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...
Wallyanthony Wanner Woytovich
Jan 5, 2021
Wally Anthony Wanner Woytovich, 76, of Wyomissing, PA, passed away on January 5, 2021 at home, surrounded in his final weeks by his loving family. He is survived by Helen (Pullano) Woytovich, his wife of 54 years, his son Jeffery, Jeff's wife Betsy (Gibney), his daughter Christine and her significant other Ryan McCoy, as well as six grandchildren who lovingly...
Roberta Dettling
Jan 5, 2021
Roberta L. Dettling, 84, of Concord, NC, and formerly of Spring Twp (Lincoln Park), passed away peacefully on January 5, 2021, at Tucker House Hospice of Cabarrus County, NC.
Born in Reading, PA she was the daughter of the late Robert Smith and the late Elsie May (Smith) Schwenk, wife of the late Edward Schwenk. She was also preceded in death...
Margery Ann Dadamio
Jan 5, 2021
Margery Ann (Krengel) DaDamio, 93, passed away in Cornwall, PA on January 5, 2021. She was the wife of the late Anthony Raymond DaDamio for 63 years. She was born October 24, 1927 to the late Paul William Carl and Matie Henrietta (Raveling) Krengel in Wabasso, MN.
In 1946, she graduated salutatorian from Lamberton High School, Lamberton, MN, where she received...
Jerry L. Hughes
Jan 5, 2021
Jerry L. Hughes, 80, of Hamburg, passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2021, in Lebanon VA Medical Center.
He was the beloved husband of Sharon A. Hughes.
Born May 31, 1940, in Robertsdale, PA, Huntington County, he was the son of the late Lester E. and Helen L. (Ross) Hughes.
Jerry was a graduate of Saxton Liberty High School and Old Dominion University.
Jerry retired...
Glenn Harry Petery
Jan 3, 2021
Glenn Harry Petery, 79, passed away in the Reading Hospital, Sunday, January 3rd, 2021. He was the husband of Shirley (Rohrbach) Petery.
Born at home in Hamburg on August 1, 1941, he was the son of the late Harry L. and Elda E. (Henn) Petery. He was a member St. John's Lutheran in Hamburg. Glenn was a 1959 graduate of Hamburg...
Barbara Garland
Jan 3, 2021
Barbara Garland, 84, of Hamburg, passed away Sunday, January 3, 2021, in Maidencreek Place.
She was the beloved wife of Samuel T. Garland who died December 24, 2016.
Born in Pottsville, PA., she was the daughter of the late Michael and Rosalie (Chylack) Potts.
Barbara was a member of St. Mary Roman Catholic Church, Hamburg.
She was employed as an aide at the Hamburg...
Lucille A. Dondore
Jan 2, 2021
Lucille Dondore, 85, passed away Saturday, January 2, 2021 in the care of Berks Heim. Born January 19, 1935 in Reading, PA, to her parents Paul and Elizabeth (Garde) Dondore.
She graduated from Reading High School. For 40 years she worked as a housekeeper for Richard Palmer and family.
Lucille came to know Jehovah God and dedicated her life through water Baptism...
Rose M. Caltagirone
Jan 2, 2021
Rose M. Caltagirone, 92, passed away January 2, 2021, at Reading Hospital.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Stella (Julian) Caltagirone.
She was a graduate of St. Peter's Catholic High School in 1946 and attended McCann School of Business, the American Institute of Banking, and Albright College.
Rose was a lifelong member of Holy Rosary RCC, Reading.
She...
Anna M. Klix
Jan 2, 2021
Anna M. Klix, 88, passed away in her Reading residence, on Saturday, January 2, 2021. She was the loving widow of Robert H. Klix Jr, who died on January 8, 2017. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Mary (Pokrywa) Kline.
For 25 years, Anna worked at Hoffman Industry as a steel worker before retiring in...
Donald Bruce Truckermiller, Sr.
Jan 2, 2021
Donald Bruce Truckermiller, Sr., 78, formerly of Reading, passed away January 2, 2021, at the Reading Hospital due to complications of COVID-19.
Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Carrie Lillian (Emery) Truckermiller.
He was a graduate of Reading High School.
Donald was employed by Albright College as a print shop and mailroom supervisor for 32 years, retiring in 2007.
Donald...
Thomas M. Schaeffer
Jan 1, 2021
Thomas M Schaeffer (CEO)
It is with the utmost sadness that we announce the passing of Thomas M. Schaeffer on January 1, 2021 at the age of 88. He died at the Reading Hospital surrounded by his children.
He was born August 11, 1932 to the late Louis and Emma (Flierl) Schaeffer in Frackville, PA. Upon graduating from high school in 1950,...
Elizabeth C. Raker
Jan 1, 2021
Elizabeth C. Raker, 88, longtime resident of the Oley area, passed away on Friday, January 1, 2021. She was the wife of Donald Raker for 64 years until his death in 2017. Born in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of the late George and Annetta (Dellecker) Lewis.
Graduating in 1950 from Springfield High School, Elizabeth had plans of modeling and attending...