Josephine A. Killian
Sep 22, 2020
Josephine A. Killian, 85, of Mohrsville, passed away, Tuesday, September 22, 2020, at Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center.
She was the beloved wife of Joseph J. Killian who died July 28, 2017.
Born in Brooklyn, New York City, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Anna (Sorac) Checkley.
Josephine was a 1953 graduate of William Cullen Bryant High School,...
Lori A. English
Sep 21, 2020
Lori A. English, 63, of Wyomissing, passed away Monday, September 21st, 2020 in the care of Reading Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was the widow of Stanley J. English Jr, who passed in 2018. They shared a marriage of 41 years.
Born in Tawas City, Michigan, she was the daughter of Frank Morin and the late Claire (Longenecker) Morin.
She...
Mary Ann Roland
Sep 20, 2020
Mary Ann Roland, 92, formerly of Reading, passed away Sunday, September 20, 2020 in her residence at the Highlands at Wyomissing. She was the widow of Dr. John H. Roland, local dentist, who passed in 1999. Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Ray and Ella (Barthold) Wanner.
Mary graduated from Reading High School in 1945. She and...
Carol Maureen Fenical
Sep 20, 2020
Carol Maureen O'Brien Fenical, 82, of Windsor Township, died September 20, 2020, at 3601 Old Route 22, Hamburg, surrounded by her loving family.
Her beloved husband, William A. Fenical III, died in March, 2002.
Born in Millburn, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Edward J. and Marguerite E. (Ball) O'Brien.
Carol graduated from Millburn High School, Douglass College, and the...
Carol Maureen Fenical
Sep 20, 2020
Carol Maureen O'Brien Fenical, 82, of Windsor Township, died September 20, 2020, at 3601 Old Route 22, Hamburg, surrounded by her loving family.
Her beloved husband, William A. Fenical III, died in March, 2002.
Born in Millburn, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Edward J. and Marguerite E. (Ball) O'Brien.
Carol graduated from Millburn High School, Douglass College, and the...
Phyllis Flagg
Sep 20, 2020
Phyllis L. Beasley Flagg, 66, of Pottstown passed away last week at her residence.
She was a daughter of the late Paul H. and Mildred (Beasley) Green Sr.
She is survived by two sons; Chris and Troy Scott Beasley, a daughter Vanessa (Beasley) Holmes. Several brothers; Paul Jr. and Levy Green, Gordon F. Beasley, Robert, Fredrick, Lorenzo and Mark Gibson.
Phyllis is predeceased...
Dorothy W. Smith
Sep 19, 2020
Smith, Dorothy (Wertz), 98, widow of Oliver F. Smith, Jr. who died February 22, 2010, passed away Saturday, September 19, 2020 at her residence at the Highlands. Dorothy and Oliver celebrated 66 years of marriage. She was the daughter of Augustus S. Wertz and Amelia (Heberle) Wertz of Wyomissing, born February 17, 1922 in Reading. She was valedictorian of the...
Elizabeth S. Bulcavage
Sep 18, 2020
Elizabeth (Bette) Bulcavage, age 95, of West Reading, PA died peacefully on Friday, September 18, 2020, at Reading Hospital. Bette was born January 6, 1925, in Mahanoy City, PA to the late Ella (Manko) and Joseph Sweet.
Bette graduated from Reading Hospital as a Register Nurse in 1946. Bette married her late husband Joseph Bulcavage in 1948. She enjoyed working as...
Leona K. Hilbert
Sep 18, 2020
Leona K. (Unger) Hilbert, 98, formerly of Reading, died peacefully on September 18, 2020, at Keystone Villa, Fleetwood.
Her husband, Edward C. Hilbert of 67 years died on April 2, 2011.
Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late William C. and Sallie R. (Bohn) Unger.
She was a 1940 graduate of Reading High School.
Leona was employed in sales by Wanamaker's...
Marshall Gene Ritchie
Sep 18, 2020
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved father, grandfather, brother, and
dear friend, Marshall Gene Ritchie, age 79, after succumbing to pneumonia in the Reading Hospital the
evening of September 18th.
Marshall "Gene" was born in Jonestown, PA, on March 20, 1941, to the late Marshall Arehart Ritchie &
Mary Susan (Barnhart) Ritchie, whom he dearly loved. He...
Eleni Lahaniatis
Sep 18, 2020
Eleni Lahaniatis passed away on September 18, 2020, in Dover, Delaware at the age of 76.
Daughter of Valasia and Stamati Hatzigeorgiou, Eleni was born in Rhodes, Greece.
She emigrated to the United States in 1970 with her husband and oldest son and settled in Reading, Pennsylvania where she worked as a seamstress in the thriving garment industry, and later owned and...
Joseph L. Gross
Sep 17, 2020
Joseph Leo "Joe" Gross peacefully joined his beloved Betty, his wife of 58 years, in heaven on Thursday, September 17, surrounded by his loving family.
Joe was the proud and devoted father of seven, grandfather of 19, and great-grandfather of four.
Born May 22, 1924, Joe was the son of the late Leo A. and Catherine E. (Christel) Gross.
He was a 1943...
Michael H. Shanaman
Sep 17, 2020
Michael H. Shanaman, 72, passed away September 17, 2020, in his Laureldale residence.
He was the companion of Donna M. Schmeck for over 20 years.
Michael was the son of the late Henry and Margaret (Walker) Shanaman .
After graduating from Conrad Weiser High School he entered the U.S. Army serving during the Vietnam War.
He worked as a courier at Bearings Inc &...
Helen Koenig
Sep 17, 2020
Helen Koenig, 103, widow of Otto Koenig, passes away Thursday, Septmenber 17, 2020 at her residence.
She was a daughter of the late Harry and Katherine (Lightenburger) Hartwig.
Helen is survived by two sons; Richard Koenig and wife Ellen, Gary Koenig with partner Mary Eckel, a daughter-in-law Joyce Koenig. Six grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
She is predeceased by one son, John...
Dorothea M. Umstead
Sep 16, 2020
Dorothea (Motyko) Umstead, 85, widow of Richard Leroy Umstead, passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at Parkhouse Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
She was a daughter of the late Andrew and Mary Matyko.
She is survived by a son Michael Umstead, husband of Suzanne. A daughter Kim McCabe, grandchildren Megan Ashlie Jones, wife of Taylor Jones, Michael Jacob Umstead, Collin, Kyle and Maddie...
Scott W. Szymanski
Sep 16, 2020
Scott W. Szmanski, 50, passed away on September 16, 2020.
Scott was a sensitive, compassionate and caring soul. Scott, who was fondly known as Shemp, was loved by everyone who knew him. He had a big heart and loved making people laugh and helped anyone in need. Scott loved music and traveled with friends all over the country to see his...
Sherry L. Stewart
Sep 15, 2020
Sherry L. (Stewart) Staples, 51, passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at Suburban Woods Health and Rehabilitation Center, Norristown.
She was a daughter of the late Eugene Jackson and Peggy (MacWilliams) Stewart.
Sherry was a loving daughter and sister. She was known for living her life to the fullest.
Left behind to cherish her memory are her mother, Peggy; brother, David Stewart and...
Laurie E. Stevens
Sep 14, 2020
Laurie E. Stevens, 78, passed away, September 14, 2020, in Wyomissing Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Atty. John B. and Anna May (Diefenderfer) Stevens.
Laurie was employed by Threshold, where she previously resided.
She is survived by her three siblings, John B. Stevens III, Oley; Garrett B. Stevens ,MD; and Mary Ellen Breidegam, Shillington....
David E. Shomo, Sr.
Sep 14, 2020
David E. Shomo, Sr., 84, of Birdsboro, passed away on September 14, 2020.
His wife, Barbara (Dmochowski) Shomo, died on May 13, 2009.
Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Robert and Ida (Sweitzer) Shomo.
He was a graduate of Muhlenberg High School and Penn State University, where he earned a bachelor's degree in engineering.
David was employed by AT&T. He...
Christina L. Bickhart
Sep 14, 2020
Christina L. Bickhart, 93, passed away September 14, 2020 at Reading Hospital.
Her husband, B. Harris Bickhart, Jr. passed away in 2008. They were married for over 60 years.
Born in Pottstown, she was a daughter of the late Gustave and Mary (Snyder) Pusch.
She graduated from Spring City High School in 1945.
For over 50 years she was an AVON sales representative.
Christina was...