David Russell Bridegam
Oct 31, 2021
David R. Bridegam, 61, of Muhlenberg Twp., passed away October 31, 2021, in ManorCare Health System, Sinking Spring.
He was the beloved companion of Stephanie M. Short, for 21 years.
Born in Pottstown, PA he was the son of the Paul William Bridegam, Chambersburg, PA and the late Willa Mae (Koppenhaver) Bridegam.
David was a member of Good Shepard United Church of Christ,...
James E. Lippincott
Oct 31, 2021
James E. Lippincott, 94, passed away on his birthday in his West Lawn residence Sunday, October 31, 2021. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Joseph and Mary (Spangler) Lippincott. James was predeceased by his brother Joseph Lippincott. He was the loving husband of the late Nancy J. (Achenbach) Lippincott. Nancy passed away Oct 21, 2002 after...
Karen L. Kershner
Oct 31, 2021
Karen L. (Schulz) Kershner, 77, of Hamburg, went to be with the Lord on October 31, 2021, at the Reading Hospital.
She was the widow of Robert C. Kershner.
Born in Cleveland, OH, she was a daughter of the late William D. and Grace M. (Gladding) Schulz, Sr.
She was a 1961 graduate of Willoughby South High School, OH and a 1966 graduate...
James Hyland Jewell
Oct 30, 2021
On Saturday, October 30 2021, Dr. James H. Jewell, Jr. passed away peacefully in his home. He is survived by his wife, Eleanor Jewell, whom he was married to for 65 years. He has seven surviving children, 16 grandchildren, and 12 great grandchildren. Dr. Jewell was born in Narberth, PA to the late James H. and Dorothy D. Jewell.
Dr. Jewell...
Carl Lowman
Oct 30, 2021
Carl Lowman, 79, passed away on Friday, October 29, 2021, at Reading Hospital. He was the companion of the Maxine (Davis) Truesdale. They shared 39 wonderful years together.
Born in Bronx, New York he was the child of the late George Wellington Lowman and Cora (Staples).
In addition to his companion, Maxine, Carl is survived by his daughter, Carla Davis of Chesterfield,...
Frederick William Hess
Oct 30, 2021
Frederick W. Hess, Jr., 71, passed away on October 30, 2021, at Reading Hospital.
He was the loving husband of Nancy L. (Frey) Hess. They shared many wonderful years together.
Born in Reading, PA, he was the son of the late Frederick and Sara Hess. Fred attended Reading High School.
He was a U.S. Army veteran serving during the Vietnam War.
Fred retired from...
Patrick Anthony Floriani
Oct 29, 2021
Patrick A. Floriani, 58, went into the arms of Jesus and his Holy Mother Mary on October 29, 2021, dying of natural causes. Patrick was the son of the late Basil and Elnor (Krebs) Floriani.
A graduate of Central Catholic High School. and Kutztown University, Patrick was a landscaper for several companies.
He was also an artist using his talents to the...
Jorge Pablo Nouhra
Oct 29, 2021
Jorge Pablo Nouhra, 85, passed away on October 29, 2021. He was the loving husband of Patricia Theresa Richard Nouhra having shared 55 wonderful years together.
Born in Guayaquil, Ecuador, he was the son of the late Eid and Tamem Sarquiz Nouhra, who had immigrated from Lebanon after World War I.
He earned his bachelor and master degrees in Civil Engineering from...
George John Tarnoski
Oct 28, 2021
George John Tarnoski, 90, was born in Reading, PA on October 7, 1931, to the late Peter and Julie (Pieja) Tarnoski.
He graduated from Reading Catholic High School where he excelled in both basketball and baseball. George was especially proud of the perfect baseball game he pitched against Malvern Prep at Schlegel Park during his junior year.
George served his country during...
Nancy L. Hulet
Oct 27, 2021
Nancy L. (Rissmiller) Hulet, 80, of Hamburg, passed away October 27, 2021, at Good Samaritan Hospital.
She was the loving wife of Ronald A. Hulet. They were married on June 5, 1971. They just shared 50 years of marriage this past June.
Born in Hamburg, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Alice (Wink) Rissmiller.
Nancy was a graduate of Hamburg...
Margaret Dunkle
Oct 27, 2021
Margaret Anastasia Dunkle died peacefully on October 27, at her home in Reading in the presence of her loving family.
Margaret was born February 20, 1935, in Anaheim, California. Her parents were Dr. Francis and Nora Cain. She leaves her husband John, four of her five children, Clare Dunkle-Moser, wife of Robert Moser, Wyomissing, Catherine Scrimgeour, wife of James Scrimgeour, West...
Sharon Ellen Baker
Oct 26, 2021
Sharon Ellen (Hogendobler) Baker, 73, passed away October 26, 2021, in her Exeter Township residence.
Born in Sunbury, Pennsylvania on November 15, 1947, she was the eldest of four beloved daughters of the late Robert F. and Margaret (Youtz) Hogendobler, who raised their foursome with a priority towards education and life opportunities, despite the prevailing attitudes of the time. Sharon's parents...
Rose C. Cinfici
Oct 25, 2021
Rosina "Rose" C. (Floriani) Cinfici, 87, of Reading, passed away on October 25, 2021, at Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center.
She was the loving wife of William Cinfici.
Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Frank P. and Carmela (Saitta) Floriani.
She was a graduate of Reading High School in 1952.
Rose was an active member of Holy Rosary...
Sheila Levan
Oct 25, 2021
Sheila M. Levan, 74, passed away October 25, 2021, in her Muhlenberg residence.
She was the loving wife of Scott L. Levan, with whom she celebrated 47 years of marriage October 12.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of William R. and Ardell (Whitman) Scheifele.
She was a graduate of Empire Beauty School.
Sheila was a beautician and was owner of her own...
Lovesta Vivian Greth
Oct 24, 2021
Lovesta Vivian (Wolfe) Greth, 85, passed away October 24, 2021, in her Spring Township residence.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Leroy and Edna (Lease) Wolfe.
Lovesta was a member of Glad Tidings Church, Sinking Spring.
She was last employed Talbot Knitting Mill. She was a loving caregiver to many children over the decades including those who weren't her...
Kathleen (Kathy) Dawn Hales Promutico
Oct 23, 2021
Kathleen Dawn Promutico, 57, passed away Saturday, October 23, 2021, in her Reading home after a long battle with breast cancer.
Born in St. Louis, MO on October 6, 1964, she was the natural daughter of John G. Hales, III (Canton, OH) and Rosemarie Quigley Hales Ambs (Ruther Glen, VA). Her loving stepparents were Carol Hales (Canton, OH) and the late...
Mira Ihas
Oct 23, 2021
Mira Ihas, 85, formerly of West Reading, passed away Saturday, October 23, 2021, in the care of Reading Hospital. Born in Vukovar, Croatia, Mira was the daughter of the late Petar and Rozina (Rubrich) Baric.
While living in Europe, Mira worked as a teacher, instructing young pupils in a variety of subjects, including German. In December 1969, Mira immigrated to the...
Charles Hans Weiser
Oct 22, 2021
Charles "Chuck" H. Weiser, 84, passed away in his Reading residence on Friday, October 22, 2021. He was the loving husband of Patricia (Pfautz), with whom he shared over 43 years of marriage.
Born in Reading to the late Hans and Mary (Moyer) Weiser, Chuck graduated from Wilson High School in 1955 before enrolling in the United States Merchant Marine Academy...
Carmen J. Knoblauch
Oct 22, 2021
Carmen J. (Wingle) Knoblauch, 88, passed away October 22, 2021, in her Hamburg residence.
Her husband, Richard A. Knoblauch, died on May 18, 2006.
Born in Schuylkill Haven, she was the daughter of the late William F. and Sue P. (Gehrig) Wingle.
Carmen was a homemaker who was dedicated to her family; one of the best gifts she gave her daughter was staying...
Jack Wallace Heffelfinger
Oct 20, 2021
Jack Wallace Heffelfinger, 82, passed away on October 20, 2021, in the Reading Hospital.
He was the beloved husband of Carolyn (Stefanik) Heffelfinger, with whom he celebrated 53 years of marriage.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late W. Jack and Dorothy (Rhoads) Heffelfinger.
Jack was a graduate of Reading High School and also attended Penn State, where he pursed...