John E. Loeper
Jan 13, 2021
John E. Loeper, 86, formerly of Reading and lately of Country Meadows, passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2021 in the care of Reading Hospital. He was known as "Jack" to his family and "Chick" to his friends. John was the loving husband of 65 years to Margaret Jean (Henry) Loeper. Born in Reading, John was a son of the late...
Vera Jane Werner
Jan 13, 2021
Vera Jane (Binkley) Werner, 95, formerly of Shillington, passed away on January 13, 2021, and is now with the Lord and reunited with her husband.
Her husband, Eugene Earl Werner, died in 1998.
Born in Shillington, she was a daughter of the late Edwin Pott and Jennie Edna (Griffith) Binkley.
She was a graduate of Shillington High School.
Vera was employed by Fairy Silk...
Jorge Vinicio Cã³Rdova Drouet
Jan 13, 2021
Jorge Vinicio Córdova Drouet, 32, of Mount Penn passed away January 13, 2021, at the Reading Hospital.
He was the loving husband of Karen Blanco Córdova.
Jorge was predeceased by his lovely grandma, Mamita Amada.
Born December 6, 1988, he was a son of Luz Amada Sanz Drouet, wife of Marco Sanz, of Reading and his father, Jorge Vinicio Córdova Zamora, of Ecuador.
He...
Joanne E. Shields Mccready
Jan 12, 2021
Our hearts are broken over the loss of an incredibly strong woman, loving wife, devoted mother, and doting grandmother - Joanne 'Nona' Elizabeth McCready (nee Shields) (63).
Daughter of Joseph and Mary Shields (nee Mirabella) she is survived by her husband Gerald; children: Kendall, Nolan, Curran and Evan; grandchildren: Patrick, Annalise, Reagan, Adelaide, Killian, Reid, Finnian and Callum and sisters: Patricia,...
Mariano Torres
Jan 12, 2021
Mariano Torres Jr. was a funny, caring soul. The simplest pleasures in life brought him great joy and his love of making people laugh was his calling. Junior, as he was affectionately known by family and friends has passed away at the age of 52 on January 12, 2021. He was a proud graduate of St. Peter's School in Reading...
Michael Carroll Lehane
Jan 11, 2021
Michael Carroll Lehane, Esq., 79, of Wyomissing and formerly of Osterville, MA, and Seabrook Island, SC, passed away at home on Monday, January 11, 2021. He was the loving husband of Martha Glosser Lehane, with whom he shared over 50 years. Born in Medford, MA, Michael was the only son of the late Carroll Donald and Marion (Fitzgerald) Lehane.
Michael studied...
Cynthia Odele Jimenez
Jan 11, 2021
Cynthia Odele (Reinhart) Jimenez, 88, of Wyomissing, passed away January 11, 2021, at ManorCare, West Reading.
Born in Wyomissing, she was the daughter of the late Russell Lloyd and Ruth Eulalia (Snyder) Reinhart.
She was a 1949 graduate of Reading High School and a 1953 graduate of Albright College earning a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics.
Cynthia was employed by General Electric as a...
Alfred Wells Pettit
Jan 11, 2021
Alfred "Alf" Wells Pettit died in the pre-dawn hours of Monday, January 11, 2021 after a rapid decline under COVID assault. Bright, witty, wry, flirtatious, devoted, hard-working, and quietly faithful, he was a resourceful care-taker who took his responsibilities seriously and sought out ways to help those in need.
Born in Bronxville, NY, to Alfred Meech Pettit and Ruth Baer Pettit,...
George D. Spaeth
Jan 10, 2021
George D. Spaeth, 60, passed away at the Reading Hospital on Sunday, January 10, 2021.
Born in Wilmington, DE he was the son of Pierina "Rena" (Zuccarini) Spaeth, of Wyomissing, and the late David George Spaeth.
George was a member of Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, where he served as a lector.
He graduated from Holy Name High School in 1978 and King's...
Erika G. Plourde
Jan 9, 2021
Erika G. Plourde, 47, of passed away Saturday, January 9, 2021 in her West Lawn residence.
Born in Bridgeport, CT., she was the daughter of Judith K. (Mastroni) Plourde and the late Gary W. Plourde.
Erika was a 1991 graduate of Reading High School. She also was a 99 graduate of Albright College, where she received her B.S in Psychology and 2012...
Robert L. Mulligan
Jan 8, 2021
Robert (Doc) L. Mulligan, born October 5, 1926, in Ashland, PA, died Friday, January 8, 2021, with his family by his side following a short illness. He was 94.
Bob said from the day he was born he was destined to follow in his father's footsteps, whom he greatly admired. After graduating from Ashland High School, he headed to Pennsylvania State...
Olga Viola
Jan 8, 2021
Olga (Panco) Viola, 92, passed away in her Shillington residence on Friday, January 8th, 2021. She was the loving wife of the late Louis D. Viola. The couple married June 2, 1951. Sadly, Louis passed in 2008.
Born in Hazelton on October 3, 1928, she was the daughter of the late John and Helen (Osachuk) Panco.
Olga was a member of the...
Beverly Ann Murphy
Jan 7, 2021
Beverly Ann (Fureman) Murphy, 73, of Wyomissing, passed away January 7, 2021, at St. Joseph Hospital.
Born in Palmyra, she was a daughter of the late Harry I. and Elmira Grace (Welty) Fureman.
Beverly earned a Master's degree in Early Childhood Education, serving as an educator in the Wyalusing School District in Home ec, second grade, kindergarten, and fourth grade for many...
Mary A Clark
Jan 7, 2021
Mary A. (Martorana) Clark, 97, passed away on January 7, 2021, at Country Meadows, Wyomissing.
Her first husband, Howard J. Einsel, Sr., died in 1991, and her second husband William H. Clark, Jr., died in 2017.
Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Domenic and Grace (Martino) Martorana.
Mary was a homemaker who was dedicated to her family; one of...
James S. Melcher
Jan 7, 2021
James S. Melcher Sr., 76, of Spring Township, passed away January 7, 2021, at the Reading Hospital. He was the husband of Nancy L. (Rohm) Melcher, whom he married on September 2, 1967. Born in West Reading, James was the son of Stewart and Rita (Breen) Melcher.
He was a 1962 graduate of Central Catholic High School.
James honorably served in the...
Adrienne Lydia Mensak
Jan 6, 2021
Adrienne Mensak, 82, died at Reading Hospital, on Wednesday, January 6, 2021, from surgical complications. She was the loving widow of John Paul Mensak, who died in 2008. Born in New Jersey and moving to California shortly thereafter, Adrienne was the daughter of the late Earnest and Clarice Pont.
Adrienne lived a distinct life. For a short time when she was...
Maurice D. Stone
Jan 6, 2021
Maurice D. "Moe" Stone, Esquire, 57, passed away at the Reading Hospital on Wednesday, January 6, 2021.
He was the husband of Rebecca Batdorf Stone, Esquire, for 31 years.
Born in Statesville, NC, he was the son of Janice E. Wood, N. Wilkesboro, NC, and the late Garland G. Stone.
Moe was a 1981 graduate of North Wilkes High School, Hayes, NC, and...
Barbara A. Harris
Jan 5, 2021
Barbara A. (Arnold) Harris, 95, of Berks County, passed away January 5, 2021, at Berks Heim.
She was the widow of Walter R. Benner and Henry Harris.
Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Roland Arnold and Florence (Blew) Neetz.
She was a 1943 graduate of Muhlenberg High School.
Taking great pride in providing for her family, Barbara worked till she...
Marilyn Dallessandro
Jan 5, 2021
Marilyn Dallessandro, passed away in her residence, Tuesday, January 5th, 2021.
Born in Reading, PA, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Alva (Pottieger) Kauffman on August 17, 1939. She married John Dallessandro on March 29, 1958 at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Reading, PA. John passed away on June 23, 1971.
Marilyn was an avid reader who enjoyed Broadway...
James O. Seelig
Jan 5, 2021
James O. Seelig – avid golfer, loving husband, and devoted grandfather – died on Jan. 5 after losing his battle against COVID.
The longtime Reading-area resident was 76.
Born in Landsdale, PA, Seelig graduated from Wilson Highschool in 1962. Over the years he served in the Army Reserves, worked at the Washington Insurance Company, at Shaw Barton as a salesman, and most...