Thomas Harold Barton
Sep 14, 2019
Thomas H. "Tom" Barton, 78, passed away September 14, 2019, in his Blandon residence.
His wife, Diana H. (nee Morgan) Barton of 47 years, died on May 29, 2012.
Born in Derbyshire, England, he was the son of the late William and Bessie Roberta (nee Burnard) Barton.
Locally known as "Tom the pool man" he was most recently employed by Fehl's Pools, Spas...
Maria R. Englehart
Sep 14, 2019
Maria R. (Bucca) Englehart, 88, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 14, 2019, in her Shillington home, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Angelo and Anna (Grosso) Bucca. She was married for nearly 50 years to Richard K. Englehart, who passed in 2000.
Maria was the middle sibling to her older brother,...
M. Joyce Randall
Sep 12, 2019
M. Joyce Randall, 66, of Reading, passed away September 12, 2019 in the Reading Hospital.
Born in Columbus, GA, she was the daughter of the late Prather Randall and Edie M. (Little) Randall - Boles.
Joyce was a graduate of Columbus High School.
She was a member of Holy Trinity Church of God, Reading.
Joyce was employed by the Reading Housing Authority as a...
Charles W. Miller
Sep 12, 2019
Charles W. Miller, age 87, died on September 12, 2019. The son of Harold Dengler Miller and Anna Dorothy From Miller, Charles was born on December 18, 1931. Following graduation from Perkiomen Prep School, Charlie worked for his family's business, Miller & From, before enlisting in the Army and serving his country in Korea. He was stationed in Seoul and...
Richard B. Penturelli
Sep 11, 2019
Richard B. Penturelli, 85, formerly of Shillington, passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2019. He was the son of Anthony and Elizabeth (Ricci) Penturelli.
Rich graduated from Muhlenberg High School, '53 and went on to serve as an MP in the United States Army, not once, but twice. As a younger man, he was part owner of the Horseshoe Mushroom Plant.
He was...
Virginia Mae Arentz
Sep 10, 2019
Virginia Mae (Loeper) Arentz, 93, passed away September 10, 2019, at her Reading home, surrounded by her children. Her husband, George F. Arentz, died on September 10, 1991. They were married on November 24, 1951 at St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church.
Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Philip W. and Margaret (Mayer) Loeper.
She was a 1943 graduate...
Lula Dastra
Sep 9, 2019
Lula (Hatzas) Dastra, 98, of Whitfield, passed away September 9, 2019, at the Reading Hospital.
Her husband, Anthony Dastra, died on April 13, 2009.
Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Efthimios and Eleni (Kikiricou) Hatzas.
She was a woman ahead of her time owning and operating Lula Dastra Beauty Salon for over 60 years, retiring in 2000. She also...
James B. Tetley
Sep 8, 2019
James B. Tetley, 92, of Wyomissing Hills, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2019, in the Reading Hospital. Born in Beaumont, TX, he was a son of the late Albert L. and Dorothy (Jones) Tetley. He was married for 61 years to the former Beverly Holt, who passed away in 2013.
Jim served our nation proudly, not once, but twice; he...
Grace M. Craze
Sep 7, 2019
Grace M. Craze, 58, passed away September 7, 2019, in her West Reading residence.
Born in Lancaster, PA, she was the daughter of the William and Joanna (Fox) Wray.
Grace was a graduate of DuBois High School.
She was a United States Navy Veteran serving for ten years as a top secret secretary.
Grace was employed by Zerbe Sisters Nursing Center as a Certified...
Jeffrey W. Parker
Sep 5, 2019
Jeffrey W. Parker, 65, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2019, in his Perry Twp. residence.
He is survived by his beloved wife Cindy Knorr. Born in Abington, PA, he was the son of the late Harry and Doris (Klopfer) Parker. Jeffrey grew up in Warminster, PA and graduated William Tennet High School. He was employed as a welder at Dana Corp....
Joseph S. Miuccio
Sep 5, 2019
Joseph S. Miuccio, 73, of Exeter, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 5, 2019, at Berkshire Center, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Reading Hospital, he was the son of the late Samuel and Anna (Fierro) Miuccio. Joe was married to JoAnne (Weaver) Miuccio, and they would have celebrated 48 wonderful years of marriage this Wednesday.
A graduate of Reading...
Jeffrey W. Parker
Sep 5, 2019
Jeffrey W. Parker, 65, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2019, in his Perry Twp. residence.
He is survived by his beloved wife Cindy Knorr.
Born in Abington, PA, he was the son of the late Harry and Doris (Klopfer) Parker.
Jeffrey grew up in Warminster, PA and graduated William Tennet High School.
He was employed as a welder at Dana Corp. for many years...
Anna S. Carley
Sep 4, 2019
Anna S. (Sofianos) Carley, 90, of Reading, died September 4, 2019, at the Wyomissing Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
She was the wife of Christopher Carley. They married on July 4, 1954.
Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Louis and Mary (Moskos) Sofianos.
She was a graduate of Reading High School.
Anna was a lifelong and dedicated member of Sts. Constantine...
Kelly Harper
Sep 3, 2019
Kelly Harper, 52, of Blandon, passed away September 3, 2019, in St. Joseph Hospital.
She was the fiancé of Lynel Walker.
Born in Pottstown, she was the daughter of Clarence and Eleanor (Hardy) Gieger.
She was a home Health Aide and cared for all with a loving heart.
Kelly is survived by her fiancé, Lynel Walker, Blandon; five daughters, Kaitlynn Harper, Kayla Harper, Olivia...
Ronald J. D'Agostino
Sep 3, 2019
Ronald J. D'Agostino, 80, passed away September 3, 2019, in Keystone Villa of Fleetwood.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Joseph and Julia (Cirulli) D'Agostino.
Ronald was a graduate of Reading High School.
He was also proud to be a marine and was very active with Wounded Warriors Project always giving back.
Ronald was a barber by trade and was...
George A. Guiles
Sep 3, 2019
George Albert "Aly" Guiles, 99, of Reading, passed away September 3, 2019, at the Reading Hospital.
He was the widower of Helen Jean (Sweet) Guiles, who passed away November 24, 1986. They married on December 28, 1963.
Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Willis and Jennie (Rollman) Guiles.
He attended Reading High School, served in the 213 Artillery Pennsylvania...
Justin S. Baylor
Sep 2, 2019
It is with shattered hearts we announce the passing of our beautiful son and brother Justin S. Baylor, age 37. Justin fought long and hard against his cancer disease, never giving up, never asking why me, always keeping a positive attitude, claiming "this is my life's journey". He will forever be our hero.
Justin grew up in Hamburg, Pa., the son...
Justin S. Baylor
Sep 2, 2019
It is with shattered hearts we announce the passing of our beautiful son and brother Justin S. Baylor, age 37. Justin fought long and hard against his cancer disease, never giving up, never asking why me, always keeping a positive attitude, claiming "this is my life's journey". He will forever be our hero.
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Justin grew up in Hamburg, Pa., the son...
Arnold Much
Sep 1, 2019
Arnold Much, 72, passed away in his Spring Township residence on Sunday, September 1, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. He was married for 39 years to his wife, Lynda M. (Dastra) Much. Born in Knesebeck, Germany, he was a son of the late Herbert and Margarete (Bahm) Much.
He was a graduate of Reading High School '65. Arnold worked for...
Raymond J. Peters
Aug 31, 2019
Raymond J. Peters, 73, passed away August 31, 2019, in his Myrtle Beach, South Carolina residence.
He was the beloved husband of Sandra Schultz-Peters, with whom he celebrated 30 years of marriage.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Raymond A. and Virginia C. (Harter) Peters.
He was a graduate of Reading High School and Alvernia University.
Raymond was a United...