Thomas E. Nally
Nov 3, 2020
Thomas E. Nally, Sr., 88, formerly of Wyomissing, passed away on November 3, 2020, at The Mifflin Center.
Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Martin A. and Elizabeth (Kiernan) Nally.
Thomas graduated from Reading High School in 1949 before serving in the U.S. Army in Korea during the Korean Conflict. He then went on to earn his bachelor's...
Phyllis A. Waller
Nov 1, 2020
Phyllis Ann (Broom) Waller, 80 of Sinking Spring, PA formerly of Mobile, AL died peacefully at home on November 1, 2020. She was born August 13, 1940, in Camden, AR to Alonzo and LynNell Broom.
She was a long time employee of International Paper Company retiring in 2006 as a corporate buyer after 37 years of service. Phyllis was a member...
Barry R. Stambaugh
Nov 1, 2020
Barry R. Stambaugh, 79, of Muhlenberg Township, passed away November 1, 2020, at ManorCare, Laureldale, after a brief illness.
His wife, Sara H. "Sally" (Templin) Stambaugh, died on February 26, 2012 after 48 years of marriage.
Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Richard E. Stambaugh and Fern A. (Stoudt) Papola.
He was a graduate of Reading High School.
Barry was...
Stephen M. Konopelski
Nov 1, 2020
Stephen M. Konopelski, 74, of Exeter Township, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 1, 2020 in Reading Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. A son of the late Stanley and Mary (Poluck) Konopelski, Steve and the love of his life, wife Patricia (Buser) Konopelski, just recently celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary.
Steve was a graduate of St. Peter's Grade School and...
David L. Fahnauer
Oct 30, 2020
David L. Fahnauer, 81, passed away unexpectedly on October 30, 2020 in his Laureldale residence.
He was a loving and devoted husband to Annabelle (Wanner) Fahnauer with whom he would have celebrated 60 years of marriage in January.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Carl and Helen (Larkin) Fahnauer.
David was a 1957 graduate of Wilson High School.
He was...
John C. Bosch
Oct 29, 2020
John C. Bosch, 94, passed away October 29, 2020, in his West Lawn residence.
John was the beloved husband of Enid M. (Skellington) Bosch, with whom he would have celebrated 64 years of marriage in December.
Born in Bavaria, Germany, he was the son of the late Edward and Lena (Voglemeir) Bosch.
He attended Central Catholic High School and graduated from Polytechnic Institute.
John...
James L. Lerch, Jr.
Oct 28, 2020
James L. Lerch, Jr., 49, of South Heidelberg Township, passed away on October 28, 2020, at the Reading Hospital.
He was the loving husband of Christine L. (Stevenson) Lerch.
Born in Reading, he was a son of Ruth A. Weaver, Birdsboro and the late James L. Lerch, Sr.
He was a 1989 graduate of Twin Valley High School, excelling in cross country as...
Patrick J. Garramone
Oct 27, 2020
Patrick "Ricky" J. Garramone, born March 19, 1960, in Levitttown, PA, of Foster Township, passed away Tuesday October 27, 2020 at the White Haven Center, White Haven, PA, where he resided. He was the son of Marion Kelly, Wyomissing, PA, and Venice, FL, and the late Pat Garramone, who had resided in Hazelton, PA.
Ricky enjoyed watching football and was an...
Burton F. Taylor
Oct 27, 2020
Burton F. Taylor, 82, of Reading, passed away, October 27, 2020, at Berkshire Center.
He was the loving husband of 57 years to Patricia A. (Katrinak) Taylor.
Born in Sayre, PA, he was a son of the late Francis and Pauline (Clink) Taylor.
Burton was a graduate of Northeast Bradford High School, Rome, PA and Pennsylvania State University, where he received a Bachelor's...
Clara A Razzano
Oct 26, 2020
Clara A. Razzano, 90, of Wyomissing, passed away in her residence on Monday, October 26, 2020. She and her husband, Richard G. Razzano, just celebrated 67 years of marriage on Saturday, October 24.
Born in Reading, she was the youngest of the late Geatano and Angelina (Cafurelli) Antonucci's nine children.
She graduated from Reading High School and studied at the McCann School...
Grazia Brigandi
Oct 26, 2020
Grazia Brigandi, 84, passed away on October 26, 2020, at Mifflin Center.
Her husband, Antonio B Brigandi, passed away April 3, 2013.
Born in Venetico, Marina, Messina, Sicily, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Rocco and Concetta (Giordano) LaFauci.
She was a seamstress for David Crystal and later Donecker's Men's Store retiring in 1983
Grazia enjoyed cooking and needlepoint. She loved friends...
Beverly J. Weiss
Oct 26, 2020
Beverly J. (Clark) Weiss, 77, of Muhlenberg Township, passed away October 26, 2020, at St. Joseph Hospital.
She was the loving wife of James P. Weiss.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Josephine (Grycon) Clark.
Beverly was a graduate of Reading High School.
She was employed by Fromm Electric, retiring in 2003.
Beverly was a member of St. Mary...
Anna T. Washko
Oct 25, 2020
Anna (Nuzzo) Washko, 81, of Hamburg PA was the daughter of Michaelangelo and Consiglia (Laudante) Nuzzo. Born in Newark, NJ on June 12, 1939, she was the youngest of 10 siblings.
Anna was married for 42 years to Edward Washko, who predeceased her in 2005. She is survived by 3 daughters: Anastasia of Belgrade, Montana, wife of the late Timothy Alzheimer;...
Anna T. Washko
Oct 25, 2020
Anna (Nuzzo) Washko, 81, of Hamburg PA was the daughter of Michaelangelo and Consiglia (Laudante) Nuzzo. Born in Newark, NJ on June 12, 1939, she was the youngest of 10 siblings.
Anna was married for 42 years to Edward Washko, who predeceased her in 2005. She is survived by 3 daughters: Anastasia of Belgrade, Montana, wife of the late Timothy Alzheimer;...
Marguerite Cordelia Brown-Simkins
Oct 23, 2020
Marguerite Cordelia Brown-Simkins, 99, daughter of George and Cecilia (Jones) Davies, was called to a peaceful rest on Friday, October 23, 2020, at her residence.
Born in Reading, PA, Marguerite was one of 13 children and had a memorable career in music. She first gained attention in the Reading H.S. A Cappella Choir under the direction of Kathryn Hassler, her first...
Barbara M. Brown
Oct 22, 2020
Barbara M. Brown, 78, of Bern Township, passed away, Thursday, October 22, 2020, in Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center.
Born in Centre Township, she was the daughter of the late Calvin A. and June R. (Shade) Schappell.
Barbara was a 1959 graduate of Schuylkill Valley High School.
She was employed as a bartender at Shoemakersville Fire Company for 32 years, retiring...
Barbara M. Brown
Oct 22, 2020
Barbara M. Brown, 78, of Bern Township, passed away, Thursday, October 22, 2020, in Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center.
Born in Centre Township, she was the daughter of the late Calvin A. and June R. (Shade) Schappell.
Barbara was a 1959 graduate of Schuylkill Valley High School.
She was employed as a bartender at Shoemakersville Fire Company for 32 years, retiring...
Irma Ortiz
Oct 21, 2020
Irma Ortiz, 82, passed away in her daughter's residence on Wednesday, October 21st, 2020.
Born in Salinas, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Dionsio and Victoria Virella (Gonzalez).
She was a dedicated believer in God and a member of St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church.
Irma worked to build her home, raising five daughters and two sons. She enjoyed spending time...
June E. Lubas
Oct 20, 2020
June E. (Green) Lubas, 88, of Fleetwood, passed away October 20,2020, at the Reading Hospital.
Her husband, John C. Lubas, died on December 16, 1991.
Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Raymond and Genevieve (Bozejewicz) Green.
She attended Reading High School, where she served as head majorette.
June was a member of St Catharine of Siena Roman Catholic Church, Reading.
She...
Jean T Charles
Oct 19, 2020
Jean T. Charles, of Spring Township, passed away at Reading Hospital on October 19, 2020. He was the son of the late Cornelia Alexis and Michael Charles. He was also the loving husband of Marie M. Charles (Conserve) to whom he has been married since January 24, 1981.
He was born in Croix-Des-Bouquet, Haiti on January 3, 1952, and was one...