Sheila K. Herman

Sheila K. Herman

Oct 4, 2018

Sheila K. Herman, 56 of Hamburg died October 4, 2018 in her residence. She was the wife of Ronald A. Herman. Sheila was born in West Reading and was the daughter of Darlene (Lutz) Dietrich of Edenburg. Sheila worked at various knitting mills in the Hamburg area as a folder at Hamburg and Windsor Knitting Mills and Springford and Hamburg...

Orien J. Burns

Orien J. Burns

Oct 3, 2018

Orien J. Burns, 48, of Reading, died October 3, 2018, at the Reading Hospital.

Born in Reading, she was a daughter of Bobby Glover and Linda Burns Glover.

She is survived by her son, Namir A. Burns; and three siblings: Catrena Burns, Denita Colon and Darin Glover.

Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, Inc., West Reading is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may...

Edward John Sep

Edward John Sep

Oct 2, 2018

Edward J. Sep, 74, of Sinking Spring, passed away while surrounded by his loving family on October 2, 2018, at the Reading Hospital.

Born on June 11, 1944, in Pottsville, Ed was the son of the late John and Constance (Strubel) Sep.

In addition to his beloved wife Ginny, of 52 years, Ed is survived by a daughter, Michelle (Sep) Coldren, wife...

Frances Harriet Carrie Rockney

Frances Harriet Carrie Rockney

Oct 1, 2018

Frances Harriet Carrie (Finnesbo) Rockney, age 100, passed away peacefully October 1, 2018 at The Highlands of Wyomissing, PA. Frances was born March 25, 1918, the only child of Hans Sjursen Finnesbo and May Erie Becker, was raised in Aneta, ND, and graduated as the valedictorian from Aneta High School in 1935. She graduated from Mayville State Teachers College in...

Florica Jenny Merlusca

Florica Jenny Merlusca

Sep 30, 2018

Florica Jenny Merlusca, 79, passed away on Sunday, September 30, 2018, at Sage Hospice, Scottsdale, AZ. Born in Romania, she was a daughter of Dimitrie and Ana (Ecaterina) Merlusca. Services will be Tuesday, October 16, 2018, at 10:00am in Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, Reading. Burial will follow in Pleasant View Cemetery. Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, Inc.,West...

Michael A. Stilianos

Michael A. Stilianos

Sep 29, 2018

Michael A. Stilianos, 59 of Reading, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 29 in The Reading Hospital after a brief, but valiant battle with cancer. Born May 23, 1959 in Reading, he was a son of the late Arthur Stilianos, and Carol Ann (Wolf) D'Angelo of Florida.

A Wyomissing Area High School graduate, Mike also attended Berks Vo-Tech and was an...

Danny Mercado-Montalvo

Danny Mercado-Montalvo

Sep 28, 2018

Danny Mercado-Montalvo, 40, passed away September 28, 2018, in his Reading residence.

Born in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the Salturnino Mercado-Soler and Maria Antonia Montalvo, Reading.

He is survived by ten children.

Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home Inc., West Reading, is in charge of arrangements.

Douglas W. Knepper

Douglas W. Knepper

Sep 26, 2018

Douglas W. Knepper, 60 of Leesport died September 26 in St. Joseph's Hospice, Bern Township. He was the husband of Vicki A. (Weidenhammer) Knepper. Doug was born in Allentown and was the son of the late Nelson W. and Elizabeth J. (Reimold) Knepper. He was a 1976 graduate of Fleetwood High School and a member of St. John's (Gernants) Church....

Jean E. Yerger

Jean E. Yerger

Sep 24, 2018

Jean E. (Mogel) Yerger, 71, of Exeter Township, died September 24, 2018, at Keystone Villa, Douglassville.

She was predeceased by her husband, Ronald L. Yerger.

Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late John F. and Ruth R. (Reber) Mogel.

She was a 1964 graduate of West Reading High School.

Jean was employed by the Exeter School District as an instructional aide...

Edward D. Impink

Edward D. Impink

Sep 24, 2018

Edward "Ed" Dives Impink of Falls Church, VA, peacefully crossed his final finish line on September 24, 2018, at the home of his daughter after a battle with cancer.

Ed was born on August 31, 1940, in Reading, PA, and was preceded in death by his parents, Robert R. and Mary (Dives) Impink.

He is survived by his devoted daughter, Sara Rehr...

Mark J. Richel

Mark J. Richel

Sep 23, 2018

Mark J. Richel, 62, of Muhlenberg Township, passed away Sunday, September 23, 2018, at St. Francis Home, Mohnton, where he had resided since September. He was the loving husband of his best friend Joanne M. (Maguire) Richel, and they had just celebrated their 20th Anniversary in April.

Born in Reading, Mark was a son of Rita (Fish) and the late William...

Charles F. Henry, Jr.

Charles F. Henry, Jr.

Sep 22, 2018

Charles F. Henry Jr., 76, passed away September 22, 2018, in his Laureldale residence.

He was the beloved husband of Grace (Davis) Henry, with whom he celebrated 51 years of marriage.

Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Charles F. Sr., and Dorothy (Sheetz) Henry.

Charles was a 1960 graduate of Oley Valley High School.

He was employed by Tray-Pak as...

Fern M. Adam

Fern M. Adam

Sep 20, 2018

Fern M. (Leiby) Adam, 81 of Windsor Township died September 20, 2018 in her residence. Fern was the widow of Harold M. Adam who died February 28, 2016. She was born in Windsor Township and was the daughter of the late Jacob G. and Marion (Strausser) Leiby. Fern was a 1954 graduate of Hamburg High School and was a member...

Robert E. Smith

Robert E. Smith

Sep 20, 2018

Robert E. Smith "Bob", as he was known during his 35 year career in radio and television, died Thursday, September 20, 2018, at Rittenhouse Village, Muhlenberg.

Born in Reading, PA, June 29, 1930, he was the son of the late Evan E., and Ethel (Brunner) Smith.

Survivors include his daughter, Gayle L. Ditzler, wife of George Ditzler; granddaughter, Courtney Ditzler, Wernersville; grandson,...

N. Roger Miller

N. Roger Miller

Sep 20, 2018

N. Roger Miller, 88 of Hamburg went home to God peacefully at home on Thursday, September 20, 2018. Roger was the husband of his loving wife, Angela. Roger was born in Pemberton, NJ. and was the son of Anna (Halasz) Grover and grew up and worked on his family's blueberry farm until entering the U.S. Navy and serving during the...

Roger C. Van Strander

Roger C. Van Strander

Sep 19, 2018

Roger C. Van Strander, 98, of Upper Tulpehocken Township died September 19, 2018 in Manor Care, Lebanon.   Roger was the husband of Ann P.  (Hric) Van Strander currently residing at Manor Care, Lebanon and would have celebrated their 78 th  wedding Anniversary this October 26 th . He was born in Hamburg, NJ. and was the son of the late...

Richard W. Gardner

Richard W. Gardner

Sep 17, 2018

Richard (Dick) W. Gardner, 86, of Reading, PA went home to be with his Lord on September 17th. Born in Blandon, PA, he was a son of Ralph R. Gardner, Sr. and Mabelle F. (Miller) Gardner, and brother to Ralph R. Gardner, Jr.

Dick graduated from Reading High School in 1950, and served in the United States Navy from 1952-1956 as...

Carl D. Herbein

Carl D. Herbein

Sep 16, 2018

It is with immeasurable sadness that the Herbein Family announce the death of our patriarch, Carl D. Herbein.

Carl died in his home with his beloved family by his side. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Kathleen D. Herbein; his sons, Andrew, husband of Sherry, and Peter, husband of Stephanie; and the four lights of his life, his...

Anna M. Hemerly

Anna M. Hemerly

Sep 16, 2018

Anna M. Hemerly, 93 of Hamburg died September 16, 2018 in the Orwigsburg Center. She was the widow of Harold J. Hemerly who died August 5, 1999. Anna was born in Lenhartsville and was the daughter of the late Harry and Jennie (Seip) Kershner. She was a 1942 graduate of Hamburg High School and was a member of the First...

Sandra J. Kiddy

Sandra J. Kiddy

Sep 16, 2018

Sandra J. Kiddy, 81, who set 16 world records running in the 50k, 50m, 100k, and 100m women's ultramarathons, died September 16, 2018, at home in Reading. After running six years for her health, Sandy discovered the joy of running increasingly longer distances. Anything less than a marathon, she quipped, was a sprint.

At the age of 42, Sandy set the...