Leslie L. Shomo
Nov 15, 2018
Leslie Lewis "Les" Shomo, passed away November 15, 2018, in his Muhlenberg Twp. residence, at the age of 76.
His wife, Diane June (Hoover) Shomo, died on March 19, 2018.
Born in Hyde Park, he was a son of the late Robert Edward and Ida Loretta (Sweitzer) Shomo.
He worked in several local foundries last working at Empire Steel, Laureldale.
Les was a veteran...
John Thomas Haugh
Nov 15, 2018
John Thomas Haugh, 89 passed away November 15, 2018 in his Reading residence.
He was the beloved husband of Mary Ann (Thomas) Haugh, with whom he celebrated 31 years of marriage.
Born in Bergen County, NJ, John was the son of the late Thomas and Mary P. (Gorman) Haugh.
He was employed by Pep Boys as a salesman for over 55 years.
John was...
Lawrence F. Sacco
Nov 14, 2018
Lawrence F. Sacco, Sr., 86, of Temple, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 14, 2018, at Penn State Health St. Joseph. Born October 11, 1932, in Minersville, he was the son of the late Lawrence and Caroline (Cicchini) Sacco. He was married for 38 years to the former Julia A. (Ziegler), who passed in 1999.
A 1949 graduate of Reading Catholic...
William R. Chapin
Nov 13, 2018
William R. (Bill) Chapin, Sr., 92, of Wyomissing, PA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 13, 2018. Born in Forty Fort, PA, he was the son of the late Edward G. Chapin Sr. and Eleanor Jones Chapin. Bill just celebrated his 92th birthday on November 2nd.
His early education began in the Forty Fort public schools. Bill was a 1944 graduate...
Joseph A. Lucas
Nov 13, 2018
Joseph A. Lucas, 85, passed away November 13, 2018, in the presence of family, in his Kenhorst residence, where he resided with his wife for 53 years.
He was the beloved husband of Helen L. (Kusior) Lucas, with whom he celebrated 56 years of marriage before her passing on July 10, 2017.
Born in Pottsville, he was the eldest child of the...
Elizabeth M. "Betty" Batdorf
Nov 11, 2018
Elizabeth M. "Betty" (Freeburn) Batdorf, 89, formerly of Wyomissing Hills, died November 11, 2018, at Columbia Cottage.
Her husband, Merritt E. Batdorf died July 30, 1999.
Born in Lancaster, she was a daughter of the late Harold M. and Pauline R. (Wieger) Freeburn.
She was a 1947 graduate of Central Catholic High School.
Betty was employed by the Reading School District as an education...
Mary G. Geiss
Nov 11, 2018
Mary G. Geiss, 83, formerly of Sinking Spring, passed away Sunday, November 11, 2018, in Indianapolis, IN.
She was the wife of Samuel G. Geiss, Jr., who died January 28, 2014.
Born May 4, 1935, in West Reading, she was the daughter of the late Bernard and Britte (Corin) Grebe.
Mary was a 1953 graduate of Lebanon High School, and a graduate of...
Thomas C. Fichthorn
Nov 11, 2018
Thomas C. Fichthorn, 69, passed away peacefully Sunday, November 11, 2018, in his Blandon residence with his loving family by his side. Born April 27, 1949 in Reading, he was a son of the late Eugene and Sarah (Murton) Fichthorn. Tom celebrated 46 years of marriage to Sharon (Umbenhouer) Fichthorn.
A Reading High School graduate, Tom served his nation proudly in...
David W. Burkey
Nov 10, 2018
David W. Burkey, 54, passed away Saturday, November 10, 2018.
He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Brenda M. (Yelles) Burkey.
Born in West Reading, he is the son of Edward E. and Susan A. (Noll) Burkey, Muhlenberg Twp.
David was a 1982 graduate of Muhlenberg High School.
He was a member of First Reformed United Church of Christ, Hamburg.
David was employed...
Marjorie A. Congram
Nov 10, 2018
Marjorie A. (Schell) Congram, , 91, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 10, 2018, at Berkshire Commons, Exeter Township, with her loving family by her side. Born August 14, 1927 in Chicago, IL, she was the daughter of the late Robert B. and Ruth (Patschke) Schell, and the widow of Donald Congram, who passed in 2015. She is survived by...
Anna Kapp
Nov 10, 2018
Anna (Ams) Kapp, 93, formerly of Wyomissing, died November 10, 2018, at ManorCare Health Services, Sinking Spring.
Her Husband, Anton Kapp, Sr., died December 15, 2004.
Born in Yugoslavia, she was a daughter of the late Martin and Theresa (Schuldhaus) Ams.
Anna was employed by Berkshire Knitting Mill; Primrose Shop, both of Reading; Penndale Knitting Mill, Sinking Spring; and Henson Knitting Mills, West...
David W. Burkey
Nov 10, 2018
David W. Burkey, 54, passed away Saturday, November 10, 2018.
He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Brenda M. (Yelles) Burkey.
Born in West Reading, he is the son of Edward E. and Susan A. (Noll) Burkey, Muhlenberg Twp.
David was a 1982 graduate of Muhlenberg High School.
He was a member of First Reformed United Church of Christ, Hamburg.
David was employed...
Lena C. Ruffalo
Nov 9, 2018
Lena "Lee" C. Ruffalo, 92, of Philadelphia, passed away in the residence of her niece on November 9, 2018.
Born in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of the late Antonio and Maria (Francella) Ruffalo.
She was a seamstress for 42 years retiring at the age of 60.
Lee enjoyed walking and loved Frank Sinatra as well as spending time with her nieces, nephews,...
Andrea E. Blue
Nov 9, 2018
The deluge of rain that poured forth from the sky on November 9, 2018, was minuscule compared to the sea of tears that flowed from the family, friends, and loved ones of Andrea Elizabeth (Simick) Blue following her unexpected and sudden passing on Friday, November 9, 2018. To describe in words the depth of love, compassion, kindness and generosity that...
James Hoffert
Nov 8, 2018
James B. Hoffert, 80, of Salisbury, MD completed his journey to his heavenly father and his Mom and Dad on November 8, 2018. He passed peacefully at his home in the loving care of his daughter, Kelly and his granddaughter, Haley.
Jim was born on August 7 , 1938 in Mohnton, PA. He was the son of the late Bunting C....
Charles F. Wenrich
Nov 7, 2018
Charles F. "Chas" Wenrich, 76, passed away November 7, 2018, in his Oley Township residence surrounded by his loved ones.
He was the beloved husband of Cecelia A. (Clemente) Wenrich.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Robert and Charlotte (Noll) Wenrich.
He was a 1960 graduate of Central Catholic High School, Reading.
Chas was a 55 year member of St....
Carolyn Celia Clark
Nov 7, 2018
Carolyn C. (Klosowski) Clark, 85, passed away peacefully Wednesday, November 7, 2018, at Mifflin Center. Born April 21, 1933, in Reading, Carolyn was the daughter of the late Anthony and Celia (Leonardziak) Klosowski. She is survived by three sons: Thomas E., John C., and David A. Clark, and their families. Services private.
Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, Inc., West Reading, is...
William Ralph Maslo
Nov 6, 2018
William Ralph Maslo, 71, of Muhlenberg Twp., passed away November 6, 2018, at Reading Hospital.
He was the husband of Sandra L. (Miller) Maslo; they were married on October 20, 1973 and just celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary.
Born in Miami, FL, he was the son of the late William P. and Kathryn D. (Blum) Maslo.
Bill was a graduate of Reading High...
Janice C. Niemczyk
Nov 6, 2018
Janice C. (Frantz) Niemczyk, 87, formerly of Muhlenberg Township, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, at Berks Heim, with her loving family by her side. Born December 3, 1930, in Reading, she was the only child of the late Paul and Rose (Arrowsmith) Frantz. She was the widow of Theodore "Zip" Niemczyk, who passed in 2012, and they...
Michael C. Krause
Nov 6, 2018
Michael C. Krause, 71, of Fleetwood, passed away November 6, 2018, at the Reading Hospital.
He was the loving husband of Georgene "Gee' (Gransback) Krause. They married November 28, 1970.
Born in Philadelphia, he was a son of the late Charles B. and Elsie J. (Praul) Krause.
He was employed by Brook Ledge Horse Transportation, Oley as a truck dispatcher of race horses...