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James B. Maurer
Jan 20, 2015
James B. Maurer, 87, formerly of Reading, passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2015 in Golden Living Center-Exeter Township. He was the widower of Thelma F. (Hoffmaster) Maurer who passed away August 28, 1996. Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Leo and Katherine (Bertolet) Maurer. He was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Navy...
R. Harding "Breity" Breithaupt
Jan 15, 2015
R. Harding Breithaupt, of Keystone Villa, Douglassville and formerly of Reiffton, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2015 at home. He was the husband of Erna (Boettcher) Breithaupt, with whom he shared 71 years of marriage. “Breity”, as he was widely known, was born April 14, 1917 in Dunmore, PA, the son of Viola (Gustoffson) and Jacob Breithaupt. The family...
Charmaine A. Shober
Jan 14, 2015
Charmaine A. Shober, 84, formerly of Reading, passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2015 in her residence at Phoebe Berks Village. She was the wife of Kay William Shober. Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Claude and Catharine (Rightmyer) Reich. Charmaine was a nurse’s aide for Lebanon Valley Brethren Home in Palmyra for 11 years. She...
William C. Hoffman
Jan 8, 2015
William C. Hoffman, 86, formerly of St. Lawrence, passed away Thursday, January 8, 2015 in ManorCare Sinking Spring. He was the husband of Marie M. (Becker) Hoffman. Born in Exeter Township, he was a son of the late Roy H. and Mary (Huyett) Hoffman. William was a member of Schwarzwald U.C.C. where he was a member of the Consistory. He...
Valeria M. Hunsinger
Jan 8, 2015
Valeria M. Hunsinger, 83, of Reading, passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2015 in Reading Hospital and Medical Center. She was the wife of Samuel J. Hunsinger Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Francis, Jr. and Pearl (Delp) Seifert. Val loved camping at the shore and she also loved to cook and bake. In addition to...
Virginia A. Erich
Jan 7, 2015
Virginia A. Erich, 84, of Mount Penn, passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2015 in the Reading Hospital and Medical Center. She was the widow of Richard A. Erich who passed away January 27, 2004. Born in Prospect, OH, she was a daughter of the late William and Florence (Lowry) Johnson. Virginia was a graduate of Mount Penn High School in...
Dorothy L. Grove
Jan 6, 2015
Dorothy L. Grove, 84, of Reading, passed away following a courageous battle with ALS fought with dignity and grace, drawing strength from her family and friends on Tuesday, January 6, 2015 in Berkshire Center, Exeter Township. She was the widow of Robert G. Grove, Jr. who passed away May 16, 2002. Born in Womelsdorf, she was a daughter of the...
Robert E. Marks
Jan 6, 2015
Robert E. Marks, 86, formerly of Reading and most currently of Sicklerville, NJ, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2015 at The Kennedy Medical Center-Sewell, NJ. He was the husband of Lorraine M. (Bingaman) Marks. Born in Pottstown, he was a son of the late Nicholas and Rose S. (Fabriziani) Marcuccitti A.K.A. Marks. Robert was a car salesman for many...
Elmer L. Schlott Jr.
Jan 3, 2015
Elmer L. Schlott, Jr., 76, of Muhlenberg Township, passed away Saturday, January 3, 2015 in the Reading Hospital and Medical Center. He was the widower of Marie E. (Mittower) Schlott who passed away February 13, 2007. Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Elmer L., Sr. and Grace E. (Shaeffer) Schlott. Elmer was a steel worker for...
Bonnie L. Chamuras
Dec 30, 2014
Bonnie L. Chamuras, 67, of Reading, passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2014 in her residence. She was the widow of Robert W. Chamuras, Sr. who passed away March 19, 1996. Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Katherine (Dell) Newpher. Bonnie is survived by: One Daughter: Charissa M. Chamuras of Stony Creek; One Granddaughter:...
Esther G. Thomas
Dec 29, 2014
Esther Gladys Thomas, 89, of Pennside, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2014 at The Highlands in Wyomissing, PA. She was the loving and dedicated wife of William P. Thomas with whom she celebrated 60 years of marriage on October 24. She was a daughter of the late George F. and Mamie G. (Fisher) Weber. Esther volunteered in many capacities...
Mary Heim
Dec 23, 2014
Mary Heim, 93, formerly of Temple, passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2014 in Berks Heim. She was the widow of Carl A. Heim who passed away November 7, 2000. Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Emma (Ludwig) Messer. Mary was a graduate of Reading High School in 1940 and was a member of...
James R. Wolff
Dec 20, 2014
James Raymond Wolff, 89, of Pennside died in the Mifflin Center December 20, 2014. He was the son of the late Raymond Wolff and Rebecca (Wentling) Wolff. He was pre deceased by a sister Mary in 1984. He was a 1943 graduate of Central Catholic High School. He was a former President and loyal member of Central Catholic Boosters Club...
Josephine L. Miller
Dec 18, 2014
Josephine L. Miller, 90, formerly of Wayne, passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2014 in Broomall Presbyterian Village. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late J. Elmer and Esther K. (Titlow) Lutz. She was the widow of the late John T. Miller who passed away January 17, 1997. They were married in 1946. She was a 1942...
Arlene Churico
Dec 18, 2014
Arlene Churico, 100, formerly of Exeter Township, passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2014 in her residence. She was the widow of George Churico who passed away in 1983. Born in Stbuono, Italy, she was a daughter of the late Anthony and Theresa (Bastian) DeRenzo. She became a naturalized citizen in 1942. She was a member of Exeter Bible Church...
Edward L. Gombeda
Dec 17, 2014
Edward L. Gombeda, 84, of Reading, passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2014 in Hershey Medical Center. He was the husband of Dolores M. (O’Connell) Gombeda with whom he celebrated 59 years of marriage. Born in Hazleton, he was a son of the late Andrew G. and Helen (Kuntz) Gombeda. Edward was a graduate of Hazleton High School in 1948....
Georgeanne C. Strohecker
Dec 16, 2014
Georgeanne C. Strohecker, 47, of Shillington, passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2014 in the Reading Hospital. Born in Reading, she was a daughter of George W. Arnold of Reading and the late Carol E. (Reese) Arnold. Georgeanne was a graduate of Reading High School and received her certification in Wedding Planning from Stratford Institute. She attended St. Paul’s Lutheran...
Pedro Juan Grandal
Dec 15, 2014
Pedro Juan Grandal, 92, formerly of Reading, passed away on Monday, December 15, 2014 in ManorCare Health Services-Sinking Spring. He was the widower of Graciela G. (Guttierrez) Grandal, who passed away October 15, 2012. They had celebrated 61 years of marriage. Born in Havana, Cuba, he was a son of the late Juan and Rosa (Trataga) Grandal. Pedro was a...
Frank P Sweimler
Dec 11, 2014
Frank P. Sweimler, 90, of Reading passed away on Thursday December 11, 2014 in his residence. He was the husband ofAnne M. Sweimler. Born in Reading, PA he was a son of the late Frank P. and Ida May (Brodeman) Sweimler. Frank worked as a Press Operator for Dana Corp. Parish Division for 30 years retiring in 1985 and was...
James L. Shade
Dec 10, 2014
James L. Shade, 61, of Reading passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2014 in the Reading Hospital Medical Center. He was the loving husband of Beverly A. (Zeiber). Born inReading, he was a son of the late Harry N. Shade and Kathryn (Schappel) Shade of Fleetwood. Jim was a graduate of Schuylkill Valley High School in 1972 and was a...
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