Obituaries

Robert B. Chase Sr.

Robert B. Chase Sr.

Dec 24, 2018

Robert B. Chase, Sr., 71 passed away December 24, 2018, in his Hamburg residence.

He was the beloved husband of Elizabeth A. Chase, who died May 29, 2015.

Born in Haverhill, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late Clifford and Ellen (McConnell) Chase.

He is survived by three children: Robert B. Chase, Jr., John D. Chase and Toby C. Chase; sister, Ellen...

Richard Philip Bowers

Richard Philip Bowers

Dec 24, 2018

Retired executive vice president of East Penn Manufacturing, Richard "Dick" Bowers, 87, passed away peacefully on Christmas Eve in his Green Hills home, surrounded by his loving family. Born July 27, 1931, in Reading, Dick was a son of the late Clarence P. and Lottie Rose (Linkowski) Bowers. He truly celebrated 66 incredible years of marriage to his loving wife...

Vincent Deangelo, Jr.

Vincent Deangelo, Jr.

Dec 24, 2018

Vincent DeAngelo, Jr.,70, of Orwigsburg, passed away December 24, 2018, at the Reading Hospital.

He was the loving husband of Christine A. (Morris) DeAngelo. They celebrated 39 years of marriage.

Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Vincent, Sr. and Angela (Visalli) DeAngelo.

He was a graduate of Mt. Penn High School.

Vincent was a U. S. National Guard veteran.

He was...

Francis R. Ricci

Francis R. Ricci

Dec 22, 2018

Francis R. (Frank) Ricci, 90, passed away on December 22, 2018 in his Wyomissing home. A devoted and dearly loved family man, Frank was also a knowledgeable, articulate, and engaging educator who was invariably charming, witty, patient, generous, and kind.

Born in Philadelphia in 1928, Frank graduated from Overbrook High School, and enlisted in the United States Coast Guard during World...

Dolores B. Mcginn

Dolores B. Mcginn

Dec 21, 2018

Dolores "Sis" McGinn, 89, formerly of Morgantown, PA passed away peacefully on December 21, 2018 at Mifflin Center.

She was the widow of Martin F. McGinn, Jr.; they were married on June 20, 1953 at St. Stanislaus Church in Shamokin, PA.

Born in Shamokin, she was a daughter of the late Francis and Julia (Stefanowicz) Galazeski.

She was a graduate of Shamokin High...

Anthony Albert

Anthony Albert

Dec 21, 2018

Anthony "Tony" Albert, 90, formerly of Wyomissing, died December 21, 2018, at ManorCare, Laureldale.

His wife, Caroline C. (Konpelski) Albert died April 2, 2003.

Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Joseph and Sarah (DeCarlo) Albert.

A Reading High School graduate in 1946, he served in the Air Force from 1946 to 1949. Tony earned a BS in mechanical engineering...

Mary Bova

Mary Bova

Dec 21, 2018

On a warm winter day, Mary (Zatratz) Bova, 91, formerly of Reading, was called home by OUR LORD. Mary was predeceased in death by her loving husband of 36 years, Pasquale Bova; her parents, Mary and John Zatratz, sister Helen Antos, and brothers: Johnny, Theodore and Andrew Zatratz.

She is survived by a brother, Joseph Zatratz. Mary was the loving mother...

Nancey L. Seghetti

Nancey L. Seghetti

Dec 19, 2018

Nancey L. Seghetti, 66 of Robesonia, passed away December 19, 2018, at Berks Heim.

Born in West Reading, she was a daughter of the late John and Edith (Rutolo) Seghetti.

She was a graduate of Holy Name High School in 1969.

Nancey was owner and operator of The Backroom and The Mosaic Studio, both of West Reading.

She was a self-taught mosaic artist and...

Catharine Jessup

Catharine Jessup

Dec 18, 2018

Catharine (Phillipson) Jessup, 83, of Wyomissing, passed away December 18, 2018, at the Reading Hospital.

She was the loving wife of Richard R. Jessup. They married August 15, 1959.

Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late H. Edward and Anna (Fick) Phillipson.

She was a graduate of Shillington High School in 1953, Nursing School, New Brunswick, NJ and Rutgers University...

Ludovico Lachina

Ludovico Lachina

Dec 17, 2018

Ludovico LaChina, 78, of Reading, died December 17, 2018, at the Reading Hospital.

He was the loving husband of Mary (Lopresto) LaChina.

Born in Delia, Sicily, he was a son of the late Ignazio and Marianna (Calabró) LaChina.

He was employed by Berkshire Knitting Mills and Dana Corporation.

Ludovico was a member of Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church, Reading.

In addition to his wife, he...

Sue Ellen Kaufman

Sue Ellen Kaufman

Dec 17, 2018

Sue Ellen (Lorah) Kaufman, 82, formerly of West Wyomissing, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 17, 2018, at Chestnut Knoll, Boyertown, surrounded by her loving family. Born March 7, 1936, in West Reading, she was a daughter of the late Elwood and Ruth (Rauenzahn) Lorah.

A graduate of Reading High School, Sue earned her RN degree from the Reading Hospital School...

Raymond F. Strauss

Raymond F. Strauss

Dec 13, 2018

Raymond F. Strauss, 96 formerly of Country Meadows, died December 13, 2018, at Southeastern PA Veterans Center.

His wife, Gloria A. (Boaman) Strauss died July 19, 2012. They married February 2, 1957.

Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Lewis H. and Leah R. (Zern) Strauss.

He was a graduate of Reading High School in 1940 and Kutztown University in...

George J. Thomas

George J. Thomas

Dec 13, 2018

George J. Thomas, 91, formerly of Leesport, passed away peacefully Thursday, December 13, 2018, at Berks Heim. Born March 2, 1927, in Reading, he was the second oldest of 15 children of the late Edward H. and Angeline (Jordan) Thomas. He was married for 53 wonderful years to Patricia A. (Gilmore) Thomas, who passed earlier this year, and their family...

Denise Ann Cammarano

Denise Ann Cammarano

Dec 13, 2018

Denise Ann (Mieczkowski) Cammarano, 61, passed away December 13, 2018, in her Reading residence.

She was the beloved wife of Joseph M. Cammarano Jr., with whom she celebrated 43 years of marriage.

Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Joseph E. and Gertrude (Kupiszewski) Mieczkowski.

Denise was a 1975 graduate of Central Catholic High School and graduate of Albright College,...

Omar Daveã³N Harris

Omar Daveã³N Harris

Dec 13, 2018

Omar Daveón Harris, 20, passed away December 13, 2018, in the Reading Hospital.

Born in Reading, he was beloved son of Rolando O. Harris and Melissa B. Rodriguez.

Omar was a graduate of Reading High School.

He was kind, funny and caring individual with many aspiring goals. He will be truly missed by all who knew and loved him.

In addition to his parents,...

Ann P. Van Strander

Ann P. Van Strander

Dec 12, 2018

Ann P. Van Strander, 99, of Tulpehocken Township, passed away, Wednesday, December 12, 2018, in Manor Care, Lebanon.

Ann was the wife of Roger C. Van Strander who died September 19, 2018. They were married for 78 years this past October.

Born in Rockaway, NJ, she was the daughter of the late George and Julia (Hrosko) Hric.

Ann was employed as a press...

Ann P. Van Strander

Ann P. Van Strander

Dec 12, 2018

Ann P. Van Strander, 99, of Upper Tulpehocken Township, passed away, Wednesday, December 12, 2018, in Manor Care, Lebanon.

Ann was the wife of Roger C. Van Strander who died September 19, 2018. They were married for 78 years this past October.

Born in Rockaway, NJ, she was the daughter of the late George and Julia (Hrosko) Hric.

Ann was employed as a...

Henrietta June Keller

Henrietta June Keller

Dec 11, 2018

Henrietta June Keller, 78, passed away Tuesday, December 11, 2018 in Manorcare Sinking Spring.

She is survived by her loving husband, Robert L. Keller.

Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late John F. and Easter (Ludwig) Keller, and her late step-mother, Olive.

Henrietta was employed at RP Miller Company, Shoemakersville.

She was a member of South 7th Street Christian Fellowship Church,...

Bonnie Arndt

Bonnie Arndt

Dec 11, 2018

Former West Reading resident Bonnie Lou (Stufflet) Arndt, 74, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 11, 2018, in Manchester, NJ, with her loving family by her side. Born April 20, 1944, in West Reading, she was a daughter of the late Richard E. and Jane Louise (Auge) Stufflet.

Bonnie graduated from West Reading High School and eventually settled in New Jersey,...

Geraldine A. Kocan

Geraldine A. Kocan

Dec 11, 2018

Geraldine A. "Geri" Kocan, 80, of Wernersville, passed away December 11, 2018, at Penn State Health St. Joseph.

Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Alexander C. and Anna (Puwalski) Kocan.

She was employed by Pennsylvania Optical Company as a receptionist and administrative assistant for 45 years during which time she was honored as Employee of the Year in...