Hospital and Medical Center . She was the widow of James J. Monahan who passed away in August 1995. Born in Long Island, NY, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Mildred (Buck) Shannon. Elaine is survived by: Two Daughters: Maureen A....
Sherry Jones
May 2, 2016
Sherry Jones, 75, formerly of Temple, passed away Monday, May 2, 2016 in ManorCare Health Services- Laureldale. She was the widow of Ralph Jones . Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Nicholas and Sophie (Odages) Milones. Sherry was a member of Good Shepherd U.C.C.-Temple and loved to read, sew and do crafts. She was a marketing...
John L. Schilling Jr.
Apr 26, 2016
John L. Schilling Jr, 91, of Mt. Penn passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2016 in the Reading Hospital and Medical Center . He was the husband of Elizabeth M. (Burkhart) Schilling who passed away 5/13/2010. Born in Reading, he was a son of the late John L. and Esther (Weidner) Schilling. John was a member of St. Lukes Evangelical Lutheran...
Tyler S. Mcfadden
Apr 25, 2016
A beautiful angel gained his wings today,Tyler S. McFadden, 22, of Exeter Township, passed away Monday, April 25, 2016 in Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center. Born in Reading, he was a son of Steven McFadden fiance of Megan and Stephanie (Hearing) wife of Alex Kutterer. Tyler loved going for walks and his special toy Violet. In addition to...
Ash Campbell Rhine
Apr 25, 2016
Ash Campbell Rhine, infant son of Nate Rhine and Candace Ziegler passed away, Monday, April 25, 2016 in the Reading Hospital and Medical Center. Ash was also a brother to Allister Rhine, age 2. For online condolences, please visit www.LutzFuneralHome.com
Deborah Leinbach
Apr 23, 2016
Deborah A. Leinbach Deborah A. Leinbach, 98, passed away at the Villa St. Elizabeth. She was the daughter and ninth child of the late William and Katie Leinbach. She is survived by brother Harold (Abe) Leinbach of East Lansing, Michigan, and was pre-deceased by ten siblings: Sarah, Elizabeth, John, William, George, Albert, Emma, Mary, Margaret, and Susan. She graduated from...
Diane L. Becker
Apr 20, 2016
Diane L. Becker, 66, of Mount Penn, passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2016 in her residence. She was the wife of Jerry Becker. Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Lawrence and Sophie (Pietrowicz) Holahan. Diane was a graduate of Reading High School in 1967 and was a member of St. Catharine of Siena R.C.C.-Mount Penn. Her...
Henry Brill
Apr 17, 2016
Henry Brill, 99 ,of Exeter Township, passed away Sunday, April 17, 2016 in Berkshire Center. He was the widower of Helen B. (Haas) Brill who passed away September 11, 1982. Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Michael and Anna (Laviska) Brill. Henry was a United States Army veteran of World War II and was a member...
Emelea Edwards
Apr 15, 2016
Emelea M. "Sis" Edwards, 90, of Mt. Penn, passed away, Friday, April 15, 2016 in the Reading Hospital and Medical Center. She was the wife of the late William Edwards. Born in Reading she was a daughter of the late Constantine and Pearl (Smith) Mantis. Sis was a proud member of the Berks County Chamber of Commerce. She received a...
Craig Keuscher
Apr 15, 2016
Craig C. Keuscher, 76, of Sinking Spring, passed away, Friday, April 15, 2016 in his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Suzan J. (Roller) Keuscher. Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Carl P. and Anna E. (Stitzel) Keuscher. Craig was a proud member of the United States Navy and a steel...
Carl C Bechtel
Apr 12, 2016
Carl C. Bechtel, 89, of Exeter Township, passed away, Tuesday, April 12, 2016 in Golden Living Center . He was the loving husband of Margaret L. Bechtel. Born in Monacacy, he was a son of the late Carl W. and Sarah (Manwiller) Bechtel. Carl was an active member of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Gibralter as well as many...
Karl F. Schmidt
Apr 9, 2016
Karl F. Schmidt, 79, of Exeter Township passed away Saturday April 9, 2016 in the Reading Hospital and Medical Center. He was the husband of Sharon Laury Schmidt. Born in Pottstown, Karl was the son of the late Hugh R. and M. Katharine (Clements) Schmidt. Karl is survived by his sister- in - law, Sheila L. Benton and her husband,...
Grace Bard
Apr 6, 2016
Grace H. Bard, 86, of Mount Penn, passed away of cancer on Wednesday, April 6, 2016 in Mesa, Arizona. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Sadie H. and John C. Butterweck. She is survived by a son, John Bard of Mount Penn; and three daughters: Carolyn Bard of Kutztown, Cheryl husband of Gregg Moore of Mesa,...
Edward C. "Pig" Arnold
Apr 6, 2016
Edward C. Arnold (Pig) Edward C. Arnold (Pig), 63, of Muhlenberg Township, passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2016 in his residence. He was the husband of Janice A. (Dietrich) Arnold. Born in Reading, he was a son of the late George W. Jr. and Carol (Reese) Arnold. Ed was a graduate of Reading High School and a was a member...
Joan Serafin
Apr 5, 2016
Joan D. Serafin, 82, of Lower Alsace Township, passed away,Tuesday, April 5th, 2016 in her residence. She was the widow of Anthony B. Serafin who passed away June 24, 2001. Born in Nanticoke, PA she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Salkowski) Mayewski. Joan was a graduate of Nanticoke High School and was a member of St....
Edward J. "Ned" Souders Jr.
Apr 4, 2016
Edward "Ned" J. Souders, Jr., 66, of York, passed away Monday, April 4, 2016 in his residence. He was the husband of Judy H. (Hansen) Souders. Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Edward "Ned" J. Souders Sr. and the grandson of the late Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Charles E. Roth. Ned was a graduate of Mahanoy...
Jack R. Roland
Apr 3, 2016
Jack R. Roland died peacefully at his cottage at Stoneridge Poplar Run in Myerstown, Pa. on Sunday, April 3, 2016. Born October 22, 1928 to Earl, Sr. and Sadie Roland, Jack was predeceased by his wife of almost 60 years, Gloria E. Roland, on April 5, 2013. An Air Force veteran, Jack worked as a Lineman and then as Business...
William P. Thomas
Mar 29, 2016
William P. Thomas (WWII Veteran, Ex-POW) Mr. William (Bill) Peter Thomas, 90, of Pennside, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2016 at The Highlands in Wyomissing, PA. He was the loving and dedicated widower of Esther G. (Weber) Thomas, who entered eternal rest on December 29, 2014. They celebrated 60 years of marriage together on October 24, 2014. Bill was...
Glenn D. Bearstler
Mar 28, 2016
Glenn D. Bearstler, 64, of Exeter Township, passed away Monday, March 28, 2016 in his residence. He was the widower of Bonnie L. (Ruth) Bearstler. Born in Reading, he was a son of Gloria (Roland) Kranis of North Carolina and the late Ralph D. Bearstler. Glenn was a graduate of Reading High School in 1969 and was a United States...
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