Obituaries
David W. Burkey
Nov 10, 2018
David W. Burkey, 54, passed away Saturday, November 10, 2018.
He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Brenda M. (Yelles) Burkey.
Born in West Reading, he is the son of Edward E. and Susan A. (Noll) Burkey, Muhlenberg Twp.
David was a 1982 graduate of Muhlenberg High School.
He was a member of First Reformed United Church of Christ, Hamburg.
David was employed...
Lena C. Ruffalo
Nov 9, 2018
Lena "Lee" C. Ruffalo, 92, of Philadelphia, passed away in the residence of her niece on November 9, 2018.
Born in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of the late Antonio and Maria (Francella) Ruffalo.
She was a seamstress for 42 years retiring at the age of 60.
Lee enjoyed walking and loved Frank Sinatra as well as spending time with her nieces, nephews,...
Andrea E. Blue
Nov 9, 2018
The deluge of rain that poured forth from the sky on November 9, 2018, was minuscule compared to the sea of tears that flowed from the family, friends, and loved ones of Andrea Elizabeth (Simick) Blue following her unexpected and sudden passing on Friday, November 9, 2018. To describe in words the depth of love, compassion, kindness and generosity that...
James Hoffert
Nov 8, 2018
James B. Hoffert, 80, of Salisbury, MD completed his journey to his heavenly father and his Mom and Dad on November 8, 2018. He passed peacefully at his home in the loving care of his daughter, Kelly and his granddaughter, Haley.
Jim was born on August 7 , 1938 in Mohnton, PA. He was the son of the late Bunting C....
Charles F. Wenrich
Nov 7, 2018
Charles F. "Chas" Wenrich, 76, passed away November 7, 2018, in his Oley Township residence surrounded by his loved ones.
He was the beloved husband of Cecelia A. (Clemente) Wenrich.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Robert and Charlotte (Noll) Wenrich.
He was a 1960 graduate of Central Catholic High School, Reading.
Chas was a 55 year member of St....
Carolyn Celia Clark
Nov 7, 2018
Carolyn C. (Klosowski) Clark, 85, passed away peacefully Wednesday, November 7, 2018, at Mifflin Center. Born April 21, 1933, in Reading, Carolyn was the daughter of the late Anthony and Celia (Leonardziak) Klosowski. She is survived by three sons: Thomas E., John C., and David A. Clark, and their families. Services private.
Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, Inc., West Reading, is...
William Ralph Maslo
Nov 6, 2018
William Ralph Maslo, 71, of Muhlenberg Twp., passed away November 6, 2018, at Reading Hospital.
He was the husband of Sandra L. (Miller) Maslo; they were married on October 20, 1973 and just celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary.
Born in Miami, FL, he was the son of the late William P. and Kathryn D. (Blum) Maslo.
Bill was a graduate of Reading High...
Janice C. Niemczyk
Nov 6, 2018
Janice C. (Frantz) Niemczyk, 87, formerly of Muhlenberg Township, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, at Berks Heim, with her loving family by her side. Born December 3, 1930, in Reading, she was the only child of the late Paul and Rose (Arrowsmith) Frantz. She was the widow of Theodore "Zip" Niemczyk, who passed in 2012, and they...
Michael C. Krause
Nov 6, 2018
Michael C. Krause, 71, of Fleetwood, passed away November 6, 2018, at the Reading Hospital.
He was the loving husband of Georgene "Gee' (Gransback) Krause. They married November 28, 1970.
Born in Philadelphia, he was a son of the late Charles B. and Elsie J. (Praul) Krause.
He was employed by Brook Ledge Horse Transportation, Oley as a truck dispatcher of race horses...
Beverly Jeanne Stevens
Nov 6, 2018
Beverly Jeanne (Sheetz) Stevens, formerly of Wyomissing and longtime resident of Oley, PA., passed away peacefully November 6, 2018 at Penn State St. Joseph Hospital where she had been a patient of one day.
She is survived by the love of her life, John B. Stevens III. They enjoyed 24 years of marriage, having found each other finally in 1992 and...
Jeffrey C. Hafer
Nov 6, 2018
Jeffrey C. Hafer, 67, of Sinking Spring, died on November 6, 2018 from ALS, commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease. He said if he was going to get a debilitating disease, at least it was one named after a famous baseball player.
Jeff, was a native of West Reading. He was the second of five children born to Charles and Irene...
Mary L. Schappell
Nov 4, 2018
Mary L. Schappell, 80, of Lenhartsville, passed away, Sunday, November 4, 2018, at Lutheran Home in Topton.
She is survived by her husband, Richard A. Schappell.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Alan and Minerva (Baer) Lascomb.
Mary was a 1955 graduate of Reading High School.
In addition to her husband, Mary is survived by three sons: Scott, husband of...
Jeanette M. Zellers
Nov 4, 2018
Jeanette M. (Jarsocrak) Zellers, 80, of Reading, passed away on Sunday November 4, 2018, in the Reading Hospital, with her loving husband Robert by her side. She and Bob celebrated 42 wonderful years of marriage together. Born January 3, 1938, in West Reading, Jeanette was the only child of the late Raymond and Mary (Konesky) Jarsocrak.
A graduate of Reading High...
Mary L. Schappell
Nov 4, 2018
Mary L. Schappell, 80, of Lenhartsville, passed away, Sunday, November 4, 2018, at Lutheran Home in Topton.
She is survived by her husband, Richard A. Schappell.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Alan and Minerva (Baer) Lascomb.
Mary was a 1955 graduate of Reading High School.
In addition to her husband, Mary is survived by three sons: Scott, husband of...
Stella Vanover
Nov 1, 2018
Stella (Russo) Vanover, 86, passed away November 1, 2018, in her Temple residence.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late John and Lucia (Verdico) Russo.
She is survived by her two children, Margaret, wife of John Mish and Lee E. Vanover; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Stella was predeceased by three brothers, Zeb, Angelo and Albert; and two sisters, Carmella...
Jason Nieves, Jr.
Nov 1, 2018
Jason Nieves, Jr., 21, of Reading, passed away November 1, 2018.
Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was a son of Jason and Barbara (Marin) Nieves.
He was an auto repair mechanic.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his daughter Joselianies "Jo Jo" and six siblings.
Kuhn Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., Temple is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be...
Jack H. Wertz
Nov 1, 2018
Jack H. Wertz, 81 of Shoemakersville died November 1, 2018 at Maidencreek Place with his loving family by his side. He was the husband of Dorothy A. (Burkhart) Wertz. Jack was born in Centre Township and was the son of the late Floyd S. Wertz and Margaret M. Moyer and was raised by his mother and the late Ralph A....
James C. Fix
Oct 31, 2018
James C. Fix, 97, of Allentown, formerly of Reading, passed away on Wednesday, October 31, 2018, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown. He was a son of the late E. Helen (Focht) Fix, and was married for 65 years to the love of his life, Virginia (Franks) Fix, until she passed in 2011.
Jim proudly served in the US Navy for six...
Yvonne E. Bergenstock
Oct 30, 2018
Yvonne E. Bergenstock, 82, passed away October 30, 2018, in her daughter's Mohnton residence.
She was the beloved wife of Robert R. Bergenstock, who died August 9, 2012.
Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Matilda (Rockel) Mark.
Yvonne was a 1954 graduate of Allentown Central Catholic.
She was a parishioner of St. John Baptist de la Salle R.C....
John P. Manzick
Oct 29, 2018
John P. Manzick, 91, of Windsor Twp., passed away Monday, October 29, 2018, in Lehigh Valley Hospital-South Schuylkill Campus.
He is survived by his wife Anna Mae (Kabana) Manzick.
Born in Cumbola, PA, he was the son of the late Stanley and Mary Elizabeth (Jarinko) Manzick.
John was a graduate of Blythe High School where he was a three sport athlete. He loved...
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