Obituaries

Elias C. Ramirez-Vargas

Elias C. Ramirez-Vargas

Apr 16, 2019

Elias C. Ramirez-Vargas, 26, of Reading, went to be with the Lord on April 16, 2019, at the Reading Hospital.

Born in Reading, he was a son of Maria J. wife of Roberto Rojas and Gaspar T. Ramirez.

He was a graduate of Reading High School.

Elias was employed by Berkshire Concrete Services Inc, as a "camera man."

Special interest and hobbies include spending...

Barbara A. Doyle

Barbara A. Doyle

Apr 15, 2019

Barbara A. (Buckley) Doyle, formerly of West Reading and Shillington passed away peacefully at the Reading Hospital on Monday, April 15. Born October 3, 1942 she was the daughter of the late James and Anna (Flanagan) Buckley. She was married to the late James A. Doyle for 54 years. Barbara lived most of her life in the Reading area where...

Robert "Blackie" R. Moyer

Robert "Blackie" R. Moyer

Apr 15, 2019

Robert R. "Blackie" Moyer, 88, of Riverview Park, passed away April 15, 2019, in the Reading Hospital.

He was the beloved husband of Janet S. (Kline) Moyer, with whom he celebrated 66 years of marriage.

Born in Reading, he was son of the late Robert R. Moyer and Anna (Hesser) Schmeck.

Blackie was a 1948 graduate of Muhlenberg High School, where he set...

Charles R. Farina

Charles R. Farina

Apr 13, 2019

Charles R. Farina, Jr., 65, of Muhlenberg Township, passed away suddenly from complications of acute leukemia on Saturday, April 13, 2019, at Reading Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Jennie (Jarsocrak) and Charles R. Farina, Sr. He was married for 43 incredible years to Patricia (Quaglio) Farina.

A graduate of Reading...

Ralph S. Degler

Ralph S. Degler

Apr 13, 2019

Ralph S. Degler, 85, of Wyomissing, passed away April 13, 2019, in the Reading Hospital.

He was the beloved husband of Patricia L. (Brown) Degler, with whom he shared 63 years of marriage.

Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Marvin S. and Marie C. (Gerhart) Degler.

Ralph was a 1951 graduate of Reading High School.

He was a United States...

Caterina Cirulli

Caterina Cirulli

Apr 12, 2019

Caterina (Florio) Cirulli, of West Lawn, passed away peacefully Friday, April 12, 2019, at Reading Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Raised in Italy, she was one of nine children of the late Mauro and Domenica (D'Urso) Florio. She was married for 44 wonderful years to Guerino Cirulli, who passed in 2001, and their family takes great comfort in knowing...

Jerry Yedinak

Jerry Yedinak

Apr 12, 2019

Jerry Yedinak, 79, of Wyomissing, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2019, at the Mifflin Center surrounded by his family in prayer.

He was the loving husband of Theresa (Bilak) Yedinak. They married on October 14, 1967.

Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Lewis and Mary (Karabin) Yedinak.

He was a 1958 graduate of Reading High School.

Jerry was employed...

Marcia Ellen Ferris

Marcia Ellen Ferris

Apr 12, 2019

Marcia E. (Noga) Ferris, 67, passed away peacefully in her Lower Heidelberg Township home on Friday, April 12, 2019, with her loving family by her side. Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late John and Ellen (Weller) Noga. She was married for 47 wonderful years to George F. Ferris, who cared for her tirelessly during her over...

Walter Franklin Lawrence

Walter Franklin Lawrence

Apr 11, 2019

Walter F. Lawrence, Jr., 80, of Leesport, passed away Thursday, April 11, 2019, at Reading Hospital, with his loving wife Marites (Aoanan) Lawrence by his side. Born in his Leesport home, Walter was a son of the late Esther (Dell) and Walter F. Lawrence, Sr.

He graduated from Schuylkill Valley High School and joined the US Army, serving in Germany. He...

Leah L. Harris

Leah L. Harris

Apr 10, 2019

Leah L. (Baer) Harris, 82, of Temple, passed away April 10, 2019, at ManorCare, Laureldale, surrounded by her loving family.

Her husband, Edward H. Harris, died on December 30, 2007.

Born in Leesport, she was a daughter of the late Warren Baer and Bertha (Long) Lucas.

She was a graduate from Ontelaunee High School.

Retiring from Lucent Technologies, formerly AT&T and Western Electric Company...

Alfred A. Szymborski

Alfred A. Szymborski

Apr 10, 2019

Alfred Andrew Szymborski, 84, of Sinking Spring, was called home to the Lord on April 10, 2019, surrounded by prayers and his loving family. Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Paulina (Skrabalak) and Ignatius Szymborski. He was married for 56 wonderful years to Judy (Sergeant) Szymborski.

A 1952 graduate of Central Catholic High School, Alfred was a...

John D. Miskie

John D. Miskie

Apr 9, 2019

John D. Miskie, 82, of Whitfield, passed away April 9, 2019, at The Highlands at Wyomissing.

He was the loving husband of Janice M. (Ross) Miskie. They were married 60 years.

Born in Barberton, OH, he was the son of the late Edward and Mary (Gluhman) Miskie.

He was a graduate of Norton High School in 1954 and Kent State University in 1958...

David L. Einsel

David L. Einsel

Apr 7, 2019

David L. Einsel, 82, Tilden Township, passed away, Sunday, April 7, 2019, in Broward Health Medical Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.  He is survived by his wife Joan R. (Fry) Einsel. Born in Shamokin, PA, he was the son of the late Luther D. and Ida Ruth ( Schoener) Einsel. David was a graduate of Shamokin High School. In 1954,...

David L. Einsel

David L. Einsel

Apr 7, 2019

David L. Einsel, 82, Tilden Township, passed away, Sunday, April 7, 2019, in Broward Health Medical Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

He is survived by his wife Joan R. (Fry) Einsel.

Born in Shamokin, PA, he was the son of the late Luther D. and Ida Ruth ( Schoener) Einsel.

David was a graduate of Shamokin High School. In 1954, Dave won a...

Mary A. Keene

Mary A. Keene

Apr 6, 2019

Mary A. Keene, 88, passed away April 6, 2019, in her Reading residence.

Born in Smoketown, she was the daughter of the late Attrenis T. and Lydia J. (Miller) Zook.

She was employed by Walmart as a retail clerk. In her earlier years she was employed by Pomeroy's as a cosmetic clerk.

Mary was an avid music and art lover. She will be...

Betty R. Stasek

Betty R. Stasek

Apr 6, 2019

Betty R. Stasek, 79, passed away April 6, 2019, in St . Francis Home, Mohnton.

She was the beloved wife of Richard C. Stasek, with whom she celebrated 60 years of marriage.

Born in Pottsville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Harold G. and Edith (Snyder) Brown.

Betty was a graduate of Reading High School.

She was a parishioner of St. Catharine...

Brandon L. Weidner

Brandon L. Weidner

Apr 4, 2019

Brandon L. Weidner, 45, of Ontelaunee Township, passed away Thursday, April 4th, 2019 at Reading Hospital. Brandon was a larger than life figure that took over a room when he entered, and was always there to lend a helping hand or word of encouragement.

He was the beloved husband of Amanda N. (Schmidt) Weidner and the devoted father to their two...

Irene J. Wagner

Irene J. Wagner

Apr 3, 2019

Irene J. (Jagielski) Wagner, 95, of West Lawn, passed away April 3, 2019, at Columbia Cottage.

Her husband, Donald M. Wagner, died December 9, 2002. They married on July 26, 1952.

Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late John W. and Maryanna (Bartnicki) Jagielski.

She was a 1941 graduate of St. Peter's High School.

Irene was a member of Sacred Heart...

Connie S. Mogel

Connie S. Mogel

Apr 3, 2019

Connie S. (Earvin) Mogel, 72 passed away April 3, 2019, in her Mt. Penn residence.

She was the loving wife of Peter B. Mogel. They married in Bellingham, WA, on April 24, 1976.

Born in Globe, AZ, she was a daughter of the late James and Jewel (Scoggin) Earvin.

She was a graduate of Kennewick High School in 1965 and Western Washington University...

Elwood S. Freymoyer, Jr.

Elwood S. Freymoyer, Jr.

Mar 31, 2019

On the 31st of March, Elwood S. Freymoyer, Jr., 68, departed this earth for the supreme hunting trip. Born on January 26, 1951, he was also known as Butch to his friends, Butchie when he spoke in the third person, and Woody to his former work mates at TrimMaster.

He was artistic and creative always looking for the next project. There...