George W. Nygard
Jul 11, 2018
George W. Nygard of Spring Twp. PA passed away Wednesday July 11, 2018 in the Tower Health Reading Hospital under the care of Heartland Hospice.
He was born in Milwaukee, WI June 15, 1932 to Bill and Esther Nygard.
Following High School, he enlisted in the Army and served during the Korean War in the 2nd Armor Division.
He moved to Reading in...
Mary F. Dillon
Jul 10, 2018
Mary F. Dillon, of Reading, passed away Tuesday, July 10, 2018, in Reading Hospital.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Hattie (Zielinski) Bialy.
Mary was a member of St. Peter the Apostle R.C. Church, Reading.
She was employed a King's Department Store, Reading, for 15 years. Mary later was a volunteer at St. Joseph Medical Center Dental...
Rosario J. Ciatto
Jul 10, 2018
Rosario J. Ciatto, 83, of Muhlenberg Township, passed away July 10, 2018, in Berks Heim.
He was the beloved husband of the late Janet L. (House) Ciatto, who died June 12, 2009.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Filippo Sr., and Verna (Caltabiano) Ciatto.
Rosario was a 1953 graduate of Reading High School, where he was a outstanding athlete...
Eugene Louis Hoyas
Jul 10, 2018
Eugene Louis Hoyas, 58 of Centre Township died July 10, 2018 in the Reading Hospital. He was the husband of Nicole M. (Batson) Hoyas. Eugene was born in Lodi, NJ and was the son of the late Eugene K. and Marie (Calabrese) Hoyas. Eugene was a 1977 graduate of Lodi High School and a 1981 graduate of Drew College with...
William H. Mays
Jul 8, 2018
William Herbert Mays, 81, of Hatboro, PA, passed away on July 8, 2018, at Abington-Jefferson Hospice, Warminster, PA, with his wife and daughter by his side.
He was born August 30, 1936, in West Reading to Thomas W. and Margaret (Mogel) Mays.
He was the husband of Geraldine L. (Rowlands) for nearly 60 years.
Bill is survived by two daughters: Valerie L. Schrandt...
Eric Donald Macknight
Jul 8, 2018
Eric Donald "Don" MacKnight, Jr., 83, of Bern Township, passed away Sunday, July 8, 2018, at Mifflin Center.
He was the beloved husband of Elizabeth J. MacKnight, who he married August 27, 1960.
Born in Melrose, MA, he was the son of the late Eric D., Sr. and Helen (Brennan) MacKnight.
Don was a U.S. Air Force veteran, serving from June 1952 through...
Thomas Aquinas Basil Floriani
Jul 7, 2018
Thomas A.B. Floriani, 61 of Wyomissing, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 7 at Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Hospital in Allentown, following a lengthy illness. Born February 27, 1957 in Reading, Tom was a son of the late Basil and Elnor (Krebs) Floriani.
Tom dedicated his entire life to helping others. A 1975 graduate of Reading Central Catholic High School, Tom earned...
Grace T. Bower
Jul 7, 2018
Grace T. Bower, 81 of Perry Township died July 7 th , 2018 in her residence. She was the wife of Donald R. Bower. They were married for 61 years. Grace was born in Maidencreek Township and was the daughter of the late John and Julia (Pinta) Sayer. Grace was a 1954 graduate of Kutztown High School and spent her...
Scott Dwight Werner
Jul 6, 2018
Scott "Whitey" Werner turned 73 on June 24, 2018. He passed away at his home in Reading, PA during the morning hours of Friday, July 6, 2018, surrounded by his loving wife of 35 years Abbey (Koseff) Nathan Werner and his K-9 daughter, Sophie.
He was the devoted husband of Abbey Lynn (Koseff) Nathan Werner.
Born in Bremerton, Washington State, he was...
Dennis R. Kline
Jul 5, 2018
Dennis R. Kline, AKA "The Egg King" 78 of Temple died July 5, 2018 in Manor Care, Laureldale. Dennis was the husband of Charlene V. (Lesher) Kline. Dennis was born in Leesport and was the son of the late John B. and Katherine E. (Gromis) Kline. Dennis attended Ontelaunee High School and worked as a line haul driver for the...
Lester R. Hartman
Jul 5, 2018
Lester R. Hartman, 103 of Wyomissing died July 5, 2018 in his residence at the Highlands of Wyomissing. Lester was born in Windsor Township and was the son of the late Raymond J. and Lillie F. (Hein) Hartman. Lester was a graduate of Hamburg High School. He served his country during WWII in the CO B 36th Armored Infantry, U.S...
Joseph William Mountz
Jul 4, 2018
Joseph William Mountz, Sr., 78, of West Lawn, passed away Wednesday, July 4, 2018, at Beebe Medical Center, Lewes, DE.
He was the beloved husband of Mary (Arnt) Mountz.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late William and Ruth (Yetzer) Mountz. Retired from Reading Housing Authority in 2001.
Joseph was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He loved spending...
Jo Ann Lusane
Jul 3, 2018
Jo Ann Lusane, 54, of Wernersville, passed away Tuesday, July 3, 2018, in Reading Hospital.
She was the beloved wife and high school sweetheart of Tyrone Lusane, whom she married March 1 1997.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of Carl Honsberger and Shirley S. (Snyder), wife of John Bolig.
Jo Ann was a member of St. James Lutheran Church, Reading.
She was...
Robert R. Wendling
Jul 3, 2018
Robert R. Wendling, 70, of Wyomissing passed away unexpectedly on July 3, 2018, surrounded by his family and friends in the Reading Hospital.
He was the beloved husband of Sharon J. (Lehman) Wendling; they were married on May 1st, 1971.
Born on October 2, 1947, he was the son of the late Robert and Mildred (Sweitzer) Wendling.
He was employed by the Pennsylvania...
Thomas Scalese Sr.
Jul 1, 2018
Thomas Scalese Sr., 94, of Sinking Spring, passed away July 1, 2018, in StoneRidgeTown Centre, Myerstown.
He was the beloved husband of Minerva E. (Miller) Scalese, with whom he celebrated 67 years of marriage.
Born in Kent, OH, he was the son of the late John and Santa (Lamacchia) Scalese.
Tom was a 1942 graduate of Wilson High School.
He was a United States...
Carol Ann Snow
Jul 1, 2018
Carol A. (Magliato) Snow, 78, formerly of Wyomissing, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 1 at Phoebe Berks, Wernersville. She was the loving wife of Ronald A. Snow, who she married February 23, 1963.
Born May 9, 1940 in Marlboro, NY, Carol was a daughter of the late Frank and Elizabeth (Pardus) Magliato. She was a 1958 graduate of Marlboro High...
Robert W. Keller
Jun 30, 2018
Robert W. Keller, 77, of Lower Heidelberg Twp., passed away June 30, 2018, at the Reading Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.
He was the loving husband of Judith A. (Bucci) Avella-Keller; they were married in October of 2004.
Born in Lenhartsville, he was the son of the late William H. and Grace E. (Smith) Keller.
Bob was a graduate of Kutztown High...
Mark S. Yorden
Jun 30, 2018
Mark S. Yorden, 59 of Albany Township died June 30, 2018 in St. Luke's Miners Hospital, Coaldale. He was the husband of Cynthia A. (Patrucci) Yorden. A Mass of Christian Burial and interment will be private. The Burkey & Driscoll Funeral Home, Inc., Hamburg is in charge of arrangements.
Ida M. Hafer
Jun 29, 2018
Ida M (Burkhart) Hafer
Ida M Hafer,100, of the Highlands, Wyomissing went to be with the Lord on June 29th. Born in Reiffton, Ida was the daughter of the late Floyd and Mary (Mull) Burkhart.
She was predeceased by her husband, Carl Hafer and her two brothers, Henry and Edwin Burkhart.
She graduated from Mount Penn High School, class of 1936.
Ida was last...
Michael John Moonan
Jun 29, 2018
Michael J. Moonan, 43 of Amity Township, passed away Friday, June 29 at Pottstown Hospital. Born September 22, 1974 in Phoenixville, he was a son of John Moonan, husband of Terry, and Sandy (Schweikert) Yanick, wife of Ted.
Michael was a warehouse worker at Dana Corporation, and served our nation valiantly in the U.S. Navy. He was a big-hearted, caring person...