Obituaries
Helena Gould
May 12, 2020
Helena M. Gould passed away peacefully on May 12, 2020 at the Sanatoga Center with her daughter by her side. She was born November 11, 1933 in Reading, PA. Her parents were Walter & Katie Shupp. She attended the Cornerstone Prayer & Worship where she was Mother of the Church. She was a homemaker and took care of most of...
M.L. Muir
May 12, 2020
Mary Louise (M.L.) Muir passed away peacefully in her sleep of natural causes on May 12, 2020. She is now on her journey to be reunited in heaven with Dr. Robert W. Muir, her husband of 57 years; as well as, her father Dr. Gerald T. O'Sullivan, her mother, Mrs. Mary Louise (Eagan) O'Sullivan, and her sister, Ms. Geraldine O'Sullivan....
Leora Lynn Guldin
May 12, 2020
Leora Lynn (Shelton) Guldin, 64, of Spring Township, went to be with the Lord on May 12, 2020, at St. Joseph Hospital with family by her side.
She was the loving wife of Michael P. Guldin for 22 years.
Born on August 8, 1955 in Reading, she was the daughter of Charles Wurst, Reading and the late Betty Jean (Long) Wurst.
She was...
David Leonor
May 9, 2020
David Leonor, 29, passed away Saturday, May 9th, 2020, at Wyomissing Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Born in Brooklyn, he was the son of the late Manuel Leonor Agueda (Perez) Leonor, of Reading.
David is also survived by his siblings, John A. Leonor, Shillington and Melissa Purrone, Coaldale.
Graveside , Tuesday, May 19th, 2020, at 1:30 pm at Laureldale Cemetery 4631 Pottsville Pike Laureldale,...
Helen Pauline Kunkelman
May 8, 2020
Helen P. (Hilbert) Kunkelman, 94, passed away peacefully in her daughter's Mertztown residence on Friday, May 8th, 2020. She was the wife of the late Harold W. Ritter whom passed away in 1952, the late Raymond S. Herbine, whom passed away in 1974 and the late Wayne R. Kunkelman, whom passed away in 2004.
Born in Topton on November 20, 1925,...
Jean Florence Turrisi
May 8, 2020
Jean Florence (nee Mountz) Turrisi, 90, of Wayne County, passed away May 8, 2020, at Forest City Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center.
Her husband Salvatore "Sam" Turrisi, of 58 years, predeceased her on October 26, 2013.
Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Mary (nee Nuss) Mountz.
She was a graduate of Reading High School.
Jean was employed by Bell Telephone...
Robert J. Born
May 8, 2020
Lieutenant Commander Robert J. Born, 97, of Wyomissing passed away on May 8, 2020 from COVID-19 at The Highlands where he was a twenty-two year resident. A product of the Great Depression and member of the Greatest Generation, Robert was an eyewitness to some the most historic military moments of the 20th century.
Robert was born in 1922 in Detroit, MI....
Lukrezia Metzger
May 8, 2020
Lukrezia (Lunenschloss) Metzger, 91, formerly of West Lawn, passed away peacefully in her residence on Friday, May 8th, 2020. She was the widow of Peter Metzger, who passed away July 4, 1999.
Born in Wuppertal-Elberfeld, Germany, in 1928 she was the daughter of the late Herman and Freida (Stolper) Lunenschloss. After getting married to Peter Metzger they immigrated to West Lawn,...
Joyce M. Andruzak
May 8, 2020
Joyce M. Andruzak, 84, passed away on Friday, May 8, 2020, at Berkshire Center in Reading, Pennsylvania.
Born in West Reading, PA on October 27, 1935, she was a daughter of the late Stefan and Helen (Gring) Andruzak.
Before child labor laws interfered, Joyce spent many years working for her Dad selling Christmas trees, cotton candy, and spin art. Joyce also spent...
Joan A. Lenhart
May 7, 2020
Joan A. Lenhart, 84, of Wyomissing, died Thursday due to complications from COVID-19 as a result of the current coronavirus pandemic. She was the loving wife of Samuel H. Lenhart who preceded her in death in 2006.
Born September 20, 1935 in Leesport, PA, she was the daughter of the late Daniel R. and Edna (Sensenig) Roth.
Joan attended Ontelaunee High School.
She...
Louis M. Belsterling
May 7, 2020
Louis Martin Belsterling Jr., 78, of Wyomissing, nicknamed "Bucky", was born September 26, 1941, passed on May 7, 2020, at the Highlands of Wyomissing.
He is survived by Patty Douds Belsterling of Wyomissing, together they shared 53 years of marriage. In addition he had a daughter, Erin Belsterling Giblin, of Wyomissing and son, Eric Belsterling of Asheville, NC.
Lou had two sisters,...
Phyllis Ann Keller
May 7, 2020
Phyllis Ann (Bolig) Keller, 89, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2020, at the Berks Heim. Phyllis was born on June 27, 1930, in Shillington, Pennsylvania, daughter of the late Charles S. and Marie (Priebe) Bolig.
Phyllis was a graduate of Shillington High School, class of 1948. She played on the girls basketball team and was a member of the cheerleading...
Antonio Pagan
May 7, 2020
Antonio Pagan, 67, of Reading, passed away on May 7, 2020 at Reading Hospital. Born in San Sebastián, he was the son of Ana Celia Perez Pagan, Reading, and the late Prudencio Pagan. Antonio was a warm, caring, and selfless person. He was a loving husband of Nannette (Lopez) Pagan. They married on July 13, 1991. He enjoyed volunteering with...
Edward R. Ziemba
May 6, 2020
Edward R. Ziemba, 94, of Spring Twp., passed away at Phoebe Berks Healthcare Center on May 6, 2020.
He was the loving husband of Mary Jane (Pietruszynski) Ziemba; they were married for nearly 66 years.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Luke and Angela (Deren) Ziemba.
Edward was a member of St. John Baptist de la Salle R.C. Church,...
Irene Sallie Flammer
May 6, 2020
Irene Sallie (Hoster) Flammer, 93, passed away in her son, Paul's Shoemakersville residence, after a long battle with Alzheimer's on Wednesday, May 6th, 2020. She was the loving wife of the late Paul W. Flammer, Sr. Sadly, Paul, Sr. passed away in 2006.
Born in Ontelaunee Twp. on November 16, 1926, she was a daughter of the late Rueben and Laura...
Irene Sallie Flammer
May 6, 2020
Irene Sallie (Hoster) Flammer, 93, passed away in her son, Paul's Shoemakersville residence, after a long battle with Alzheimer's on Wednesday, May 6th, 2020. She was the loving wife of the late Paul W. Flammer, Sr. Sadly, Paul, Sr. passed away in 2006. Born in Ontelaunee Twp. on November 16, 1926, she was a daughter of the late Rueben and...
Allan Emmett Hagaman
May 5, 2020
Allan Emmett Hagaman, 94, passed away in Jupiter Pavilion Trust Bridge Hospice on Tuesday, May 5th, 2020. He is predeceased by his first wife, Ruth Mae (Smith) Hagaman. His current wife, Andree Klima survives.
Born in Easton, PA on May 14, 1925, he was the son of the late Emmett G. and Esther J. (Crooke) Hagaman. Allan proudly served our country...
Helen F. Roberts
May 5, 2020
Helen Edith Fehl Roberts, residing at The Highlands at Wyomissing, passed into eternal life May 5, 2020. Born in Harrisburg, PA, on December 3, 1925, she was the daughter of Harry B. and Helen E. (Himmelreich) Fehl.
She graduated from West Reading High School in 1943 and Bloomsburg University with a teaching degree in 1947. After graduation she and some of...
Myers D. Adam
May 4, 2020
Myers D. Adam, 88, of Shoemakersville, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2020, at Chestnut Knoll, Boyertown, where he was a guest for eight months. He was the husband of Mabel I. (Marderness) Adam, and would have celebrated 69 years of togetherness and marriage on May 19th. He was born in Perry Township, Berks County, the son of the late...
Anne P. Kakos
May 4, 2020
Anne P. Kakos, 94, of Shillington, passed away on May 4, 2020, at Mifflin Center.
Her husband, Frank S. Kakos, passed away on November 19, 1995; they were married for 44 wonderful years.
Born in Miton, PA, she was a daughter of the late Thomas J. and Catherine E. (Dougherty) Calpin.
She was a member of the Reading High School class of 1944.
Her...
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