Loretta L. Smith
Jan 22, 2018
Loretta Lucille (Schneider) Smith, 80, of Reading, passed away peacefully Monday morning, January 22, 2018, in Mifflin Center, Shillington. Born June 22, 1937 in Brooklyn, NY, she was a daughter of the late Richard G. and Mabel (Van Buskirk) Schneider. She was the widow of Donald F. Smith, who passed in 1987.
A graduate of Pocono High School, Loretta received her...
Nicolasa Ramos - Santana
Jan 21, 2018
Nicolasa Ramos-Santana, 101, passed away January 21, 2018, in Spruce Manor, West Reading.
Born in Anasco, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Severo and Maria (Santana) Ramos.
Nicolasa was employed by Oriskis, Reading and O.B. Dyers as a laborer until her retirement in 1980.
She was a devoted catholic and parishioner of St. Peter the Apostle R.C. Church, Reading. She...
Nylah Ann-Marie Hafer
Jan 21, 2018
Nylah Ann-Marie Hafer, passed away Sunday, January 21, 2018 in Reading Hospital.
She was the daughter of Jeremy Michael Hafer and Krystle Ann Stone, Reading.
Other survivors include fraternal grandmother, Sandra Hafer, maternal grandmother, Donna Stone, maternal step-grandfather, Joe Hustek, two uncles; John McGlynn and Jamie Hafer, and three aunt's; Nikki Fisher, Lauren Hafer and Jennifer Hafer.
Nylah was predeceased by her fraternal...
Margaret Eileen Bourque
Jan 21, 2018
Margaret Eileen "Peg" Bourque, 97, passed away Sunday, January 21, 2018 in Green Hill Manor.
She was the wife of the late Irvin R. Bourque.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Edward James and Ada M. (Lauter) Flemming.
Peg was a graduate of Reading High School and Ernest Williams School of Music, Brooklyn, NY.
She was a member of St....
Dylan Dakota Young
Jan 20, 2018
Sergeant Dylan Dakota Young, of West Lawn, PA, passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2018, in his barracks in Jacksonville, North Carolina at the age of 22.
Dylan is survived by his loving parents; his father, Jerry Young and mother and step-father, Lee Ann (Wright) Covell and Paul Covell.
Dylan was born in Allentown, PA, on June 19, 1995, and was raised...
Tyler R. Bainbridge
Jan 19, 2018
Tyler R. Bainbridge, 24, of Leesport, passed away on January 19, 2018, in St. Joseph Medical Center.
Born in Reading, he was the son of Jeffrey M. and Michele L. (Taddeo) Bainbridge.
Tyler was a 2011 graduate of Schuylkill Valley High School where he played varsity baseball.
Tyler was caring, hilarious, fun, free-spirited, creative, passionate, respectful, articulate, and lovable. He had an infectious...
Kevin C. Gallinot
Jan 19, 2018
Kevin C. Gallinot, 61, passed away unexpectedly, January 19, 2018, in his Kenhorst residence.
Born in Carbondale, PA, he was the son of the late Carl and Eleanor (Petrous) Gallinot.
Kevin was a graduate of Benjamin Franklin High School, Carbondale.
He was a United States Army Veteran.
Kevin was employed by PennDot as a Driver's License Examiner for 25 years, retiring November 18, 2017.
He...
Jean L. Dunlap
Jan 18, 2018
Jean Louise (Fantilli) Dunlap, 78, of West Reading, entered into eternal rest on January 18, 2018, in Reading Hospital.
She was the loving wife of Donald A. Dunlap, who died February 14, 1997.
Born in and a proud lifelong resident of West Reading, she was the daughter of the late Domenico and Assunta "Susan" (Concordia) Fantilli.
She was a graduate of West Reading...
Rev. Byard J. Ebling
Jan 17, 2018
Rev. Byard J. Ebling, 83, of Cumru Township, passed away January 17, 2018, in the Mifflin Center.
He was the loving husband of Nancy H. (Hillegass) Ebling, his childhood sweetheart, to whom he was married for 62 years.
Born in Lebanon, he was a son of the late C. Douglass and Irene (Wagner) Ebling-Paine. Rev. Ebling spent his childhood in Mohrsville and...
Robert S. Lefkowith
Jan 17, 2018
Robert S. "Bob" Lefkowith, 72, passed away January 17, 2018, in his Spring Township residence.
He was the husband of Pam (Martin) Lefkowith. They married on July 13, 1969.
Bob was a 1963 graduate of Reading High School and Lycoming College earning a bachelors degree.
Bob spent his career working in Packaging Manufacturing and Sales. After college, Bob worked at Keystone Containers, which...
Ann B. Bassler
Jan 17, 2018
On January 17, 2018, at the age of 91, the Lord called Ann B. Bassler home. Ann was formerly of West Lawn, and passed away, at Coliseum Convalescent and Rehabilitation Center, Hampton, VA.
Her loving husband of 42 years, Donald K. Bassler, passed away on April 23, 1990.
Born in Reading, she was the youngest of 4 daughters of Polish immigrants, the...
A. Myrle Wiand
Jan 17, 2018
A. Myrle (Shirey) Wiand, 99, passed away on January 17, 2018, in The Highlands of Wyomissing.
Myrle was the beloved wife of Harold E. Wiand who passed away on August 28, 1998.
Born in Hyde Crest, she was the daughter of the late Claude J. and Anna L. (Miller) Shirey.
She was a 1936 graduate of Muhlenberg High School and a 1940 graduate...
Pasqualina Quaglio
Jan 16, 2018
Pasqualina(Lina) (Iannucci) Quaglio, 93, formerly of Reading, passed away January 16, 2018 in ManorCare, Laureldale.
She was the beloved wife of the late Rocco Quaglio.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Caterina (Della Ratta)Iannucci.
Pasqualina was a graduate of Reading High School.
She was a parishioner of Holy Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Church, Laureldale.
Pasqualina was an avid reader...
David S. Diehl, Sr.
Jan 16, 2018
David S. Diehl, Sr., 90, of Spring Township, passed away January 16, 2018, in the Reading Hospital.
He was the widower of Lois Ross, Dorothy Herzog and Fern Styer.
Born in Minersville, he was a son of the late Lawrence and Mary (Berrett) Diehl.
He was a graduate of Minersville High School.
David was a U.S. Navy veteran serving during WWII.
He was employed as...
Thomas Johan Alexander Tirion
Jan 15, 2018
Thomas J. A. Tirion, 77, of Annapolis, MD and Reading, PA passed away January 15, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Mary Diana Tirion.
Born in Holland, he was the son of the late Johan A. and Sophia C. (Verwey) Tirion.
As a five year old child in Holland just after D-Day in 1944, Thom recalled...
Francesco "Frank" B. Dimaria
Jan 13, 2018
Francesco "Frank" B. DiMaria, 78, of Wernersville, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Reading Hospital on Saturday, January 13, 2018.
Born in Delia, Sicily, Italy, he moved to Venezuela at 17 before coming to the United States in his early twenties. He returned to Sicily and married Vincenza "Enza" (Fratantoni), his beloved wife, in 1968.
Mr. DiMaria settled in Reading...
Thomas G. Young
Jan 13, 2018
Thomas G Young, 83, went to God Saturday, January 13, 2018 in Reading Hospital surrounded by the love of his entire family.
Born in Reading, he was the son of Pearl (Burnish) Young and the late George W.Young.
Tom was a graduate of Reading High School. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran who served during the Korean Conflict.
Tom was employed by...
Anne Louise Peskin
Jan 13, 2018
Anne Louise "Nancy" Peskin, 86, formerly of Wyomissing, died January 13, 2018, in the Rittenhouse Village At Muhlenberg.
Her husband, Samuel A. Peskin, died on June 3, 2012.
Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Edward J. and Dora G. (Gruber) McCann
She is survived by her brother, Edward J. McCann, Reading.
Nancy was predeceased by three sisters: Katherine Elizabeth McCann,...
Larry A. Szwaczkowski
Jan 12, 2018
Larry A. "Swaz" Szwaczkowski, 73, passed away Friday, January 12, 2018, in Reading Hospital.
He was the loving husband of Bernice K. Butsack.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Joseph and Audrey (Skipper) Szwaczkowski.
Larry worked as a tool maker for Dana Corp., for over 30 years.
Larry was a pool shark and his favorite thing to do was playing...
Alice B. Kominick
Jan 11, 2018
Alice B. Kominick, 92, passed away Thursday, January 11, 2018, in her residence.
She is survived by her husband, Burton F. Kominick, Sr., who she married June 15, 1946.
Born in Hartford, Connecticut, she was the daughter of the late Harold J. and Theresa (Manner) Bill.
Alice was a 1942 graduate of Hartford Public High School, attended Rider University until 1945, received her...