Obituaries
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. 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...
Ellen M. Mcgrath
Nov 5, 2021
Ellen M. McGrath, 76, passed away November 5, 2021, in her Spring Township residence.
Born in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Julia (Fox) Lucas.
Ellen was a graduate of Reading High School.
She was employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as an Administrative Caseworker for over 30 years.
Ellen was an avid animal lover and enjoyed watching her favorite...
Dennis W. Bierkamp
Nov 5, 2021
Dennis W. Bierkamp, 69, passed away November 5, 2021, in his Tilden Township residence.
He was the loving husband of Elizabeth M. (Druding) Bierkamp. They were married on July 26, 1975.
Born in Philadelphia, he was a son of the late Boyd and Ellen (Coney) Bierkamp; and uncle of his late beloved niece, Amy E. Bierkamp
He was a graduate of Abraham Lincoln...
Geoffrey Michael Kofke
Nov 4, 2021
Geoffrey M. Kofke, 49, passed away Thursday, November 4, 2021. Born in Pottstown, he was the son of Fredric Kofke (Patricia A. Stuckert Kofke) of Sinking Spring and Rita A. Paris of Reading.
A 1991 graduate of Exeter High School, Geoffrey was a self employed finish carpenter and a master carpenter by trade, working in both Berks and Chester Counties.
A gifted...
Rosalie A. Rodgers
Nov 4, 2021
Rosalie Ann Rodgers, 83, of Hamburg, passed away November 4, 2021, at St. Joseph Hospital.
She was the widow of Albert Rodgers.
Born at home in St Clair PA on September 27, 1938, she was a daughter of the late George and Wanda (Konopka) Yanek.
Rosalie was a 1956 graduate of St. Clair High School.
She was employed by the Schuylkill Valley School District...
Elizabeth M. Weir
Nov 3, 2021
Elizabeth M. Weir, 51, passed away on November 3, 2021, at Berkshire Center where she had been a resident since December 2020.
Originally from Wernersville, she was the daughter of the late John G. and Marcia A. (Sickel) Weir. Elizabeth was a 1988 graduate of Governor Mifflin High School and a 1992 graduate of Beaver College. She was employed as a...
Herbert Stalworth Hintz
Nov 3, 2021
Herbert (Herb) Hintz, 72, of Flying Hills, passed away on November 3 at St Joseph's Medical Center. Herbert was the son of the late Andrew F. and Georgia (Amason) Hintz. He is survived by his devoted sister, Marcia Phillips, with whom he resided, cousins Andrea Stoyko, wife of James Stoyko, Cumru Township, Bonnie Ruth Amason, Richmond, Virginia, Floyd Amason, Richmond,...
Francis Hamilton Shipe
Nov 1, 2021
Francis "Frank" H. Shipe III, 43, passed away on November 1, 2021, at the Univ. of Penn Hospital surrounded by his family. He was the loving husband of Kel-Lee (Trupp) Shipe for 17 years.
Born in Reading to Francis H Shipe Jr. and the late Margret Lee on February 4, 1978, Frank graduated from Governor Mifflin High School and Berks Technical...
Doris F. Cosgrove
Nov 1, 2021
Doris Funk Cosgrove was born on November 14, 1924 in Reading, PA. Growing up in the family of Dr. Erwin D. and Estelle Funk, Doris developed an early respect for health values, influencing her career path. She began her professional education at Penn State University, graduating with a B.S. in Institutional Management in the school of Home Economics in 1945....
Jamie A. Luft
Nov 1, 2021
It is with great sadness that we share Jamie Luft passed away Monday morning, November 1, 2021, at the age of 42, leaving behind his wife of 15 years, Jen, and their 14-year-old son, Dylan.
Jamie, Jen and Dylan were a very close family that did everything together. Jamie and Jen started dating as young teenagers and haven't been apart since....
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...
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