Obituaries

Dec 17, 2019

Beata Mistica Villanueva, M.D., 88, died December 17, 2019, in her Wyomissing residence.

Her husband, Onofre Q. Villanueva, M.D., died on December 14, 2011. They were married 60 years. A retired physician, she worked as a doctor for about 35 years.

Born January 7, 1931, in Liliw, Laguna Philippines, she was the middle child of the late Attorney Santos and Remedios (Aventurado)...

Dec 16, 2019

Ruth M Leidich, 93, of Wyomissing, PA, died peacefully on December 16, 2019 at the Berkshire Center.

She was born in Tremont, PA, the daughter of the late Edwin E. and Lizzie M. Miller.

She was a wonderful wife to her late husband, Harvey, whom she lost on April 21, 2013.

Ruth's survivors include her four children, Linda R. (Samuel) Bobst of Wernersville,...

Dec 16, 2019

Joan J. Richart, 86, of Phoebe Berks Village in Wernersville, PA, passed away Monday evening December 16, 2019, at the Reading Hospital.

A daughter of the late Matthew and Helen (Barwoski) Soltysik, Joan was born in Reading, PA. After high school, she taught accordion at Zeswitz Music House in Reading. She married and had her three daughters, Karen, Elizabeth and Barbara,...

Dec 15, 2019

Dec 15, 2019

Joseph W. Leisner, 80, of Brecknock, Township, passed away December 15, 2019, at the Reading Hospital.

He was the loving husband of 45 years of Barbara A. (Brennan) Leisner.

Born in Philadelphia, he was a son of the late George and Anna (McLaughlin) Leisner.

Joseph was a graduate of Father Judge High School, Philadelphia.

He was a proud U.S. Marine veteran.

Joseph was a Police...

Dec 14, 2019

Elizabeth Mae Franklin, 94, of Wyomissing, passed away on December 14, 2019, at ManorCare, Sinking Spring.

Her husband, Harold Lewis Franklin, passed away on November 26, 2009.

Born in Columbus, OH, she was the daughter of the late Frank Arvin and Juanita Katherine Eichenberg.

She was a graduate of East High School, Columbus, OH, in 1943 and The School of Practical Nursing, Philadelphia,...

Dec 14, 2019

Justin K. Gonzalez, Sr., 45, of West Reading, passed away December 14, 2019, at St. Joseph Hospital.

He was a 29 year partner of Jennifer A. Ehrgood.

Born in Reading, he was a son of Enrique "Papo" and Deborah M. (Woodring) Gonzalez.

He was a 1992 graduate of Reading High School.

Justin was employed by Sweet Street, Reading for 16 years.

He was an avid...

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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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