Obituaries
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...
Michael Paul Zampelli
Oct 15, 2020
Michael Paul Zampelli, 55, of Temple passed away at Reading Hospital Thursday, October 15, 2020.
Born in Reading, he was the son of Dr. Michael and Geraldine (Ruth) Zampelli, Wyomissing.
He graduated from Holy Name High School in 1983. He attended Lincoln Technical Institute in Philadelphia and worked as a machinist for various industries.
Michael loved cars and racing, especially Maple Grove Raceway....
Sharon Lee Orrs
Oct 13, 2020
Sharon Lee Orrs, 72 of Annville, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2020, with her family by her side.
She was the widow of Glenn Orrs, who passed away in 2013.
Born in Reading, she as a daughter of the late Michael and Lou (Cooper) Rose.
She was a graduate of Holy Name in 1966 and McCann Business School.
Sharon had a contagious smile...
Billy Joe Reppert
Oct 13, 2020
Billy Joe Reppert, 45, of West Lawn, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2020.
Born in Lebanon, he was a son of Paula Houck of Shillington.
He graduated from Governor Mifflin High School in 1993 and attended Drexel University where he studied mental health. While living in Philadelphia, Billy worked as a Peer Specialist.
An artistic and talented individual, Billy enjoyed taking photos...
Emily G. Hansen
Oct 12, 2020
Emily G. Hansen, 101, formerly of Shillington, passed away peacefully on Oct. 12, 2020 in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA. She relocated there in March, just ahead of the pandemic, to be closer to family.
Born Feb. 21, 1919 in West Reading to the late Chester G. and Ella Elizabeth Hertz (McKinney) she spent her early years in West Reading and graduated...
Robert D. Johnston
Oct 12, 2020
Robert Daniel Johnston passed away at home on Monday, October 12, 2020 at the age of 67 surrounded by his family. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. He leaves behind his wife Elizabeth (Betsy) Johnston, neé Langdon, daughters Tara Langdon Johnston Reber and Elise Langdon Johnston, sister Susan Johnston, and granddaughter Lyla Elise Reber.
Bob was born...
Phyllis O. Bechtel
Oct 11, 2020
Phyllis O. Bechtel, 87, of Hamburg passed away on October 11, 2020 at Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center.
Her husband, Earl M. Bechtel, passed away on December 11, 2010.
Born in Schwenksville, she was one of twelve children to the late Daniel and Esther (Wallace) Ott.
She was a nurse's aide at Phoenixville Hospital, Laurel Center, and Hamburg Center retiring in...
Robert J. Weirich, Jr.
Oct 11, 2020
Robert J. "Bob" Weirich, Jr., 75, passed away October 11, 2020, at The Highlands of Wyomissing.
He was the loving husband of Phyllis (Goodwin) Weirich. They married September 5, 1967.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Robert J., Sr. and June (Haas) Weirich.
He was a graduate of Reading High School, Slippery Rock College and Temple University where he...
Phyllis O. Bechtel
Oct 11, 2020
Phyllis O. Bechtel, 87, of Hamburg passed away on October 11, 2020, at Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center.
Her husband, Earl M. Bechtel, passed away on December 11, 2010.
Born in Schwenksville, she was one of twelve children to the late Daniel and Esther (Wallace) Ott.
She was a nurse's aide at Phoenixville Hospital, Laurel Center, and Hamburg Center retiring in...
Fredrick Soule
Oct 11, 2020
Fredrick D. Soule, 86, formerly of Laureldale, PA, passed away Sunday, October 11, 2020, at Columbia Cottage, Wyomissing, PA. He was the loving husband of Marjorie E. (Degler) for 64 years.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Wilbert and Mary (Kutzor) Soule. He graduated from Reading High School. Fred began his career as an auto mechanic, but...
Donald E. Rosello
Oct 10, 2020
Donald E. Rosello, 69, of West Lawn passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2020. He was the husband of Jacqueline (DeLapp) Rosello, to whom he was married 44 years.
Born April 2, 1951, in New Haven, Conn., he was the son of Modesto and Mary Angela (Raccio) Rosello.
After graduating from Cheshire (Conn.) High School, Donald served in the Navy from 1969...
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