Obituaries
Frank T. Repoley
Aug 17, 2019
Frank T. Repoley, 85, of Shillington, passed away August 17, 2019, at Mifflin Center.
His wife, Philomena "Phil" M. (Forlin) Repoley passed away August 1, 2016. They were married on May 12, 1956.
Born in Gilberton, he was the son of the late Frank and Mary (Sharry) Repoley.
He was a graduate of Gilberton High School in 1951 and became a certified electronic...
John Henry Anthony Monderewicz
Aug 16, 2019
John H. Monderewicz, 93, of West Lawn, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 16, 2019, at Reading Hospital, with his constant companion, his son "Kid" Monderewicz, by his side. Born in Reading, John was a son of the late Leon D. and Eleanor (Freelman) Monderewicz.
John served our nation proudly and valiantly in the US Army during World War II, predominantly...
June P. Feeman
Aug 16, 2019
June P. (Zartman) Feeman, 99, Wyomissing, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 16, 2019, at The Highlands of Wyomissing, surrounded by loving family members. Born in Lebanon, she was a daughter of the late Harry L. and Fanny W. (Farling) Zartman. She was married for 70 wonderful years to the late Dr. James F. Feeman, Sr., who passed in 2017.
June...
Dr. Christine E. Dietrich
Aug 16, 2019
Christine E. Dietrich, 73, passed away peacefully after a lengthy period of Alzheimer's disease on Friday, August 16, 2019 in Phoebe Berks Health Care Center. Chris was born December 17, 1945 in Brooklyn, New York, the daughter of the late Leonard Gross and Grace "Kitty" Gow. She was the wife of Douglas W. Dietrich having celebrated 51 years of marriage...
Jacob H. Folk
Aug 15, 2019
Jacob "Jake" H. Folk, 64, passed away in his Shillington residence, Thursday, August 15, 2019.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Frederick and Helen (Strause) Folk. Jake graduated from Governor Mifflin High School in 1972.
A man who loved having fun, his family will remember him as the life of the party. Jake was an avid car enthusiast.
Jake...
Shirley M. Heist
Aug 12, 2019
Shirley M. (Albrecht) Heist, 83, of Reading, passed away August 12, 2019, surrounded by her family.
Born in Reading on July 8, 1936, to the late John & Florence Albrecht.
Shirley was the wife of Ralph E. Heist, who passed away December 16, 1991.
She was a seamstress for many Hosiery Mills, first starting at Berkshire Knitting Mill. After retirement, she worked at...
Daryal Eugene Mcginnis
Aug 11, 2019
Daryal Eugene McGinnis, 63, of Mohnton, passed away August 11, 2019, at the Reading Hospital.
Born in Coatesville, he was a son of the late George and Minerva (Lantz) McGinnis.
Daryal enjoyed hunting and fishing.
He was a loving father and Pop who enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.
Daryal is survived by two daughters, Alisha R. (Michael) Bohn, Mohnton and Amy N. (Joshua)...
Nancy G. Unger
Aug 11, 2019
Nancy G. Unger, 80, of Orwigsburg, passed away suddenly on Sunday, August 11, 2019, in Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest.
Born in Grier City, PA, on July 26, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Erma (Volosky) Purnell.
Nancy was a member of Jerusalem Evangelical Lutheran Church, Schuylkill Haven.
She enjoyed watching sports especially local high school football games...
Nancy G. Unger
Aug 11, 2019
Nancy G. Unger, 80, of Orwigsburg, passed away suddenly on Sunday, August 11, 2019, in Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest.
Born in Grier City, PA, on July 26, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Erma (Volosky) Purnell.
Nancy was a member of Jerusalem Evangelical Lutheran Church, Schuylkill Haven.
She enjoyed watching sports especially local high school football games...
Robert G. Button
Aug 10, 2019
Robert G. Button, 90, flew west peacefully on Saturday, August 10,2019 from his Reading home. He had a good long life as an national award-winning writer, journalist, photographer, soldier, pilot and damn good story teller and NASA's "Voice of Gemini". Born in Bronx, NY, he was the son of the late Clarence and Ruth (Watson) Button. He is survived by...
Homer J. Kershner
Aug 9, 2019
Homer J. Kershner, of Wyomissing Hills, went to be with his Lord on Friday, August 9, 2019, at the age of 92. Born in Shoemakersville, Homer was a son of the late Jefferson M. and Eva (Hassler) Kershner.
While still a student in high school, Homer enlisted in the US Navy during World War II, and served on the USS Belleau...
Miriam L. Hullinger
Aug 9, 2019
Miriam L. Hullinger, 91, of Sinking Spring, passed away August 9, 2019, in the Reading Hospital.
She was the wife of the late Richard J. Hullinger.
Born in Shippensburg, she was the daughter of the late Mark P. and Miriam L. (Burkhart) Shuman.
She was a 1945 graduate of Camp Hill High School and a 1947 graduate of Lebanon Valley College.
Miriam was a...
Carol Ann Nugent
Aug 9, 2019
Carol Ann (Bohn) Nugent, 76, passed away on August 9, 2019, surrounded by her loving family in her Exeter Township residence.
She was the wife of John E. Nugent, Sr. They celebrated 52 years of marriage.
Born in West Reading, she was a daughter of the late Charles R. and Rosie E. (Fichthorn) Bohn.
She was a graduate of West Reading High School,...
Craig Grant Seidel
Aug 9, 2019
Craig Grant Seidel, 75, formerly of Temple, died Friday, 9 August 2019, in Spruce Manor Nursing Facility, West Reading, of complications associated with multiple sclerosis.
He was the husband of the late Pil Y. "Susie" Seidel, who died 24 November 2004.
Born in West Reading, 6 March 1944, he was the son of the late J. Donald Seidel and Dorothy
E. (Jablonski) Deppen....
Diane L. Schwartz
Aug 7, 2019
Diane L. Schwartz, 70, of Reading, passed away at Penn State Health St. Joseph's Medical Center Wednesday, August 7. She was the loving wife of almost 54 years of Nelson E. Schwartz.
Born in Gouglersville, she was the daughter of the late James and Maude (Ringler) Blimline. She was born in the house her father and eldest brother built.
A caring and...
Melvin A. Kirkhoff
Aug 6, 2019
Melvin A. Kirkhoff has joined his Heavenly family following a bravely fought battle with pancreatic cancer. His spirit left this earth on August 6, 2019, and has been received by Our Lord, Our Savior to never again feel pain. He succumbed in his Muhlenberg Township home, with his wife of 34 years, Carol (Mohl) Kirkhoff, by his side. Promise kept.
Born...
Mary K. Pulice
Aug 4, 2019
Mary K. (Hickman) Pulice, 97, formerly of Reading, died August 4, 2019, at Berks Heim.
Her husband, Samuel Pulice, Jr., died on November 5, 2007. They were married for 62 years.
Born in Clarksburg, WV, she was a daughter of the late William and Thelma Hickman.
She retired from White Castle, Detroit, MI after 31 years. After retirement she and her husband moved...
Richard H. Gans
Aug 2, 2019
Richard H. Gans, 92, of Shillington, passed away on Friday, August 2, 2019, at ManorCare Health Services-Laureldale. Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Robert E. and Pearl V. (Heckman) Gans. He is survived by his wife of 63 incredible years, the former Barbara Jane Gragg.
A 1945 graduate of Reading High School, Richard served our nation proudly...
Amanda F. Tobias
Aug 2, 2019
Amanda F. Tobias, 37, passed away August 2, 2019, in her Exeter Twp. residence.
Born in Pottsvillle, she was a daughter of Sandra Y. Tobias, Potttsville. She is also survived by her sister, Cassandra Tobias.
Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, Inc., West Reading is handling arrangements. Condolences may be expressed at www.kuhnfuneralhomes.com.
Thanh Viet Bui
Jul 29, 2019
Thanh Viet Bui, 58, of Reading, passed away July 29, 2019, in Atlantic City.
He was the beloved husband of Diep Thi Huynh.
Born in Vietnam, he was the husband of Thieu Bui and Dieu Hoang.
Thanh was owner and operator of a construction company.
He was a member of St. Paul Roman Catholic Church, Reading.
Thanh loved fishing, going to the beach and spending...
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