Obituaries
Juan Lopez Arce
Feb 16, 2020
Juan Lopez Arce, 89, passed away peacefully Sunday morning at the Reading Hospital, where he had been a patient for three days.
Born in Camuy, Puerto Rico in 1930, Juan was the son of the late Francisco Lopez and Julia (Arce) Lopez.
Surviving Juan are daughters: Luz, wife of Robert Richards of Mohnton; Ana, wife of Luis Fontanez of Muhlenberg Twp.; and...
Helen R. Barbon
Feb 16, 2020
Helen Roena Barbon, 77, of Kenhorst, PA, passed away peacefully at her home on February 16.
She was the loving wife of Barry Barbon whom she was married to for 50 years. She was predeceased by her daughter and best friend, Mary Barbon. She was the grandmother of Derek Reist of Kenhorst, Dean Reist of New York, NY and Olivia Diedrich...
Bernard E. Leightheiser
Feb 16, 2020
Bernard E. Leightheiser, Jr., 86, passed away February 16, 2020, at the Highlands in Wyomissing,
Bernard was born in West Reading and was the only child of the late Bernard, Sr. and Edith L. (Henne) Leightheiser.
He is survived by his wife, Marilyn (Dohner) Leightheiser.
Bud was a 1951 graduate of Wyomissing High School. He received a full tennis scholarship to attend The...
Richard B. Broadbelt
Feb 15, 2020
Richard "Dick" B. Broadbelt, 92, of Reading, passed away on February 15, 2020, while in the care of Tower Health Reading Hospital. He was the widower of Doris P. Broadbelt, who passed away January 3, 2019, after 67 loving years of marriage.
Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Benjamin and Gertrude (Brinker) Broadbelt.
During World War II, Dick...
Maryann Kramer
Feb 14, 2020
MaryAnn A. (Kohler) Kramer, 81, formerly of Shoemakersville, passed away Friday, February 14, 2020.
Born in Kutztown, she was a daughter of the late Thomas H. and Marie E. (Smith) Kohler MaryAnn raised three children on her own while working as an assistant manager at S.C. Nichols. She later worked at Redners of Kenhorst and the Redners of Hamburg before retiring...
Maryann Amelia Kramer
Feb 14, 2020
MaryAnn A. (Kohler) Kramer, 81, formerly of Shoemakersville, passed away Friday, February 14, 2020. Born in Kutztown, she was a daughter of the late Thomas H. and Marie E. (Smith) Kohler.
MaryAnn raised three children on her own while working as an assistant manager at S.C. Nichols. She later worked at Redners of Kenhorst and the Redners of Hamburg before retiring...
Jeannine A. Wallace
Feb 13, 2020
Jeannine "Jeannie" A. Wallace, 53, passed away unexpectedly in her Reading residence on Thursday, February 13, 2020. She was a daughter of Mavis (Renfroe) Gantt and the late Edward Mlynar, Sr.
For many years Jeannie worked as an administrative assistant at many area businesses. Of late, she worked independently as a jewelry designer.
She loved her grandchildren fiercely, and she even learned...
Harold Levan Hamsher
Feb 12, 2020
Harold Levan Hamsher, 95, passed away February 12, 2020, in his Spring Township residence.
He was the loving husband of Shirley E. (Estock) Hamsher. They married 67 years on November 21, 1953.
Born in Lenhartsville, he was a son of the late George and Lillie (Levan) Hamsher.
He was a graduate of Hamburg High School and earned the professional designation of Chartered Life...
Dorothy Matilda Nester
Feb 10, 2020
Dorothy Matilda Nester, 96, passed away, Monday, February 10, 2020, in Laurel Center. She was the beloved wife of Elwood G. Nester who died October 3, 1983. Born in Center Township, she was the daughter of the late William and Stella (Wagner) Wagner. Dorothy was a member of St. Michael's Church. She was a longtime member of Virginville Grange and...
Dorothy Matilda Nester
Feb 10, 2020
Dorothy Matilda Nester, 96, passed away, Monday, February 10, 2020, in Laurel Center.
She was the beloved wife of Elwood G. Nester who died October 3, 1983.
Born in Center Township, she was the daughter of the late William and Stella (Wagner) Wagner.
Dorothy was a member of St. Michael's Church.
She was a longtime member of Virginville Grange and Centerport Fire Company.
Dorothy is...
Jacqueline F. Kern
Feb 9, 2020
Jacqueline F. "Jackie" Kern, 89, of Lilyfield, passed away February 9, 2020 in Reading Hospital.
Her husband, Eugene V. Kern, passed away on April 7, 2013. There were married on May 17, 1953 and were married for nearly 60 years. Throughout their marriage Jackie and Gene always had an open door for friends and family to stop in for a cup...
Gerald A. Epting
Feb 9, 2020
Gerald A. Epting, 80, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2020, in his Hamburg residence.
He is survived by his companion, Gloria J. (Youse) Koller.
Born in Perry Twp., he was the son of the late Ernest H. and Helen S. (Dreibelbis) Epting.
Gerald was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Hamburg, where he was also a former council member.
He was the founder...
Grace P. Shollenberger
Feb 9, 2020
Grace P. Shollenberger, 94, formerly of Tilden Twp., passed away Sunday, February 9, 2020, in Orwigsburg Manor. She was the beloved wife of John G. Shollenberger who died September 29, 2000. Born in New Ringold, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Sallie (Bolich) Bachert. Grace was a member of St. Michael's Church. She was employed by Dutch...
Gerald A. Epting
Feb 9, 2020
Gerald A. Epting, 80, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2020, in his Hamburg residence. He is survived by his companion, Gloria J. (Youse) Koller. Born in Perry Twp., he was the son of the late Ernest H. and Helen S. (Dreibelbis) Epting. Gerald was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Hamburg, where he was also a former council member....
Grace P. Shollenberger
Feb 9, 2020
Grace P. Shollenberger, 94, formerly of Tilden Twp., passed away Sunday, February 9, 2020, in Orwigsburg Manor.
She was the beloved wife of John G. Shollenberger who died September 29, 2000.
Born in New Ringold, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Sallie (Bolich) Bachert.
Grace was a member of St. Michael's Church.
She was employed by Dutch Knitting and Alpha Mills,...
James L. Thomas
Feb 8, 2020
James L. Thomas Sr. 68, of Reading, passed away February 8, 2020 in the Reading Hospital.
He was the beloved husband of Jennie V. Thomas, with whom he celebrated 38 years of marriage.
Born in Norristown, he was the son of Richard L. Thomas and Novella S. (Darden), wife of Theodore R.
Avery.
James was a graduate of Norristown High School and also attended...
David W. Wenger
Feb 8, 2020
David W. Wenger, 79, of West Lawn, entered into eternal life on Saturday, February 8, 2020.
He was married to Barbara R. (Ritner) Wenger; they would have celebrated 43 years of marriage on February 12. His spirit will be carried on by Barbara.
David was born to the late LeRoy and Sarah F. (Risheill) Wenger.
He graduated from Wilson High School in 1959,...
Carol Ann Bitner
Feb 8, 2020
Carol Ann Bitner, 85, passed away peacefully at Phoebe Berks Nursing Health Center. She was the daughter of the late Evelyn C. (Reber) and Edgar A. Bitner. She is survived by her brother, Thomas Bitner and his wife, Jane of Wyomissing; a nephew, Christopher Bitner and his children, Gretchen and Jonathan all of Syracuse, NY and her niece, Carol E....
Stanley E. Fitterling
Feb 8, 2020
On February 8, 2020, Stanley Eugene Fitterling passed from this life. Aged 67 years, 6 months, and 21 days.
Born July 18, 1952 in Reading, Stanley always cherished his memories of growing up in rural Berks County.
After graduation from Tulpehocken High School and Pennsylvania State University, Stanley worked at various occupations until he found a job at Kraft Foods in Fogelsville,...
John Michael Burns, Sr.
Feb 8, 2020
John Michael Burns, Sr., 53, of Auburn, Pennsylvania, passed in peace on February 8, 2020, at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.
He was the loving husband of Deborah J. (McCracken) Burns, and the cherished father of Tasha Childs, Linsey Burns, Megan Burns, John Burns Jr. and his "adopted" son Ronald Joyner. He was the beloved grandfather of Orlando Alvarado Jr., Capriese Alvarado,...
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