Obituaries
Edward F. Bell
May 9, 2019
Edward Frank Bell, 95, of Hopkinton, Mass., and formerly of Wyomissing, Pa., passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on Thursday, May 9, 2019.
Born in Bronx, N.Y., he was the son of the late Maria (D'Andrea) and Michael A. Bell. He was the husband of the late Florence (Pantano) Bell.
A graduate of James Monroe High School in the Bronx, he joined the...
Bridgett F. Rissmiller
May 9, 2019
Bridgett F. Rissmiller, 88, of Reading passed away May 9, 2019, at Wyomissing Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Her husband, Donald R. Rissmiller, passed away on January 6, 2006.
Born in New York, she was a daughter of the late Thomas P. and Mary C. (Leone) McLaughlin.
She was a graduate of William Howard Taft High School, Bronx, NY in 1949.
Bridgette was a bookkeeper...
Florence A. Reeser
May 8, 2019
Florence A. (Blatt)Reeser, 94, of West Reading, passed away May 8, 2019, in Reading Hospital.
She was the wife of the late Harry I. Reeser, Sr.
Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late John and Annie Blatt.
Florence was a bookeeper for Smith Bros. Fuel, West Reading for over 30 years.
She was a member of Olivet Reformed Church, Reading.
Florence was...
Joseph Stanley Ostrowski
May 8, 2019
Joseph S. Ostrowski, Jr., 70, of Robesonia, passed away peacefully at Reading Hospital, following a lengthy illness. Born in West Reading, he was the only child of the late Ella (Troutman) and Joseph S. Ostrowski, Sr.
A graduate of Wilson High School, Joe joined the US Navy, serving in Iceland from 1969-1972. He then worked as a meter reader and dispatcher...
Karl N. Benson
May 8, 2019
On Wednesday, May 8, 2019, Karl N. Benson, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, died in his sleep at the age of 84. Karl was born November 5, 1934, in Baltimore, MD to Mark and Erna (Opitz) Benson. He graduated from Bladensburg High School in Bladensburg, MD, and earned a Bachelor of Science from the University of Maryland. He served in...
Robert Y. Huber
May 8, 2019
Robert Y. Huber, 95, Wyomissing, passed away peacefully at The Manor at Market Square, Reading, Wednesday, May 8, 2019. Born in Robesonia, he was a son of the late George M. and Pearl Irene (Yeager) Huber. He was married to the late Mabel (Swartz) Huber.
A graduate of the former Robesonia High School, Bob served our nation valiantly in the US...
Harold J. Fasig
May 7, 2019
Beloved Husband and Father
Harold J. Fasig, 78, of Lower Heidelberg Township, passed away May 7, 2019, at the Reading Hospital.
He was the loving husband of Nina G. (Scarpignato) Fasig. They married on December 31, 1962 sharing 56 loving years together.
Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Woodrow Porrecco and Eva (Fasig) Shaffer.
He was employed by Dana Corporation...
Frances B. Messina
May 7, 2019
Frances B.Messina 90, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 7, 2019, at Maidencreek Place surrounded by her loving family.
She was the loving wife of Lawrence M. Messina who passed away on June 6, 1996.
Born in Palo Alto, PA, she was a daughter of the late Michael F. and Sarah (Folino) Troilo.
She was a 1947 graduate of Pottsville High School.
Frances worked...
Jean M. Henne
May 7, 2019
Jean M. Henne, 84 of Hamburg died May 7, 2019 in Berks Heim where she resided the past six weeks. Jean was born in Upper Bern Township and was the daughter of the late Warren S. and Clara (Yoder) Henne. She worked at Luden's for 34 years and then at Mayfair Industries four years before retiring. Jean was a lifelong...
Jean M. Henne
May 7, 2019
Jean M. Henne, 84 of Hamburg died May 7, 2019 in Berks Heim where she resided the past six weeks. Jean was born in Upper Bern Township and was the daughter of the late Warren S. and Clara (Yoder) Henne.
She worked at Luden's for 34 years and then at Mayfair Industries four years before retiring. Jean was a lifelong member...
Emma M. Stuber
May 6, 2019
Emma M. Stuber, 96, passed away Monday, May 6, 2019, at ManorCare , Laureldale. Her husband, Harold A. Stuber, died in February, 1983 after 26 years of marriage.
Born in Coatesville, Chester County, on December 7, 1922, Emma was a daughter of the late John and Mary (Mikula) Balson. She was predeceased by all of her siblings: Stella (Balson) Kacsur and...
Richard James George
May 6, 2019
Richard J. George, 92, passed away peacefully in his Gibralter home on Monday, May 6, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Bowers, he was a son of the late James H. and Minnie (Grim) George, and the devoted husband of the late Ardell C. (Stoyer) George, who passed in 2001.
As a young man, Richard worked at the Reading...
Theodora M. Seaman
May 5, 2019
Theodora M. "Dody" (Franckowiak) Seaman, 79, of Reading, passed away Sunday, May 5, 2019, at Penn St. Health St. Joseph.
He husband, Theodore S. Seaman, passed away on January 30, 1993.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Miriam "Dolly" (Zeiders) Thiele and Theodore Franckowiak. She was also predeceased by her step-father, Edward Thiele.
She was a graduate of Reading...
Harry E. Karetas
May 5, 2019
Harry E. Karetas, 74, of Baltimore, MD, passed away on May 5, 2019. He was the devoted husband of Sonya (Saluk) Karetas. He was the son of the late Efstathios H. and Irene (Xavios) Karetas. Harry is also survived by his daughter, Stephanie Cristoaica and her husband Gene; brothers, George Karetas and his wife Patricia, Rancho Santa Fe, CA and...
Daniel P. Shupp
May 4, 2019
Daniel P. Shupp, 68, of Ontelaunee Twp., peacefully passed away in the Reading Hospital on May 4, 2019 after a long courageous battle.
He was the loving husband of Pilar "Linda" (Peres) Shupp for 19 years; they were married on May 5, 2000.
Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Paul D. and Agnes I. (Henrich) Shupp.
He attended Muhlenberg...
Mary L. Reber
May 4, 2019
Mary L. Reber, 95, of Reading, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 4, 2019 at Berks Heim.
She was the beloved wife of Marvin L. Reber, who died May 20, 2011.
Born on April 12, 1924 in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Salvatore and Rose (Spinnato) Crimaldi.
Mary was a 1941 graduate of Reading High School.
A devout catholic, she attended...
Virginia M. Brophy
May 4, 2019
Virginia M. (Drey) Brophy, 92, passed away peacefully at Berks Heim on Saturday, May 4, 2019, with her loving family by her side. Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Claude and Alice (Neider) Drey. She was the widow of James T. Brophy, who passed in 1972, and her family takes great comfort knowing she is reunited...
Margaret Mary Saloka
May 3, 2019
Margaret Mary (Maslar) Saloka, 77, of Reading, passed away May 3, 2019, at the Mifflin Center.
She was the loving wife of William J. Saloka, Jr. They married on February 6, 1960.
Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Stephen and Margaret (Bujnovski) Maslar.
She was a graduate of Central Catholic High School.
She was retired from AT&T. Her great enjoyment...
Carl A. Janiszewski
Apr 30, 2019
Carl A. Janiszewski, 86, passed away peacefully in the Reading Hospital on Tuesday, April 30, 2019. Born in West Reading, he was a son of the late Andrew and Bertha (Powlowski) Janiszewski. He was married for 45 years to Patricia A. (Haupt) Janiszewski.
A graduate of Central Catholic High School, Carl served our nation proudly in the US Army, before playing...
Floretta L. Schools
Apr 29, 2019
Floretta L. (Kocevar) Schools, 91 formerly of Denver, PA, passed away April 29, 2019, at the Reading Hospital.
Her husband, Benjamin Franklin Schools, died on December 3, 2018. They married November 20, 1945.
Born, December 10, 1927, in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Peter and Frances (DeFazio) Kocevar.
She was a 1945 graduate of Reading High School.
Floretta was employed by...
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