Obituaries
Ralph W. Fasig
Apr 3, 2018
Ralph W. Fasig, 96, of Wyomising, passed away with his beloved wife by his side on April 3, 2018, in Berks Heim.
He was the loving husband of Dolores M. (Gorney) Fasig.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Ralph and Edna (Kern) Fasig.
He was a 1940 graduate of Reading High School and Wyomissing PolyTech in 1942.
Ralph was a...
Norman B. Schmidt
Apr 2, 2018
Norman B. Schmidt, 81, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 2, 2018, at ManorCare Health Services, Laureldale. Born in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late Norman and Wilma (Wagler) Schmidt. He was married to Joanne (Geisewite) Schmidt, and they were set to celebrate 15 years of marriage on July 3.
Norman was a 1954 graduate of Washington-Lee High...
Jonathan D. Koch
Apr 2, 2018
Jonathan D. Koch, 66 of Lenhartsville died April 2 nd in Lehigh Valley Hospice, Allentown. He was the husband of Sherry L. (Schweitzer) Koch who died August 7, 2002. Jonathan was born in Allentown and was the son of the late Gawain B. Koch and Elaine E. (Derr) Koch of Oley. He worked as a mechanic most of his life...
Laura J. Hendricks
Apr 2, 2018
Laura J. Hendricks, 89 of Hamburg died April 2 in ManorCare, West Reading. She was the widow of Charles H. Hendricks who died March 28, 1991. Laura was born in Orwigsburg and was the daughter of the late Frank and Ida (Schappell) Kramer. Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. in the Burkey & Driscoll Funeral Home,...
Ronald G. Johnston
Apr 1, 2018
Ronald G. "Ron" Johnston, 68, formerly of Reading passed away April 1, 2018, at Evans Retirement Center.
Born in Reading, he was a son of the late George and Mary (Moser) Johnston.
He was employed by Dana Corporation of over 20 years.
He is survived by five siblings: Robert Johnston, Kathryn Hagmayer, Patricia Pickup, Nancy Pickup, Donald Johnston; and nine nieces and nephews.
Graveside...
Deborah Lynne Himmelmann
Apr 1, 2018
Deborah Lynne Himmelmann, 55, of Reading, passed away April 1, 2018, at Hershey Medical Center.
She was the wife of Karl E. Himmelmann; they were married on May 10, 1996.
Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Joyce M. (Ohlinger) Breedy.
Deb was a graduate of Reading High School in 1980. She was an administrative assistant at Reading...
Margaret M. Mclaughlin
Apr 1, 2018
Margaret "Peg" M. McLaughlin, 92, passed away Sunday, April 1, 2018, in her Spring Township residence.
Born in Port Carbon, PA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Leeser) O'Toole.
Peg was a member of Sacred Heart R.C. Church, West Reading.
She was employed as a secretary for 15 years at Catholic Social Agency, retiring in October, 2000.
Peg lived for...
Denise Kolisek
Mar 31, 2018
Denise Kolisek, 66 of Hellertown died March 31, 2018. Â She was born in Yonkers, New York and was the daughter of the late A. Adam and Anna (Swistock) Forensky. Services will be private in Punta Gorda,FL.
Cecilia Kathryn Stabinsky
Mar 30, 2018
Cecilia K. "Cilcha" Stabinsky, 76, passed away on Friday, March 30, 2018 in her home in Flying Hills, Reading, PA. She was the daughter of the late Herman and Mary (Zettick) Stabinsky of Minersville, and was born on May 18, 1941 in the Good Samaritan Hospital, Pottsville.
Cecilia was a graduate of Minersville High School and St. Joseph's Hospital School of...
Marta Gonzalez
Mar 30, 2018
Marta Gonzalez, 62, passed away March 30, 2018 in her Reading residence.
She was the companion of Felix Romero for 27 years.
Born in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of Juana (Perez) Gonzalez, Reading and the late Enrique Gonzalez.
She was a devoted member of Second Iglesia Tesalonica, Reading.
Marta enjoyed shopping, going to church and cooking. But most importantly she...
Marjorie G. Strohecker
Mar 30, 2018
Marjorie G. (Greenleaf) Strohecker, 90, of Shillington, passed away March 30, 2018, in the Reading Hospital.
She was the beloved wife of Carl J. Strohecker. They were married on January 23, 1954.
Born in Easton, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Ruth (Seip) Greenleaf.
She was a 1945 graduate of Easton High School.
In addition to her husband, she is survived...
David R. Perella
Mar 30, 2018
David R. Perella, 75, of Shillington, passed away on March 30, 2018, in the Reading Hospital.
Dave was the beloved husband of Joyce A. (Lamm) Perella. The couple recently celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary with family. In addition to his wife, he is survived by son, Jeremy, husband of Lia Perella, Spring Twp.;and daughter, Jennifer, wife of Aaron Flook, Bloomsburg; and...
William F. Borda
Mar 26, 2018
William F. Borda, 94, formerly of Laureldale, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 26, 2018, at Reading Hospital. He was the loving husband of Betty M. (McNeal) Borda; they celebrated 66 years of marriage together. Born in Reading, Bill was the son of the late Ray F. and Miriam (Feeg) Borda.
Bill was a graduate of Reading High School and Dickinson...
Alan G. Weitzman
Mar 26, 2018
Rabbi Alan G. Weitzman, 84, passed away March 26, 2018, at the Highlands of Wyomissing.
Born in Cincinnati, OH, he was the son of the late Isadore and Ella (Lisner) Weitzman.
Alan was a graduate of the University of Cincinnati and was ordained in 1960 as a Rabbi from the Hebrew Union College, Cincinnati, OH.
He was a member and Rabbi of Temple...
Katharine A. Work
Mar 25, 2018
Katharine A. (Burkey) Work, 94, formerly of Hamburg and a guest at The Highlands at Wyomissing, passed away on Sunday, March 25, 2018 at The Highlands.
Her husband of 63 years, Thomas B. Work, predeceased her on August 12, 2010. She is survived by two sons, Robert I. Work and C. Thomas Work, both of Wyomissing; three grandchildren, Valerie L. Work,...
Jane H. Bocchichio
Mar 25, 2018
Jane H. Bocchichio, 91, passed away March 25, 2018, in her Wyomissing residence surrounded by her family.
She was the beloved wife of the late Santo A. Bocchichio, with whom she celebrated 59 years of marriage before his passing.
Born in Martinsburg, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Bruce and Martha (Hesen) Light.
Jane was a graduate of Reading High...
Alexander Scott Wolfe
Mar 24, 2018
Alexander Scott Wolfe, 39, of Bern Twp., passed on to his eternal life on March 24, 2018, in his residence.
Having nearly 5 years of sobriety, God continued to challenge him in life. Alex was diagnosed with cancer in December, and it was the start of a tragic downfall for him. He had surgery to remove the tumor and was administered...
John P. Mazurkiewicz
Mar 24, 2018
John P. Mazurkiewicz, 80, passed away Saturday, March 24, 2018, in Reading Hospital.
He was the husband of Dona L. (Braun) Mazurkiewicz to whom he was married to for 60 years.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Samuel and Julia (Majka) Mazurkiewicz.
John was a 1954 graduate of Central Catholic High School.
He was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving as...
Burton F. Kominick
Mar 22, 2018
Burton F. Kominick, 93, of Wyomissing, passed away March 22, 2018, at the Reading Hospital.
His wife, Alice B Kominick, passed away on January 11, 2018. They were married on June 15, 1946.
Born in New York City, he was the son of the late David R. and Radie (Furman) Kominick.
Burton was a 1942 graduate of New Rochelle, NY High School and...
Christopher Carley
Mar 22, 2018
Christopher Carley, 92, passed away March 22, 2018, in the Reading Hospital.
He was the beloved husband of Anna S. (Sofianos) Carley who he married in July of 1954.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late George and Olympia (Anthony) Carley.
Christopher was a proud U.S. Navy veteran who served as a Yeoman Second Class in WWII.
He was a graduate...
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