Irene E. "Pud" Fenstermacher

Irene E. "Pud" Fenstermacher

Jul 18, 2021

Irene E. "Pud" Fenstermacher, 94, of Windsor Township, passed away, Sunday, July 18th, 2021, in her daughter's Shoemakersville residence.

She was the wife of the late Gordon H. "Goog" Fenstermacher.

Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late G. Clayton and Irene A. (Shinkel) Faust.

"Pud" was a member of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Hamburg.

She was employed in the payroll...

Elizabeth Mcilvain Bausher

Elizabeth Mcilvain Bausher

Jul 17, 2021

Elizabeth McIlvain Bausher, 86

It always seemed, after a joyful hello, you were talking about your life.

If you really pressed and asked, you might have been told…

This is where I fill my heart with sounds of children and beautiful flowers. A place I will thrive. A place I will live the seasons of my life, and our lives together.

Children will grow...

Anna Elizabeth Griffith

Anna Elizabeth Griffith

Jul 17, 2021

Anna Elizabeth Griffith, 91, of Brecknock Twp. passed away unexpectedly on July 17, 2021, in her residence.

She was the loving wife of Gene A. Griffith who passed away on January 13, 2016. They were married on November 22, 1952, and enjoyed over 63 years of marriage.

Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Anthony Andrew and Euphemia Elizabeth...

Byron J. Curry

Byron J. Curry

Jul 14, 2021

Byron J. Curry, 75, of Stony Creek, passed away July 14, 2021, in the Reading Hospital & Medical Center.

He was the husband of the late Sara (Seiverling) Curry, with whom he celebrated 45 years of marriage.

Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Vincent and Dorothy (Ehrgood) Curry.

Byron was a graduate of Mt. Penn High School.

He was a...

Evelyn Martinez - Palermo

Evelyn Martinez - Palermo

Jul 13, 2021

Evelyn Martinez-Palermo, 82, was welcomed by the good Lord on July 13, 2021, in her Reading residence surrounded by her loving family.

Born in New York, NY, she was the daughter of the late Francisco and Blanca Martinez.

Evelyn was employed as a Legal Secretary for over 15 years and previously worked for Central PA Legal Services and other law firms in...

Marie T. Maggiaro

Marie T. Maggiaro

Jul 13, 2021

Marie T. Maggiaro, 96, passed away late the evening of Tuesday, July 13, 2021, in the care of Mifflin Center. She was the loving widow of Anthony Maggiaro, who passed away in 1984 after 23 years of marriage.

Born in Brooklyn, New York, Marie was a daughter of the late Ronald and Amelia (Amini) DeComa. At 18, Marie took a position...

Doris E. Campbell

Doris E. Campbell

Jul 12, 2021

Doris E. Campbell, 88, of Reading, passed away July 12, 2021, at the Reading Hospital.

Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Samuel J. and Ethel M. (Trexler) Campbell.

Doris was a graduate of Wilson High School in 1933 and Community General Hospital School of X-Ray Technology.

After graduating, Doris worked as an x-ray technician for J. Gershon Cohen M.D.,...

Victor Velazquez Rosales

Victor Velazquez Rosales

Jul 11, 2021

Víctor Velázquez Rosales, 49, de Reading, falleció el domingo 11 de julio de 2021, al cuidado del Hospital de Reading luego de una prolongada lucha por su salud. Nacido en Villa Morelos, México, Víctor era el menor de los nueve hijos de Samuel Velázquez y Rebeca Rosales. La familia se instaló en Reading en 1986.

Padre, amigo y persona alegre, Víctor...

Kathleen Marie Moult

Kathleen Marie Moult

Jul 11, 2021

Kathy Moult, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister. Star athlete and long-time teacher in Berks County.

Kathleen Marie Moult (Jameson), age 67, passed away peacefully in her home on July 10th surrounded by the warmth and comfort of her family after enduring a long, brave battle with cancer. Kathy was born in Long Island, NY in 1954 to her loving and...

Stefne T. Jurgielewicz

Stefne T. Jurgielewicz

Jul 10, 2021

Stefne Therese Kurkoski Jurgielewicz, 93, of Tilden Township, passed away peacefully at home on July 10, 2021.

Stefne was born on March 3, 1928 in Southold, NY and was the daughter of the late Peter and Antonina (Dziergoska) Kurkoski. She was the youngest of their five children and adored her late older brothers (Stanley and Zygmunt) and sisters (Alexandra and Anna)....

Joseph J. Reedy

Joseph J. Reedy

Jul 9, 2021

Joseph J. "Joe" Reedy, 92, passed away July 9, 2021, in his Reading residence.

He was the loving husband of Jeannette A. (Stacherski) Reedy.

Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Harry and Anna (Sauer) Reedy.

Joe "Lefty" is a member of the Class of '46 of Central Catholic High School where he was a standout athlete in football, basketball,...

Robert L. Wenrich

Robert L. Wenrich

Jul 8, 2021

Robert L. (Bob) Wenrich, 88, of Hamburg passed away on Thursday July 8, 2021, in the Reading Hospital. Born in West Reading on November 28, 1932, he was one of five children of the late Nathaniel K. and Mabel (Miller) Wenrich.

Bob was extremely proud that he and his three brothers all served in the military during WWII and Korea. He...

Rachel Marie Howe

Rachel Marie Howe

Jul 8, 2021

Rachel Marie Howe, 19, of Mohrsville, was taken from this world too soon on July 8, 2021. Born in Reading, she was a daughter of Richard and Karen (Weaver) Howe of Mohrsville.

A student at Bloomsburg University studying business, Rachel graduated from Tulpehocken Area School District in 2020. While home for the summer, Rachel worked at the Redner's of Leesport.

Rachel was...

Bonita Jean Adams

Bonita Jean Adams

Jul 8, 2021

Bonita (Bonnie) Jean (Rhine) Adams was born on November 29, 1950 in Reading Pennsylvania, the only daughter to the late Anna Cleone (Fisher) Rhine Koffel and Benjamin Paul Rhine, and passed from this earth to her longed for Heavenly home on July 8, 2021 at age 70 years, in Orwigsburg, Pennsylvania. Bonnie grew up in the Hamburg, Pennsylvania area and...

Robert J. Bukovsky

Robert J. Bukovsky

Jul 7, 2021

Robert J. Bukovsky, 78, of Reading, passed away July 7, 2021, at Manor Care, Sinking Spring.

He was the loving husband of Sylvia A. (Napiecek) Bukovsky.

Born in Reading, he was a son of the late John G. and Anna M. (Straka) Bukovsky.

He was a graduate of Central Catholic High School and Penn State University, Berks where he earned an associate degree...

Felix F Wylezik, Jr.

Felix F Wylezik, Jr.

Jul 7, 2021

Felix F. "Phil" Wylezik, Jr., 86, of West Lawn passed away July 7,2021, at the Reading Hospital .

He was the husband of Constance M ( Rodgers) Wylezik; they were married on August 12, 1961.

Born in Chicago, IL, he was a son of the late Felix F. and Jenny (Knipper) Wylezik.

He is a 20 year veteran of the U.S. Air Force,...

Quyen Thi Pham

Quyen Thi Pham

Jul 5, 2021

Quyen Thi Pham, 78, passed away July 5, 2021, at Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center.

Her husband, Anderson H. Nguyen, died on September 6, 2017.

Born in Vietnam, she was a daughter of Luoc Pham and Quy Pham.

Quyen is survived by her five children, Huy Nguyen, Huong Nguyen, Linh Nguyen, Nam Nguyen, Dung Nguyen. She is also survived by two...

Naomi Ruth Witman

Naomi Ruth Witman

Jul 3, 2021

Naomi Ruth (Moyer) Witman, 90, passed away in Geisenger- St. Luke's Hospital in Orwigsburg on Saturday, July 3rd, 2021. She was the loving wife of the late Amandus G. Witman

Born in Cressona on May 27, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Sterlin D. and Blanche (Farr) Moyer.

Naomi was a member of Friedens Church in Shartlesville. She was also...

Franklin W. Maxwell

Franklin W. Maxwell

Jul 1, 2021

Franklin W. Maxwell, 86, of West Lawn, passed away July 1, 2021, at the Mifflin Center.

His wife, Dorothy V. (Wilczynski) Maxwell, died on December 8, 2017.

Born in Bolckow, MO, he was a son of the late Carl W. and Leona M. (Foreman) Maxwell.

Franklin served our nation proudly and valiantly in the US Navy during the Korean Conflict.

He was employed by...

Jamie Lee Lucas

Jamie Lee Lucas

Jul 1, 2021

Jamie Lee Lucas Jr., 32, of Mohnton, better known to all who loved him as "Lou," left this world on Thursday, July 1, 2021 while in the care of Tower Health Reading Hospital. Born in Hershey, PA, Louie was the son of Angelina (DeRenzo) Orlando and Jamie L. Lucas.

Lou was a talented tradesman. Beautiful backsplashes and expertly laid tile were...