George R. Frey
Nov 17, 2021
George R. Frey, 81, passed away during the early hours of Wednesday, November 17, 2021, at Reading Hospital. Born in Reading, he was a child of the late Robert R. Frey Sr. and Mary L. (Kaucher).
After high school, George enlisted in the US Marine Corps. Following his honorable discharge, he enrolled in Kutztown State College, graduating in 1967. He went...
Gordon Edward Saltzman
Nov 15, 2021
Gordon Edward Saltzman, 68, passed away on November 15, 2021 at Spruce Manor.
A Reading local, he was the son of Virginia D. (Balon) Saltzman and the late Herbert E. Saltzman. Gordon graduated from Wyomissing High School and went on to run his own business as a landscaper.
Gordon loved animals from a young age, especially dogs. He was an avid fisherman...
Ethel F. George
Nov 14, 2021
Ethel F. (nee Dietrich) George, 103, passed away November 14, 2021, in her Greenwich Township residence.
Her husband Stanley B. George, died on October 6, 1967. They were married on May 31, 1941 and was a hard working farm wife from 1945 to 1967.
Born in Greenwich Township on February 4, 1918, she was a daughter of the late Edward C. and...
Dora P. Kugler
Nov 12, 2021
Dora "Dolly" P. Kugler, 87, of Wernersville, passed away Friday, November 12, 2021, in the care of Phoebe Berks. She celebrated her 65th wedding anniversary on November 10, 2021, with her husband, George J. Kugler.
Born in Reading to the late Walter S. Kruszewski Sr. and Stella (Swierczewski) Kruszewski, Dolly graduated from Central Catholic in 1952. She and George raised a...
Connie L. Dimarco
Nov 12, 2021
Connie L. (Labar) DiMarco, 77, died November 12, 2021, in her Maidencreek Township residence.
She was the wife of Ronald D. DiMarco.
Born in Bangor, North Hampton County, she was a daughter of the late Vernon Earl and Arlene Esther (Rutt) Labar.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by her son, Bradley, husband of Patricia DiMarco; and two grandchildren, Ethan DiMarco...
Clarissa Narehood Fabriziani
Nov 10, 2021
Clarissa "Chris "(Narehood) Fabriziani, 90, formerly of West Reading, passed away on November 10, 2021, at The Lutheran Home at Topton. She was the wife of the late Genario "Yanna" Joe" Fabriziani. They shared 59 wonderful years together.
Born in Kutztown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Charles Luigard and Esther (Narehood) Krall. Chris graduated from Reading High School...
Doris M. Mazzacca
Nov 9, 2021
Doris Mazzacca, 90, of Wyomissing, passed away Tuesday, November 9, 2021, in the care of the dedicated staff of the Highlands and Grane Hospice. She was the loving widow of John Mazzacca, who passed away on April 29, 2013.
Born in Bayonne, NJ, to the late Edward and Josephine Heinbokel, Doris graduated from Bayonne High School in 1949 before graduating from...
Mary J. Vermilya
Nov 9, 2021
Mary Jean (Stone) Vermilya, age 91, formerly of Canton, passed away Tuesday, November 9th, at Country Meadows in Wyomissing, PA. Mary was born at the Cora Ross Maternity Home in Canton, PA on March 25, 1930, to Maude and Tracy Stone.
Mary attended Canton High School and after graduating as Valedictorian of her Class of 1947, she went to New York...
Milian A. Santana De La Torres
Nov 7, 2021
Milian A. Santana de Torres, 74, passed away November 7, 2021, in the Reading Hospital & Medical Center.
She was the beloved wife of the late Juan Tomas Torres.
Born in San Jose de la Matas, Dominican Republic, she was the daughter of the late Juan Ramirez and Dolores "Cita" Santana.
Milian was a member of Reading Hispanic Seventh Day Adventist Church, Reading.
She...
Maria C. Konert
Nov 7, 2021
Maria Christina (Gallusser) Konert was born May 28, 1952, in St. Paul, Minnesota and joined her parents, Carlos G. and Doris W. Gallusser, and brother, Marshall Gallusser, when she passed into the arms of the Lord on Sunday, November 7, 2021.
Maria leaves her loving memories to be cherished by her brother, Carlos Gallusser of Rochester, MI, her sisters Carla (Gallusser)...
Elmer Robert Hottenstein
Nov 5, 2021
E. Robert Hottenstein, 97, formerly of Wyomissing, passed away in his residence at the Highlands on Friday, November 5, 2021. He was the loving husband of Betty L. (Heavener), with whom he recently celebrated 61 years of marriage on October 1, 2021. He was born to the late Elmer A. and Clara (Luppold) Hottenstein in Laureldale.
During WWII, Bob served in...
Ellen M. Mcgrath
Nov 5, 2021
Ellen M. McGrath, 76, passed away November 5, 2021, in her Spring Township residence.
Born in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Julia (Fox) Lucas.
Ellen was a graduate of Reading High School.
She was employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as an Administrative Caseworker for over 30 years.
Ellen was an avid animal lover and enjoyed watching her favorite...
Dennis W. Bierkamp
Nov 5, 2021
Dennis W. Bierkamp, 69, passed away November 5, 2021, in his Tilden Township residence.
He was the loving husband of Elizabeth M. (Druding) Bierkamp. They were married on July 26, 1975.
Born in Philadelphia, he was a son of the late Boyd and Ellen (Coney) Bierkamp; and uncle of his late beloved niece, Amy E. Bierkamp
He was a graduate of Abraham Lincoln...
Geoffrey Michael Kofke
Nov 4, 2021
Geoffrey M. Kofke, 49, passed away Thursday, November 4, 2021. Born in Pottstown, he was the son of Fredric Kofke (Patricia A. Stuckert Kofke) of Sinking Spring and Rita A. Paris of Reading.
A 1991 graduate of Exeter High School, Geoffrey was a self employed finish carpenter and a master carpenter by trade, working in both Berks and Chester Counties.
A gifted...
Rosalie A. Rodgers
Nov 4, 2021
Rosalie Ann Rodgers, 83, of Hamburg, passed away November 4, 2021, at St. Joseph Hospital.
She was the widow of Albert Rodgers.
Born at home in St Clair PA on September 27, 1938, she was a daughter of the late George and Wanda (Konopka) Yanek.
Rosalie was a 1956 graduate of St. Clair High School.
She was employed by the Schuylkill Valley School District...
Elizabeth M. Weir
Nov 3, 2021
Elizabeth M. Weir, 51, passed away on November 3, 2021, at Berkshire Center where she had been a resident since December 2020.
Originally from Wernersville, she was the daughter of the late John G. and Marcia A. (Sickel) Weir. Elizabeth was a 1988 graduate of Governor Mifflin High School and a 1992 graduate of Beaver College. She was employed as a...
Herbert Stalworth Hintz
Nov 3, 2021
Herbert (Herb) Hintz, 72, of Flying Hills, passed away on November 3 at St Joseph's Medical Center. Herbert was the son of the late Andrew F. and Georgia (Amason) Hintz. He is survived by his devoted sister, Marcia Phillips, with whom he resided, cousins Andrea Stoyko, wife of James Stoyko, Cumru Township, Bonnie Ruth Amason, Richmond, Virginia, Floyd Amason, Richmond,...
Francis Hamilton Shipe
Nov 1, 2021
Francis "Frank" H. Shipe III, 43, passed away on November 1, 2021, at the Univ. of Penn Hospital surrounded by his family. He was the loving husband of Kel-Lee (Trupp) Shipe for 17 years.
Born in Reading to Francis H Shipe Jr. and the late Margret Lee on February 4, 1978, Frank graduated from Governor Mifflin High School and Berks Technical...
Doris F. Cosgrove
Nov 1, 2021
Doris Funk Cosgrove was born on November 14, 1924 in Reading, PA. Growing up in the family of Dr. Erwin D. and Estelle Funk, Doris developed an early respect for health values, influencing her career path. She began her professional education at Penn State University, graduating with a B.S. in Institutional Management in the school of Home Economics in 1945....
Jamie A. Luft
Nov 1, 2021
It is with great sadness that we share Jamie Luft passed away Monday morning, November 1, 2021, at the age of 42, leaving behind his wife of 15 years, Jen, and their 14-year-old son, Dylan.
Jamie, Jen and Dylan were a very close family that did everything together. Jamie and Jen started dating as young teenagers and haven't been apart since....