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 Knitting and Alpha Mills,...
James L. Thomas
Feb 8, 2020
James L. Thomas Sr. 68, of Reading, passed away February 8, 2020 in the Reading Hospital.
He was the beloved husband of Jennie V. Thomas, with whom he celebrated 38 years of marriage.
Born in Norristown, he was the son of Richard L. Thomas and Novella S. (Darden), wife of Theodore R.
Avery.
James was a graduate of Norristown High School and also attended...
David W. Wenger
Feb 8, 2020
David W. Wenger, 79, of West Lawn, entered into eternal life on Saturday, February 8, 2020.
He was married to Barbara R. (Ritner) Wenger; they would have celebrated 43 years of marriage on February 12. His spirit will be carried on by Barbara.
David was born to the late LeRoy and Sarah F. (Risheill) Wenger.
He graduated from Wilson High School in 1959,...
Carol Ann Bitner
Feb 8, 2020
Carol Ann Bitner, 85, passed away peacefully at Phoebe Berks Nursing Health Center. She was the daughter of the late Evelyn C. (Reber) and Edgar A. Bitner. She is survived by her brother, Thomas Bitner and his wife, Jane of Wyomissing; a nephew, Christopher Bitner and his children, Gretchen and Jonathan all of Syracuse, NY and her niece, Carol E....
Stanley E. Fitterling
Feb 8, 2020
On February 8, 2020, Stanley Eugene Fitterling passed from this life. Aged 67 years, 6 months, and 21 days.
Born July 18, 1952 in Reading, Stanley always cherished his memories of growing up in rural Berks County.
After graduation from Tulpehocken High School and Pennsylvania State University, Stanley worked at various occupations until he found a job at Kraft Foods in Fogelsville,...
John Michael Burns, Sr.
Feb 8, 2020
John Michael Burns, Sr., 53, of Auburn, Pennsylvania, passed in peace on February 8, 2020, at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.
He was the loving husband of Deborah J. (McCracken) Burns, and the cherished father of Tasha Childs, Linsey Burns, Megan Burns, John Burns Jr. and his "adopted" son Ronald Joyner. He was the beloved grandfather of Orlando Alvarado Jr., Capriese Alvarado,...
Catherine T. Walsh
Feb 8, 2020
Catherine Walsh passed away at the age of 97 on Saturday, February 8, 2020.
Catherine was born to Edward and Elizabeth Tierney in Carbondale, PA. She worked in Washington, DC during World War II. After the war she returned home and worked as a telephone operator, as well as at other positions with the phone company. In 1950 she married Andrew...
Ruth Elizabeth Springer
Feb 8, 2020
Ruth Elizabeth (Pennypacker) Springer, 99, of Reading, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 8, 2020 in Green Hills Manor. She was the loving wife of the late Marvin "Whitey" Springer.
Born in Reading on June 14, 1920, Ruth was a daughter of the late Margaret (Gross) and Leo J. Pennypacker. She was employed with the former Western Electric and worked through...
Ellen L. Kloc
Feb 7, 2020
Ellen L. Kloc, 73, passed away in her Bern Twp. residence, Friday, February 7, 2020.
Born in Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Sally (Council) Skipper .
She graduated from Penn St. Berks in her 60s.
Ellen loved to learn and studied many various occupations. She worked in the medical field, dentistry and cosmetology and later owned her own...
Phyllis H. Trupp
Feb 7, 2020
Phyllis H. Trupp, 89, of Wyomissing, passed away on February 7, 2020, at The Highlands at Wyomissing.
She was the wife of Gerald J. Trupp; they were married on May 10, 1958, and enjoyed over 61 years of marriage. Her first husband, Lieutenant Richard A. Nein, passed away on November 8, 1954 while serving his country in the US Air Force.
Born...
Rose Marie Calvaresi
Feb 6, 2020
Rose Marie (Pagnotti) Calvaresi, 95, of Wyomissing, passed away on Thursday February 6, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. She was the widow of John Calvaresi, who passed away in 2004.
Born in Conshohocken, Montgomery County, Rose Marie was a child of the late Vincenzo and Grazia (Angellini) Pagnotti.
She was a member of St. Ignatius Roman Catholic Church but had previously...
Michael L. Fasching
Feb 6, 2020
Michael L. Fasching, 66, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2020, in his Lenhartsville residence, surrounded by his loving family.
He was the beloved husband of Judith A. (McIlhaney) Fasching to whom he married in 1987.
Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Otto and Catherine (Morgan) Fasching.
Michael was a graduate of Central Catholic High School.
He was employed as a...
Virginia M. Seigfried
Feb 6, 2020
Virginia M. "Ginny" (Matz) Seigfried, 95, of Wyomissing, formerly of West Lawn, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 6, 2020. She was the loving wife of the late Russell W. Seigfried.
Born in Reading on May 17, 1924, Ginny was a daughter of the late Ralph S. and Clara M. (Stutzman) Matz. She was a 1941 graduate of Reading High School....
Clifford J. Galvin
Feb 6, 2020
Clifford J. Galvin, 95 formerly of Shillington, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2020, at Keystone Villa, Douglassville.
He was the husband of Elaine (Hicks) Galvin. They would have celebrated their 69th wedding anniversary on April 14.
Born in Portland, ME, he was a son of the late David A. Galvin and Mary E. ( Niles ) Lynch.
He was a graduate of...
Michael L. Fasching
Feb 6, 2020
Michael L. Fasching, 66, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2020, in his Lenhartsville residence, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Judith A. (McIlhaney) Fasching to whom he married in 1987. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Otto and Catherine (Morgan) Fasching. Michael was a graduate of Central Catholic High School. He...
Lyudmyla V. Kosheleva
Feb 4, 2020
Lyudmyla V. Kosheleva, 80, passed away surrounded by her loving family in her Blandon residence.
Born in Eupato Rio, Russia, she was the daughter of the late Vasiliy G. and Maria N. Kosheleva.
She is survived by her son, Alex, husband of Iryna Kouzine, Blandon; granddaughter, Yuliya, wife of Nicholas Pavlov, Flying Hills; and grandson, Ryan Pavlov.
Funeral Service will be held Friday,...
Linda L. Witman
Feb 4, 2020
Linda L. (Hain) Witman, formerly of Leesport, passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2020, as a guest of Rittenhouse Village.
Born in Reading, she was a child of the late London "Pete" R. and Grace Millard Hain. She graduated in 1956 from Birdsboro High School.
She was a member of West Lawn United Methodist Church.
Linda believed in helping others, as demonstrated by her...
Donna C. Cardiff
Feb 3, 2020
Donna C. Cardiff (nee Palowitch), 87, of Reading, passed away peacefully in Tower Health Reading Hospital on Monday, February 3, 2020.
Born in Johnstown on September 9, 1932, she was a daughter of the late John and Ann (Dutko) Palowitch.
Devoted wife of William J. Cardiff; loving mother of Kevin (Edith) Cardiff, Elizabeth Cardiff, Margaret Kastner, Veronica (Christopher) Falls, Patrick (Teresa) Cardiff,...
Lena L. Fierro
Jan 30, 2020
Lena (Bianca) Fierro, made her way home on Thursday afternoon, January 30, 2020. She was married to her beloved husband, Arthur Fierro, for 45 years before he passed away in 1995. Together they had one son, Ronald Fierro. She claimed Ron's life partner, Jeff Laylon, as her other son and loved him like her own. She had five sisters and...
Charlene Marie Eckert
Jan 29, 2020
Charlene M. (Sweitzer) Eckert, 44, formerly of Bernville, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on January 29, 2020, at Berks Heim, where she had been cared for since 2018. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of Richard and Linda (Goodwin) Sweitzer.
A graduate of Wilson High School, West Lawn, Charlene earned her nursing degree at the Reading Hospital School...