Robert Gill
Feb 20, 2020
Dr. Robert W. Gill of Reading, died surrounded by his loving family in the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania's Medical Intensive Care Unit after a brief battle with lung cancer. His disease was largely non-symptomatic until discovered late and took him quickly with minimal suffering.
Dr. Gill was born and raised in Johnson City, New York and was the son...
Norma L. Kissling
Feb 19, 2020
Norma L. (Ravel) Kissling, better known as "Mom," "Gram," and "G.G.", 93, passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2020, in the care of Berkshire Center. She was the widow of Wayne L. Kissling, Sr.
Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late George F. and Emma C. (Burkhart) Ravel.
Norma loved two things in equal measure—her family and her faith.
She is...
Eric M. Keller
Feb 19, 2020
Eric M. Keller, 59, of Sinking Spring and Beach Haven, passed away February 19, 2020, in his home surrounded by his loving family.
He was the devoted husband of Sandi (Whitehill) Keller for almost 25 years.
Born on March 4, 1960, he was the beloved son of Charles and Shirley (Lenz) Keller, Wyomissing.
Eric always had a strong work ethic and enjoyed a...
Eric Richard Robinson
Feb 18, 2020
Eric Richard Robinson, 50, passed away in his Geigertown residence, Tuesday, February 18th, 2020. He was the loving husband of Jennifer Kristine (Taylor) Robinson. The couple married August 27, 1993 and shared 26 years of marriage.
Born in Coatesville, Eric was the son of the late Richard Robinson and Jane (Waltman) Mellinger and step-son of Robert Mellinger.
Eric enjoyed motor cross, welding,...
Claire D. Flemming
Feb 17, 2020
Claire D. Flemming, 85, formerly of Wyomissing, passed away February 17, 2020, at her Phoebe Berks residence.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late T. Clair and Ethel (Heckman) Flemming.
Claire was a graduate of Central Catholic High School '52 and went on to obtain her education from Alvernia University '77 in the subject of Banking and Finance. She...
Thomas D. Kellenberger
Feb 16, 2020
Thomas D. Kellenberger Jr., 72, Of Robesonia, passed away February 16, 2020, in the Good Samaritan Hospital.
He was the beloved husband of Linda L. (Schlappich) Kellenberger, with whom he celebrated 20 years of marriage.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Thomas D. Kellenberger Sr., and Beulah Sheidy.
He was a graduate of ELCO High School, Myerstown.
Tom was employed...
Juan Lopez Arce
Feb 16, 2020
Juan Lopez Arce, 89, passed away peacefully Sunday morning at the Reading Hospital, where he had been a patient for three days.
Born in Camuy, Puerto Rico in 1930, Juan was the son of the late Francisco Lopez and Julia (Arce) Lopez.
Surviving Juan are daughters: Luz, wife of Robert Richards of Mohnton; Ana, wife of Luis Fontanez of Muhlenberg Twp.; and...
Helen R. Barbon
Feb 16, 2020
Helen Roena Barbon, 77, of Kenhorst, PA, passed away peacefully at her home on February 16.
She was the loving wife of Barry Barbon whom she was married to for 50 years. She was predeceased by her daughter and best friend, Mary Barbon. She was the grandmother of Derek Reist of Kenhorst, Dean Reist of New York, NY and Olivia Diedrich...
Bernard E. Leightheiser
Feb 16, 2020
Bernard E. Leightheiser, Jr., 86, passed away February 16, 2020, at the Highlands in Wyomissing,
Bernard was born in West Reading and was the only child of the late Bernard, Sr. and Edith L. (Henne) Leightheiser.
He is survived by his wife, Marilyn (Dohner) Leightheiser.
Bud was a 1951 graduate of Wyomissing High School. He received a full tennis scholarship to attend The...
Richard B. Broadbelt
Feb 15, 2020
Richard "Dick" B. Broadbelt, 92, of Reading, passed away on February 15, 2020, while in the care of Tower Health Reading Hospital. He was the widower of Doris P. Broadbelt, who passed away January 3, 2019, after 67 loving years of marriage.
Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Benjamin and Gertrude (Brinker) Broadbelt.
During World War II, Dick...
Maryann Kramer
Feb 14, 2020
MaryAnn A. (Kohler) Kramer, 81, formerly of Shoemakersville, passed away Friday, February 14, 2020.
Born in Kutztown, she was a daughter of the late Thomas H. and Marie E. (Smith) Kohler MaryAnn raised three children on her own while working as an assistant manager at S.C. Nichols. She later worked at Redners of Kenhorst and the Redners of Hamburg before retiring...
Maryann Amelia Kramer
Feb 14, 2020
MaryAnn A. (Kohler) Kramer, 81, formerly of Shoemakersville, passed away Friday, February 14, 2020. Born in Kutztown, she was a daughter of the late Thomas H. and Marie E. (Smith) Kohler.
MaryAnn raised three children on her own while working as an assistant manager at S.C. Nichols. She later worked at Redners of Kenhorst and the Redners of Hamburg before retiring...
Jeannine A. Wallace
Feb 13, 2020
Jeannine "Jeannie" A. Wallace, 53, passed away unexpectedly in her Reading residence on Thursday, February 13, 2020. She was a daughter of Mavis (Renfroe) Gantt and the late Edward Mlynar, Sr.
For many years Jeannie worked as an administrative assistant at many area businesses. Of late, she worked independently as a jewelry designer.
She loved her grandchildren fiercely, and she even learned...
Harold Levan Hamsher
Feb 12, 2020
Harold Levan Hamsher, 95, passed away February 12, 2020, in his Spring Township residence.
He was the loving husband of Shirley E. (Estock) Hamsher. They married 67 years on November 21, 1953.
Born in Lenhartsville, he was a son of the late George and Lillie (Levan) Hamsher.
He was a graduate of Hamburg High School and earned the professional designation of Chartered Life...
Dorothy Matilda Nester
Feb 10, 2020
Dorothy Matilda Nester, 96, passed away, Monday, February 10, 2020, in Laurel Center. She was the beloved wife of Elwood G. Nester who died October 3, 1983. Born in Center Township, she was the daughter of the late William and Stella (Wagner) Wagner. Dorothy was a member of St. Michael's Church. She was a longtime member of Virginville Grange and...
Dorothy Matilda Nester
Feb 10, 2020
Dorothy Matilda Nester, 96, passed away, Monday, February 10, 2020, in Laurel Center.
She was the beloved wife of Elwood G. Nester who died October 3, 1983.
Born in Center Township, she was the daughter of the late William and Stella (Wagner) Wagner.
Dorothy was a member of St. Michael's Church.
She was a longtime member of Virginville Grange and Centerport Fire Company.
Dorothy is...
Jacqueline F. Kern
Feb 9, 2020
Jacqueline F. "Jackie" Kern, 89, of Lilyfield, passed away February 9, 2020 in Reading Hospital.
Her husband, Eugene V. Kern, passed away on April 7, 2013. There were married on May 17, 1953 and were married for nearly 60 years. Throughout their marriage Jackie and Gene always had an open door for friends and family to stop in for a cup...
Gerald A. Epting
Feb 9, 2020
Gerald A. Epting, 80, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2020, in his Hamburg residence.
He is survived by his companion, Gloria J. (Youse) Koller.
Born in Perry Twp., he was the son of the late Ernest H. and Helen S. (Dreibelbis) Epting.
Gerald was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Hamburg, where he was also a former council member.
He was the founder...
Grace P. Shollenberger
Feb 9, 2020
Grace P. Shollenberger, 94, formerly of Tilden Twp., passed away Sunday, February 9, 2020, in Orwigsburg Manor. She was the beloved wife of John G. Shollenberger who died September 29, 2000. Born in New Ringold, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Sallie (Bolich) Bachert. Grace was a member of St. Michael's Church. She was employed by Dutch...
Gerald A. Epting
Feb 9, 2020
Gerald A. Epting, 80, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2020, in his Hamburg residence. He is survived by his companion, Gloria J. (Youse) Koller. Born in Perry Twp., he was the son of the late Ernest H. and Helen S. (Dreibelbis) Epting. Gerald was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Hamburg, where he was also a former council member....