Mary Jane Schmehl
Nov 28, 2019
Mary Jane (Adams) Schmehl, 86, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 28, 2019, at Rittenhouse Village, Muhlenberg Township. Born on her parents' farm in the Hamlet of Berkley, Ontelaunee Township, she was a daughter of the late Curtis H. and Annie R. (Brossman) Adam. She was married for 52 years to Leon G. Schmehl, who passed in 2014.
Mary Jane was...
Leslie Rydell
Nov 26, 2019
Leslie Krom (Thomas) Rydell, 72, passed quietly into the presence of her Savior on Tuesday, November 26, 2019, at her home in Denver, PA. Leslie was born on April 18, 1947, in Ossining, NY to Daniel and Eleanor Thomas.
She graduated from Husson College, Bangor, Maine in 1968, with a degree in Education. Leslie was a "go-er" and avid shopper. She...
Josephine V. Wilk
Nov 26, 2019
Josephine V. (Ciccolo) Wilk, 95, formerly of Mount Penn, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 26, 2019, in Lancaster General Hospital after a brief illness, with her loving daughter Mary Ann by her side. Born in Cambridge, Mass., Josephine was a daughter of the late Rosario and Victoria (Bonazara) Ciccolo. She was the beloved wife of the late Stanley Wilk,...
Richard F. Hujsa
Nov 25, 2019
Richard F. Hujsa, 85, formerly of Allentown, passed away, Monday, November 25, 2019, in Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital, Orwigsburg.
He was the beloved husband of Linda L. (Quarles) Hujsa.
Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Andrew and Gertrude (Fiala) Hujsa.
Richard was a graduate of Allentown High School.
He was employed at ADT, Reading, and most recently Mack Trucks, Lehigh...
Richard F. Hujsa
Nov 25, 2019
Richard F. Hujsa, 85, formerly of Allentown, passed away, Monday, November 25, 2019, in Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital, Orwigsburg.
He was the beloved husband of Linda L. (Quarles) Hujsa.
Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Andrew and Gertrude ( ) Fiala.
Richard was a graduate of Allentown High School.
He was employed at ADT, Reading, and most recently Mack Trucks,...
Leah A. Riegel
Nov 24, 2019
Leah A. (Deck) Riegel, 91, of Wyomissing, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 24, 2019, in the Reading Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Born in her childhood home in Myerstown, she was the daughter of the late Vergie (Arnold) and Harvey Deck, Sr. Leah was married for 61 years to Ralph P. Riegel, who passed in 2009, and her...
Robert T. Glass
Nov 23, 2019
Robert T. Glass, 91, died on November 23, 2019, at Reading Hospital. He had last resided at Phoebe-Berks, Wernersville.
He was survived by three daughters: Dianne C. Work, wife of C. Thomas Work; Linda M. Anderson, wife of Michael D. Anderson; and Debra G. Harris, wife of Terence R. Harris; three grandchildren: Valerie L. Work, Jonathan T. Work and Melissa R....
Kenneth K. Knarr
Nov 23, 2019
Kenneth "Kenny" K. Knarr, 61, of Lancaster, passed away suddenly after a courageous battle with cancer. He was married for 40 loving years to Judy C. (Wurster) Knarr.
Born in Reading, Kenny was a son of the late Kenneth K. Knarr, Sr., and Patricia A. (Dillon).
Kenny enjoyed cruises and traveling with his beloved wife and son. Disney was always one of...
Jessica L. Shuler
Nov 22, 2019
Jessica L. (Gonzalez) Shuler, 40, of Mohnton, passed into the presence of her Savior on Friday, November 22, 2019. Jess was born on October 30, 1979, in Reading, PA, and was the beloved daughter and stepdaughter of Michael D. and Rinae L. Humphrey of Mohnton, Michael A. Gonzalez of Florida, and Phyllis D. Steffy (Michael) of Churchtown.
Jessica attended Wilson High...
Joan M. Cronan
Nov 19, 2019
With her children by her side, Joan M. (Frank) Cronan, 90, of Pennside, passed away on November 19, 2019 at Mifflin Center in Shillington.
Joan and her husband, Charles G. Cronan, were married for over 60 years and were blessed with six children. Charlie passed away February 11, 2011.
Born in Reading, Joan was the daughter of the late Clarence and Marie...
Elizabeth M. Farina
Nov 18, 2019
Elizabeth M. Farina, 94, formerly of Reading, passed away Monday, November 18, 2019, at Bedford Care Center, Petal, MS.
She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph W. Farina, Sr.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Antimo and Mary (Saccorini) Armo.
Elizabeth was a graduate of Reading High School.
She sold ladies sportswear at Yeager Sportswear and later worked...
Gloria C. Bernhart
Nov 18, 2019
Gloria C. (Talarico) Bernhart, 90, passed away November 18, 2019, at Berks Heim.
Her husband of 61 years, George R. Bernhart, Jr., died on October 31, 2016.
Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Felice and Angeline Talarico.
She was a 1947 graduate of Reading High School.
Gloria was a member of Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church, Reading.
She was a homemaker...
Mary A. Borelli Maguire
Nov 17, 2019
Mary A. (Dromie) Borelli Maguire
Mary A. (Dromie) Borelli Maguire, 97, of Shillington, passed away November 17, 2019, at the Reading Hospital.
She was predeceased by her first husband, Joseph Borelli on January 16, 1967 and her second husband, William J. Maguire, Sr. on June 30, 1994.
Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Nicoletta (DiPardo) Dromie.
She was...
George E. Weaver
Nov 17, 2019
George E. Weaver, II, 88, of Reading, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 17, 2019, in the Reading Hospital. Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Ruth May (Saylor) and George E. Weaver, Sr., and was the loving husband of Shirley (Kline) Weaver, truly celebrating 71 years of marriage together.
George was a graduate of Reading High School,...
Jean A. Greusel
Nov 17, 2019
Jean A. Greusel, 85, passed away November 17, 2019, in her Muhlenberg Township residence.
She was the beloved wife of Charles L. Greusel, with whom she celebrated 65 years of marriage.
Born in Tilden Township, she was the daughter of the late Wayne F. and Emily S. (Snyder) Billman.
Jean was a 1951 graduate of Muhlenberg High School and also a 1954 graduate...
Eugene C. Schaeffer
Nov 15, 2019
Eugene "Bud" Schaeffer, 63, of Spring Township, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 15, 2019, in the Penn State Health St. Joseph Cancer Center, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Eugene and Jean (Neidlinger) Schaeffer, and the husband of Michelle (Morris) Schaeffer.
A graduate of Reading High School, Bud worked for over...
Ernest Robert Wardius
Nov 15, 2019
Dr Ernest Robert "Rob" Wardius, Jr., D.M.D., 65, formerly of Exeter Twp. and of Millburn, NJ, passed away suddenly on November 15, 2019.
He was the husband of Michele Flannery-Wardius.
Rob was born in Sacred Heart Hospital in Chester, PA. He was the son of Patricia (Sites) Wardius, Upper Chichester, PA, and the late Ernest Robert Wardius.
He was a graduate of Chichester...
Winfield A. Ludwig
Nov 15, 2019
Winfield "Lou" A. Ludwig, 94, of Spring Township passed away in his home during the early hours of Friday November 15, 2019. Lou is survived by his widow Arlene G. (Yundt) with whom he shared 63 years of marriage.
Born in Reading, Lou was one of the late Howard and Eva (Fox) Ludwig's ten children.
Lou graduated from Wilson High School, '43,...
Elizabeth E. Bingaman
Nov 14, 2019
Elizabeth Ella Bingaman, 81, passed away Friday, November 14, 2019, in her Phoenix, AZ residence.
Born in Hamburg, she was the daughter of the late Robert C., Sr., and Frances M. (Ruppert) Baeighkley.
Elizabeth was an excellent artist and was known for her illustrations.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, November 26, 2019, at 11 a.m., at St. Mary R.C....
Elizabeth Ella Bingaman
Nov 14, 2019
Elizabeth Ella Bingaman, 81, passed away Friday, November 14, 2019, in her Phoenix, AZ residence.
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Born in Hamburg, she was the daughter of the late Robert C., Sr., and Frances M. (Ruppert) Baeighkley.
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Elizabeth was an excellent artist and was known for her illustrations.
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A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, November 26, 2019, at 11 a.m., at St. Mary R.C....