Barbara Marie Murnane
Mar 27, 2021
Beloved wife and mother Barbara Marie Murnane, 65, of Wyomissing, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 27, 2021. She and her husband, Daniel Murnane, were married for 35 years.
Born in Norristown to the late John J. and Margaret "Peg" (McGrath) Hatch, Barbara received her R.N. from The Bryn Mawr School of Nursing. She later completed her course work at Villanova...
Charles T. Frey
Mar 26, 2021
Charles T. Frey, better known as "Tommy" or "Chuck," 72, of Muhlenberg Township, passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family late Friday, March 26, 2021. He was the loving husband of 30 years of Jo A. Frey, "the peanut butter to his jelly."
Born in Reading to the late William H. and Verna M. (Reinert) Frey, Tommy attended Fleetwood School District....
Claudia B. Owadiuk
Mar 24, 2021
Claudia B. Owadiuk, 66, of Mertztown, passed away March 24, 2021, in Lehigh Valley Hospital.
She was the beloved wife of Peter G. Owadiuk, with whom she celebrated 41 years of marriage February 14th.
Born in New York City, NY, Claudia was the daughter of the late Joseph and Kathryn (Barbat) Powers.
She was employed as a clerk by East Penn Manufacturing.
Claudia was...
Claude E. Kline
Mar 23, 2021
Claude E. Kline, Jr., 63, of Tilden Township, passed away Tuesday, March 23, 2021, in Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital, Orwigsburg.
He was the beloved husband of Carol A. (Burkert) Kline.
Born in Fleetwood, he was the son of the late Claude E., Sr., and Patricia Ann (Quillman) Kline.
Claude worked as a material handler at various places for most of his life.
He was...
David P. Brown
Mar 23, 2021
David P. Brown, 73, formerly of Cumru Township, passed away March 23, 2021, at the Lutheran Home at Topton.
His wife Judy E. (Loose) Brown, died on June 27, 2017. They married on September 23, 1972.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Paul Harrison and Florence (Kessler) Brown.
He was a 1966 graduate of Governor Mifflin High School.
David was...
Tracey Anne Evans
Mar 21, 2021
Tracey Anne Evans, 60, of West Reading, PA passed away March 21, 2021, at Penn State Health Saint Joseph Medical Center.
As the mother of three children and a Registered Nurse of over 15 years, there is no doubt that Tracey was a passionate caretaker. Always thinking of the small things that left the biggest impact on those around her. A...
Betty Jean Garraway
Mar 21, 2021
Betty J. Garraway, 83, formerly of Wyomissing & Phoebe Berks, Wernersville, passed away March 21, 2021, at the Reading Hospital.
She was the loving wife of James R. Garraway, married for 62 years.
Born on January 6, 1938 in Shamokin, Northumberland County, she was the daughter of the late John W. and Evelyn E. (Moyer) Rohrer.
She was a graduate of Coal Township...
Margaret A. Huff
Mar 21, 2021
Margaret A. Huff, 90, of Wyomissing, passed away on March 21, 2021, in Berkshire Center.
Her husband, Alfred L. Huff, passed away on January 16, 2012.
Born in Ft. Erie, Ontario, Canada, she was the daughter of the late George and Olive (McKinley) Kirk.
Margaret was a instructor/sales clerk for Summer House, Oley for 25 years. She was also the owner/operator of Margaret...
Mollie I. Ross
Mar 20, 2021
Mollie I. Ross, 101, formerly of Temple, passed away Saturday, March 20, 2021, in the Lutheran Home in Topton.
She was the wife of the beloved Vernon J. Ross, who died February 2, 2000.
Born in Heidelberg Township, Lebanon County, she was the daughter of the late James W. and Mayme I. (Ream) Hewitt.
Mollie graduated from Reading High School at the age...
John W. Rosselli
Mar 20, 2021
John W. Rosselli, Sr., 74, of Mohnton, passed away Saturday, March 20, 2021, in the care of Reading Hospital. He was the widower of Nancy L. (Hock), who passed in 1994, and the 24 year companion of Kathy Tully, with whom he resided.
Born in Reading to the late Peter and Elizabeth (Stock) Rosselli, John graduated from Reading High School '65....
William John Setley
Mar 20, 2021
William J. Setley, age 83, passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday, March 20, 2021. Bill was predeceased by his dear wife, Dorothy K. (Lengel) Setley, in May of 2016. He is survived by his daughter and primary caregiver, Cheri L. (Setley) Clauser and her spouse Robert L. Clauser, his daughter, ChrisLynn Setley and her spouse Tammi L. Weiandt,...
Theresa M. Stello
Mar 19, 2021
Theresa Mary Stello, 90, of Shillington, passed away during the early hours of Friday, March 19, 2021. She was the loving widow of Paul V. Stello, who passed away May 17, 2012. Born in Shamokin, PA, Theresa was the eldest child of the late Frank and Mary (Brokus) Romanoski.
Theresa, "Terry," graduated from Coal Township High School and the Ashland School...
Harriet S. Motyl
Mar 18, 2021
Harriet S. (Swalley) Motyl, 91, formerly of Reading, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 18, 2021, at Berkshire Center, Exeter Township. She was the daughter of the late Harry and Rose (Snyder) Swalley.
Harriet led a very full life, graduating from Reading High School and chairing alumni reunions there for many years. She was a real "go-getter" in everything she did,...
Guy C. Field
Mar 17, 2021
Guy C. Field, 63, passed away March 17, 2021, in his Wyomissing residence.
Born in West Reading, he was a son of William F. Field, Wyomissing and the late Marian (Harding) Field.
He was a graduate of Wyomissing High School.
Guy was employed by CH Briggs Hardware, for over 30 years before his retirement.
In addition to his father, he is survived by two...
Marie Johanna Lathbury
Mar 17, 2021
Marie Lathbury, age 78, died peacefully on March 17, 2021, at Brooke Grove Retirement Village after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease.
Marie was born October 18, 1942, in Reading, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Peter and Marie Karish. She is survived by her brothers, Peter (June) Karish and John (Lynne) Karish; children, Greg (Justine) Lathbury and Donna (Phil) Ardizzone; her cherished...
Regina Rose Mateuszow
Mar 16, 2021
Regina Rose Mateuszow, 79, of Shillington passed away on March 16, 2021, at Country Meadows surrounded by her loving family.
Her husband, Theodore A. "Ted" Mateuszow, passed away on November 7, 2017; they were married on September 1, 1962.
Born in West Reading, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Florence (Ziemecki) Kramer.
She was a graduate of Governor Mifflin High...
Erasmo Santana, Sr.
Mar 16, 2021
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Erasmo Boria Santana, Sr., passed away March 16,2021, at ManorCare, West Reading.
Born in Yabucoa, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Crespin and Dionesia (Boria) Santana.
As a crossing guard for the City of Reading, Erasmo was a caring, selfless person who dedicated himself daily to the student's safety as they crossed the streets to and from school.
He...
Nancy Ellen Cowan
Mar 14, 2021
Nancy Ellen Cowan, 66, of Harrisburg, passed away on March 14, 2021.
Born in Harrisburg, she was a daughter of the late John (aka "Rusty") and Mary (Harper) Cowan.
She was a graduate of American University, in Washington DC, where she earned her law degree. As a lawyer she was employed by Pennsylvania Department of State for many years.
Nancy adored her 3...
Margaret M. Wilkins
Mar 14, 2021
Margaret M. Wilkins, 95, of Cornwall, passed away the afternoon of Sunday, March 14, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. Born in West Reading, she was a child of the late Albert and Myrtle (Reber) Kissinger.
Margie's first husband, Leonard J. Drexel, passed on May 6, 1983. She remarried to Raymond Wilkins, who passed November 20, 2005.
From 28 years she was...
Harry E. Phillips
Mar 13, 2021
Harry E. Phillips, 85, of Wyomissing, passed away in the Reading Hospital on March 13, 2021.
He was the loving husband of Maria R. (Steuer) (Esterbrook) Phillips, whom he met on a trip to Rome during the beatification of Mother Teresa in 2003. They were married in 2006. He was predeceased by his wife, Helen Phillips.
Born in Scranton, he was a...