Dean L. Rohrbach
Oct 7, 2018
His beloved Borough of West Reading, all of Berks County, and many friends and family mourn the loss of a giant: Dean L. Rohrbach. Dean passed away suddenly on Sunday, October 7, following surgery in the Reading Hospital. He was 65, a son of the late Clinton E. Rohrbach and Estelle J. (Vecchio) Yeager.
Dean was instrumental in the revitalization and...
Clarence J. Spangler
Oct 5, 2018
Clarence J. Spangler Jr., 91, passed away in the arms of his sister, October 5, 2018 in Spruce Manor.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Clarence J. Sr., and Ella (Kollar) Spangler - O'Leary.
Clarence attended Reading Central Catholic High School.
He was employed as a store clerk for Chiarelli Brothers Music Store, Eckert Brothers Music Store and the...
Matilda Boccabella
Oct 5, 2018
Matilda (Giuffreda) Boccabella, 92, a guest at Ephrata Manor, and charter resident of Keystone Villa at Ephrata passed away peacefully on October 5, 2018. She was the loving wife of Peter P. Boccabella, with whom she shared almost seventy-five years of marriage. She and "Pete" were married on April 14, 1944, at St. Aloysius Church in Washington, D. C. in...
Marion B. Klahold
Oct 5, 2018
Marion B. Klahold, 87, of West Lawn, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday, October 5, 2018, in Reading Hospital.
She was predeceased by her husband Gerhart C. Klahold, Jr., who died December 18, 1998.
Born in Hellam, York County, she was the daughter of the late John E. and Ethel (Strickler) Blessing.
Marion was a member of Calvary United...
Charles Lee Beem
Oct 5, 2018
Charles Lee Beem, 71, passed away surrounded by his loving family, Friday, October 5, 2018, in his Wyomissing residence.
He is survived by his loving wife Jacqueline M. (Idyll) Beem, with whom he shared 45 years of marriage.
Born in Richland, Washington, he was the son of the late Charles Clifford and Anna Lee (Alderman) Beem.
Charles served as an Associate Priest of...
Teresita D. Cabrera
Oct 4, 2018
Teresita D. Cabrera, 55, passed away October 4, 2018, in her West Reading residence.
Born in Santiago, Dominican Republic, she was the daughter of Juliana Rodriguez and the late Rafael Cabrera.
Teresita is survived by her two sons, Angel Luis Guzman and David J. Guzman. She is also survived by seven siblings and numerous nieces and nephews.
Services will be held Monday, October...
Sheila K. Herman
Oct 4, 2018
Sheila K. Herman, 56 of Hamburg died October 4, 2018 in her residence. She was the wife of Ronald A. Herman. Sheila was born in West Reading and was the daughter of Darlene (Lutz) Dietrich of Edenburg. Sheila worked at various knitting mills in the Hamburg area as a folder at Hamburg and Windsor Knitting Mills and Springford and Hamburg...
Orien J. Burns
Oct 3, 2018
Orien J. Burns, 48, of Reading, died October 3, 2018, at the Reading Hospital.
Born in Reading, she was a daughter of Bobby Glover and Linda Burns Glover.
She is survived by her son, Namir A. Burns; and three siblings: Catrena Burns, Denita Colon and Darin Glover.
Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, Inc., West Reading is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may...
Edward John Sep
Oct 2, 2018
Edward J. Sep, 74, of Sinking Spring, passed away while surrounded by his loving family on October 2, 2018, at the Reading Hospital.
Born on June 11, 1944, in Pottsville, Ed was the son of the late John and Constance (Strubel) Sep.
In addition to his beloved wife Ginny, of 52 years, Ed is survived by a daughter, Michelle (Sep) Coldren, wife...
Frances Harriet Carrie Rockney
Oct 1, 2018
Frances Harriet Carrie (Finnesbo) Rockney, age 100, passed away peacefully October 1, 2018 at The Highlands of Wyomissing, PA. Frances was born March 25, 1918, the only child of Hans Sjursen Finnesbo and May Erie Becker, was raised in Aneta, ND, and graduated as the valedictorian from Aneta High School in 1935. She graduated from Mayville State Teachers College in...
Florica Jenny Merlusca
Sep 30, 2018
Florica Jenny Merlusca, 79, passed away on Sunday, September 30, 2018, at Sage Hospice, Scottsdale, AZ. Born in Romania, she was a daughter of Dimitrie and Ana (Ecaterina) Merlusca. Services will be Tuesday, October 16, 2018, at 10:00am in Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, Reading. Burial will follow in Pleasant View Cemetery. Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, Inc.,West...
Michael A. Stilianos
Sep 29, 2018
Michael A. Stilianos, 59 of Reading, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 29 in The Reading Hospital after a brief, but valiant battle with cancer. Born May 23, 1959 in Reading, he was a son of the late Arthur Stilianos, and Carol Ann (Wolf) D'Angelo of Florida.
A Wyomissing Area High School graduate, Mike also attended Berks Vo-Tech and was an...
Danny Mercado-Montalvo
Sep 28, 2018
Danny Mercado-Montalvo, 40, passed away September 28, 2018, in his Reading residence.
Born in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the Salturnino Mercado-Soler and Maria Antonia Montalvo, Reading.
He is survived by ten children.
Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home Inc., West Reading, is in charge of arrangements.
Douglas W. Knepper
Sep 26, 2018
Douglas W. Knepper, 60 of Leesport died September 26 in St. Joseph's Hospice, Bern Township. He was the husband of Vicki A. (Weidenhammer) Knepper. Doug was born in Allentown and was the son of the late Nelson W. and Elizabeth J. (Reimold) Knepper. He was a 1976 graduate of Fleetwood High School and a member of St. John's (Gernants) Church....
Jean E. Yerger
Sep 24, 2018
Jean E. (Mogel) Yerger, 71, of Exeter Township, died September 24, 2018, at Keystone Villa, Douglassville.
She was predeceased by her husband, Ronald L. Yerger.
Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late John F. and Ruth R. (Reber) Mogel.
She was a 1964 graduate of West Reading High School.
Jean was employed by the Exeter School District as an instructional aide...
Edward D. Impink
Sep 24, 2018
Edward "Ed" Dives Impink of Falls Church, VA, peacefully crossed his final finish line on September 24, 2018, at the home of his daughter after a battle with cancer.
Ed was born on August 31, 1940, in Reading, PA, and was preceded in death by his parents, Robert R. and Mary (Dives) Impink.
He is survived by his devoted daughter, Sara Rehr...
Mark J. Richel
Sep 23, 2018
Mark J. Richel, 62, of Muhlenberg Township, passed away Sunday, September 23, 2018, at St. Francis Home, Mohnton, where he had resided since September. He was the loving husband of his best friend Joanne M. (Maguire) Richel, and they had just celebrated their 20th Anniversary in April.
Born in Reading, Mark was a son of Rita (Fish) and the late William...
Charles F. Henry, Jr.
Sep 22, 2018
Charles F. Henry Jr., 76, passed away September 22, 2018, in his Laureldale residence.
He was the beloved husband of Grace (Davis) Henry, with whom he celebrated 51 years of marriage.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Charles F. Sr., and Dorothy (Sheetz) Henry.
Charles was a 1960 graduate of Oley Valley High School.
He was employed by Tray-Pak as...
Fern M. Adam
Sep 20, 2018
Fern M. (Leiby) Adam, 81 of Windsor Township died September 20, 2018 in her residence. Fern was the widow of Harold M. Adam who died February 28, 2016. She was born in Windsor Township and was the daughter of the late Jacob G. and Marion (Strausser) Leiby. Fern was a 1954 graduate of Hamburg High School and was a member...
Robert E. Smith
Sep 20, 2018
Robert E. Smith "Bob", as he was known during his 35 year career in radio and television, died Thursday, September 20, 2018, at Rittenhouse Village, Muhlenberg.
Born in Reading, PA, June 29, 1930, he was the son of the late Evan E., and Ethel (Brunner) Smith.
Survivors include his daughter, Gayle L. Ditzler, wife of George Ditzler; granddaughter, Courtney Ditzler, Wernersville; grandson,...