Obituaries
Ida B. Rader
Jul 19, 2019
Ida B. (Hewitson) Rader, "Nicky," 94, passed into eternal life on July 19, 2019 with her son by her side.
Born on February 14, 1925, in Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, South Wales, Great Britain, Ida was a daughter of the late Arthur and Minnie Hewitson and wife of the late M. David Rader. Ida was a WWII war bride and emigrated...
Jean G. Buckley
Jul 18, 2019
Jean G. Buckley, 90, formerly of Wernersville, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2019, at Reading Hospital.
Her husband, John J. Buckley, Sr., passed away October 21, 2011.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late David and Elsie (Edmondson) Williams.
Jean was employed by Pantry Pride, Reading and later for Camp Hosiery until her retirement.
She was a member of St. Francis...
Anthony S. Accordino
Jul 18, 2019
Anthony S. Accordino, 87, of Wyomissing, passed away July 18, 2019, at the Wyomissing Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Born in Clearfield, he was a son of the late Charles and Angeline Accordino.
Anthony attended IUP University.
He was the Owner and Operator of Victors Cafe, West Lawn from 1983 to 2008. He previously was owner of Angie's Restaurant Bar and Grill, Indiana and...
Catherine S Barabas
Jul 16, 2019
Catherine S. Barabas, 62, passed away July 16, 2019, in her Shillington residence.
She was the beloved wife of Mary A. Fretz, with whom she celebrated 5 years of marriage.
Born in Swickley, PA, she was the daughter of the late David E., and Lenora R. (Graham) Barabas.
Cathy was employed in the Automotive Industry for over 30 years, retiring in 2017. In...
Anna M. Christ
Jul 16, 2019
Anna M. Christ, 88, formerly of Windsor Township, passed away peacefully late Tuesday evening, July 16th at Berks Heim. She was the wife of the late George J. Christ, who passed away May 18, 1991. They were married 29 years prior to his passing. She was born in West Reading and was the daughter of the late Lester F. and...
Robert W. Swartz
Jul 16, 2019
Robert W. "Bobby" Swartz, Jr., 50, of Shillington, passed away in St. Francis Home surrounded by his loving family on July 16, 2019.
He was the loving husband of Dorothy E. "Dottie" (O'Bryan) Swartz; they were married on September 11, 2004. Together they have raised their daughter, Olivia Grace Swartz, a student at Governor Mifflin High School.
Born in Reading, he was...
Anna M. Christ
Jul 16, 2019
Anna M. Christ, 88, formerly of Windsor Township, passed away peacefully late Tuesday evening, July 16th at Berks Heim.
She was the wife of the late George J. Christ, who passed away May 18, 1991. They were married 29 years prior to his passing.
She was born in West Reading and was the daughter of the late Lester F. and Myrtle V....
Scott E. Himmelberger
Jul 15, 2019
Scott E. Himmelberger, 65, of Sinking Spring, passed away July 15, 2019, in the Reading Hospital.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Arthur B. and Vivian E. Himmelberger.
Scott received the Personal Outcomes Award in 2004 from Threshold Rehabilitation Services.
He is survived by his brother, Arthur B., husband of Donna L. Himmelberger; Newburgh, NY; and niece, Liesl K....
Patricia A. Dato
Jul 14, 2019
Patricia A. Dato, 72, passed away in her Leesport residence, Sunday, July 14, 2019.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Bruce and Dorothy (Murray) Balloch .
Patricia was a member of Alsace Lutheran Church.
She graduated Reading High School in 1964 and Reading Business School.
Patricia worked as a secretary throughout her life, working at Bank of PA, Schuylkill Valley...
Martin R. Stramara
Jul 13, 2019
Martin R. Stramara, 83, passed away July 13, 2019, in his Sinking Spring residence.
He was the companion of the late Donald G. Grable, with whom he celebrated 50 years together before
his passing in 2014.
Born in Hometown, PA, he was the son of the late Martin and Nellie O. (Derr) Stramara.
Martin was a graduate of Pottsville High School, he also attended...
Sueann Sterner
Jul 12, 2019
SueAnn (Canto) Sterner, 78, of Reading died peacefully on Friday July 12, 2019 at the Mifflin Center Nursing Home where she had been a resident for the past three and a half years. She was a loving wife to her husband Dennis and loving mother to her daughter Tiffany.
Born in Reading, PA she was the daughter of the late Ruth...
Claudia Walters
Jul 11, 2019
Claudia (O'Neil) Walters, 59, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 11, 2019, in her Sinking Spring home surrounded by her loving family. Born in West Reading, she was the daughter of the late Geraldine Gerbino and Arthur "Red" O'Neil, and the loving wife of Barry L. Walters.
Claudia was a 1978 graduate of Wilson High School and Goldey-Beacom College, Wilmington, DE....
Cynthia M. Mccoy
Jul 10, 2019
Cynthia M. (Haraschak) McCoy, 54, of Herkimer, New York, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 10, 2019, in St. Luke's Hospital, Utica, New York with her loving husband Richard at her bedside.
Born in Reading, on May 26, 1965, she was the daughter of Henry P. and Joan A. (VanGroski) Haraschak.
Cindy and Richard celebrated 25 years of marriage on July 9,...
Joseph C. Azzolina
Jul 9, 2019
Joseph C. "Joe" Azzolina, 79, of Sinking Spring, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, July 9, 2019, at the Reading Hospital.
He was the beloved husband of Carmina (DeJesus) Azzolina, with whom he celebrated 52 years of marriage.
Born Febuary 28, 1940, in Reading, he was the son of Charles and Mary (Carro) Azzolina.
Joe was a graduate of Mt. Penn High School...
Albert W Burkevage
Jul 4, 2019
Albert W. Burkevage, Jr., 75, of Centre Township, passed away, Thursday, July 4, 2019, in Manorcare Laureldale. He is survived by his loving wife, Maryann G. (Fick) Burkevage, to whom he married 56 years ago on May 4, 1963. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Albert W., Sr., and Florence M. (Wierzbicki) Burkevage. Albert was a...
Albert W. Burkevage
Jul 4, 2019
Albert W. Burkevage, Jr., 75, of Centre Township, passed away, Thursday, July 4, 2019, in Manorcare Laureldale.
He is survived by his loving wife, Maryann G. (Fick) Burkevage, to whom he married 56 years ago on May 4, 1963.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Albert W., Sr., and Florence M. (Wierzbicki) Burkevage.
Albert was a 1961 graduate of...
Jacqueline Stark
Jul 3, 2019
Jacqueline A. Stark, 91, of Sinking Spring, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 3, 2019, at Manor Care, Sinking Spring. Born May 20, 1928, in Pittsburgh, PA, she was the daughter of late John and Constance Stark.
Jackie was a 1992 graduate of Kutztown University, having the unique distinction and honor of graduating with her daughter Christine. Shortly after graduation, Jackie...
D. Alan Reighley
Jul 2, 2019
D. Alan Reighley, III, 79, of West Lawn, formerly of Newberry, SC, went to be with the Lord on July 2, 2019, at Reading Hospital. Alan was born on August 29, 1939, in Laurens, SC, and grew up in Newberry, SC.
Alan retired in 1996, after serving over 30 years as a Special Agent of the Federal Bureau of Investigation in...
Forest Shane Dougan
Jul 1, 2019
Forest Shane Dougan, 31, formerly of Auburn, passed away, Monday, July 1, 2019, in McKinney, Texas.
Born in Erie, he was the son of Charles and Lisa (Besler) Dougan, Orwigsburg.
Forest joined the United States Army right out of high school. He served in Iraq and Afghanistan from 2005 through 2008.
In addition to his parents, Forest is survived by his maternal grandmother,...
Forest Dougan
Jul 1, 2019
Forest Shane Dougan, 31, formerly of Auburn, passed away, Monday, July 1, 2019, in McKinney, Texas. Born in Erie, he was the son of Charles and Lisa (Besler) Dougan, Orwigsburg. Forest joined the United States Army right out of high school. He served in Iraq and Afghanistan from 2005 through 2008. In addition to his parents, Forest is survived by...
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