Obituaries
Paul F. Stitzel
Sep 8, 2018
Paul F. Stitzel, 86 of Hamburg died September 8, 2018 in his residence. Paul was the widower of Helen L. (Rubright) Stitzel who died December 7, 2008. Paul was born in Windsor Township and was the son of the late Charles and Ada (Rentschler) Stitzel. His stepmother was the late Perma (Rismiller) Stitzel. Paul was the owner/operator of Stitzel Farm...
Juliann Adams
Sep 7, 2018
Juliann Adams, 59, of Kenhorst, passed away peacefully, Friday, September 7, 2018, in Reading Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late John and Anna (Ciervo) Adams.
Juliann was a 1976 graduate of Governor Mifflin High School.
Juliann lived in California in the earlier years of her life and discovered natural medicine, which she studied...
Eugene F. Wojciechowski
Sep 7, 2018
Eugene F. Wojciechowski, 83 of Greenfields, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 7 at Berks Heim, where he resided for the past year. Born April 2, 1935 in Reading, Gene was a son of the late Stanley E. and Mary C. (Warkoczewski) Wojciechowski. He was married for 62 years to Joan F. (Keegan) Wojciechowski.
A 1953 graduate of Central Catholic High...
Kerry E. Skinner
Sep 7, 2018
Kerry E. Skinner, 65 of Hamburg died September 7, 2018 in St. Joseph's Hospital, Bern Township. He was born in West Reading and was the son of the late Harry L. and Edna (Foltz) Skinner. Kerry attended Hamburg Area Schools and worked as an equipment operator in the construction industry for many years. Kerry is survived by his sisters, Darlene...
Sr. Theresa B. Kochan
Sep 4, 2018
Sister Theresa B. Kochan, 89, a member of the Order of Sisters for Christian Community, and formerly of Rittenhouse Sr. Living Center, passed away September 4, 2018, at Berkshire Center.
Born in Reading, she was one of 11 children, and the last surviving, of the late Peter and Anna (Korsulis) Kochanowski.
She was a member of St. Paul's Roman Catholic Church, Reading.
Sister...
John Catchmark, Sr.
Sep 4, 2018
John Catchmark, Sr.
John "Pop" Catchmark, Sr., 88 of Wyomissing, passed away on September 4, 2018, having just celebrated 59 years of marriage to Julia Ann (Zemerauskas). Born in Black Heath, Schuylkill County, he was the son of the late Pearl (Urban) and Michael Catchmark.
John was a 1949 graduate of Cass Township High School. Following High School he enlisted in the...
Kathryn E. Hafer
Sep 4, 2018
Kathryn May (Eisenberg) Hafer, 97, died at The Highlands at Wyomissing on September 4, 2018, where she has resided since 2005.
Born in Shillington, Kathryn was the daughter of the late Clyde and Stella (Bender) Eisenberg. Kathryn graduated from Shillington High School in 1939 and then from Temple University with a degree in Dental Hygiene and went on to work at...
Neil A. Schiavo
Sep 1, 2018
Neil A. Schiavo, 71 of Wyomissing, passed away on Saturday, September 1 at Reading Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Born March 12, 1947 in Hazelton, PA, he was the son of the late Neal P. and Theresa (Lettiere) Schiavo. He was married for 42 years to Karen (Wanner) Schiavo, his soulmate and business partner.
A graduate of Reading High School,...
Carl Rampolla
Aug 31, 2018
Carl Rampolla, 90, of Wyomissing, passed away August, 31, 2018, at Reading Hospital.
He was the loving husband of Elizabeth G. (Greiner) Rampolla. They were married 57 years.
Born in West Reading, he was a son of the late Peter and Catherine (Lombardo) Rampolla.
He was a 1947 graduate of West Reading High School where he excelled in sports and enjoyed chorus.
Carl was...
Darlene Mary Sarno
Aug 30, 2018
Darlene Mary Sarno, 74, formerly of Reading, PA and Austintown, OH, passed away August 30, 2018, in West Palm Beach, FL, surrounded by her loving family.
Darlene was born on November 16, 1943, in Reading, PA to the late John and Mary (Borelli) Parzanese. She was a graduate of Central Catholic High School.
She was the loving and beloved wife of Fiore...
Edward G. Thomas
Aug 29, 2018
Edward G. Thomas, 92 of Wyomissing, passed away peacefully Wednesday August 29 at Berkshire Center, Exeter Township. He was the husband of Dorothy J. (DeTemple) Thomas, and they would have been married 70 amazing years this October. Born February 15, 1926, Edward was a son of the late Edward H. and Angeline (Jordan) Thomas.
Edward was a proud U.S. Army combat...
Mary C. Ostrowski
Aug 29, 2018
Mary C. (Screpesi) Ostrowski, 80, of Reading, peacefully joined the angels in heaven on Wednesday, August 29. Born on Christmas Eve in 1937, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Stella C. (Zachowski) Screpesi.
Mary was the matriarch of Screpesi's Sandwich Shop for 40 years. Even after retiring in 2007, she continued to be actively involved, always making sure...
Margaret Ann Raith
Aug 28, 2018
Margaret "Peg" A. (McGarrigle) Raith 93, of Muhlenberg Township died on Tuesday, August 28, at St. Joseph Hospital, Reading. Born in Philadelphia on May 6, 1925, she was the daughter of the late C. Norman and Mary (Bramble) McGarrigle. She was the wife of the late Dr. Charles A. Raith, who passed away on May 27, 2003.
Peg served as the...
Margaret R. Kovaleski
Aug 28, 2018
Margaret "Peggy" R. Kovaleski, 80, formerly of Luzerne, PA, passed away August 28, 2018, at Berks Heim.
Born in Wilkes-Barre, she was a daughter of the late Henry and Helen (McManus) Riley.
She is survived by her two daughters, Elaine A., wife of John Lavin, New Providence, PA, and Cheryl, wife of Robert McDonough, Blandon. She had three siblings: Patricia Turner (deceased),...
Lawrence J. Longlott
Aug 28, 2018
Lawrence J. "Larry" Longlott, 87 of Wyomissing, made his final curtain call Tuesday, August 28, passing away peacefully at Reading Hospital following a lengthy illness. Larry was married for 63 fantastic years to Janis (Hart) Longlott. Born December 15, 1930 in Reading, he was the son of the late Lawrence and Johanna (Karish) Longlott.
Larry was a 1948 graduate of Reading...
Marilyn L. Pare’
Aug 26, 2018
Marilyn L. Pare' Ahearn
Marilyn L. (Potteiger) Pare', 77, formerly of Reading and The Lutheran Home at Topton passed away August 26, 2018, at the Lehigh Valley Hospital of natural causes.
Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Pearl A. (Fields) Hevalow and Sheldon Potteiger.
She was a 1958 graduate of Reading High School.
Marilyn was employed nearly 20 years by...
Glen Petersheim
Aug 26, 2018
Glen Anthony Petersheim, 85, of Fleetwood, went to be with his Lord, August 26, 2018 in the Reading Hospital.
He was the beloved husband of, Linda G. (Keenan) Petersheim, with whom he celebrated 25 years of marriage.
Born in Morgantown, he was the son of the late Anthony M., and Ann (Loar) Petersheim.
Glen was a United States Army veteran serving during the...
Sean A. Lucchese
Aug 24, 2018
Sean A. Lucchese, 20, of Sinking Spring, passed away August 23, 2018.
He was the beloved son of Anthony A. and Maureen (Malarkey) Lucchese, Sinking Spring.
Sean was a 2016 graduate of Wilson High School and attended Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
He was an avid sports fan and was known for his funny sense of humor. He most importantly loved spending
time with his...
Charles W. Youse
Aug 24, 2018
Charles W. Youse, of Exeter Township died on August 24, 2018, at the age of 99.
Born in Reading, Pennsylvania, he was a son of the late Irvin H. Youse, Sr. and Martha (Muthard) Youse, and a member of St. Catharine of Siena Church, Mt. Penn. He was employed by Sears Roebuck & Co. for 35 years, retiring in 1984.
Charles enjoyed...
Charles W. Goss
Aug 23, 2018
Charles W. Goss, 85 of Bernville died August 23 in his residence. He was the husband of Frances R. (Andreano) Goss to whom he was married for 63 years. Charles was born in Kulpmont, PA. and was the son of the late Charles H. and Wanda M. (Rozowski) Goss. He was a 1951 graduate of Mt. Carmel Township High School...
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