Obituaries

Helen F. Roberts

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

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

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...

Arlene P. Reiver

Arlene P. Reiver

May 4, 2020

Arlene P. (Wishneski) Reiver, 96, passed away May 4, 2020, at Berks Heim.

Her husband, Vernon L. Reiver, died on April 13, 1986.

Born in West Reading, she was a daughter of the late Samuel and Elizabeth (Hospidor) Wishneski.

She was a graduate of St. Peters High School.

Arlene was employed by the Reading Eagle Company as a switchboard operator, retiring in 1993.

The family...

Kermit R. Ebling

Kermit R. Ebling

May 4, 2020

Kermit Russell Ebling, 89, passed away this Sunday at StoneRidge Towne Centre in Myerstown, Pa. Kermit was born on December 11, 1930 in Hamburg, Pa. His parents were Morris Reber Ebling and Sadie Marie (Artz) Ebling, owners of the Hamburg Hotel. Kermit's fondest childhood memories were centered around the hotel's activity. As a boy, he loved to watch the railroaders...

Myers D. Adam

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...

Kermit R. Ebling

Kermit R. Ebling

May 3, 2020

Kermit Russell Ebling, 89, passed away this Sunday at StoneRidge Towne Centre in Myerstown, Pa. Kermit was born on December 11, 1930 in Hamburg, Pa. His parents were Morris Reber Ebling and Sadie Marie (Artz) Ebling, owners of the Hamburg Hotel. Kermit's fondest childhood memories were centered around the hotel's activity. As a boy, he loved to watch the railroaders...

Richard P. Stoudt

Richard P. Stoudt

May 3, 2020

Richard P. Stoudt, 79, formerly of Hamburg, passed away Sunday, May 3, 2020, in his Reading residence. He was the beloved husband of Doris M. (Yoder) Stoudt. Born in Upper Bern Township, he was the son of the late John and Betty (Ketner) Stoudt. Richard was a 1958 graduate of Hamburg High School. He was a former Mason. Richard was...

Richard P. Stoudt

Richard P. Stoudt

May 3, 2020

Richard P. Stoudt, 79, formerly of Hamburg, passed away Sunday, May 3, 2020, in his Reading residence.

He was the beloved husband of Doris M. (Yoder) Stoudt.

Born in Upper Bern Township, he was the son of the late John and Betty (Ketner) Stoudt.

Richard was a 1958 graduate of Hamburg High School.

He was a former Mason.

Richard was an United States Army veteran,...

Susan N. Krammer

Susan N. Krammer

May 2, 2020

Susan N. (Kelly) Krammer, 68, of Womelsdorf, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 2, 2020, in the Reading Hospital, surrounded by her loving family, and following a valiant battle with cancer. Born in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of Albert and Mary (Brennan) Kelly, and the loving wife of Michael Krammer. Mike and Sue were just about to celebrate their...

Brian Daniel Baver

Brian Daniel Baver

May 2, 2020

Brian D. Baver, 88, of Auburn passed away Saturday, May 2nd, 2020 in his home at Moravian Hall Square, Nazareth. He was the beloved husband of Kathleen E. (Sowers) Baver. The couple married on June 2nd 1953 and shared 67 years together.

Born at home on the family farm in West Brunswick Twp, he was the son of the late Herbert...

Brian D. Baver

Brian D. Baver

May 2, 2020

Brian D. Baver, 88, of Auburn passed away Saturday, May 2nd, 2020 in his home at Moravian Hall Square, Nazareth. He was the beloved husband of Kathleen E. (Sowers) Baver. The couple married on June 2nd 1953 and shared 67 years together. Born at home on the family farm in West Brunswick Twp, he was the son of the late...

Earl W. Dunkle

Earl W. Dunkle

May 1, 2020

Earl W. (Bebop) Dunkle

Earl W. Dunkle, 94, of Muhlenberg Township, passed away May 1, 2020, at Country Meadows.

Born in Temple on Valentine's Day, 1926, he was a son of the late Earl and Ann (Wertz) Dunkle.

He was a graduate of Guilford College where he earned a bachelor's degree in Business.

Earl was U.S. Airforce veteran as a tail gunner serving during...

Betty J. Jozwiak

Betty J. Jozwiak

May 1, 2020

Betty J. (Baker) Jozwiak, 96, formerly of West Reading, passed away at Berks Heim on May 1, 2020.

Her husband, Joseph Jozwiak, passed away in 1983.

Born in Doncaster, England, she was the daughter of the late William and Dorothy (Eteen) Baker.

She served in the British Land Army during World War II. Proud of her British roots, she went back to England...

Orieta M. Torres

Orieta M. Torres

Apr 29, 2020

Orieta M. (Santiago) Torres, 78, of Wyomissing, passed away Wednesday April 29, 2020 in the care of ManorCare Sinking Spring. She was the widow of Pedro Torres.

Born in Morovis, Puerto Rico, Orieta was a daughter of the late Felipe and Angela Padilla Santiago. She was the youngest of six sibling with three sisters and two brothers. In 1966 Orieta and...

Margaret A. Anurukem

Margaret A. Anurukem

Apr 28, 2020

Nneoma (Great Mother) Mrs. Margaret A. Anurukem, 93, passed away in her Shillington residence on April 28, 2020.

Born in Umunahu Uratta, Owerri Imo-State, Nigeria she was the daughter of the late Linus and Helena Ogbonna.

Margaret was a member of St. John Baptist de la Salle R.C. Church, Shillington.

The matriarch of the family, she was the only daughter of four children,...

Sara A. Schaufert

Sara A. Schaufert

Apr 27, 2020

Sara A. (Youmans) Schaufert, 85, formerly of Sinking Spring, passed away Monday, April 27, 2020 at the Southeastern Veterans Center. She was the widow of Robert C. Schaufert, who died January 29, 2009.

Born in Beaufort, SC, she was a daughter of the late Dolly M. (Bennett) and Robert P. Youmans, Sr.

Sara was a devoted mother and homemaker. A true social...

Dolores C. Frazer

Dolores C. Frazer

Apr 27, 2020

Dolores Catherine (Smith) Frazer passed away peacefully on April 27, 2020, at Country Meadows in Wyomissing where she was a resident since February 2017.

Born on December 2, 1931 in Hamburg, PA., she was the daughter of the late Wilson A. Smith and Nellie (Seiders) Smith. Dolores graduated from Hamburg High School in 1949 and went on to attend college at...

Carol K. Hession

Carol K. Hession

Apr 27, 2020

On the morning of Monday, April 27, 2020, Carol K. Hession, 85, died of heart failure at The Highlands at Wyomissing leaving behind a legacy of faith, service, guidance, and storytelling.

Born in Utica, NY, Carol was the daughter of the late Mark C. Kelly and Marion (Charbonneau) Kelly. She was married once upon a time to the late Paul F....

Thomas R. Dulski

Thomas R. Dulski

Apr 27, 2020

Thomas R. Dulski, 77, passed away April 27, 2020, in his Spring Township residence.

He was the loving husband of Grace J. (Verosky) Dulski for 34 years. They married on October 19, 1985.

Born in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late Francis and Stephanie (Rakoczy) Dulski.

He was a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh with a BS in Chemistry in...