N. Roger Miller
Sep 20, 2018
N. Roger Miller, 88 of Hamburg went home to God peacefully at home on Thursday, September 20, 2018. Roger was the husband of his loving wife, Angela. Roger was born in Pemberton, NJ. and was the son of Anna (Halasz) Grover and grew up and worked on his family's blueberry farm until entering the U.S. Navy and serving during the...
Roger C. Van Strander
Sep 19, 2018
Roger C. Van Strander, 98, of Upper Tulpehocken Township died September 19, 2018 in Manor Care, Lebanon. Roger was the husband of Ann P. (Hric) Van Strander currently residing at Manor Care, Lebanon and would have celebrated their 78 th wedding Anniversary this October 26 th . He was born in Hamburg, NJ. and was the son of the late...
Richard W. Gardner
Sep 17, 2018
Richard (Dick) W. Gardner, 86, of Reading, PA went home to be with his Lord on September 17th. Born in Blandon, PA, he was a son of Ralph R. Gardner, Sr. and Mabelle F. (Miller) Gardner, and brother to Ralph R. Gardner, Jr.
Dick graduated from Reading High School in 1950, and served in the United States Navy from 1952-1956 as...
Carl D. Herbein
Sep 16, 2018
It is with immeasurable sadness that the Herbein Family announce the death of our patriarch, Carl D. Herbein.
Carl died in his home with his beloved family by his side. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Kathleen D. Herbein; his sons, Andrew, husband of Sherry, and Peter, husband of Stephanie; and the four lights of his life, his...
Anna M. Hemerly
Sep 16, 2018
Anna M. Hemerly, 93 of Hamburg died September 16, 2018 in the Orwigsburg Center. She was the widow of Harold J. Hemerly who died August 5, 1999. Anna was born in Lenhartsville and was the daughter of the late Harry and Jennie (Seip) Kershner. She was a 1942 graduate of Hamburg High School and was a member of the First...
Sandra J. Kiddy
Sep 16, 2018
Sandra J. Kiddy, 81, who set 16 world records running in the 50k, 50m, 100k, and 100m women's ultramarathons, died September 16, 2018, at home in Reading. After running six years for her health, Sandy discovered the joy of running increasingly longer distances. Anything less than a marathon, she quipped, was a sprint.
At the age of 42, Sandy set the...
Cynthia A. Fischer
Sep 15, 2018
Cynthia A. (Hardy) Fischer, 71, of Wyomissing, passed away September 15, 2018, at the Reading Hospital.
Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Robert C. and Mary A. (Wolfe) Hardy.
She was a self-employed beautician for many years.
Cynthia was a member of Calvary Bible Fellowship, Sinking Spring.
She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who will be truly missed.
She...
Mary M. Arthes
Sep 13, 2018
Mary M. (Dillon) DeAntonio Arthes, 75, of Wyomissing, passed away on September 13, 2018 at Arden Courts, Allentown, where she had resided since August 16.
Born in Baltimore, MD on July 18, 1943 she was the daughter of the late Virginia (Leight) and Joseph R. Dillon, Sr. She was the wife of the late Dr. Federico G. Arthes, who passed away...
Christine M. Knittle
Sep 13, 2018
Christine M. (Moyer) Knittle, 81 of Exeter Township, formerly of Shoemakersville died September 13, 2018 in her residence. Christine was the widow of Ray H. Knittle who died July 10, 2006. She was born in West Reading and was the daughter of the late George H. and Carrie M. (Bitterman) Moyer. Christine was a 1955 graduate of Perry High School...
Joseph Toye Scargle Jr.
Sep 12, 2018
Joseph Toye Scargle Jr., 32, passed away September 12, 2018, of natural causes, in his Blandon residence.
Born in Reading, he was the beloved son of Joseph T. Sr., and Lori Scargle, Wyomissing, and Michele V. (Davis), wife of Jason Hinnershitz, Blandon.
Joseph was a graduate of Fleetwood High School.
He was employed by Cartech as a 97 Saw Operator.
Joseph was an avid...
Paul F. Stitzel
Sep 8, 2018
Paul F. Stitzel, 86 of Hamburg died September 8, 2018 in his residence. Paul was the widower of Helen L. (Rubright) Stitzel who died December 7, 2008. Paul was born in Windsor Township and was the son of the late Charles and Ada (Rentschler) Stitzel. His stepmother was the late Perma (Rismiller) Stitzel. Paul was the owner/operator of Stitzel Farm...
Juliann Adams
Sep 7, 2018
Juliann Adams, 59, of Kenhorst, passed away peacefully, Friday, September 7, 2018, in Reading Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late John and Anna (Ciervo) Adams.
Juliann was a 1976 graduate of Governor Mifflin High School.
Juliann lived in California in the earlier years of her life and discovered natural medicine, which she studied...
Eugene F. Wojciechowski
Sep 7, 2018
Eugene F. Wojciechowski, 83 of Greenfields, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 7 at Berks Heim, where he resided for the past year. Born April 2, 1935 in Reading, Gene was a son of the late Stanley E. and Mary C. (Warkoczewski) Wojciechowski. He was married for 62 years to Joan F. (Keegan) Wojciechowski.
A 1953 graduate of Central Catholic High...
Kerry E. Skinner
Sep 7, 2018
Kerry E. Skinner, 65 of Hamburg died September 7, 2018 in St. Joseph's Hospital, Bern Township. He was born in West Reading and was the son of the late Harry L. and Edna (Foltz) Skinner. Kerry attended Hamburg Area Schools and worked as an equipment operator in the construction industry for many years. Kerry is survived by his sisters, Darlene...
Sr. Theresa B. Kochan
Sep 4, 2018
Sister Theresa B. Kochan, 89, a member of the Order of Sisters for Christian Community, and formerly of Rittenhouse Sr. Living Center, passed away September 4, 2018, at Berkshire Center.
Born in Reading, she was one of 11 children, and the last surviving, of the late Peter and Anna (Korsulis) Kochanowski.
She was a member of St. Paul's Roman Catholic Church, Reading.
Sister...
John Catchmark, Sr.
Sep 4, 2018
John Catchmark, Sr.
John "Pop" Catchmark, Sr., 88 of Wyomissing, passed away on September 4, 2018, having just celebrated 59 years of marriage to Julia Ann (Zemerauskas). Born in Black Heath, Schuylkill County, he was the son of the late Pearl (Urban) and Michael Catchmark.
John was a 1949 graduate of Cass Township High School. Following High School he enlisted in the...
Kathryn E. Hafer
Sep 4, 2018
Kathryn May (Eisenberg) Hafer, 97, died at The Highlands at Wyomissing on September 4, 2018, where she has resided since 2005.
Born in Shillington, Kathryn was the daughter of the late Clyde and Stella (Bender) Eisenberg. Kathryn graduated from Shillington High School in 1939 and then from Temple University with a degree in Dental Hygiene and went on to work at...
Neil A. Schiavo
Sep 1, 2018
Neil A. Schiavo, 71 of Wyomissing, passed away on Saturday, September 1 at Reading Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Born March 12, 1947 in Hazelton, PA, he was the son of the late Neal P. and Theresa (Lettiere) Schiavo. He was married for 42 years to Karen (Wanner) Schiavo, his soulmate and business partner.
A graduate of Reading High School,...
Carl Rampolla
Aug 31, 2018
Carl Rampolla, 90, of Wyomissing, passed away August, 31, 2018, at Reading Hospital.
He was the loving husband of Elizabeth G. (Greiner) Rampolla. They were married 57 years.
Born in West Reading, he was a son of the late Peter and Catherine (Lombardo) Rampolla.
He was a 1947 graduate of West Reading High School where he excelled in sports and enjoyed chorus.
Carl was...
Darlene Mary Sarno
Aug 30, 2018
Darlene Mary Sarno, 74, formerly of Reading, PA and Austintown, OH, passed away August 30, 2018, in West Palm Beach, FL, surrounded by her loving family.
Darlene was born on November 16, 1943, in Reading, PA to the late John and Mary (Borelli) Parzanese. She was a graduate of Central Catholic High School.
She was the loving and beloved wife of Fiore...