Obituaries

Dec 12, 2019

Kenneth Raymond Shollenberger, 99, of Hamburg, passed away on December 12, 2019 in Hearthstone at Maidencreek Place.

"Kenny" was born in Tilden on August 23, 1920. He was the son of the late Alvas and Fannie (Young) Shollenberger.

He was part of the first class to attend Tilden Elementary School, and graduated from Hamburg High School in 1936.

Ken was married to Marguerite...

Dec 12, 2019

Kenneth Raymond Shollenberger, 99, of Hamburg, passed away on December 12, 2019 in Hearthstone at Maidencreek Place.

"Kenny" was born in Tilden on August 23, 1920. He was the son of the late Alvas and Fannie (Young) Shollenberger.

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He was part of the first class to attend Tilden Elementary School, and graduated from Hamburg High School in 1936.      Â

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Ken was married to...

Dec 9, 2019

Edith Irene (Conrad) Nye, 91, passed away on Monday, December 9, 2019, in the Birdsboro home of her stepson Ronald. Born May 1, 1928, in Reading, she was the wife of Ronald Nye, Sr., who passed away April 13, 2009, and a daughter of the late Marguerite Burkert, and stepfather Lloyd Miller.

Edie was a sewing machine operator for many years,...

Dec 9, 2019

Paul "Bill" W. Ackerman, 80, formerly of the Lehigh Valley, passed away peacefully on Monday December 9, 2019. Bill was predeceased by his wife of over 55 years, Barbara J (McEntee) Ackerman.

An Easton native, Bill graduated from Lafayette College in 1961 with a degree in engineering. After marrying, he was stationed as an officer at an Air Force Base in...

Dec 8, 2019

Sergio Cevallos Alay, 66, of Reading, passed away December 8, 2019, at the Reading Hospital.

He was the husband of Carmen Andrade.

Born in Ecuador, he was the son of the late Sergio Cevallos and Emeregilda Alay.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by three children: Samantha (Gunther) Cevallos, Karina (Miguel) Cevallos and Alex (Shirley) Cevallos; several siblings and seven grandchildren.

Services...

Dec 7, 2019

Nancy Adele Henne, 85, of Hamburg, passed away, Saturday, December 7, 2019, in Cornerstone Living, New Tripoli, surrounded by her loving family.

She was the beloved wife of the late Stanley Richard Henne, Sr.

Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late William Irvin, and Ethel Mary (Ellis) Wenrich.

Nancy was a member of First Reformed United Church of Christ, Hamburg.

She...

Dec 7, 2019

Nancy Adele Henne, 85, of Hamburg, passed away, Saturday, December 7, 2019, in Cornerstone Living, New Tripoli, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Stanley Richard Henne, Sr. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late William Irvin, and Ethel Mary (Ellis) Wenrich. Nancy was a member of First Reformed United Church...

Dec 4, 2019

Anna N. Manolakelli, 102, formerly of Lower Alsace Township, passed away December 4, 2019, at the Mifflin Center.

Her husband, James Manolakelli, died in 1994.

Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Socrates and Helen (Kameno) Nickles.

She was employed the Berkshire Knitting Mills and later for Western Electric, AT&T and Lucent, retiring in 1981.

Anna was a member of Sts....

Dec 3, 2019

Edward Francis Berger, 96, formerly of Wyomissing, passed away December 3, 2019, at Elm Terrace Gardens, Lansdale.

His wife, Mary L. (Gladys) Berger, passed away on December 9, 2018.

Born in Trenton, NJ, he was a son of the late Walter Leo and Mary (Morrissey) Berger.

Edward was a U.S. Navy veteran serving during WWII.

He was a graduate of Drexel University.

Edward was employed...

Dec 3, 2019

Christine "Tina" Gauker, age 79, passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2019 in her Schuylkill Haven home. Tina was born June 11, 1940, at her family's home in Port Clinton, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Christian and Alice Baver. She attended Schuylkill Haven High School and later received her GED. She was a hard working woman - often working multiple jobs at...

Dec 3, 2019

Christine "Tina" Gauker, age 79, passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2019 in her Schuylkill Haven home.

Tina was born June 11, 1940, at her family's home in Port Clinton, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Christian and Alice Baver.

She attended Schuylkill Haven High School and later received her GED.

She was a hard working woman - often working multiple jobs at one time. Most...

Dec 2, 2019

Sharon Anne Miller, 75, passed away December 2, 2019, in her Wyomissing residence. She was the loving wife of Barry H. Miller, who passed away on February 8, 2018. Born May 28, 1944, in Easton, she was the daughter of the late Stephen and Elizabeth (Vargo) Horvath.

A 1962 graduate of Notre Dame, Green Pond, Sharon earned her bachelor's degree from...

Dec 2, 2019

Dec 2, 2019

Charles S. Rentschler, 84, of Reading passed away December 2, 2019 in his home. He was married to Marie M. (Kramer) Rentschler for 61 loving years

Born in Bernville, he was the son of Lewis and Jennie (Heckman) Rentschler.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children: Charles, husband of Mary; Tiayease, wife of Roy; Lewis; and Fabian: 22...

Dec 2, 2019

Joan M. (McLean) Black, 82, passed away December 2, 2019, in her Spring Township residence.

Her husband, Mahlon Black died in 2001.

 Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Kenneth and Virginia (Weller) McLean.

 She was employed by the Sheraton, Reading and Leader Home, Laureldale.Â

Joan had a passion for the beauty in nature and always lived and appreciated...

Nov 29, 2019

Paul R. Roedel, 92, of Wyomissing, formerly of Shillington, passed away on November 29, 2019 at the Highlands of Wyomissing. Beloved son, brother, father, grandfather, friend and mentor, he was the loving husband of Frances Roedel for 22 years, and the late June Roedel for 45 years.

Born to Charles and Irene Roedel, Paul grew up during the Depression in Millville,...

Nov 29, 2019

Ronald F. Druckenmiller, 82, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 29, 2019, in his Spring Township home, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Kutztown in 1937, he was a son of the late Clarence and Kathryn Druckenmiller, and the husband of Judith (Diener) Druckenmiller, celebrated 57 years of marriage.

Ron graduated from Kutztown Area High School in 1956, Perkiomen School...

Nov 29, 2019

Anna Siminitus passed away on 11/29/2019 at the Highlands in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania, having lived a full life of 92 years. Anna was born as Anna Kofka in Forestville, PA. She married Vince Siminitus, her husband of 64 years, and raised her family in Minersville before settling in Shillington, PA. She was a dedicated and loving full time wife, mother and...

Nov 29, 2019

Vivian Waller-Hespeth, 61, passed away November 29, 2019, in her Pottstown residence.

She was the beloved wife of Larry A. Hespeth.

Born in Oxford, NC, she was the daughter of the Rev. Marvin A., and Lizzie Mae (Allen) Waller, Pottstown.

Vivian was a 1976 graduate of Pottstown High School.

She was employed by Dana Corporation as a machine operator for over 23 years.

Vivian was...

Nov 28, 2019

Joanne E. (Rapak) Cote, 78, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 28, 2019, in her Bern Township residence, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Walter and Anna (Bednar) Rapak, and the loving wife of James P. Cote, who passed in 2016.

A graduate of Reading High School, Joanne earned her RN degree...