Obituaries
Catherine T. Walsh
Feb 8, 2020
Catherine Walsh passed away at the age of 97 on Saturday, February 8, 2020.
Catherine was born to Edward and Elizabeth Tierney in Carbondale, PA. She worked in Washington, DC during World War II. After the war she returned home and worked as a telephone operator, as well as at other positions with the phone company. In 1950 she married Andrew...
Ruth Elizabeth Springer
Feb 8, 2020
Ruth Elizabeth (Pennypacker) Springer, 99, of Reading, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 8, 2020 in Green Hills Manor. She was the loving wife of the late Marvin "Whitey" Springer.
Born in Reading on June 14, 1920, Ruth was a daughter of the late Margaret (Gross) and Leo J. Pennypacker. She was employed with the former Western Electric and worked through...
Ellen L. Kloc
Feb 7, 2020
Ellen L. Kloc, 73, passed away in her Bern Twp. residence, Friday, February 7, 2020.
Born in Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Sally (Council) Skipper .
She graduated from Penn St. Berks in her 60s.
Ellen loved to learn and studied many various occupations. She worked in the medical field, dentistry and cosmetology and later owned her own...
Phyllis H. Trupp
Feb 7, 2020
Phyllis H. Trupp, 89, of Wyomissing, passed away on February 7, 2020, at The Highlands at Wyomissing.
She was the wife of Gerald J. Trupp; they were married on May 10, 1958, and enjoyed over 61 years of marriage. Her first husband, Lieutenant Richard A. Nein, passed away on November 8, 1954 while serving his country in the US Air Force.
Born...
Rose Marie Calvaresi
Feb 6, 2020
Rose Marie (Pagnotti) Calvaresi, 95, of Wyomissing, passed away on Thursday February 6, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. She was the widow of John Calvaresi, who passed away in 2004.
Born in Conshohocken, Montgomery County, Rose Marie was a child of the late Vincenzo and Grazia (Angellini) Pagnotti.
She was a member of St. Ignatius Roman Catholic Church but had previously...
Michael L. Fasching
Feb 6, 2020
Michael L. Fasching, 66, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2020, in his Lenhartsville residence, surrounded by his loving family.
He was the beloved husband of Judith A. (McIlhaney) Fasching to whom he married in 1987.
Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Otto and Catherine (Morgan) Fasching.
Michael was a graduate of Central Catholic High School.
He was employed as a...
Virginia M. Seigfried
Feb 6, 2020
Virginia M. "Ginny" (Matz) Seigfried, 95, of Wyomissing, formerly of West Lawn, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 6, 2020. She was the loving wife of the late Russell W. Seigfried.
Born in Reading on May 17, 1924, Ginny was a daughter of the late Ralph S. and Clara M. (Stutzman) Matz. She was a 1941 graduate of Reading High School....
Clifford J. Galvin
Feb 6, 2020
Clifford J. Galvin, 95 formerly of Shillington, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2020, at Keystone Villa, Douglassville.
He was the husband of Elaine (Hicks) Galvin. They would have celebrated their 69th wedding anniversary on April 14.
Born in Portland, ME, he was a son of the late David A. Galvin and Mary E. ( Niles ) Lynch.
He was a graduate of...
Michael L. Fasching
Feb 6, 2020
Michael L. Fasching, 66, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2020, in his Lenhartsville residence, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Judith A. (McIlhaney) Fasching to whom he married in 1987. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Otto and Catherine (Morgan) Fasching. Michael was a graduate of Central Catholic High School. He...
Lyudmyla V. Kosheleva
Feb 4, 2020
Lyudmyla V. Kosheleva, 80, passed away surrounded by her loving family in her Blandon residence.
Born in Eupato Rio, Russia, she was the daughter of the late Vasiliy G. and Maria N. Kosheleva.
She is survived by her son, Alex, husband of Iryna Kouzine, Blandon; granddaughter, Yuliya, wife of Nicholas Pavlov, Flying Hills; and grandson, Ryan Pavlov.
Funeral Service will be held Friday,...
Linda L. Witman
Feb 4, 2020
Linda L. (Hain) Witman, formerly of Leesport, passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2020, as a guest of Rittenhouse Village.
Born in Reading, she was a child of the late London "Pete" R. and Grace Millard Hain. She graduated in 1956 from Birdsboro High School.
She was a member of West Lawn United Methodist Church.
Linda believed in helping others, as demonstrated by her...
Donna C. Cardiff
Feb 3, 2020
Donna C. Cardiff (nee Palowitch), 87, of Reading, passed away peacefully in Tower Health Reading Hospital on Monday, February 3, 2020.
Born in Johnstown on September 9, 1932, she was a daughter of the late John and Ann (Dutko) Palowitch.
Devoted wife of William J. Cardiff; loving mother of Kevin (Edith) Cardiff, Elizabeth Cardiff, Margaret Kastner, Veronica (Christopher) Falls, Patrick (Teresa) Cardiff,...
Lena L. Fierro
Jan 30, 2020
Lena (Bianca) Fierro, made her way home on Thursday afternoon, January 30, 2020. She was married to her beloved husband, Arthur Fierro, for 45 years before he passed away in 1995. Together they had one son, Ronald Fierro. She claimed Ron's life partner, Jeff Laylon, as her other son and loved him like her own. She had five sisters and...
Charlene Marie Eckert
Jan 29, 2020
Charlene M. (Sweitzer) Eckert, 44, formerly of Bernville, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on January 29, 2020, at Berks Heim, where she had been cared for since 2018. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of Richard and Linda (Goodwin) Sweitzer.
A graduate of Wilson High School, West Lawn, Charlene earned her nursing degree at the Reading Hospital School...
Rimmer E. Haley
Jan 29, 2020
It is with profound sadness that the family of Rimmer E. Haley, 89, of Brecknock Township, announce his passing into eternal life on January 29, 2020 in the care of Berks Heim. Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late Rimmer M. and Mary (Digby) Haley. He was married to Rosemary (Ostafinski) Haley in 1960, and they...
Anna Torok
Jan 29, 2020
Anna (Ditko) Torok, 90, formerly of Reading, passed away peacefully at Country Meadows on January 29, 2020.
Her husband, John D. Torok died on February 6, 2012 they married June 3, 1950 in the Ukranian Catholic Church, Laurel St., Reading.
Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Peter and Mary (Rathway) Ditko.
She was a 1948 graduate of Reading High...
William Nichol Luyben
Jan 28, 2020
William N. Luyben, 56, of Wyomissing, PA, passed away January 28, 2020 in his residence, with his loving wife and family by his side. He fought a valiant battle against lymphoma cancer for 1-1/2 years. Bill was the husband of Sharon P. (Love) Luyben. They celebrated 28 years of marriage on March 23, 2019. Born in Wilmington, DE, he was...
James Connors
Jan 28, 2020
James M. Connors, 87, of Wyomissing, formerly of Greenfields, passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2020, surrounded by his loving family at the Highlands of Wyomissing. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Anna M. (Albrecht) Connors, along with four children, 14 grandchildren, and several great-grandchildren.
"Jim" as he was known to family and friends, was born to Myles...
Elizabeth Secor
Jan 27, 2020
Elizabeth "Libby" (McElhenny) Secor, 96, formerly of West Reading, passed away in the care of Berks Heim. She was the loving widow of Charles E. Secor. Born in Scranton, she was a child of the late David and Jane (Phillips) McElhenny.
Elizabeth worked until her retirement as a ward clerk at Reading Hospital.
She was a devoted member of St. Mary's Episcopal...
Dae Han Kim
Jan 26, 2020
Dae Han Kim, 84, of Pottstown, died January 26, 2020, at the Pottstown Memorial Hospital.
His wife, Young Suk (Kim) Kim, died on January 30, 1992.
While living in Korea, Dae was a successful businessman. After moving to the United States, he was in the construction business for many years.
Dae is survived by his daughter, Yooson Kim, wife of Erik Magness, Pottstown,...
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