Obituaries
Donna Marie Hedrick
Feb 2, 2019
Donna Marie Hedrick, 72, of Birdsboro, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 2, 2019, at Reading Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Vincent and Betty (Gehris) Hedrick.
A graduate of the Philadelphia School for the Deaf, Donna was a loving homemaker who dedicated her life to selflessly caring for her children...
Richard A. Heckman
Feb 1, 2019
Richard A. Heckman, 76, formerly of Shoemakersville, passed away Friday, February 1, 2019, in Orwigsburg Center. He is married to Lucinda (Pfautz) Heckman. Born in Winsdor Township, he was the son of the late Clarence A. and Dorothy C. (Wentzel) Heckman. Richard was employed at Penn Steel and later Fairmount Foundry for ten years until his retirement. He is survived...
Richard A. Heckman
Feb 1, 2019
Richard A. Heckman, 76, formerly of Shoemakersville, passed away Friday, February 1, 2019, in Orwigsburg Center.
He is married to Lucinda (Pfautz) Heckman.
Born in Winsdor Township, he was the son of the late Clarence A. and Dorothy C. (Wentzel) Heckman.
Richard was employed at Penn Steel and later Fairmount Foundry for ten years until his retirement.
He is survived by five children: Stewart...
Carol A. Matz
Jan 31, 2019
Carol A. (Neatock) Matz, of Birdsboro, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 31, 2019, in the care of Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Reading, she was the wife of Barry L. Matz, and they truly celebrated 47 years of marriage together. Carol was the daughter of the late Marvin and Margaret (Grant) Neatock.
A graduate...
Kenneth Peiffer
Jan 31, 2019
Kenneth L. Peiffer, 73, of Shillington, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 31, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. Born April 26, 1945 in Reading, he was a son of the late Betty Rosado.
A 1963 graduate of Reading High School, Kenneth worked as a machinist for 30 years at Baldwin Brass, Reading, retiring in 2009. He considered himself a simple...
Michael Patrick Lynch
Jan 30, 2019
Michael Patrick Lynch, 69, of Birdsboro, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 30, 2019, at Reading Hospital. Born in Reading, he was a son of the late David J. and Anna Mae (Knapp) Lynch.
A 1967 graduate of Reading High School, Mike lived in Pennside and Reading his entire life. He was loved by all who knew him, and he enjoyed...
Donald R. Klein
Jan 29, 2019
Donald R. Klein, 92, formerly of Lincoln Park, passed away January 29, 2019 in the Reading Hospital.
He was the beloved husband of Mary C. (Sheeler) Klein, with whom he would have celebrated 67 years of marriage on March 6th.
Born in West Reading, he was the son of the late Paul G. and M. Luella (Snyder) Klein.
Donald was a 1944 graduate...
Virginia K. Lesko
Jan 29, 2019
Virginia K. (Keller) Lesko, passed away January 29, 2019, at Berkshire Commons at the age of 93.
Her husband, Paul D. Lesko died on January 19, 1995.
Born on March 27, 1925 in Reading, she was the daughter of the late William J. and Lulu S. (Koch) Keller.
As valedictorian of 1942, class of West Reading High School, she was a member of...
Louise B. Giles
Jan 28, 2019
Louise B. "Babe" (Conrad) Giles, 84, formerly of Shillington, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 28, 2019, at Berks Heim. Born June 15, 1934, in Reading, Babe was a daughter of the late John C. and Louise B. (Grather) Conrad. Louise worked as a nurse's aide at the former St. Joseph's Hospital in Reading, and then in retail at a...
Sandra J. Bibbo
Jan 27, 2019
Sandra J. (Terefenko) Bibbo, 78, of Exeter Twp., passed away January 27, 2019, in Reading Hospital.
She was the loving wife of Samuel C. Bibbo. They were married on September 23, 1961 at St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church, Reading.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Michael, Sr. and E. Madeline (Kollar) Terefenko.
Sandra attended St. Peter's Parochial School and...
William E. Weller
Jan 26, 2019
William E. Weller, Jr., 77, of Mohrsville, passed away Saturday, January 26, 2019, in Reading Hospital.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Ellen J. (Hedge) Weller.
Born in Jersey City, NJ, he was the son of the late William E., Sr., and Ruth E. (Goulding) Weller.
William was a graduate of South Plainfield High School, NJ, and attended some college.
He was a...
James Pierce Butler
Jan 26, 2019
James Pierce Butler, Jr., formerly of Wyomissing, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 26, 2019, at the age of 72. Born in Rockville Center, Long Island, NY, Jimmy was a son of the late James Pierce, Sr. and Mary Louise (Dillenback) Butler, and resided in Hummelstown.
A 1964 graduate of Wyomissing High School, Jimmy earned a BA in Economics from Albright...
William E Flocco
Jan 26, 2019
William Edward "Bill" Flocco, 57, of Shillington, joined his heavenly family on Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019. Born September 20, 1961, in Elmont, NY, Bill was a son of the late Edward and Angela (Farina) Flocco, and grew up in Weston, CT.
Bill attended Gettysburg College, where he received a B.A. in Business Administration and a minor in Performing Arts. He proposed...
William E. Weller
Jan 26, 2019
William E. Weller, Jr., 77, of Mohrsville, passed away Saturday, January 26, 2019, in Reading Hospital. He is survived by his beloved wife, Ellen J. (Hedge) Weller. Born in Jersey City, NJ, he was the son of the late William E., Sr., and Ruth E. (Goulding) Weller. William was a graduate of South Plainfield High School, NJ, and attended some...
Lucille G. Heck
Jan 26, 2019
Lucille G. Heck, 99, passed away Saturday, January 26, 2019, in her Hamburg residence.
She was the beloved wife of Ferdinand W. Heck who died December 4, 2009.
Born in Tilden Twp., she was the daughter of the late Irvin M. and Florence M. (Potteiger) Loeb.
Lucille was employed at Price Battery, Hamburg, for several years and later as a machine operator for...
Lucille G. Heck
Jan 26, 2019
Lucille G. Heck, 99, passed away Saturday, January 26, 2019, in her Hamburg residence. She was the beloved wife of Ferdinand W. Heck who died December 4, 2009. Born in Tilden Twp., she was the daughter of the late Irvin M. and Florence M. (Potteiger) Loeb. Lucille was employed at Price Battery, Hamburg, for several years and later as a...
James A. Brensinger
Jan 25, 2019
James A. Brensinger, 65, of New Ringold, passed away Friday, January 25, 2019.
He is survived by his loving companion, Janice M. Chescavage.
Born on July 8, 1953, he was the son of the late Marl M., Sr., and Mary E. (Moyer) Brensinger.
James was employed by Dairy Farmers of America, Muhlenberg Twp., for 37 years.
He was an avid runner and enjoyed hunting,...
James A. Brensinger
Jan 25, 2019
James A. Brensinger, 65, of New Ringold, passed away Friday, January 25, 2019. He is survived by his loving companion, Janice M. Chescavage. Born on July 8, 1953, he was the son of the late Marl M., Sr., and Mary E. (Moyer) Brensinger. James was employed by Dairy Farmers of America, Muhlenberg Twp., for 37 years. He was an avid...
Mary B. Gianoplos
Jan 24, 2019
Mary B. Gianoplos, 90, of Wyomissing, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 24, 2019, at her home.
Her husband, Spero L. Gianoplos, passed away February 13, 2010.
Born in Bloomsburg, Mary was the daughter of the late Steven and Suzanne (Herman) Semchock.
She is survived by one daughter Leslie Carol of California.
In addition to her husband Mary was predeceased by her sister Helen...
David C. Turner
Jan 24, 2019
David C. Turner, 61, of Mohnton, passed away January 24, 2019, in the Reading Hospital.
He was the beloved husband of Rosemary Turner with whom he celebrated 31 years of marriage.
Born in Reading, he was the son of John F. and Ann (Robinson) Turner.
David was a 1975 graduate of Wilson High School, where he was a standout basketball player. He also...
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