John Edward Mcguire
Jun 11, 2019
John "Jack" Edward McGuire
John "Jack" Edward McGuire, 78, of West Reading, passed away surrounded by his family June 11, 2019, in Tower Health/Reading Hospital.
Born Aug. 28, 1940, in Reading, he was the son of the late John O. McGuire and Betty (Briner) McGuire.
John was retired from ADT Co. in Reading, where he worked for four decades as a guard, repairman,...
D. Scott Wolfe
Jun 9, 2019
D. Scott Wolfe, 74, passed away June 9, 2019, in his Bern Township residence, surrounded by his loving family.
He was the loving husband of Patricia "Trish" (Fritz) Wolfe.
Born in Reading, he was a son of the late David Raymond and Lottie (Althouse) Wolfe.
He was a graduate of Ohio State University and Philadelphia Textiles.
Scott was owner and operator of Mountain Road...
Phyllis May Hoffman
Jun 8, 2019
Phyllis May Hoffman, 94, of Flying Hills, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 8, 2019, at Tower Health-Reading Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Reading, she was the only child of Elmer and Ethel (Evans) Squint, but was lovingly raised by Ethel and her husband Virgil Strahan. Phyllis was predeceased by her longtime companion, Mario Fabiani. She attended...
Eugene B. Moser
Jun 6, 2019
Eugene B. Moser, 71, of Perry Twp., passed away, Thursday, June 6, 2019, in Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center.
He is survived by his loving wife, Nancy L. (Miller) Moser.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Robert B. and Virgie M. (Day) Moser.
Eugene was employed as a molder and welder at Delta Truck Body and Fairmount...
Eugene Moser
Jun 6, 2019
Eugene B. Moser, 71, of Perry Twp., passed away, Thursday, June 6, 2019, in Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center. He is survived by his loving wife, Nancy L. (Miller) Moser. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Robert B. and Virgie M. (Day) Moser. Eugene was employed as a molder and welder at Delta Truck...
Frank Defazio
Jun 6, 2019
Frank DeFazio's soul returned home to heaven on June 6, 2019. Frank was born on December 27, 1944 to Catherine and Frank DeFazio. He attended Reading High School and was a multi-sport athlete where he played professional baseball for the Boston Red Sox. Frank was drafted by the United States Air Force, played baseball for the USAF, and served his...
Helen Rood
Jun 4, 2019
Helen (Dugan) Rood, 98, formerly of Shillington, passed away peacefully at Mifflin Center on Tuesday, June 4, 2019. Born in Wilkes-Barre, PA, on April 25, 1921, she was a daughter of the late Andrew and Olga (Homa) Dugan.
Helen is survived by a daughter, Jane, wife of J. Bradford Lantz, Minneapolis, MN, and a son, David, husband of Helen, Franklin, TN;...
Inez A. Morris "Peggy"
Jun 4, 2019
Inez A. "Peggy" Morris, 91, of Shillington, passed away June 4, 2019 in the Reading Hospital.
She was the beloved wife of the late Granvil P. Morris.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Martin L. and Katie (Harber) Spraut.
Peggy was employed by Stricklers Deli as a deli clerk and Acme Markets as a cashier.
She was a parishioner of...
Tyrone L. Vaughn
Jun 3, 2019
Tyrone L. Vaughn, 72, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 3, 2019, in his Wernersville home, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Baltimore, he was a son of the late John L. and Ada M. (Wells) Vaughn. He was the husband of the late Dorothy J. Vaughn, to whom he was married for almost 50 years. They were married...
Jason E. Beavens
Jun 2, 2019
Jason E. Beavens, 43, of Spring Township, passed away June 2, 2019, in his mother's residence. Born in Reading, he was a son of David M. Beavens, Exeter, NH and Debra M. Richardson, Reading. He was a graduate of Daniel Boone High School in 1993 and Baltimore International Culinary College in 1995.
Jason's greatest passion was creating delicious meals for his...
Alice Rebecca Lea
Jun 1, 2019
Alice R. Lea, 73, of Reading, PA passed away June 1st with her family by her side. She was born to the late Elvin Caple and Irene Lightfoot and was the adopted-daughter of Mickey Lightfoot. She attended the Reading School district and graduated from Reading High School in 1965. After graduation Alice enlisted in the WAC-Woman Army Corp in service...
Maria Isabel Dejesus
Jun 1, 2019
Maria Isabel (Pita Silva) DeJesus, 72, of Reading, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 1, 2019, at Reading Hospital, surrounded by her loving family and close friends. Born in Portugal, she was a daughter of the late Manuel and Beatrice (Pita) Silva. She came to the United States in 1975 with her late husband Manuel, who passed in 2004.
Maria Isabel...
Clare P. Flannery
May 31, 2019
Clare Patricia (Donahue) Flannery, 98, of Wyomissing, died peacefully at home on May 31, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Bethlehem, PA, she was a daughter of the late Hugh and Nora (Dundon) Donahue. Clare was the wife of Daniel Joseph Flannery, who died on September 19, 2010. They were married for 59 years. Dan and Clare were...
Aletha E. Astheimer
May 30, 2019
Aletha E. (Mast) Astheimer, 94, of Grill, passed away May 30, 2019 at Berks Heim.
Born on September 5,1924, in Cumru Township, she was a daughter of the late Howard A. and Lillian (Kohl) Mast.
Before retiring, she worked at Elge Precision Machining as a foreman/inspector. She was predeceased by her husband, Wilmer J. Astheimer; her sister, Beatrice E. Lutz, her brother,...
Gary L. Fabian
May 30, 2019
Gary L. Fabian, 68, of West Lawn, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 30, 2019, at Reading Hospital. He joined the Marine Corps after graduating from Cocalico High School, serving our nation proudly during the Vietnam War. He then worked for over 30 years at Carpenter Technology as a steel worker.
Gary adored his grandchildren more than anything, and was a...
Patricia L Degler
May 29, 2019
Patricia L. (Brown) Degler, 81, of Wyomissing, passed away May 29, 2019, in Keystone Villa.
She was the beloved wife of the late Ralph Degler, with whom she shared 63 years of marriage.
Born in Kansas City, MO, she was the daughter of the late William W. and Elsie E. (Campbell) Brown.
Pat was employed as a secretary for Ludens then Hershey Foods...
Michael Destasio
May 27, 2019
Michael DeStasio, Sr., 92, formerly of Muhlenberg Park, passed away, Monday, May 27, 2019, in Kutztown Manor. He was the loving husband of Ruth I. (Bricker) DeStasio. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Andrew and Theresa DeStasio. Michael was a U.S. Army veteran during World War II. He served three years at the tail end of...
Michael Destasio
May 27, 2019
Michael DeStasio, Sr., 92, formerly of Muhlenberg Park, passed away, Monday, May 27, 2019, in Kutztown Manor.
He was the loving husband of Ruth I. (Bricker) DeStasio.
Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Andrew and Theresa DeStasio.
Michael was a U.S. Army veteran during World War II. He served three years at the tail end of the Pacific Theater,...
Barry L. Key
May 27, 2019
Barry L. Key, affectionately known as "Barry B", 76, of Reading, passed away May 27, 2019, at the Reading Hospital surrounded by his loving family.
He was the husband of Cynthia (Gooch) Key. His former wife, Sara E. (Burton) Key, died on February 21, 2019.
Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Gantzmer W. and Edith S. (Stern) Key.
He...
Doris E. Kline
May 26, 2019
Doris E. Kline, 87, of Birdsboro, passed away, May 26, 2019, at Reading Hospital.
Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Stanley and Ruth (Kaufman) Haag.
She was a graduate of Wyomissing High School, and worked at Berkshire Knitting Mills, Reading Eagle and the Credit Bureau.
An avid crafter, Doris also enjoyed the outdoors in particular gardening.
Always family focused, Doris...