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...
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...