Sue Ellen Kaufman
Dec 17, 2018
Sue Ellen (Lorah) Kaufman, 82, formerly of West Wyomissing, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 17, 2018, at Chestnut Knoll, Boyertown, surrounded by her loving family. Born March 7, 1936, in West Reading, she was a daughter of the late Elwood and Ruth (Rauenzahn) Lorah.
A graduate of Reading High School, Sue earned her RN degree from the Reading Hospital School...
Raymond F. Strauss
Dec 13, 2018
Raymond F. Strauss, 96 formerly of Country Meadows, died December 13, 2018, at Southeastern PA Veterans Center.
His wife, Gloria A. (Boaman) Strauss died July 19, 2012. They married February 2, 1957.
Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Lewis H. and Leah R. (Zern) Strauss.
He was a graduate of Reading High School in 1940 and Kutztown University in...
George J. Thomas
Dec 13, 2018
George J. Thomas, 91, formerly of Leesport, passed away peacefully Thursday, December 13, 2018, at Berks Heim. Born March 2, 1927, in Reading, he was the second oldest of 15 children of the late Edward H. and Angeline (Jordan) Thomas. He was married for 53 wonderful years to Patricia A. (Gilmore) Thomas, who passed earlier this year, and their family...
Denise Ann Cammarano
Dec 13, 2018
Denise Ann (Mieczkowski) Cammarano, 61, passed away December 13, 2018, in her Reading residence.
She was the beloved wife of Joseph M. Cammarano Jr., with whom she celebrated 43 years of marriage.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Joseph E. and Gertrude (Kupiszewski) Mieczkowski.
Denise was a 1975 graduate of Central Catholic High School and graduate of Albright College,...
Omar Daveã³N Harris
Dec 13, 2018
Omar Daveón Harris, 20, passed away December 13, 2018, in the Reading Hospital.
Born in Reading, he was beloved son of Rolando O. Harris and Melissa B. Rodriguez.
Omar was a graduate of Reading High School.
He was kind, funny and caring individual with many aspiring goals. He will be truly missed by all who knew and loved him.
In addition to his parents,...
Ann P. Van Strander
Dec 12, 2018
Ann P. Van Strander, 99, of Tulpehocken Township, passed away, Wednesday, December 12, 2018, in Manor Care, Lebanon.
Ann was the wife of Roger C. Van Strander who died September 19, 2018. They were married for 78 years this past October.
Born in Rockaway, NJ, she was the daughter of the late George and Julia (Hrosko) Hric.
Ann was employed as a press...
Ann P. Van Strander
Dec 12, 2018
Ann P. Van Strander, 99, of Upper Tulpehocken Township, passed away, Wednesday, December 12, 2018, in Manor Care, Lebanon.
Ann was the wife of Roger C. Van Strander who died September 19, 2018. They were married for 78 years this past October.
Born in Rockaway, NJ, she was the daughter of the late George and Julia (Hrosko) Hric.
Ann was employed as a...
Henrietta June Keller
Dec 11, 2018
Henrietta June Keller, 78, passed away Tuesday, December 11, 2018 in Manorcare Sinking Spring.
She is survived by her loving husband, Robert L. Keller.
Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late John F. and Easter (Ludwig) Keller, and her late step-mother, Olive.
Henrietta was employed at RP Miller Company, Shoemakersville.
She was a member of South 7th Street Christian Fellowship Church,...
Bonnie Arndt
Dec 11, 2018
Former West Reading resident Bonnie Lou (Stufflet) Arndt, 74, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 11, 2018, in Manchester, NJ, with her loving family by her side. Born April 20, 1944, in West Reading, she was a daughter of the late Richard E. and Jane Louise (Auge) Stufflet.
Bonnie graduated from West Reading High School and eventually settled in New Jersey,...
Geraldine A. Kocan
Dec 11, 2018
Geraldine A. "Geri" Kocan, 80, of Wernersville, passed away December 11, 2018, at Penn State Health St. Joseph.
Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Alexander C. and Anna (Puwalski) Kocan.
She was employed by Pennsylvania Optical Company as a receptionist and administrative assistant for 45 years during which time she was honored as Employee of the Year in...
Henrietta June Keller
Dec 11, 2018
Henrietta June Keller, 78, passed away Tuesday, December 11, 2018 in Manorcare Sinking Spring. She is survived by her loving husband, Robert L. Keller. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late John F. and Easter (Ludwig) Keller, and her late step-mother, Olive. Henrietta was employed at RP Miller Company, Shoemakersville. She was a member of South 7th...
Elizabeth Jane Abraham
Dec 11, 2018
Elizabeth J. Abraham, 71, of Mt. Penn, passed away December 11, 2018 in the Reading Hospital.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Fredrick M., and Maryrose (Grrubbs) Howard.
She is survived by her daughter, Kirsten E. Abraham, Mt. Penn; and brother Fredrick A. Howard II.
Services are private at the convenience of the family. Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home...
Mary Lillian Berger
Dec 9, 2018
Mary Lillian (Gladys) Berger, 96, formerly of Wyomissing, died December 9, 2018, at Elm Terrace Gardens, Lansdale.
She was the loving wife of Edward Francis Berger.
Born in Winnipeg, Canada, she was a daughter of the late John Alojzy and Karoliny (Tolpa) Gladysz.
During World War II, Mary left her home in Arborg, Canada for Washington, DC to work for the British Army...
Robert A. Charlanza
Dec 9, 2018
Robert A. Charlanza, 79, passed away peacefully Sunday, December 9, 2018, in his Shillington home surrounded by his loving family. Born February 1, 1939, in Philadelphia, Bob was the only son of the late Anthony and Margaret (Quinn) Charlanza. He celebrated 54 wonderful years of marriage to Carol Ann (Zadlo) Charlanza.
Bob joined the U.S. Marines after graduating from Northeast Catholic...
Dora Jane Colby
Dec 9, 2018
Dora Jane (Patten) Colby, 91, passed away peacefully Sunday, December 9, 2018, at Berkshire Center, Exeter Township. Born March 27, 1927, in Davenport, NY, she was the daughter of the late Martin and Agnes (Hanes) Patten. She is survived by two daughters: Andrea C. Keenan (John), Pottstown, and Deborah J. Neiss (Darrell), Las Vegas, and four grandchildren: Patricia Rosato, Virginia...
Michael J. Progansky
Dec 9, 2018
Michael J. Progansky, Jr., 76, of Sinking Spring, passed away Sunday, December 9, 2018, in Berkshire Center.
He is survived by his significant other, Lorraine Shaw.
Born in Hazelton, PA, he was the son of the late Michael J., Sr., and Helen I. Progansky.
Michael was a United States Army veteran.
He was employed as an insurance agent for 27 years at John Hancock....
Esther Adele Williamson
Dec 7, 2018
Esther Adele (Klein) Williamson, 107, passed away peacefully Friday, December 7, 2018, in her Wyomissing home surrounded by her loving family, after a long and very full life. Born October 25, 1911, in Reading, she was the youngest child of the late John Warren and Anna (Lanz) Klein. She celebrated many wonderful years of marriage to the late Attorney Richard...
Alvin Kemp
Dec 7, 2018
Alvin "Barney" Kemp, 92, of Wyomissing, passed away peacefully Friday, December 7, 2018, at Reading Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Born August 26, 1926, in Reading, Barney was the oldest son of the late Samuel M. and Ella M. (Fritz) Kemp. He was married for 52 years to Irene (Druzba) Kemp, who passed in 1999.
Barney served our nation proudly...
Ruth Louise Ruccius
Dec 6, 2018
Ruth Louise "Lucy" (Lowe) Ruccius, 92, passed away December 6, 2018, at The Highlands at Wyomissing.
Her husband, Frederick E. Ruccius, Jr., passed away in 1988. Ruth Louise and Frederick were married on August 13, 1949.
Born in Catawissa, she was the daughter of the late First Lieutenant William Lowe and Freda (Roberts) Lowe.
A Schuylkill Haven High School graduate in 1944, Ruth...
Mary Louise Ann Moran
Dec 6, 2018
Mary Louise Ann (McDonald) Moran, 94, of Exeter Township, passed away December 6, 2018, at Berkshire Center.
Her husband, John F. Moran died January 1, 1996.
Born in Punxsutawney, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Mildred (Henretty) McDonald.
She was employed by Women's Clinic LTD as a receptionist for 35 years, retiring on April 29, 1992.
MaryLou was a member of...