Obituaries
Esperanza Priscilla Francisco
Jan 17, 2020
Esperanza "Espy" Priscilla Francisco, 19, passed away suddenly on Friday, January 17, 2020, at Reading Hospital.
Born in West Reading, she was the daughter of Gilbert "Shorty" and Esther (Martinez) Francisco.
She was a graduate of Wilson High School in 2018. She briefly attended Shippensburg University from 2018 into 2019, and graduated from The Beauty Institute in December of 2019.
While attending school,...
Elva G. Lamm
Jan 17, 2020
Elva G. (Heimbach) Lamm, 99, passed away January 17, 2020, at Berks Heim.
She is survived by four children: Sue Ellen Katancik, Barrie Pease, Gregory Pease and Russell Pease; six grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St John's Hains Church, 591 N. Church Rd., Wernersville, PA...
Blanche Brady
Jan 13, 2020
Blanche (Moritz) Brady, a resident of Berks Heim, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2020. She recently celebrated her 105th birthday. A daughter of the late Edward and Anna Mae (Scheidegger) Moritz, she was the widow of Charles Brady.
Blanche graduated from Reading High School '33 and worked for many years at Philadelphia Bank.
A passionate reader, Blanche believed in the power...
Cynthia Marie Flannery
Jan 13, 2020
Cynthia Marie (Philips) Flannery, 63, of Reading, passed away January 13, 2020, at the Reading Hospital.
Born in Reading, she was a daughter of Gloria M. (Garman) Philips, Reading and the late Robert C. Philips.
She was a Reading High School graduate.
For a number of years Cynthia had been employed by Lucent Technologies.
She always looked her best-even on her infrequent bad days...
Samuel A. Pugliese
Jan 11, 2020
Samuel A. Pugliese, 97, of Wernersville, died on January 11, 2020, at Phoebe Berks.
Born in Phillipsburg, NJ, he was the son of Nicodemo and Maria (Bisolo) Pugliese.
He was a 1940 graduate of Phillipsburg High School. He married his loving wife, Zelma Rose (Brown) Pugliese on March 4, 1944.
Sam was initially a Store Manager and successfully completed his career as a...
Brigitta Brand "Bb" Mahanna
Jan 11, 2020
Brigitta Brand "BB" Mahanna
Brigitta Brand "BB" Mahanna, 82, of Wyomissing passed away on January 11, 2020 in her home surrounded by her family. She was the wife of John R. "Jack" Mahanna, with whom she celebrated 50 years of marriage in November.
BB was born in New Rochelle, NY to John G. and Ida R. (Barrett) Brand. She attended the University...
V. Theresa Ruzowicz
Jan 11, 2020
V. Theresa Ruzowicz, known to her family as "Bachi," age 92, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2020. She was the ninth of ten children born to the late Thomas and Vincentine Babicki of Chester, PA. Theresa was a graduate of Chester High School and went on to attend arts school in Philadelphia.
In 1946 she married Tony, the love of...
Paul T. Klick
Jan 10, 2020
Paul T. Klick, Sr., 85, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 10, 2020, in his Reading residence, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Reading, he was a son of the late George and Cecelia (Rochowicz) Klick. He was married for 60 incredibly loving years to Mary A. (Talarico) Klick.
Paul retired as a Shift Supervisor at Lucent Technology in 1995....
John William Flickinger
Jan 9, 2020
John W. Flickinger, Jr., 96, of Hamburg, died January 9, 2020, in his home surrounded by friends and family.
His wife Carolyn R. (Heinly) Flickinger, died July 8, 2009.
He was born in Corry, PA and was the son of the late John Sr. and Mary E. (Taylor) Flickinger.
John was an English teacher at Hamburg School District beginning in 1956 and was...
John William Flickinger
Jan 9, 2020
John W. Flickinger, Jr., 96, of Hamburg, died January 9, 2020, in his home surrounded by friends and family. His wife Carolyn R. (Heinly) Flickinger, died July 8, 2009. He was born in Corry, PA and was the son of the late John Sr. and Mary E. (Taylor) Flickinger. John was an English teacher at Hamburg School District beginning in...
Thomas Rajavongsack
Jan 5, 2020
Thomas Rajavongsack, 71, of West Reading, passed away January 5, 2020 in Reading Hospital.
He was the husband of Pany (Keoboudsy) Rajavongsack.
Born in Pakse, Laos, he was the son of the late Sanglee and Komalian Rajavongsack.
He was a veteran of the Laos Army serving in the Vietnam War and was a prisoner of war for three years.
Thomas was employed by Yuasa/Exide...
Elizabeth M. Schwoyer
Jan 4, 2020
Elizabeth M. "Betty" Schwoyer, 102, formerly of Shoemakersville, passed away on January 4, 2020, at Maidencreek Assisted Living. Her husband, Lee N. Schwoyer, passed away on December 20, 1997. Born in Mt. Laffee, she was the daughter of John and Elizabeth M. (Purcell) Steffanic. She was employed by Hamburg State School, Mohrsville Box Factory, Robert P. Miller Co. in Shoemakersville...
Jack C. Quinter
Jan 4, 2020
Jack C. Quinter, 89, of Lincoln Park, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 4, 2020, with his loving daughter Kelly Davis by his side. Born in Reading on Christmas Day, 1930, Jack was the only son of the late Aaron G. and Dorothy E. (Sauer) Quinter. He was married for 38 wonderful years to Patricia Ann (Smith) Quinter, who passed...
Elizabeth M. Schwoyer
Jan 4, 2020
Elizabeth M. "Betty" Schwoyer, 102, formerly of Shoemakersville, passed away on January 4, 2020, at Maidencreek Assisted Living.
Her husband, Lee N. Schwoyer, passed away on December 20, 1997.
Born in Mt. Laffee, she was the daughter of John and Elizabeth M. (Purcell) Steffanic.
She was employed by Hamburg State School, Mohrsville Box Factory, Robert P. Miller Co. in Shoemakersville as a sewing...
Calvin Henry Mulvaney
Jan 3, 2020
Calvin H. "Hank" Mulvaney, 55, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2020 at the Reading Hospital. In accordance with his wishes, his family made the difficult but noble choice to donate to Gift of Life.
Hank shared 28 loving years with his wife, Kathleen M. (Keturakis). Born in West Chester, Hank was a child of Mary E. (Poore) and the late...
John W. Fisher
Jan 2, 2020
John W. Fisher, Jr., 74, of Windsor Township, lost his courageous battle with cancer Thursday, January 2, 2020 in the Laurel Center, Tilden Township. John, a son of the late John W. and Frances J. (Pomichter) Fisher, was born in Wilkes-Barre. He was the life partner of Doris Reidenhour with whom he resided for 32 years. He is also survived...
Alexandra G. Mehrkam
Jan 2, 2020
Alexandra G. (Mitchell) Mehrkam, 75, of Hamburg, passed away January 2, 2020 at the Lehigh Valley Hospital. She was the loving wife of over 20 years of Douglas A. Mehrkam. Born in New York City, she was a daughter of the late Nicholas M. and Elizabeth (Bilanock) Grushko. An accountant by trade at many area businesses, Alexandra's true passion was...
John W. Fisher
Jan 2, 2020
John W. Fisher, Jr., 74, of Windsor Township, lost his courageous battle with cancer Thursday, January 2, 2020 in the Laurel Center, Tilden Township. John, a son of the late John W. and Frances J. (Pomichter) Fisher, was born in Wilkes-Barre. He was the life partner of Doris Reidenhour with whom he resided for 32 years. He is also survived...
Alexandra G. Mehrkam
Jan 2, 2020
Alexandra G. Mitchell Mehrkam, 75, of Hamburg, passed away January 2, 2020 at the Lehigh Valley Hospital. She was the loving wife of over 20 years of Douglas A. Mehrkam.
Born in New York City, she was a daughter of the late Nicholas M. and Elizabeth (Bilanock) Grushko.
An accountant by trade at many area businesses, Alexandra's true passion was her pedigree...
Mary Tablone
Jan 1, 2020
Mary (Parzanese) Tablone, 102, formerly of Blandon, passed away during the early hours of January 1, 2020 in her residence at the Kutztown Manor. She was the widow of Louis Tablone, who passed away in 1995.
Mary was one of the seven children of Felice and Alessandra (DeFelice) Parzanese.
Mary's family was always the most important aspect of her life. She enjoyed...
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