Thomas Andrew Connelly
Jan 22, 2019
Thomas A. Connelly, 68, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 22, 2019, in his Elverson home. A son of John A. and Sybil E. (Worstell) Connelly, Tom was the loving and devoted husband of Rosemary (Colgan) Connelly, with whom he shared 31 years of marriage.
In addition to his wife, Tom is survived by his children: Jonathan, husband of Elisha, Brady, Margaret,...
Craig A. Koehler
Jan 22, 2019
Craig A. Koehler, 63, found peace on January 22, 2019.
Born October 9, 1955 in Reading, PA, he was the son of Henry Koehler and the late Helen (Sattler) Koehler.
After graduating from Manheim Central High School in 1973, Craig served his country in the US Army from 1975 to 1979, including service in the 3rd Battalion, 67th Armor Division in Grafenwohr,...
Marian L. Nygard
Jan 22, 2019
Marian L. (Helder) Nygard, 74, of Wyomissing, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 22, 2019, at Reading Hospital. Her husband, George W. Nygard, passed away July 11, 2018, and together they truly celebrated 38 terrific years of marriage. Marian was also inseparable from her constant companion Andy, her lovable bichon frise.
Born in Lebanon, Marian was a daughter of the late...
Phyllis J. Grillo
Jan 18, 2019
Phyllis J. (Hopkins) Grillo, 93, formerly of West Reading, passed away Friday, January 18, 2019, at Berks Heim. She was the widow of Paul R. "Mike" Grillo, who passed in 2008; they had celebrated 57 years of marriage. Born August 19, 1925 in Reading, Phyllis was the daughter of the late Elias B. and Anna (Specht) Hopkins Koch, and step-daughter...
Paul F. Guers
Jan 18, 2019
Paul F. Guers, Jr. 90 formerly of Auburn and Hamburg died January 18th in Manor Care Laureldale.
Paul was the husband of Barbara M. (Brommer) Guers to whom he was married for 69 years.
Paul was a 1946 graduate of Auburn High School and was a self- employed building contractor in Schuylkill and Northern Berks County for 35 years.
He was a member...
Gloria W. Demott
Jan 18, 2019
Gloria W. (Weidner) DeMott, 91, of Sinking Spring, passed away peacefully Friday, January 18, 2019, at Berks Heim, with her loving husband John by her side. She and John had truly celebrated an incredible 68 years of marriage together. Gloria was the only child of the late Robert and Esther (Dunn) Weidner.
A 1946 graduate of Reading High School, Gloria earned...
Paul F. Guers
Jan 18, 2019
Paul F. Guers, Jr. 90 formerly of Auburn and Hamburg died January 18 th in Manor Care Laureldale.
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Paul was the husband of Barbara M. (Brommer) Guers to whom he was married for 69 years.
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Paul was a 1946 graduate of Auburn High School and was a self- employed building contractor in Schuylkill and Northern Berks County for 35 years.
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Eleanor Schuhmann
Jan 18, 2019
Eleanor Jane Schuhmann, 91, passed into eternal life at The Highlands at Wyomissing, Friday evening, January 18, 2019, with her friends Linda and Penda by her side. The daughter of the late George L. and Ruth (Sotter) Schuhmann, she was born on September 4, 1927, in West Reading.
Eleanor was a graduate of Reading High School, class of 1945, and Dickinson...
Grethe H. Leamann
Jan 16, 2019
Grethe H. Leamann, 76, of Flying Hills, passed away January 16, 2019, at Penn State Health St. Joseph.
She was the wife of Charles H. Leamann.
Born in Norway, she was a daughter of the late Kristian and Solvar (Sorensen) Taije.
She co-owned Magic Wand Janitorial Services with her husband.
Services will be private at the convenience of the family. Kuhn Funeral Home &...
James Gerald Ertz
Jan 15, 2019
James G. (Jerry) Ertz, 89, formerly of Whitfield, passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully on Tuesday, January 15, 2019, in Carmel, IN. Born April 3, 1929, in Nanticoke, PA, he was a son of the late John and Mary (Dougherty) Ertz.
Jerry moved to Reading at the age of 12, graduated from Reading High School in 1946, and immediately enlisted in the...
Fay E. Seidel
Jan 15, 2019
Fay E. (Hawk) Seidel, 91, formerly of Shillington, passed away January 15, 2019, at Serenity Gardens Assisted Living, Middletown, DE. She was the widow of William S. Seidel, Sr. Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Howard A. and Elsie M. (Reeser) Hawk.
A graduate of Reading High School, Fay was employed by the Reading Eagle as a...
David J. Decusatis
Jan 14, 2019
David J. DeCusatis, 62, passed away Monday, January 14, 2019, at his Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina home.
Born on May 14, 1956, in Hazleton, PA, he was the son of the late Michael and Marie (DeAngelo) DeCusatis.
David worked his entire career as a financial executive at Carpenter Technology Corporation, recently retiring after 37 years of service.
David was a 1974 graduate of...
Frances M. Shollenberger
Jan 13, 2019
Frances M. Shollenberger passed away peacefully January 13, 2019, with her family around her, in the home in which she was born. Frances M. (Fleagle) Shollenberger, age 86, was the daughter of Ray and Margaret (Motes) Fleagle. She was the wife of Ray H. Shollenberger who passed on October 27, 2006. Frances was a 1950 graduate of Hamburg Area High...
Francis C. Brady
Jan 13, 2019
Francis C. "Frank" Brady, 65, died on Sunday, January 13, 2019, in his Muhlenberg Township home. Born November 2, 1953, in Rahway, NJ, he was a son of the late James and Catherine (Bradley) Brady. He was married to Kyle (Frankhouser) Brady, and together they celebrated 41 years of marriage.
Frank graduated from St. Joseph High School in Methuchen, NJ and...
Frances M Shollenberger
Jan 13, 2019
Frances M. Shollenberger passed away peacefully January 13, 2019, with her family around her, in the home in which she was born.
Frances M. (Fleagle) Shollenberger, age 86, was the daughter of Ray and Margaret (Motes) Fleagle.
She was the wife of Ray H. Shollenberger who passed on October 27, 2006.
Frances was a 1950 graduate of Hamburg Area High School. She enjoyed...
Emelyn Nestler
Jan 13, 2019
Emelyn Nestler, 57, of Reading, passed away January 13, 2019, in the Reading Hospital.
She was the wife of Sheldon F. Nestler, Reading.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of Juana (Fuentes) Morales, Reading, and the late Francisco Morales.
Emelyn was graduate of St. Peter's Elementary School, Reading, and Holy Name High School, Wyomissing. She also graduated from Reading Area Community College,...
Elizabeth E. Voelker
Jan 12, 2019
Elizabeth E. "Betty" Voelker, 86, passed away Saturday, January 12, 2019, at Reading Hospital.
She was the beloved wife of Joseph A. Voelker, whom she married January 27, 1951.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Adam and Elizabeth (Drexler) Sieber.
Betty was a 1949 graduate of Central Catholic High School.
She was one of the original members of Church of...
Stephen N. Potichko
Jan 12, 2019
Stephen N. Potichko, 61, of Hamburg, passed away Saturday, January 12, 2019, in Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest.
He is survived by his wife Colleen F. (Brunstetter) Potichko.
Born in Warminster, PA, he was the son of the late Nicholas and Mary (Forliano) Potichko.
Stephen was a 1975 graduate of North Penn High School.
He was employed as an estimator at County Restoration,...
Mary Ann Bono
Jan 12, 2019
Mary Ann (Moxley) Bono, 79, of Wyomissing, passed away January 12, 2019, at Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.
She was the wife of Joseph J. Bono; they were married on August 17, 1968.
Born in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late Charles R. and Mary A. (Dunn) Moxley.
Mary Ann was a graduate of Sacred Heart High School, Pittsburgh, PA...
Stephen N. Potichko
Jan 12, 2019
Stephen N. Potichko, 61, of Hamburg, passed away Saturday, January 12, 2019, in Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest. He is survived by his wife Colleen F. (Brunstetter) Potichko. Born in Warminster, PA, he was the son of the late Nicholas and Mary (Forliano) Potichko. Stephen was a 1975 graduate of North Penn High School. He was employed as an...