Jeanne D. Maddaloni
Dec 21, 2019
Jeanne D. (Wix) Maddaloni, 89, passed away December 21, 2019, in St. Joseph Hospital.
She was the beloved wife of Dominic J. Maddaloni, who predeceased her on February 5, 2013.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Marshall Wix and Evelyn (Roland), wife of Frank Matthew.
Jeanne was a graduate of Reading High School.
She was a seamstress for over 35...
Dawn M. Negri
Dec 21, 2019
Dawn M. Negri, 77, of Reading, passed away suddenly on Saturday, December 21, 2019. She was married for 52 years to Franklin "Mouse" Negri.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Henry C. and Diana (Parzanese) Olszewski.
Dawn worked as a retail cashier until her retirement in 2004 when she became a full-time grandmother.
Dawn was a lifetime member of...
Doris Jane Krick
Dec 19, 2019
Doris Jane Krick, 86 of Shillington, PA passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 19. She was surrounded by her loving family during a brief illness at Reading Hospital. She was the beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend to so many. She is survived by her devoted companion of 20 years, Donald Weller, who lovingly referred to her as "Kricket."
She was...
Arthur H. Mengel
Dec 18, 2019
Arthur H. Mengel, 84, of Oley, passed away December 18, 2019, at the Reading Hospital.
He is survived by his fianceé and long-time companion, Joyce A. Palomaro, with whom he resided.
He was predeceased by his wife, Margaret (Connors) Mengel.
Born in West Reading, he was a son of the late James S. and E. Grace (Huber) Mengel.
Arthur was a 1954 graduate of...
Mary Elizabeth Tiehl
Dec 18, 2019
Mary Elizabeth Virginia (McCarthy) Tiehl, 92, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2019. She joins her husband, James C. Tiehl, passed March of 2000, in their heavenly home.
Born in Tamaqua to Michael J. and Rebecca F. (Schook) McCarthy, Mary graduated from West Reading High School '46. A very tough lady despite her small stature, Mary worked as a Deputy Sheriff....
Robert Dietrich
Dec 18, 2019
To a courageous and tenacious man who fought a good fight.
Robert H. Dietrich, 85, of Berks County, PA has passed away peacefully at home on December 18, 2019. Robert was born and raised in the Berks County, PA to the late Walter and Emma Dietrich.
Robert received his dual bachelors' degrees in Bsc. Electrical Engineering and BA Liberal Arts from the...
Robert H. Dietrich
Dec 18, 2019
To a courageous and tenacious man who fought a good fight.
Robert H. Dietrich, 85, of Berks County, PA has passed away peacefully at home on December 18, 2019. Robert was born and raised in the Berks County, PA to the late Walter and Emma Dietrich. Robert received his dual bachelors' degrees in Bsc. Electrical Engineering and BA Liberal Arts from...
Beata Mistica Villanueva, M.D.
Dec 17, 2019
Beata Mistica Villanueva, M.D., 88, died December 17, 2019, in her Wyomissing residence.
Her husband, Onofre Q. Villanueva, M.D., died on December 14, 2011. They were married 60 years. A retired physician, she worked as a doctor for about 35 years.
Born January 7, 1931, in Liliw, Laguna Philippines, she was the middle child of the late Attorney Santos and Remedios (Aventurado)...
Ruth M. Leidich
Dec 16, 2019
Ruth M Leidich, 93, of Wyomissing, PA, died peacefully on December 16, 2019 at the Berkshire Center.
She was born in Tremont, PA, the daughter of the late Edwin E. and Lizzie M. Miller.
She was a wonderful wife to her late husband, Harvey, whom she lost on April 21, 2013.
Ruth's survivors include her four children, Linda R. (Samuel) Bobst of Wernersville,...
Joan J. Richart
Dec 16, 2019
Joan J. Richart, 86, of Phoebe Berks Village in Wernersville, PA, passed away Monday evening December 16, 2019, at the Reading Hospital.
A daughter of the late Matthew and Helen (Barwoski) Soltysik, Joan was born in Reading, PA. After high school, she taught accordion at Zeswitz Music House in Reading. She married and had her three daughters, Karen, Elizabeth and Barbara,...
Joseph W. Leisner
Dec 15, 2019
Joseph W. Leisner, 80, of Brecknock, Township, passed away December 15, 2019, at the Reading Hospital.
He was the loving husband of 45 years of Barbara A. (Brennan) Leisner.
Born in Philadelphia, he was a son of the late George and Anna (McLaughlin) Leisner.
Joseph was a graduate of Father Judge High School, Philadelphia.
He was a proud U.S. Marine veteran.
Joseph was a Police...
Elizabeth Mae Franklin
Dec 14, 2019
Elizabeth Mae Franklin, 94, of Wyomissing, passed away on December 14, 2019, at ManorCare, Sinking Spring.
Her husband, Harold Lewis Franklin, passed away on November 26, 2009.
Born in Columbus, OH, she was the daughter of the late Frank Arvin and Juanita Katherine Eichenberg.
She was a graduate of East High School, Columbus, OH, in 1943 and The School of Practical Nursing, Philadelphia,...
Justin K. Gonzalez, Sr.
Dec 14, 2019
Justin K. Gonzalez, Sr., 45, of West Reading, passed away December 14, 2019, at St. Joseph Hospital.
He was a 29 year partner of Jennifer A. Ehrgood.
Born in Reading, he was a son of Enrique "Papo" and Deborah M. (Woodring) Gonzalez.
He was a 1992 graduate of Reading High School.
Justin was employed by Sweet Street, Reading for 16 years.
He was an avid...
Kenneth R. Shollenberger
Dec 12, 2019
Kenneth Raymond Shollenberger, 99, of Hamburg, passed away on December 12, 2019 in Hearthstone at Maidencreek Place.
"Kenny" was born in Tilden on August 23, 1920. He was the son of the late Alvas and Fannie (Young) Shollenberger.
He was part of the first class to attend Tilden Elementary School, and graduated from Hamburg High School in 1936.
Ken was married to Marguerite...
Kenneth R. Shollenberger
Dec 12, 2019
Kenneth Raymond Shollenberger, 99, of Hamburg, passed away on December 12, 2019 in Hearthstone at Maidencreek Place.
"Kenny" was born in Tilden on August 23, 1920. He was the son of the late Alvas and Fannie (Young) Shollenberger.
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Ken was married to...
Edith Irene Nye
Dec 9, 2019
Edith Irene (Conrad) Nye, 91, passed away on Monday, December 9, 2019, in the Birdsboro home of her stepson Ronald. Born May 1, 1928, in Reading, she was the wife of Ronald Nye, Sr., who passed away April 13, 2009, and a daughter of the late Marguerite Burkert, and stepfather Lloyd Miller.
Edie was a sewing machine operator for many years,...
Paul W. Ackerman
Dec 9, 2019
Paul "Bill" W. Ackerman, 80, formerly of the Lehigh Valley, passed away peacefully on Monday December 9, 2019. Bill was predeceased by his wife of over 55 years, Barbara J (McEntee) Ackerman.
An Easton native, Bill graduated from Lafayette College in 1961 with a degree in engineering. After marrying, he was stationed as an officer at an Air Force Base in...
Sergio Cevallos Alay
Dec 8, 2019
Sergio Cevallos Alay, 66, of Reading, passed away December 8, 2019, at the Reading Hospital.
He was the husband of Carmen Andrade.
Born in Ecuador, he was the son of the late Sergio Cevallos and Emeregilda Alay.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by three children: Samantha (Gunther) Cevallos, Karina (Miguel) Cevallos and Alex (Shirley) Cevallos; several siblings and seven grandchildren.
Services...
Nancy Adele Henne
Dec 7, 2019
Nancy Adele Henne, 85, of Hamburg, passed away, Saturday, December 7, 2019, in Cornerstone Living, New Tripoli, surrounded by her loving family.
She was the beloved wife of the late Stanley Richard Henne, Sr.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late William Irvin, and Ethel Mary (Ellis) Wenrich.
Nancy was a member of First Reformed United Church of Christ, Hamburg.
She...