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Arlene L. Harner (Wenger)
Sep 20, 2014
Arlene L. (Wenger) Harner, 89, a resident at the Keystone Villa-Douglassville, passed away Saturday, September 20, 2014 in the Christiana Hospital-Christiana, DE. She was the widow of Frederick E. Harner who passed away April 11, 2003. Born in Birdsboro, she was a daughter of the late Monroe N. and Jennie (Wamsher) Wenger. Arlene was a graduate of the Indiana State...
Donald L. Shade
Sep 13, 2014
Donald L. Shade, 81, of Reading, passed away on Saturday, September 13, 2014 in St. Joseph Medical Center. He was the widower of Dorothy L. (Faust) Shade who passed away June 5, 1994. Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Herman and Helen (Dreibelbis) Shade. He was a veteran of the United States Navy serving during the...
Ray A. Delong
Sep 11, 2014
Ray A. DeLong, 50, of Birdsboro passed away on Thursday 09/11/2014 in Golden Living Center. Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Melvin L. and Esther (Gaugler) DeLong. Ray was a Fire Policeman for Gibraltar Fire Company and was a volunteer in local fire services for over 35 years. He is survived by Two Sisters: Linda A....
David H. Huyett
Sep 8, 2014
David H. Huyett, 67, died on Monday, September 8, 2014 in hisReading residence. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Henry F. and Florence M. (Gerhart) Huyett. Dave was a 1965 graduate of Exeter High School and served in the US Navy (4 years on the U.S.S. Enterprise Aircraft Carrier). He was employed by Gilbert Associates for...
Edmund Flanagan
Sep 4, 2014
Edmund Flanagan, 56, of Mount Penn, passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2014 in his residence. He was the husband of Barbara (Spears) Flanagan. Born in Bronx, NY he was a son of the late Jerome F. Flanagan and Joan P. (O’Brien) Hall. Edmund was a veteran of the United States Air Force and was a draftsman for most of...
Iola M. Denby
Sep 2, 2014
Iola M. Denby, 76, of Collegeville, PA passed away on Tuesday, September 2, 2014 in the Phoenixville Hospital. She was the widow of Dr. Richard R. Denby. Born in Luzerne, PA she was a daughter of the late Vincent and Leonora (Gavazzi) Pisaneschi. Iola graduated from Misericordia University and was a member of St. Catharine of Siena R.C.C. Reading. Iola...
Maureen L. Kromer
Sep 2, 2014
Maureen L. Kromer, 71, formerly of Lehighton and most recently of Reading, passed away Tuesday, September 2, 2014 in the Reading Hospital and Medical Center. Born in Coaldale, she was a daughter of the late Newton S. and Arlene (Kromer) Miller. She was a member of Calvary Temple in Allentown and was a machine operator for Scotties Fashions in Lehighton...
Leverne H. "Keeney" Helfrich
Sep 1, 2014
Leverne H. “Keeney” Helfrich, 92, of Jacksonwald, passed away Monday, September 1, 2014 in the Reading Hospital. Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Forrest W. and Hattie G. (Hedrick) Helfrich. Leverne was a graduate of Mount Penn High School in 1942 and was a United States Army Veteran of World War II serving in the 8th...
Sallie Lauber Schlegel
Aug 28, 2014
Sallie Lauber Schlegel, 87, formerly of Wyomissing and Latham Park, where she was known as Gertrude, passed away in Waverly Heights, Gladwyne, PA on Thursday, August 28, 2014. Sallie was the widow of William Hendel Schlegel who passed away in 2009. Born in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of the late Carl F., Sr. and Gertrude (Fischer) Lauber. Sallie was...
Jackson Grover Keller
Aug 24, 2014
Jackson Grover Keller, 81, of Oley, passed away in his residence on August 24, 2014. He was the husband of Irene (Bieber) Keller with whom he celebrated 58 years of marriage. Born in Limekiln, he was a son of the late Earl R. and Rachel F. (Snyder) Keller. Jackson was a graduate of Oley Valley High School in 1950 and...
Harold J. Endy
Aug 19, 2014
Harold J. Endy, 92, formerly of Exeter Township, passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2014 at Chestnut Knoll, Boyertown. He was the widower of Ruth V. (Reese) Endy who passed away December 22, 2013. Born near Boyertown, he was a son of the late Lloyd S. and Helena (Yingling) Endy. Harold was a graduate of Earl Township and Boyertown High School...
George E. Geise
Aug 15, 2014
George E. Geise, 67, a resident of Exeter Twp., since 1978, passed away Friday, August 15, 2014 at home surrounded by his loving family, due to cancer thru which he was strong and ever hopeful that he would have more time on earth to do good. He was the husband of Terri (Theresa) Burchill Geise for 43 years. Born in...
George F. Bernhard
Aug 10, 2014
Born January 3, 1926 in Narberth, PA, died on August 10, 2014 working on his farm in Robeson Township at the age of 88. He was the husband of the late Antoinette M. (Giangiulio) Bernhard. George is survived by five children: George A. Bernhard husband of Laura, Celeste Ann D’Annunzio wife of Steven, David L. Bernhard husband of Debi, Richard...
Adam M. Hiester Sr.
Aug 1, 2014
Adam M. Hiester, Sr., 71, of Reading, passed away on Friday, August 1, 2014 in St. Joseph Medical Center. He was the husband of Linda J. (Fegley) Hiester. Born in Reading, he was one of the eighteen children of the late Herbert S. and Anna (Young) Hiester. Adam was a roofer for Rainbow Roofing until his retirement In addition to...
Larue G. Rodolff (Helfrich)
Aug 1, 2014
LaRue G. Rodolff, 94, of Reading, passed away Friday, August 1, 2014 in Kutztown Manor. She was the widow of Paul L. Rodolff who passed away March 23, 2005. Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Forrest and Hattie (Hedrick) Helfrich. She was employed by Western Electric and Barmac Shoes, both of Reading for many years. LaRue...
Joan P. (O’Brien) Hall
Jul 31, 2014
Joan P. Hall, 81, of Reading and formerly of Beverly, MA passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2014 in the Reading Hospital. She was the widow of George L. Hall. Born in Bronx, NY she was a daughter of the late Howard V. and Margaret (Corcoran) O’Brien. Joan was a nurse’s aide in the State of Massachusetts She is survived...
Sara E. Shipe (Stewart)
Jul 30, 2014
Sara E. (Stewart) Shipe, age 92, formerly of Reading, PA, passed away Wednesday, July 30, 2014 in Bayside, Wisconsin at the Elizabeth’s Residence. Sally was born on October 3, 1921 in Chester, Pennsylvania. Sally graduated from Kutztown University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education. Sally proceeded to earn her Master’s Degree from Temple University and then continued her education...
June E. Readinger (Moyer)
Jul 29, 2014
June E. (Moyer) Readinger, 88, of Fleetwood, passed away Tuesday, July 29, 2014 in her daughter’s residence. Born in Exeter Township, she was a daughter of the late Daniel and Stella (Lorah) Moyer. June worked in housekeeping for Concern in Fleetwood for 17 years. She is survived by: Five Sons: Henry husband of Cindy of Jersey Shore, PA, Floyd husband...
June E. Readinger (Moyer)
Jul 29, 2014
June E. (Moyer) Readinger, 88, of Fleetwood, passed away Tuesday, July 29, 2014 in her daughter’s residence. Born in Exeter Township, she was a daughter of the late Daniel and Stella (Lorah) Moyer. June worked in housekeeping for Concern in Fleetwood for 17 years. She is survived by: Five Sons: Henry husband of Cindy of Jersey Shore, PA, Floyd husband...
Sydne L. Long
Jul 28, 2014
Sydne L. Long, 93, formerly of Mount Penn and Sun City-West, AZ, passed away on Monday, July 28, 2014 in the Golden Living Center—Exeter Township. She was the widowof Charles L. Long who passed away September 20, 1977. Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Wayne L. andHelen M. (Lorah) Fischer. Sydne was a graduate of the...
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