Thomas "Cubbie" Michael Chervanick
Oct 20, 2021
Throughout literature, the most relatable hero in any story is the everyman. They cannot leap the tallest building nor run faster than a speeding bullet; but rather, they are marked by endearing selflessness, a strong moral compass, and an unspoken familiarity that brings people together. Thomas Michael "Cubbie" Chervanick, 68, was the everyman for the Chervanick family. On October 20th,...
E. George Shiels
Oct 20, 2021
E. George Shiels, 87, passed away on October 20,2021, at the Reading Hospital.
He was the devoted husband of the late Gloria Clare Shiels, with whom he shared 58 years of marriage.
Born in Orange, N.J., he was the son of the late Michael Joseph Shiels Sr. and Margaret Mary (Kennedy) Shiels.
George was a graduate of St. Michael's High School, Newark, New...
Sandra C. Herr
Oct 18, 2021
Sandra C. Herr, 85, passed away October 18, 2021, in Shillington, with her loving husband by her side.
She was the beloved wife of Paul L. Herr, with whom she celebrated 60 years of marriage.
Born in Evansville, IN, she was the daughter of the late Oscar A. and Catherine (Sullivan) Schymik.
Sandra was a graduate of Reitz Memorial High School and she...
Arthur Becker
Oct 17, 2021
Arthur Becker, 90, of Reading, passed away on Sunday, October 17, 2021, at his residence. He was predeceased by his current wife Mary Ann A. (Dykty) Becker, on February 21, 2021, his second wife Helen E. (Reead) Becker on January 16, 1993, by his sister Aileen Rosenthal, and his niece, Jill Leibhaber. Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was a son...
Josephine Ritz
Oct 17, 2021
Josephine Ritz, 97, passed away on October 17, 2021 at home. She was the wife of the late Edward Ritz, with whom she shared 56 glorious years filled with lots of love, joy and travel.
Born in Reading, PA, she was the child of Antonino and Vincenza Cappadona. Josephine graduated from Reading High School. After graduation she began a storied career...
Paul J. Elensky
Oct 16, 2021
Paul J. Elensky, 89, passed away October 16, 2021, in his Hamburg residence.
He was the loving husband of Irene M. (Sterba) Elensky.
Born in Tuscarora, he was a son of the late Paul P. and Mary J. (Popnick) Elensky.
Paul was employed by Acme Markets Inc. as a produce manager for over 35 years.
A devout Catholic, Paul was a long-time active member...
Rosemary Brown
Oct 16, 2021
Rosemary "Rose" T. (Bennethum) Brown, 81, of Mohrsville, PA., passed away October 16, 2021, one day before her 82nd birthday, at her home surrounded by her family.
Rosemary was married to Paul L. Brown for 61 years.
Born in Reading, PA, she was the daughter of the late William J. and Leona (Seisler) Bennethum.
Rosemary graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1958....
John A. Shirk
Oct 16, 2021
John A. Shirk, Jr. 80, passed away on Saturday, October 16, 2021, at ManorCare, Sinking Spring.
He was the husband of Dona (Ely) Shirk of Exeter. They shared 59 wonderful years together.
Born in Reading, PA, he was the son of the late John A. Shirk Sr. and Helen (Glenlast) Shirk. John attended Reading Central Catholic High School and graduated from Reading...
Kenneth D. Gill
Oct 15, 2021
Kenneth D. Gill, Jr., 83, of Spring Township passed away on Friday, October 15, 2021, in the Reading Hospital. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Margaret (Peg) Wadsworth Gill.
Ken was born in western PA in the small milltown of Sharpsville to Kenneth D. Gill and Margory (Davis) Gill on August 31, 1938.
Ken graduated from Sharpsville High School...
Beatrice Knerr
Oct 12, 2021
Beatrice Knerr, 84, beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed away on Tuesday, October 12, 2021. She was the widow of Donald Knerr, who passed away in 1993.
Born in Pricetown, she was a child of the late David and Catherine (Noll) Derr. She attended the Reading School District.
She was a member of the former Trinity E.C. Church, now part of...
Virginia H. Brabant
Oct 10, 2021
Virginia H. (Levan) Brabant, 60, of Bernville, passed away October 10, 2021, at St. Joseph Hospital.
She was the widow of James Frederick Brabant, Sr.
Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Harrison and Hettie (Quillman) Levan.
Virginia was a homemaker who was dedicated to her family; one of the greatest gifts she gave her children was staying at home...
Dominic Fiorentino
Oct 9, 2021
Dominic Fiorentino, 59, of Colony Park, passed away on October 9, 2021, at Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center.
He was the husband of Helen S. (Seidel) Fiorentino; they were married on October 10, 1998.
Born in Gasperina, Italy, he was a son of the late Pietro and Maria (Fulginiti) Fiorentino.
He was a graduate of Wyomissing High School in 1980.
Dominic was...
Nelson Frank Walter
Oct 6, 2021
Nelson Frank Walter, 94, passed away October 6, 2021, in his Exeter Township residence.
He was the husband of Mary L. (Perry) Walter. His first wife, Ellen M. Walter, died on May 2, 2013.
Born in Norristown, he was a son of the late John and Mildred (Pike) Walter.
Nelson was a member of Bethany Evangelical Congregational Church, Oley.
He was employed by Bethlehem...
Larue J. Miller
Oct 5, 2021
LaRue J. (Reber) Miller, 87, formerly of Hamburg, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 5, 2021, at the Laurel Center.
She was the widow of Kenneth L. Miller.
Born in Maxatawny Township, she was the daughter of the late Grant R. and Anna (Hoch) Reber.
She was a graduate of Ontelaunee High School.
LaRue was employed by the Hamburg Center for 30 years, retiring...
Mary G Lionti
Oct 5, 2021
Mary G. Lionti, 92, of Kenhorst, passed away on October 5, 2021, in the care of Berks Heim. She was the widow of Harry J. Lionti, who passed away in 2004. They shared 51 wonderful years together.
Born in Reading, PA, she was a child of the late Matteo and Pearl (Galato) Elmo. Mary graduated from Reading Central Catholic High School....
Grace I. Romain
Oct 4, 2021
Grace I. (Whitmoyer) Romain, age 101, formerly of West Reading, died on October 4, 2021, at Columbia Cottage, Wyomissing, where she had resided since August of 2019. Her husband, Peter P. Romain, died on February 14, 1999.
Born in Brownsville, she was a daughter of the late Leon F. and Florence H (Krick) Whitmoyer.
Grace was a member of the Wilson High...
Michael S. Kennedy
Oct 3, 2021
Michael S. Kennedy, 66, of Womelsdorf (formerly of Wyomissing), passed away on October 3, 2021, at his residence. Born in Danville, PA, to Joy (Peterson) of Princeton, NJ, and the late Walter Kennedy, he attended Westminster school in Connecticut. He then graduated with a BA in economics from Gettysburg College in 1977 and completed two post-graduate programs in benefits and...
Linda A. Conner
Oct 3, 2021
Linda A. Conner, 80, formerly of Shillington, passed away on Sunday, October 3, 2021, in the care of StoneRidge Poplar Run of Myerstown. Born in Reading to the late Robert P. Conner and Grace E. (Lutz), Linda graduated from Mt. Penn High School in 1958. She attended Albright College.
She was a longtime member of Immanuel U.C.C. of Shillington.
Having retired in...
Maryanne Bitting
Oct 2, 2021
MaryAnne Bitting (Gantert) 81, of Reading, passed away on Saturday, October 2, 2021. She was a loving and dedicated wife of Delbert G. Bitting; they were together for 60 years.
She was the daughter of Raymond and Sophie (Stelma) Gantert. MaryAnne worked for many years at Delta Hosiery and Big John's Sandwich Shop.
She was a faithful member of Christ Lutheran Church...
Jeffrey S. Faller
Oct 2, 2021
Jeffrey Faller, 60, died October 2, 2021 in the Reading Hospital. Jeff suffered a spinal cord injury in 2012 and fought for 9 long years before succumbing to his injury.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late William and Mary-Jo (Gruber) Faller. He was a 1979 graduate of Schuylkill Valley High School and attended college at Penn State...