Obituaries
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...
Elizabeth Jane Abraham
Dec 11, 2018
Elizabeth J. Abraham, 71, of Mt. Penn, passed away December 11, 2018 in the Reading Hospital.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Fredrick M., and Maryrose (Grrubbs) Howard.
She is survived by her daughter, Kirsten E. Abraham, Mt. Penn; and brother Fredrick A. Howard II.
Services are private at the convenience of the family. Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home...
Mary Lillian Berger
Dec 9, 2018
Mary Lillian (Gladys) Berger, 96, formerly of Wyomissing, died December 9, 2018, at Elm Terrace Gardens, Lansdale.
She was the loving wife of Edward Francis Berger.
Born in Winnipeg, Canada, she was a daughter of the late John Alojzy and Karoliny (Tolpa) Gladysz.
During World War II, Mary left her home in Arborg, Canada for Washington, DC to work for the British Army...
Robert A. Charlanza
Dec 9, 2018
Robert A. Charlanza, 79, passed away peacefully Sunday, December 9, 2018, in his Shillington home surrounded by his loving family. Born February 1, 1939, in Philadelphia, Bob was the only son of the late Anthony and Margaret (Quinn) Charlanza. He celebrated 54 wonderful years of marriage to Carol Ann (Zadlo) Charlanza.
Bob joined the U.S. Marines after graduating from Northeast Catholic...
Dora Jane Colby
Dec 9, 2018
Dora Jane (Patten) Colby, 91, passed away peacefully Sunday, December 9, 2018, at Berkshire Center, Exeter Township. Born March 27, 1927, in Davenport, NY, she was the daughter of the late Martin and Agnes (Hanes) Patten. She is survived by two daughters: Andrea C. Keenan (John), Pottstown, and Deborah J. Neiss (Darrell), Las Vegas, and four grandchildren: Patricia Rosato, Virginia...
Michael J. Progansky
Dec 9, 2018
Michael J. Progansky, Jr., 76, of Sinking Spring, passed away Sunday, December 9, 2018, in Berkshire Center.
He is survived by his significant other, Lorraine Shaw.
Born in Hazelton, PA, he was the son of the late Michael J., Sr., and Helen I. Progansky.
Michael was a United States Army veteran.
He was employed as an insurance agent for 27 years at John Hancock....
Esther Adele Williamson
Dec 7, 2018
Esther Adele (Klein) Williamson, 107, passed away peacefully Friday, December 7, 2018, in her Wyomissing home surrounded by her loving family, after a long and very full life. Born October 25, 1911, in Reading, she was the youngest child of the late John Warren and Anna (Lanz) Klein. She celebrated many wonderful years of marriage to the late Attorney Richard...
Alvin Kemp
Dec 7, 2018
Alvin "Barney" Kemp, 92, of Wyomissing, passed away peacefully Friday, December 7, 2018, at Reading Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Born August 26, 1926, in Reading, Barney was the oldest son of the late Samuel M. and Ella M. (Fritz) Kemp. He was married for 52 years to Irene (Druzba) Kemp, who passed in 1999.
Barney served our nation proudly...
Ruth Louise Ruccius
Dec 6, 2018
Ruth Louise "Lucy" (Lowe) Ruccius, 92, passed away December 6, 2018, at The Highlands at Wyomissing.
Her husband, Frederick E. Ruccius, Jr., passed away in 1988. Ruth Louise and Frederick were married on August 13, 1949.
Born in Catawissa, she was the daughter of the late First Lieutenant William Lowe and Freda (Roberts) Lowe.
A Schuylkill Haven High School graduate in 1944, Ruth...
Mary Louise Ann Moran
Dec 6, 2018
Mary Louise Ann (McDonald) Moran, 94, of Exeter Township, passed away December 6, 2018, at Berkshire Center.
Her husband, John F. Moran died January 1, 1996.
Born in Punxsutawney, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Mildred (Henretty) McDonald.
She was employed by Women's Clinic LTD as a receptionist for 35 years, retiring on April 29, 1992.
MaryLou was a member of...
John Decisco Sr.
Dec 3, 2018
John DeCisco Sr., 97, of Reading, died December 3 2018, at Berks Heim.
Born in Union Bridge, MD., he was the son of the late Louis and Maria (Bosco) DeCisco.
He was a graduate of Reading High School.
He was employed by the Reading School District as a custodian.
He is survived by two sons, John DeCisco Jr., Reading; and Joseph J., husband of...
Jerry J. Becker
Dec 3, 2018
Jerry J. Becker, 41, passed away Monday, December 3, 2018, in his Hamburg residence. He was the beloved husband of Mary V. (Caltagirone) Becker. Born in West Reading, he is the son of Carolyn R. (Heck) Rentschler, Upper Bern Twp., and the late Jerry A. Becker. Jerry was a 1995 graduate of Hamburg High School. He was a United States...
Benjamin Franklin Schools
Dec 3, 2018
Benjamin Franklin Schools, 92, formerly of Denver, PA, passed away December 3, 2018, at Green Hills Manor.
He was the loving husband of Floretta L. (Kocevar) Schools. They married November 20, 1945.
Born, June 9, 1926, in Lebanon, he was the son of the late Francis R. and Elizabeth A. (Conlin) Schools.
He attended Shillington High School.
Benjamin was employed by Met-Ed as a...
Margaret E. Dombroski
Dec 3, 2018
Margaret E. "Peggy" Dombroski, 91, passed away December 3, 2018, in Country Meadows.
She was the beloved wife of Joseph A. Dombroski, with whom she celebrated 61 years of marriage.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late John And Mary (Kocian) Condash.
She was a graduate of Reading Catholic High School.
Peggy was a parishioner of Holy Guardian Angel R. C....
Jerry J. Becker
Dec 3, 2018
Jerry J. Becker, 41, passed away Monday, December 3, 2018, in his Hamburg residence.
He was the beloved husband of Mary V. (Caltagirone) Becker.
Born in West Reading, he is the son of Carolyn R. (Heck) Rentschler, Upper Bern Twp., and the late Jerry A. Becker.
Jerry was a 1995 graduate of Hamburg High School.
He was a United States Marine Corps. veteran.
Jerry was...
Marion V. Shirk
Dec 2, 2018
Marion V. Shirk, 91, of Cumru Twp., passed away, Sunday, December 2, 2018, in Mifflin Center.
She is survived by her beloved husband, Henry E. Shirk.
Born in Mohnton, she was the daughter of the late George and Hettie (Mast) Wolfe.
Marion was a 1946 graduate of Mohnton High School.
She was employed at Mohnton Knitting Mill for many years.
Marion was a member of...
Josephine M. James
Dec 1, 2018
Josephine M. James, 75, of Leesport, passed away December 1, 2018, in St. Joseph Hospital.
She was the beloved wife of William E. James.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Leonard and Anna (Reed) Talys.
Josephine was a graduate of Reading High School.
She was a self employed painter for over 20 years, retiring in 1998.
In addition to her husband,...
Nayon B. Halye
Nov 30, 2018
Born in Hazelton, she was the beloved daughter of the late Ralph B. and Myrtle E. (Slusser) Rittenhouse. Nayon was a 1954 graduate of Beaver High School and a 1969 graduate of Geisinger Hospital, where she received her LPN. She was employed by Wernersville State Hospital as an LPN for over 20 years. Nayon was a devoted member of the...
Nayon B. Halye
Nov 30, 2018
Nayon B. (Rittenhouse) Halye, 81, passed away November 30, 2018, in St. Joseph Hospital.
She was the loving wife of the late James W. Halye, who died in 2006.
Born in Hazelton, she was the beloved daughter of the late Ralph B. and Myrtle E. (Slusser) Rittenhouse.
Nayon was a 1954 graduate of Beaver High School and a 1969 graduate of Geisinger Hospital,...
Clodoaldo A. Mistica
Nov 30, 2018
Clodoaldo A. Mistica, 82, passed away November 30, 2018, at ManorCare, Sinking Spring.
Born in Liliw, laguna, Philippines, he was the son of the late Attorney Santos Misticia and Remedios (Aventurado) Mistica.
He was an attorney of the Supreme Court in the Philippines before coming to the United States. He later worked as an investment banker and became vice president at Bankers...
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