Mae B. Baver
May 17, 2019
Mae B. Baver, 95, passed away Friday, May 17, 2019, in her Kutztown residence.
She was the wife of Homer E. Baver, who died February 25, 2002.
Born in Lehigh County, she was the daughter of the late Albert L., and Grace E. (Miksch) Bryfogle.
Mae was a 1942 graduate of Slatington High School.
She was a member of Frieden's Church, Lenhartsville, where she...
Phyllis B. Iglar
May 15, 2019
Phyllis B. (Englehart) Iglar, our beloved mother and friend, passed away peacefully in her home, on Wednesday, May 15, 2019, at the age of 88.
Tootie, as she was known, enjoyed a full life in years past, spending time with family and friends, walking Penn Street during its heyday, baking and reading. She loved pastry, Hershey's Kisses and Coke, playing board...
Dolores M. Lamp
May 15, 2019
Dolores M. Lamp, 90, formerly of Pennside for 64 years and current residence of Berkshire Commons, passed away May 15, 2019, in Penn State Health St. Joseph.
She was the beloved wife of the late Roger C. Lamp, who died April 13, 2009.
Born in Kelayres, PA, she was the daughter of the late Stephen and Mary (Ciglar) Ohrin.
Dolores was a 1946...
Marcia Alma Bard Jefferis
May 14, 2019
Marcia Bard Jefferis, inveterate Wyomissing resident, passed away on 14 May 2019 at the age of 94. Mrs. Jefferis was proceeded in death by her husband Paul Grier Jefferis Jr. and is survived by: Grier Jefferis (son), Suzanna Jefferis (daughter-in-law), Leland Jefferis (grandson), Elena Payne (granddaughter), Marlin Payne (great grandson), Nancy Bogardus (sister), Pamela Bogardus-Tony (niece). She will be interred,...
Eugene D. Kramer
May 13, 2019
Eugene "Gene" Kramer, Sr., 86, of Reading, died on May 13, 2019, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born in Upper Tulpehocken Township as the oldest of four children of David and Lillian Kramer. He graduated from Bernville High School in 1950, and served for two years in the U.S. Army, posted primarily in Germany. In 1954 he married Nancy...
Eugene D. Kramer
May 13, 2019
Eugene "Gene" Kramer, Sr., 86, of Reading, died on May 13, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Upper Tulpehocken Township as the oldest of four children of David and Lillian Kramer. He graduated from Bernville High School in 1950, and served for two years in the U.S. Army, posted primarily in Germany. In 1954 he married...
Charlene J. Guidara
May 10, 2019
Charlene J. Guidara, 79, formerly of Wyomissing, passed away May 10, 2019, at the Lutheran Home at Topton.
Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Anna (Schanley) Pennypacker.
She was a graduate of Central Catholic High School in 1957. Charlene was active with the Central Catholic Alumni Committee and helped organize class reunions.
She was a secretary at...
James Charles Spangler
May 9, 2019
James C. Spangler, 78, of Reading, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 9, 2019, at Reading Hospital. Born in Reading, Jimmy was a son of the late Harrison and Julia (Marciniak) Spangler. He served our national proudly in the US Army from 1964-66.
A graduate of Reading High School, Jimmy earned an Associates Degree and worked as a machinist for Textile...
Karen Speakman
May 9, 2019
Karen V. Speakman, 77 of Mohrsville died in her residence May 9, 2019. She was the widow of Ralph K. Speakman who died June 16, 2018. Karen was born in Bedford PA and was the daughter of the late Thomas G. and Theresa R. (Lasher) Leabhart. She was a 1959 graduate of Pequea Valley High School and a member of...
Karen V. Speakman
May 9, 2019
Karen V. Speakman, 77 of Mohrsville died in her residence May 9, 2019. She was the widow of Ralph K. Speakman who died June 16, 2018. Karen was born in Bedford PA and was the daughter of the late Thomas G. and Theresa R. (Lasher) Leabhart. She was a 1959 graduate of Pequea Valley High School and a member of...
Edward F. Bell
May 9, 2019
Edward Frank Bell, 95, of Hopkinton, Mass., and formerly of Wyomissing, Pa., passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on Thursday, May 9, 2019.
Born in Bronx, N.Y., he was the son of the late Maria (D'Andrea) and Michael A. Bell. He was the husband of the late Florence (Pantano) Bell.
A graduate of James Monroe High School in the Bronx, he joined the...
Bridgett F. Rissmiller
May 9, 2019
Bridgett F. Rissmiller, 88, of Reading passed away May 9, 2019, at Wyomissing Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Her husband, Donald R. Rissmiller, passed away on January 6, 2006.
Born in New York, she was a daughter of the late Thomas P. and Mary C. (Leone) McLaughlin.
She was a graduate of William Howard Taft High School, Bronx, NY in 1949.
Bridgette was a bookkeeper...
Florence A. Reeser
May 8, 2019
Florence A. (Blatt)Reeser, 94, of West Reading, passed away May 8, 2019, in Reading Hospital.
She was the wife of the late Harry I. Reeser, Sr.
Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late John and Annie Blatt.
Florence was a bookeeper for Smith Bros. Fuel, West Reading for over 30 years.
She was a member of Olivet Reformed Church, Reading.
Florence was...
Joseph Stanley Ostrowski
May 8, 2019
Joseph S. Ostrowski, Jr., 70, of Robesonia, passed away peacefully at Reading Hospital, following a lengthy illness. Born in West Reading, he was the only child of the late Ella (Troutman) and Joseph S. Ostrowski, Sr.
A graduate of Wilson High School, Joe joined the US Navy, serving in Iceland from 1969-1972. He then worked as a meter reader and dispatcher...
Karl N. Benson
May 8, 2019
On Wednesday, May 8, 2019, Karl N. Benson, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, died in his sleep at the age of 84. Karl was born November 5, 1934, in Baltimore, MD to Mark and Erna (Opitz) Benson. He graduated from Bladensburg High School in Bladensburg, MD, and earned a Bachelor of Science from the University of Maryland. He served in...
Robert Y. Huber
May 8, 2019
Robert Y. Huber, 95, Wyomissing, passed away peacefully at The Manor at Market Square, Reading, Wednesday, May 8, 2019. Born in Robesonia, he was a son of the late George M. and Pearl Irene (Yeager) Huber. He was married to the late Mabel (Swartz) Huber.
A graduate of the former Robesonia High School, Bob served our nation valiantly in the US...
Harold J. Fasig
May 7, 2019
Beloved Husband and Father
Harold J. Fasig, 78, of Lower Heidelberg Township, passed away May 7, 2019, at the Reading Hospital.
He was the loving husband of Nina G. (Scarpignato) Fasig. They married on December 31, 1962 sharing 56 loving years together.
Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Woodrow Porrecco and Eva (Fasig) Shaffer.
He was employed by Dana Corporation...
Frances B. Messina
May 7, 2019
Frances B.Messina 90, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 7, 2019, at Maidencreek Place surrounded by her loving family.
She was the loving wife of Lawrence M. Messina who passed away on June 6, 1996.
Born in Palo Alto, PA, she was a daughter of the late Michael F. and Sarah (Folino) Troilo.
She was a 1947 graduate of Pottsville High School.
Frances worked...
Jean M. Henne
May 7, 2019
Jean M. Henne, 84 of Hamburg died May 7, 2019 in Berks Heim where she resided the past six weeks. Jean was born in Upper Bern Township and was the daughter of the late Warren S. and Clara (Yoder) Henne. She worked at Luden's for 34 years and then at Mayfair Industries four years before retiring. Jean was a lifelong...
Jean M. Henne
May 7, 2019
Jean M. Henne, 84 of Hamburg died May 7, 2019 in Berks Heim where she resided the past six weeks. Jean was born in Upper Bern Township and was the daughter of the late Warren S. and Clara (Yoder) Henne.
She worked at Luden's for 34 years and then at Mayfair Industries four years before retiring. Jean was a lifelong member...