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Glenn Conner

Glenn Conner

Feb 6, 2016

Glenn C. Conner, 67, of Denver, passed away, Saturday, February 6th, 2016 in Ephrata Hospital. Born in Reading, He was a son of the late Walter and Evelyn (Schmeck). Glenn was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Robesonia. He worked in the Steel Mill for Carpenter Steel for many years and later he worked in the lawn care business....

Raymon Whiting, Jr.

Raymon Whiting, Jr.

Feb 5, 2016

Raymon Everett Whiting, Jr., 70 ,of Stevens, PA passed away,Friday, February 5th, 2016 in the Hamilton Arms Center, Lancaster. Born in Sellersville, Pa , he was a son of the late Raymond E. and Dorothy Whiting. Ray served in the United States Army and Army Reserves from 1963-1973 and was employed by different fine jewelry departments in Pomeroy's, Ultra-Diamonds and...

Erma Swope

Erma Swope

Feb 3, 2016

Erma A. Swope, 92, of Mount Penn, passed away, Wednesday, February 3rd, 2016 in the Mifflin Center. She was the widow of Richard Swope who passed away January 17, 1998. Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Josiah and Mabel (Enoch) Leinbach. Erma was a graduate of Mount Penn High School in 1941 and Albright College in...

John Markel

John Markel

Feb 1, 2016

John E. Markel, 94, of Reading, passed away, Monday, February 1st, 2016 in Manor Care Sinking Spring . He was the widower of Mabel E. (Hill) Markel who passed away April 28, 1997. Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Harry and Hazel (Guitar) Markel. John was a Graduate of Reading High School and a member of...

Nancy Reed

Nancy Reed

Jan 31, 2016

Nancy Rose Reed, 76, of Cumru Township, passed away,Sunday, January 31st, 2016 in her residence. She was the wife of Ronald B. Reed . Born in Schuylkill Haven, she was a daughter of the late June Rose (Maberry) McGlone. Nancy was a 1960 graduate of the Reading Hospital School of Nursing and was a nurse most of her life. In...

James Adams

James Adams

Jan 30, 2016

James A. Adams, 61, Reading, passed away,Saturday, January 30th, 2016 in Reading Hospital and Medical Center. He was born in New York,NY. Jimmy is survived by many friends. A memorial service will be determined at a later date. Lutz Funeral Home, Inc., Mount Penn will be in charge of arrangements. For online condolences, please visit www.LutzFuneralHome.com

Edward Mautz

Edward Mautz

Jan 22, 2016

Edward P. Mautz, 62, of Stony Creek, passed away Friday, January 22, 2016 in Penn State Health-St. Joseph Medical Center. He was the husband of Jeanne M. (Ehrgood) Mautz. Born in Syracuse, NY, he was a son of the late Eugene F., Sr. and Mildred R. (Folsom) Mautz. Ed was a jack of all trades and a master of all....

Shirley Deangelo

Shirley Deangelo

Jan 19, 2016

Shirley M. DeAngelo, 78, Reading, passed away January 19, 2016 in ManorCare Sinking Spring. Born in Mohnton, she was a daughter of the late Earl L. and Sadie Remp, her husband, James DeAngelo passed away December 11, 2015. She was pre-deceased by her previous husband, Paul R. Layton. Surviving is a son, Dennis Layton and a daughter, Patsy Lightcap. Lutz...

Betty Lamma

Betty Lamma

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...

Molly Yatron

Molly Yatron

Jan 12, 2016

Molly N. Yatron, 85, formerly of Reading, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2016 in Keystone Villa-Douglassville. She was the widow of Stratton G. Yatron who passed away March 18, 2013. Born in Pottsville, she was a daughter of the late Nicholas and Ann (Dallas) Prahalis. Molly was a graduate of Pottsville High School and was a member of Sts. Constantine...

Michael Schwartz

Michael Schwartz

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...

Berneice Phillips

Berneice Phillips

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...

Nancy Adam

Nancy Adam

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...

Joseph Delancey

Joseph Delancey

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...

Virginia Mccrabb

Virginia Mccrabb

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...

Marjorie Scull

Marjorie Scull

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...

Fernando Torres

Fernando Torres

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...

Stacy Beilhart

Stacy Beilhart

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...

Doris Wentzel

Doris Wentzel

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...

Carl Graczyk

Carl Graczyk

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...

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