Obituaries
Joseph A. Lucas
Nov 13, 2018
Joseph A. Lucas, 85, passed away November 13, 2018, in the presence of family, in his Kenhorst residence, where he resided with his wife for 53 years.
He was the beloved husband of Helen L. (Kusior) Lucas, with whom he celebrated 56 years of marriage before her passing on July 10, 2017.
Born in Pottsville, he was the eldest child of the...
Elizabeth M. "Betty" Batdorf
Nov 11, 2018
Elizabeth M. "Betty" (Freeburn) Batdorf, 89, formerly of Wyomissing Hills, died November 11, 2018, at Columbia Cottage.
Her husband, Merritt E. Batdorf died July 30, 1999.
Born in Lancaster, she was a daughter of the late Harold M. and Pauline R. (Wieger) Freeburn.
She was a 1947 graduate of Central Catholic High School.
Betty was employed by the Reading School District as an education...
Mary G. Geiss
Nov 11, 2018
Mary G. Geiss, 83, formerly of Sinking Spring, passed away Sunday, November 11, 2018, in Indianapolis, IN.
She was the wife of Samuel G. Geiss, Jr., who died January 28, 2014.
Born May 4, 1935, in West Reading, she was the daughter of the late Bernard and Britte (Corin) Grebe.
Mary was a 1953 graduate of Lebanon High School, and a graduate of...
Thomas C. Fichthorn
Nov 11, 2018
Thomas C. Fichthorn, 69, passed away peacefully Sunday, November 11, 2018, in his Blandon residence with his loving family by his side. Born April 27, 1949 in Reading, he was a son of the late Eugene and Sarah (Murton) Fichthorn. Tom celebrated 46 years of marriage to Sharon (Umbenhouer) Fichthorn.
A Reading High School graduate, Tom served his nation proudly in...
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...
Marjorie A. Congram
Nov 10, 2018
Marjorie A. (Schell) Congram, , 91, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 10, 2018, at Berkshire Commons, Exeter Township, with her loving family by her side. Born August 14, 1927 in Chicago, IL, she was the daughter of the late Robert B. and Ruth (Patschke) Schell, and the widow of Donald Congram, who passed in 2015. She is survived by...
Anna Kapp
Nov 10, 2018
Anna (Ams) Kapp, 93, formerly of Wyomissing, died November 10, 2018, at ManorCare Health Services, Sinking Spring.
Her Husband, Anton Kapp, Sr., died December 15, 2004.
Born in Yugoslavia, she was a daughter of the late Martin and Theresa (Schuldhaus) Ams.
Anna was employed by Berkshire Knitting Mill; Primrose Shop, both of Reading; Penndale Knitting Mill, Sinking Spring; and Henson Knitting Mills, West...
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...
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