Obituaries
Michael J. Mcdermott
Nov 21, 2021
Michael J. McDermott, 62, of Bernville, passed away unexpectedly on November 21, 2021.
He was the husband of Maria (Oros) McDermott for over 35 years. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Jerome McDermott and Marguerite (Spencer) McDermott.
He attended Governor Mifflin High School and continued his education graduating from the PA Apprenticeship Program. He continued on to receive...
Brian P. Peppard
Nov 21, 2021
Brian P. Peppard, 64, passed away on November 21, 2021, at the Reading Hospital.
Born in Oak Park, IL, he was the son of the late Donald F. Peppard and Marvila A. (Aepinus). Brian graduated from Triton Community College, River Grove, IL before working in the food service industry.
Brian belonged to Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church. He enjoyed completing crosswords and...
Marjorie Ellen Soule
Nov 21, 2021
Marjorie E. Soule, 85, formerly of Laureldale, PA, passed away Sunday, November 21, 2021, in her residence at Columbia Cottage, Wyomissing, PA. She was the loving widow of Fredrick Soule, who passed away October 11, 2020.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Leonard and Mildred (Gates) Degler. She graduated from Reading High School. Marjorie played the organ...
Marjorie Jean Lytle
Nov 21, 2021
Marjorie J. Lytle, 91, passed away on Sunday, November 21, 2021, in the care of Berks Heim.
Born in Media, PA to the late Harry and Ida (Rudolph) Simcox, Marjorie attended Media School District. For many years she worked as a loom operator at the Aldan Rug Mill.
She was married to Marshall Lytle who was a member of the Bill Haley...
Florence Karas
Nov 20, 2021
Florence Smagacz Karas was born in 1925 in Chicago, Illinois, the youngest of eight children. She married Johnny, one of her neighborhood friends in 1949; and together they were blessed with three children. True native Chicagoans, they lived in the city for almost 90 years, surrounded by siblings and their large extended families. Decades of family gatherings and celebrations filled...
Walter Clarke Hammond
Nov 18, 2021
Walter Clarke Hammond, 54, of Leesport PA, died unexpectedly on November 18, 2021. Clarke was the loving husband of 28 years to Dawn M. (Rotter) Hammond and beloved father to Olivia Marie Hammond and John (Jake) Clarke Hammond II.
Clarke was born on October 4, 1967, in Wilmington, DE to Linda A. and John R. Hammond. He grew up in Delaware...
David Brian Orth
Nov 18, 2021
David B. Orth, 62, passed away on November 18, 2021, at Reading Hospital.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late William J. Orth, Sr. and Thelma J. (Mitchell) Behler. David attended Schuylkill Valley High School and graduated from Wilson High School in 1977. He was employed as an auto mechanic by Mitchell's Service Station for many years.
David enjoyed...
Alice Mae Sell
Nov 17, 2021
Alice Mae (Allwine) Sell of Spring Township, 90, passed away on November 17, 2021 at 4:50 pm, at the Berkshire Center in Reading, PA due to complications from recent health issues. She was the wife of the late Harold E. Sell whom she married August 10, 1952. They shared 56 wonderful years together.
Born in Lancaster, PA on February 5, 1931,...
Robert H. Strough
Nov 17, 2021
Robert H. Strough, 76, of Robeson Township, passed away November 17, 2021, at the Reading Hospital surrounded by his loving family.
He was the husband of Barbara Mary (nee Kraemer) Strough for 55 years. They married on April 16, 1966.
Born in North Tonawanda, NY, he was a son of the late Melvin Sr., and Glenna (Olmstead) Strough.
He was a graduate of...
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. Â 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...
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