John "Jack" W. Chelius
Feb 28, 2021
John "Jack" W. Chelius, 93, formerly of Reading, passed away February 28, 2021, in Berkshire Center.
He was the husband of Loretta "Sue" Chelius who preceded his death in January of 2021.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Mark B. and Dorothy L. (Miller) Chelius.
Jack graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1946. He honorably served his country...
Clare P. Jones
Feb 28, 2021
Clare (Pankok) Jones, 88, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 28, 2021, at Berks Heim.
Born the youngest of seven on Thanksgiving, November 24, 1932, in Salem, NJ, she was a daughter of the late Harry and Clara (Schuh) Pankok, and the loving wife of the late John Quig Stirling Jones, who passed in 2008.
Clare was employed for many years by...
James Georgeadis
Feb 28, 2021
James Georgeadis, 95, passed away February 28, 2021, at Berks Heim.
He was the loving husband of Christine (Fournaris) Georgeadis and had celebrated 70 years of marriage. Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Socrates and Androniki (Lambros) Georgeadis. He was predeceased by six siblings, Lyvia, Nicholas, Fred and Steve Georgeadis, Sadie Patton and Bess Fotis.
Jimmy, as he...
Paulette Susan Nawa
Feb 27, 2021
Paulette Susan (Zaorski) Nawa, 70, of Reading, passed away February 27, 2021, at the Reading Hospital, with her family at her side.
She married the love of her life, Patrick Nawa, on May 31, 1975. He preceded her in death on June 2, 2008.
Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Theodore and Regina (Glembocki) Zaorski.
Paulette was a member...
Patricia A. Smith
Feb 24, 2021
Patricia A. (Niemczyk) Smith, 62, passed away peacefully Wednesday, February 24, 2021, in her Muhlenberg Township home, surrounded by her loving family, following a 13-month battle with pancreatic cancer. Affectionately known as "Queen Patty," she was a daughter of the late Theodore and Janice (Frantz) Niemczyk, and the loving wife of Kevin M. Smith.
Patty had an incredible zest for life,...
Robert M. Flanagan
Feb 24, 2021
Robert M. Flanagan, 82, of Kenhorst, lost his battle with Parkinson's Disease on February 24, 2021.
Born in Brooklyn, NY, and raised in Scranton, PA, he was a son of the late George and Beatrice (Mawn) Flanagan.
After graduating from Scranton Tech, he joined the Pennsylvania National Guard. Following his service, he attended the Pennsylvania State Police Academy. During his 31-year career,...
Carl J. Aron
Feb 24, 2021
Carl J. Aron, Jr., 83, of Fleetwood, passed away February 24, 2021, in Reading Hospital.
He was the loving husband of Mary A. (Dmochowski) Aron; they were married for 58 years.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Carl J. Aron, Sr. and Alice (Dukay) Aron.
He was a graduate of Reading High School and served his country proudly in...
Jacqueline K. Anastasio
Feb 23, 2021
Jacqueline "Jackie" K. Anastasio, 74, of Reading, passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2021, in her home. She was the loving widow of Dennis D. Anastasio, who passed away in 2016. Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Edward and Helen (Powaski) Janiszewski.
Jackie graduated from Twin Valley '64 and attended the Brylon Hair Academy. She worked for many...
Thomas J. Bracelin
Feb 23, 2021
Thomas J. Bracelin, 88, went home to be with the Lord on February 23, 2021, in his Brecknock Township residence.
His wife, Evelyn M. (Ujobai) Bracelin, died on October 8, 2004.
Born in Port Providence, Montgomery County, he was a son of the late Thomas P. and Anna E. (Hoffman) Bracelin.
Thomas served our nation proudly and valiantly for the 13th Tank Battalion...
Ammon Heckler
Feb 23, 2021
Ammon Thomas "Spoona" Heckler, Jr., 89, formerly of West Reading, died peacefully at Country Meadows on February 23, 2021, surrounded by his loving family.
He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Elizabeth (Schnellenbach) Heckler.
Spoona was a 1949 graduate of West Reading High School.
He was preceded in death by his eldest son, Thomas. In addition to his wife he is...
Dorothy June Konemann
Feb 22, 2021
Dorothy June Konemann, 93, formerly of Mohnton, passed away Monday, February 22, 2021, in Tower Health Reading Hospital.
She was the loving wife of the late Ralph C. C. Konemann, Sr.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Morris and Angela (Risma) Weidenheimer.
Dorothy was a member of St. Mary Roman Catholic Church, Hamburg.
She was employed at Hamburg Knitting Mill...
Elaine S Becker
Feb 22, 2021
Elaine Becker, 93, formerly of Macungie and Reading, passed away in the early hours of Monday, February 22, 2021, in the care of the Masonic Village, Elizabethtown. She was the loving widow of Robert E. Becker, Jr., who passed in 1995. Born in Louisville, KY, Elaine was a child of the late William and E. Francis (Hund) Spangler. A graduate...
Douglass R. Leffler, Sr.
Feb 21, 2021
Douglass R. Leffler, Sr.,64, passed away February 21, 2021, peacefully at home after a lengthy illness.
He was the loving husband of Donna L. (Vilardo) Leffler.
Born in West Reading, he was a son of the late Raymond and Gloria (Pepe) Leffler.
He was a 1975 graduate of Holy Name High School, and Berks Career Vocational Center.
Douglass loved his family and was selflessly...
Joyce Helen Fisher
Feb 20, 2021
Joyce Helen Fisher, 81, passed peacefully at Wyomissing Rehab on February 20, 2021.
She was the loving widow of Ronald D. Fisher Sr.
Joyce was born in West Reading to the late Pharis and Margaret Holdeman. Joyce attended West Reading High School, and for many years she worked as a seamstress at both Kelray and L.A. Drapes. She was a lifetime member...
Mary Ann Antoinette Becker
Feb 20, 2021
Mary Ann A. (Dykty) Becker, 78, passed away during the late hours of Saturday, February 20, 2021, in her Reading residence.
She was the wife of 24 years of Arthur Becker.
Born in Reading on December 14, 1942, in St. Joseph's Hospital, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Anna (Wojden) Dykty. She attended St. Mary's Parochial School, 12th &...
Betty M. Lehman
Feb 20, 2021
Betty M. Lehman, 95, passed away February 20, 2021, at the Reading Hospital.
She was the wife of Bennie S. Lehman, who passed away in 1986.
Born March 8, 1925, in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Rolla and Vera (Sprecher) Mellinger.
A graduate of Shippensburg High School, class of 1943, Betty was an employee of Letterkenny Ordnance Depot during...
Eve M. Pardo
Feb 19, 2021
Eve M. Pardo, 67, passed away quietly in her sleep on Friday, February 19, 2021, at her home in Lower Alsace Township after a two-year battle with cancer. Born in Flushing, NY, she was the daughter of the late Alvin Moscowitz and Vivian (Greenwood) Moscowitz. She is survived by her husband, Michael; children Sarah O'Donnell, wife of Niall; and Daniel,...
Dean J. Mohn
Feb 18, 2021
Dean J. Mohn entered into eternal rest on February 18th, 2021, in his Mohnton residence with his loving daughter by his side after a two-year battle with cancer.
Dean was born in Reading on June 28, 1964. He was the son of the late Delores (Brown) Mohn. Dean was a graduate of Reading High School. He was a very dedicated employee...
Dorothy Spina
Feb 18, 2021
Dorothy Spina, 88, of Wyomissing, Pa., passed away in her home on Feb. 18, 2021. Joseph Spina, her loving husband for over 65 years, was by her side.
She was born on July 19, 1932, daughter of the late Camillo and Maria (Periandri) Cavallucci. Dorothy grew up in south Reading and attended Holy Rosary Grade School and St. Peter's Reading Catholic...
Helen M. Ray
Feb 17, 2021
Helen M. Ray, 81, of Exeter passed away in her home on Feb. 17, 2021, in the company of her husband and daughters.
Helen was predeceased by three sons and one daughter: Michael Patrick Barlow, Mark Ray, Todd Ray, and Wendy Giordano, respectively. She is survived by her husband Bud Ray; children: Michele (Michael Lill); Bruce Ray(Teri); Deanna (John Reber); and...