Obituaries
Marylou B. Saul
Feb 25, 2019
Marylou Burkhart Becker Saul passed away Monday, February 25, 2019, at the age of 89 years.
Marylou was the loving wife of Donald P. Saul of Shoemakersville.
They were married 70 years as of August 28th, 2018.
Marylou was the daughter of the late Kathryn Sherman and Lewis Becker.
She was predeceased by her brother William L. Becker, her sister, Elizabeth W. Becker, and...
Marylou B. Saul
Feb 25, 2019
Marylou Burkhart Becker Saul passed away Monday, February 25, 2019, at the age of 89 years. Marylou was the loving wife of Donald P. Saul of Shoemakersville. They were married 70 years as of August 28th, 2018. Marylou was the daughter of the late Kathryn Sherman and Lewis Becker. She was predeceased by her brother William L. Becker, her sister,...
Leon Francis Borst
Feb 25, 2019
Leon Francis Borst, 82, of Chester County, passed away on Monday, February 25, 2019, at Berks Heim.
His wife, Christine M. (Durning) Borst died on June 9, 1997.
Born in Reading on June 30, 1936, he was a son of the late John Anslem Borst, Sr. and Anna Caroline (Chernich) Borst.
Leon was a 1954 graduate of Reading Central Catholic High School.
He was...
Leon Douglas Keck
Feb 24, 2019
L. Douglas Keck, 82, of Muhlenberg Township, passed away peacefully Sunday, February 24, 2019, at Spruce Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, West Reading, with his loving family by his side. Born in Nazareth, PA, he was a son of the late Jonathan and Stella (Faust) Keck. He was married for 58 wonderful years to his loving wife Lois A. (Hartman)...
Joyce B. Hiller
Feb 24, 2019
Joyce B. (Sternberger) Hiller, 95, passed away on February, 24, 2019. She was the beloved wife of Richard A. Hiller. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of John and Matilda (Wanner) Sternberger.
She graduated from Reading High School in 1942 and then from the Reading Hospital School of Nursing in 1948. She served as a registered nurse at the Reading...
William Kline
Feb 23, 2019
William Kline, 84, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 23, 2019, in his Reading home, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Reading, Bill was the son of the late Harold and Geraldine (Lord) Kline. He celebrated 60 terrific years of marriage to Susan (Bennett) Kline.
Bill attended Reading High School and served proudly in the US Army. He then worked...
Justin James Carlisle
Feb 23, 2019
Justin James Carlisle, 22, of Muhlenberg Township, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 23, 2019, while at work, doing what he loved. Born January 11, 1997, he was a son of Kelly (Sullivan) Carlisle, and the late James Carlisle.
Justin attended Exeter and Antietam High Schools and worked as a farmhand at Mill Joy Farms, Hamburg. He was an extremely hard...
Sara E. Key
Feb 21, 2019
Sara E. (Burton) Key, 75, went to be with the Lord February 21, 2019, in her Reading residence.
Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late James and Sara (Watson) Burton.
She was a 1960 graduate of Reading High School.
Sara was employed by Farmer's Bank as a bank teller. She later worked for Pathmark for over 20 years and Abilities...
Mary C. Heckman
Feb 21, 2019
Mary C. Heckman, 84, formerly of Hamburg, passed away, Thursday, February 21, 2019, surrounded by her wonderful care providers in Providence Place, Pottsville. She was the beloved wife of the late Kenneth C. "Gabby" Heckman. Born in McAdoo, PA, she was the daughter of the late John and Helen (Bonner) Brennan. Mary was employed as a machine operator for many...
William Warren Reinhart
Feb 21, 2019
William Warren Reinhart, 84, passed away February 21, 2019, in his Bern Township residence.
He was the loving husband of Genevieve M. (Glasser) Reinhart.
Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Warren and Elizabeth (Schweindt) Reinhart.
He was a 1954 graduate of Reading High School and attended 4 years at Penn State University.
William was a U.S. Navy veteran serving during...
Kristin Stephanie Shaffer
Feb 21, 2019
Kristin Stephanie (Szurgot) Shaffer, 53, passed away February 21, 2019, in her Reading residence.
Born in Reading, she was a daughter of Geraldine "Jeri" A. Szurgot, wife of Victor J. Merinsky, Mt. Penn; and the late Ronald A. Szurgot.
She was a graduate of Mt. Penn High School in 1983 and Randy Rick Beauty Academy.
Kristin was a very creative and talented hair...
Mary C. Heckman
Feb 21, 2019
Mary C. Heckman, 84, formerly of Hamburg, passed away, Thursday, February 21, 2019, surrounded by her wonderful care providers in Providence Place, Pottsville.
She was the beloved wife of the late Kenneth C. "Gabby" Heckman.
Born in McAdoo, PA, she was the daughter of the late John and Helen (Bonner) Brennan.
Mary was employed as a machine operator for many years at various...
Allen Romano
Feb 21, 2019
Allen Scott Romano, 59, of Hamburg, passed away Thursday, February 21, 2019, in Reading Hospital after a month long battle of complications following a massive stroke.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Michael Joseph Romano, and his mother Lillian J. (Delong) Romano, Hamburg.
Allen was a graduate of Hamburg High School.
He was a certified master machinist and worked...
Allen Scott Romano
Feb 21, 2019
Allen Scott Romano, 59, of Hamburg, passed away Thursday, February 21, 2019, in Reading Hospital after a month long battle of complications following a massive stroke. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Michael Joseph Romano, and his mother Lillian J. (Delong) Romano, Hamburg. Allen was a graduate of Hamburg High School. He was a certified master...
Cynthia L. Keeney
Feb 20, 2019
Cynthia L. (Heist) Keeney, 66, of Wyomissing, passed away peacefully Wednesday, February 20, 2019, at Reading Hospital, with her loving family by her side. Born July 6, 1952, in West Reading, she was a daughter of the late Theodore and Ruth (Leickel) Heist. She married Bob Keeney in 1984, and together they truly celebrated 34 fantastic years together.
A 1970 graduate...
Hector S. Ramos-Cruz
Feb 20, 2019
Hector Samuel Ramos-Cruz, 65, passed away February 20, 2019, in his Reading residence surrounded by his loving family.
He was the beloved husband of Maria (Mendez) Ramos, with whom he celebrated 43 years of marriage.
Born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Eduardo and Matilde (Cruz) Ramos.
Hector was a graduate of Reading High School.
He was a devoted...
Alice Mccane
Feb 20, 2019
Alice (Callahan) McCane, 81, of Sinking Spring, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 20, 2019. Born in Corbin, KY, she was a daughter of the late Lloyd and Lucy (Lewis) Callahan. She was married to Thomas H. McCane, and together they looked forward to celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary this spring.
Alice was a loving mother, wife and mom-mom, who always...
Rosalind Ruth Hyman
Feb 19, 2019
Rosalind Ruth (Fried) Hyman, 85, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family and loved ones after a courageous battle with cancer.
Raised in Lebanon, Roz lived in Reading since her marriage in 1951. She was predeceased by her husband, LeRoy Hyman. She is survived by her daughter, Cathy Badal and son-in-law, John Badal, and by her son Bradley...
Vicki L. Moyer
Feb 18, 2019
Former West Lawn resident Vicki Lynn (Ramer) Moyer, 63, of Myerstown, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 18, 2019, at Cedar Haven Healthcare Center, Lebanon. Born in Fort Carson, CO, she was a daughter of the late Jack Ramer and Marion (Swingler) Miller. She was married for 42 years to her loving husband, Guy W. Moyer.
Nursing was Vicki's true passion...
Charles J. Vozella
Feb 17, 2019
Charles J. "Chip" Vozella, 73, passed away February 17, 2019, in his Exeter Township residence.
He was the beloved husband of Karen E. (Zawaski) Vozella; they were married October 21, 1967 and celebrated 51 years of marriage.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Walter T., Sr. and Orsola (Pucciarelli) Vozella.
Chip was a graduate of Mt. Penn High School...
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