Obituaries
Charles Peter Drake
Dec 26, 2019
Charles "Pete" Drake, 52, of Reading, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2019, at the Reading Hospital. Born in Abington, PA, Pete was a child of Miriam (Heger) Drake of Kissimmee, FLand the late Charles P. Drake.
Pete attended Quakertown High School. He worked for over 25 years as a driver for Reading Metro, last serving his clients December 23.
Pete was an...
Leroy F. Price
Dec 26, 2019
Leroy F. Price, 102, of Hamburg, died December 26, 2019, in the Laurel Center, Tilden Township.
His wife Ethel M. (Budden) Price, died July 11, 2002.
He was born in Hamburg and was the son of the late Paul F. and Minnie M. (Smith) Price.
Leroy was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church since 1956 and was employed there as a custodian...
Julia Calderon
Dec 26, 2019
Julia Calderon, 90, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2019, in her Tilden Township residence. She was the beloved wife of John J. Calderon who died March 29, 1983. Julia was born in Rio Grande, Puerto Rico. She was employed as an aide at the Hamburg Center for 26 years. Julia was a member of St. Mary R.C. Church, Hamburg. She...
Christopher Robert Culp
Dec 24, 2019
Christopher Robert Culp, 23, of South Heidelberg Township passed away on December 24, 2019, at Jefferson University Hospital.
Born in Reading, he was a son of Neil J. Culp, Jr. and Luann DeFranco-Culp, South Heidelberg Twp.
He was a graduate of Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School in 2015 and attended Penn College of Technology, Williamsport, where he specialized in welding.
Chris grew up watching...
Dorothy C. Giovanelli
Dec 23, 2019
"Roll out the barrel, we'll have a barrel of fun!" Let the polka party begin! The last of eight Rostek siblings is now in heaven and the family is complete.
My mom, Dorothy "Dottie" Giovanelli, died peacefully Monday evening, December 23, 2019, while doing her favorite thing: watching old movies on TV with my dad. She was the daughter of the...
Kathryn A. Hermansader
Dec 23, 2019
Kathryn A. Hermansader, 95, formerly of Windsor Twp., passed away, Monday, December 23, 2019, at Orwigsburg Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.
She was the beloved wife of the late George E. Hermansader, who died July, 2000.
Born in Hamburg, she was the daughter of the late Samuel J. and Elsie M. (Wink) Kaley.
Kathryn was a member of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran "Smoke" Church.
She...
Joyce L. Rhoads
Dec 23, 2019
Joyce L. (Kerschner) Rhoads, 72, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 23, 2019, in her Spring Township residence, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Reading, she was the only child of the late Austin D. and Patricia H. (McCloy) Kerschner. She was married for 53 incredibly loving years to Gene R. Rhoads.
A graduate of Reading High School, Joyce was...
Kathryn Hermansader
Dec 23, 2019
Kathryn A. Hermansader, 95, formerly of Windsor Twp., passed away, Monday, December 23, 2019, at Orwigsburg Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. She was the beloved wife of the late George E. Hermansader, who died July, 2000. Born in Hamburg, she was the daughter of the late Samuel J. and Elsie M. (Wink) Kaley. Kathryn was a member of St. Paul's Evangelical...
Janice I. Werley
Dec 22, 2019
Janice I. Werley, 66, of Shoemakersville, passed away Sunday, December 22, 2019, in Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center.
She was the beloved wife of Daryl G. Werley.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Herman and Mae (Schappell) Lesher.
Janice was a graduate of Hamburg High School.
She was a member of Zion's Church, Hamburg.
Janice was employed for many...
George J. Summons
Dec 22, 2019
George James Summons, age 91, passed peacefully at home with his family by his side in the early morning of December 22, 2019.
He was born in Laureldale, PA on May 30, 1928 to Edward and Conceptsion Summons.
He graduated from Muhlenberg High School and served our country in the United States Navy as a Seaman First Class.
George worked at Berks Packing...
George J. Summons
Dec 22, 2019
George James Summons, age 91, passed peacefully at home with his family by his side in the early morning of December 22, 2019.
He was born in Laureldale, PA on May 30, 1928 to Edward and Conceptsion Summons.Â
He graduated from Muhlenberg High School and served our country in the United States Navy as a Seaman First Class.Â
George worked at Berks Packing...
Janice I. Werley
Dec 22, 2019
Janice I. Werley, 66, of Shoemakersville, passed away Sunday, December 22, 2019, in Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center. She was the beloved wife of Daryl G. Werley. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Herman and Mae (Schappell) Lesher. Janice was a graduate of Hamburg High School. She was a member of Zion's Church, Hamburg....
Daryll H. Bensing
Dec 21, 2019
Daryll H. Bensing, 78, of Spring Township, passed away early Saturday, December 21, 2019 after a long battle with cancer. He was the loving husband of Geraldine R. (Witman), with whom he shared 57 wonderful years.
Born in Asheboro, NC, he was a son of the late Alvin and Emily (Hill) Bensing.
Daryll worked at Hofmann Industries, Inc, from 1972 until his...
Jeanne D. Maddaloni
Dec 21, 2019
Jeanne D. (Wix) Maddaloni, 89, passed away December 21, 2019, in St. Joseph Hospital.
She was the beloved wife of Dominic J. Maddaloni, who predeceased her on February 5, 2013.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Marshall Wix and Evelyn (Roland), wife of Frank Matthew.
Jeanne was a graduate of Reading High School.
She was a seamstress for over 35...
Dawn M. Negri
Dec 21, 2019
Dawn M. Negri, 77, of Reading, passed away suddenly on Saturday, December 21, 2019. She was married for 52 years to Franklin "Mouse" Negri.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Henry C. and Diana (Parzanese) Olszewski.
Dawn worked as a retail cashier until her retirement in 2004 when she became a full-time grandmother.
Dawn was a lifetime member of...
Doris Jane Krick
Dec 19, 2019
Doris Jane Krick, 86 of Shillington, PA passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 19. She was surrounded by her loving family during a brief illness at Reading Hospital. She was the beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend to so many. She is survived by her devoted companion of 20 years, Donald Weller, who lovingly referred to her as "Kricket."
She was...
Arthur H. Mengel
Dec 18, 2019
Arthur H. Mengel, 84, of Oley, passed away December 18, 2019, at the Reading Hospital.
He is survived by his fianceé and long-time companion, Joyce A. Palomaro, with whom he resided.
He was predeceased by his wife, Margaret (Connors) Mengel.
Born in West Reading, he was a son of the late James S. and E. Grace (Huber) Mengel.
Arthur was a 1954 graduate of...
Mary Elizabeth Tiehl
Dec 18, 2019
Mary Elizabeth Virginia (McCarthy) Tiehl, 92, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2019. She joins her husband, James C. Tiehl, passed March of 2000, in their heavenly home.
Born in Tamaqua to Michael J. and Rebecca F. (Schook) McCarthy, Mary graduated from West Reading High School '46. A very tough lady despite her small stature, Mary worked as a Deputy Sheriff....
Robert Dietrich
Dec 18, 2019
To a courageous and tenacious man who fought a good fight.
Robert H. Dietrich, 85, of Berks County, PA has passed away peacefully at home on December 18, 2019. Robert was born and raised in the Berks County, PA to the late Walter and Emma Dietrich.
Robert received his dual bachelors' degrees in Bsc. Electrical Engineering and BA Liberal Arts from the...
Robert H. Dietrich
Dec 18, 2019
To a courageous and tenacious man who fought a good fight.
Robert H. Dietrich, 85, of Berks County, PA has passed away peacefully at home on December 18, 2019. Robert was born and raised in the Berks County, PA to the late Walter and Emma Dietrich. Robert received his dual bachelors' degrees in Bsc. Electrical Engineering and BA Liberal Arts from...
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