Obituaries

Joan A. Lenhart

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...