Obituaries

Apr 16, 2020

Eugene F. Shober Jr., 73, Muhlenberg Township, passed away Thursday, April 16, 2020, at Reading Hospital. He was the loving husband of Susan (Brumbaugh) Shober.

Born February 5, 1947, in Reading he was the son of Eugene F. Shober Sr and Ethel (Sinton) Shober, both deceased.

He graduated from Governor Mifflin High School in 1965 and earned an Associate Degree in Applied...

Apr 16, 2020

Paul L. Steffan, 74, of Blandon passed away April 16, 2020, at Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center, Reading, PA.

He was the loving husband of Barbara A. (Brooks) Steffan for 52 years. They married on September 16, 1967.

Paul was employed for many years at Sunoco Gas Station in Fairless Hills, PA as a manager.

Paul was an avid NASCAR fan;...

Apr 15, 2020

John G. Yonchuk, Jr., 78, of King of Prussia, passed away April 15, 2020, at The Wayne Center, Delaware County.

Born in Pottsville, he was a son of the late John G., Sr. and Agnes A. (Yurcavage) Yonchuk.

He was a graduate of Penn State University in 1965, where he earned a bachelor's degree in Business.

John is survived by his daughter, Jennifer...

Apr 15, 2020

Mary Ann (Mulholland) Hitchens, age 99, of 3626 Ridgeway Street, Laureldale, Pennsylvania, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2020, at ManorCare Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania.

Mary was born in Reading, Pennsylvania on February 2, 1921. She attended St. Joseph's Catholic School in Reading, Pennsylvania.

Mary was a beloved mother, grandmother, and caretaker who easily lent a helping hand to...

Apr 15, 2020

Dr. George L. Sexton, Jr., 93, of Wyomissing, passed away April 15, 2020, at Berks Heim.

He was the loving husband of Patricia A. (Hoch) Sexton.

Dr. Sexton was the son of the late George L., Sr. and Agnes (Charleston) Sexton.

He was a U.S. Navy veteran serving during WWII.

Dr. Sexton was a graduate of Seton Hall University, Jefferson Medical School, and served...

Apr 14, 2020

Ruth Rosenstock, longtime fifth grade teacher in the Wyomissing School District, left this earth April 14, 2020. She passed away in Rosewood Gardens in Broomall, where she had resided since January.

Born in Hazleton, Pennsylvania on April 28, 1926, Ruth was the beloved second daughter of the late Edwin Von Bergen and the late Katherine (Kessler) Von Bergen. She became an...

Apr 14, 2020

Apr 14, 2020

George M. Kowal, 81, of Wyomissing, entered into eternal rest on April 14, 2020 at the McGlinn Cancer Center at Reading Hospital.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Mary Dubitsky along with four children: Martha, wife of John Bachinsky, Skippack, PA; Mark, husband of Joan Dolezal, Atlanta, GA,; Adrian, husband of Jeanette Campbell, Wyandotte, MI; and Roxanne, wife...

Apr 13, 2020

Paul Kenneth Haring, 103, was born on June 3, 1916 to the late Alvin and Alice (Garner) Haring. He passed away on April 13th. Paul was the husband of Elizabeth (Betty) Paulin who he married in 2005. His wife Anita (Heine) Haring of 58 years passed away in June 1997.

As a child, Paul was one of eight siblings. He was...

Apr 12, 2020

Robert G. Johnson (better known as Bob), age 96, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 12, 2020, at the VA Hospice Center in Lebanon, PA. He was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on August 6, 1923 to Einar and Anne (Nelson) Johnson. He was a devoted husband to his bride (as he called her) Marjorie M. (Berry) Johnson, for 69 years,...

Apr 12, 2020

George D. Mogel, Jr., 70, passed away, Sunday, April 12, 2020, in his Bernville residence.

Born in Reading, he is the son of George D. Mogel, Sr., and the late Caroline G. (Gechter) Mogel.

George was a veteran of the U.S. Navy.

He worked most of his life as an auto mechanic at many various places. George's true love in life was working...

Apr 12, 2020

William "Bill" Callahan, whose 89 years were filled with a large and loving family, a devotion to work and church, a love of travel and the beach, and an abundance of paperback thrillers and sentimental songs, passed away on April 12, 2020 at Reading Hospital.

He was married for nearly 63 years to Patricia A. (Kane) Callahan, who spent a final...

Apr 12, 2020

George D. Mogel, Jr., 70, passed away, Sunday, April 12, 2020, in his Bernville residence. Born in Reading, he is the son of George D. Mogel, Sr., and the late Caroline G. (Gechter) Mogel. George was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He worked most of his life as an auto mechanic at many various places. George's true love in...

Apr 12, 2020

**SERVICES NOW SET FOR MARIA.

A DRIVE-THROUGH VIEWING WILL TAKE PLACE FRIDAY, MAY 22, 2020, FROM 10AM-12NOON AT THE KUHN FUNERAL HOME, 739 PENN AVENUE, WEST READING, FOLLOWED BY A CELEBRATION OF HER LIFE, AND FINAL COMMITTAL AT GETHSEMANE CEMETERY. VISITORS ATTENDING HER VIEWING SHOULD REMAIN IN THEIR CARS AND ENTER THE PARKING LOT IN THE REAR OF THE FUNERAL HOME...

Apr 12, 2020

Helen Georgine Votto, 87, passed away on April 12, 2020, at the Highlands at Wyomissing.

Born in Reading on February 22, 1933, she was a daughter of the late John and Rose (LaPenta) Votto.

Helen was a longtime employee retiring from Rollins Truck Leasing and Orr and Sembower.

She is survived by several nieces and nephews and grandniece Megan Cotter and grandnephew William...

Apr 11, 2020

Dolores M. Bauder, 86, of Spring Township passed away April 11, 2020.

She was the beloved wife of Daniel J. Bauder, who died January 6, 1987. They were married in August 1952, and enjoyed 35 years of marriage.

Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Dorothy (Keffer) Weidman.

Dolores was a graduate of Reading High School.

She was a...

Apr 11, 2020

Nelson C. Wise, 79, of Muhlenberg Township, passed away April 11, 2020 in the Reading Hospital.

He was the beloved husband of Mary (Barlow) Wise, with whom he celebrated over 25 years of

marriage.

Born in Reading, he was the son of the late George D. and Anna (Stoudt) Wise.

Nelson was a 1958 graduate of Reading High School. He also attended Reading Business...

Apr 10, 2020

Barry F. Auge, Sr., 79, formerly of Shartlesville, passed away April 10, 2020, at ManorCare, Sinking Spring.

He was the devoted husband to Lorna J. (Cooperstein) Auge who passed away on March 12, 2006.

Born in West Reading, he was a son of the late Sylvester and Lena (Matthews) Auge. He was predeceased by his sister, Sylvia (Auge) Wood.

He was a 1959...

Apr 9, 2020

Marian A. Phillips, 87, formerly of Hamburg, passed away, Thursday, April 9, 2020, in The Lutheran Home at Topton.

She was the beloved wife of Paul R. Phillips who died April 13, 2012. They were married for 56 years.

Born Sept. 18, 1932, in Mohrsville, she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Sallie (Naftzinger) Rentschler.

Marian was a member of St....

Apr 9, 2020

Marian A. Phillips, 87, formerly of Hamburg, passed away, Thursday, April 9, 2020, in The Lutheran Home at Topton. She was the beloved wife of Paul R. Phillips who died April 13, 2012. They were married for 56 years. Born Sept. 18, 1932, in Mohrsville, she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Sallie (Naftzinger) Rentschler. Marian was a...