Obituaries
Polly M. Lehman
Mar 11, 2019
Polly Mohn (Lerch) Lehman, 98, of Wyomissing and Avalon, NJ, passed away peacefully Monday, March 11, 2019, in her Wyomissing residence, surrounded by family and friends. Born January 23, 1921, in Dr. Stryker's Private Hospital in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Edward Jones Lerch and Kathryn Adams Mohn.
Polly grew up during Reading's golden age, the daughter of...
Robert M. Rader
Mar 10, 2019
Robert M. Rader, 68, of Wyomissing, passed away unexpectedly on March 10, 2019.
He was the loving husband of Laura (Wolff) Rader. They met at the University of Toledo and celebrated 43 years of marriage.
Born and raised in Carteret, NJ, Bob was a son of the late Irving and Anne (Barry) Rader.
He was a 1968 graduate of Carteret High School and...
John Machuzick
Mar 8, 2019
John Machuzick, 85, of West Lawn, passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 8, 2019.
Born in Primrose, Pa. and raised in Reading, he was the son of Anthony and Caroline (Postic) Machusick.
John and Theresa Ann Keltz were married in July 1956 and enjoyed 42 wonderful years together until Terry's death in 1998.
He attended Reading Central Catholic High School. He...
Shirley Doris Miller
Mar 8, 2019
Shirley Doris (Batdorf) Miller, 88, Birdsboro, passed away on Friday, March 8, 2019, at Mifflin Center, Shillington. Born November 17, 1930 in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Ellen and John Batdorf. She was married to George John Miller, Jr., who passed in 2007.
Shirley was a seamstress, working at Temple Apparel, Temple, and Dolfin Swimwear, Mohnton, retiring in...
Isabel Cuseo
Mar 8, 2019
Isabel (Ruzycki) Cuseo, 93 years old, most recently residing in Shillington, passed away peacefully at home on March 8, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Bergen County, NJ, one of 10 children to Ukrainian immigrants, Tekla (Marcenuk) Ruzycki and Alexander Ruzycki, Isabel is remembered for her cheerful disposition and smile. She was a delight to be with, and her presence...
Dominic F. Ray
Mar 8, 2019
Dominic F. Ray, 5, of Sinking Spring , passed away March 8, 2019, in the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
Born in Reading, he was the son of Timothy S. Jr., and Toni L. (Forino) Ray, Sinking Spring.
Dominic was an avid Philadelphia Eagles fan. He also enjoyed watching tennis, golf, basketball and playing with tractors and trucks. He was a smart and...
Eugene Walter Bell
Mar 5, 2019
Eugene W. Bell, founder and owner of Bell Trucking Company, Inc., passed away peacefully in his home on Tuesday, March 5, 2019, at the age of 80. Born in Albany, Oregon, he was the son of Richard W. and Doris W. (Maddock) Bell. His family then moved to California where he attended school with a special group of friends, affectionately...
Marie B. Lecatsas
Mar 5, 2019
Marie B. (Knoll) Lecatsas, 84, entered eternity on March 5, 2019, at the Rittenhouse Village Senior Living.
She was the loving wife of Spiros S. Lecatsas who passed away on December 30, 2007. Married in 1956, they were a beautiful example of true love and dedication to both their family and friends.
Born in Laureldale, she was the daughter of the late...
J. Edwin White
Mar 5, 2019
J. Edwin White, 75, formerly of Flying Hills, passed away March 5, 2019, in Orlando , FL.
He was the beloved husband of Nancy Bollman White, with whom he celebrated 51 years of marriage.
Born in White Horse, PA, he was the son of the late Vernon M. and Virginia (Syphard) White of Honey Brook, PA.
Ed was a 1961 graduate of Twin...
Thomas Henry Mccane
Mar 5, 2019
Thomas H. McCane, 75, of Sinking Spring, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 5, 2019, at the Reading Hospital, with his loving family by his side. His wife, Alice (Callahan) McCane, passed away just a few weeks ago, on February 20, 2019, and just shy of their 50th wedding anniversary. Born in West Lawn, Tom was a son of the...
Robert C. Bagenstose
Mar 5, 2019
Robert C. Bagenstose, 71, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 5, 2019, in his Muhlenberg Township residence surrounded by his loving family. Born in West Reading, he was the son of the late Ray R. and Florence (Seifrit) Bagenstose. He was the longtime partner of Renee M. (Esterly) Wertman.
A 1965 graduate of Schuylkill Valley High School, Bob earned his bachelor's...
Kerry S. Delong
Mar 3, 2019
Kerry S. DeLong, 55, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2019, in his Mohrsville residence.
Born in West Reading, he was the son of Ernest R. Delong, Exeter Twp., and Barbara M. (Schappell) Brown, Bern Twp.
Kerry was a 1981 graduate of Schuylkill Valley High School.
He was employed at Centerport Milk Hauling.
Kerry was a member of Pennsylvania National Guard.
He volunteered as a fire...
Kerry S. Delong
Mar 3, 2019
Kerry S. DeLong, 55, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2019, in his Mohrsville residence. Born in West Reading, he was the son of Ernest R. Delong, Exeter Twp., and Barbara M. (Schappell) Brown, Bern Twp. Kerry was a 1981 graduate of Schuylkill Valley High School. He was employed at Centerport Milk Hauling. Kerry was a member of Pennsylvania National Guard....
Ralph C. Leinbach
Mar 1, 2019
Ralph C. Leinbach, Jr., 90, of Wyomissing, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 1, 2019, surrounded by his loving family and friends. Born in St. Lawrence, he was the son of the late Ralph C. Leinbach, Sr., and Carrie (Hilbert) Leinbach. He was married for 66 wonderful years to Dorace (Witman) Leinbach, who passed in 2017.
A 1946 graduate of the...
Keith A. Brown
Feb 28, 2019
Keith A. Brown, 57, of Hamburg, passed away Thursday, February 28, 2019, in Reading Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Sharon M. (Schultz) Brown. Born in Pottsville, he is the son of Harold R. and Betty A. (Jones) Brown, Schuylkill Haven. Keith was a 1980 graduate of Schuylkill Haven High School. He was a...
Keith A. Brown
Feb 28, 2019
Keith A. Brown, 57, of Hamburg, passed away Thursday, February 28, 2019, in Reading Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.
He was the beloved husband of Sharon M. (Schultz) Brown.
Born in Pottsville, he is the son of Harold R. and Betty A. (Jones) Brown, Schuylkill Haven.
Keith was a 1980 graduate of Schuylkill Haven High School.
He was a member of St. Mary...
Alice Styan
Feb 26, 2019
Alice (Waterhouse) Styan, formerly of Reading, died February 26, 2019, at ManorCare, Sinking Spring.
Her husband, Mark B. Styan, died November 18, 1995.
Born in Glasgow, Scotland, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Marie (Rouseau) Waterhouse.
She was an administrative assistant for various companies.
Alice is survived by two sons, Brent M. Styan, Ephrata and Blair, husband of Becky, Summerville, SC....
Richard Harold Levan
Feb 26, 2019
Richard H. Levan, 92, passed away February 26, 2019, in the Reading Hospital.
He was the husband of the late JoAnne (Shalter) Levan.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Harold M. and Helen M. (Heffner) Levan.
Richard was a 1944 graduate of Reading High School and also attended Lehigh University.
He was a United States Army Veteran serving during World...
Kathleen Ann Murphy
Feb 26, 2019
Kathleen Ann Murphy, 72, of Muhlenberg Township, passed away February 26, 2019, in the Reading Hospital.
She was the beloved wife of Patrick M. Murphy, with whom she celebrated 51 years of marriage.
Born in Springfield, OH, she was the daughter of the late Charles J. and Joan (Watkins) Benston.
Kathleen was a 1964 graduate of Catholic Central High School, Springfield, OH.
She was...
Elizabeth M. Kowalski
Feb 26, 2019
Elizabeth M. "Libby" (Dolan) Kowalski, 77, of Shillington, passed away peacefully Tuesday, February 26, 2019, at Reading Hospital, with her loving family by her side. Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Elizabeth (Kortenhorn) Dolan. She was married to Edward J. Kowalski, Sr., and together they truly celebrated 53 fantastic years together.
A 1959 graduate of...
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