Obituaries
Annaliese R. Novak
Mar 16, 2019
Annaliese R. Novak, 83, of Reading, passed away March 16, 2019, in her daughter's Hampton, VA residence.
Her beloved husband, Henry Novak, passed away in 1975.
Born in Clearfield, PA, she was the daughter of the late Arthur R. and Gertrude R. (Stoudt) Wolf.
A high school graduate with honors, Annaliese studied at the Traphagen School of Fashion, NY, NY.
She was a self-employed...
Doreen Mary Chelius
Mar 15, 2019
Doreen Mary Chelius, 74, of Wyomissing, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2019, at Berks Heim.
Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Paul A. and Helen M. (Zuvalia) Chelius.
She was a 1962 graduate of Central Catholic High School.
Doreen was employed by Interstate Container as a customer service representative for over 47 years.
She was a member of St....
Ray Albert Heist
Mar 13, 2019
Ray Albert Heist, 99, formerly of West Reading, and of Sencit Towne House, Shillington, passed away March 13, 2019, in Reading Hospital. Ray was the oldest resident at Sencit.
He was predeceased by his wife, Lorraine M. (Heller) Heist.
Born in West Reading, he was a son of the late Charles Albert and Esther (Impink) Heist.
A graduate of West Reading High School...
M. Lila Bertolet
Mar 12, 2019
M. Lila (Warfield) Bertolet, 88, formerly of Wyomissing Hills, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2019, surrounded by her children. She was loved and cared for by her family and caregivers in her later years, joyfully staying with her daughter Katharine for her final year and a half. She had lived in her home on Grandview Blvd for 60 years,...
Mary Ann Szustak
Mar 12, 2019
Mary Ann Owens Szustak, 80, passed away March 12, 2019, at her home in Reading, Pennsylvania. Mary Ann was the wife of Colonel Frank Szustak USA (Ret). Mary Ann graduated from Erie, PA Villa Maria Academy class of 1955. She married Frank in St Anne's Church, Erie, in 1959 and was the mother of five children, 20 grandchildren, and five...
Albert Harvey Gring
Mar 11, 2019
Albert Harvey Gring, born March 8, 1930, formerly of Wyomissing, passed away March 11, 2019, at age 89 in Roanoke, VA.
Predeceased by parents George, Jr. and Mamie E. (Beahm) Gring and loving wife of 59 wonderful years, Alverta N. (Houck) Gring.
Albert is survived by his son, Jeffrey Gring; grandson Paul Gring (Anna); great-granddaughter, McClain Blair Gring of Ferrum, VA; and...
Joan C. Moyer
Mar 11, 2019
Joan C. Moyer, 82, formerly of West Lawn, passed away March 11, 2019, in Phoebe Berks.
She was the beloved wife of the late William P. Moyer, who died January 30, 2017.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Harry W. and Myrtle I. (Boyer) Kilpatrick.
Joan was a 1954 graduate of Mount Penn High School.
She was a member of...
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....
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