Obituaries
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...
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...
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