Obituaries
Donald L. Horning
Mar 11, 2018
Donald L. Horning, 84, formerly of Wernersville, passed away March 11, 2018, in Mifflin Center, Shillington.
Born in Hahnstown, he was the son of the late Samuel E. and Myrtle I. (Weinhold) Horning.
He was a 1951 graduate of Wilson High School
Donald worked as a Set-Up Technician in Manufacturing at Polymer Corporation in Reading for 34 years until his retirement in February...
Nancy Jane Frey
Mar 10, 2018
Nancy Jane (Knowles) Frey, 63, of Orwigsburg, passed away peacefully Saturday, March 10, 2018, in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown, following a lengthy illness. Born March 17, 1954 in Reading, she was the daughter of Austin L. and the late Rosemary (Defuria) Knowles.
A graduate of Sun Valley High School, Aston, PA, Nancy earned her college degree from Goldey-Beacom College, Wilmington, DE....
Fern B. High
Mar 10, 2018
Fern B. High, 97, passed away, Saturday, March 10, 2018, in The Highlands at Wyomissing.
She was the wife of Eugene W. High, who died November 17, 2010.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Irvin and Mamie (Bloch) Moodhart.
Fern was a 1938 graduate of Reading High School where she was an accomplished tennis player.
She worked as a secretary...
Jacquelyn A. Hasker
Mar 10, 2018
Jacquelyn A. Hasker, 86, passed away Saturday, March 10, 2018, in her Muhlenberg Township residence.
She was the wife of George M. Hasker, who she married May 15, 1951.
Born in West Reading, she was the daughter of the late Clyde L. and Cora P. (Lape) Pleam.
Jackie was a member of Alsace Lutheran Church, Reading.
She graduated from West Reading High School, and...
Virginia M. Polito
Mar 9, 2018
Virginia M. Polito, 96, passed away Friday, March 9, 2018, in Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center.
She was the wife of Daniel F. Polito who died in 1976.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Helen (Hell) Dinatale.
Virginia was a member of Holy Rosary R. C. Church, Reading, where she was a member of Holy...
James D. Gerhart
Mar 8, 2018
James D. Gerhart, 63, passed away March 8, 2018, in his Exeter Township residence.
He was the beloved husband of Joy V. Gerhart, with whom he celebrated 33 years of marriage.
Born in Chicago, he was the son of the late Milford R. Gerhart and Elinor C. (Thompson) Bear.
James was a graduate of Wyomissing High School and attended Elizabethtown College.
He was employed...
Hilda Velazquez
Mar 6, 2018
Hilda Velazquez, 56, died March 6, 2018, in her Reading residence.
She was the wife of Mario Blanco for 22 years.
Born in Michoacan, Mexico, she was a daughter of Samuel Velazquez and Rebeca Rosales and settled in PA in 1986.
She was a loving mother, loyal wife and grateful for her family. Hilda will be remembered for her great sense of humor...
Peter Witycyak
Mar 4, 2018
Peter Witycyak, Sr., 89, passed away peacefully early Sunday morning, March 4, 2018 in his Cumru Township residence, with his loving family by his side. Born August 17, 1928 in Reading, he was a son of the late Steve and Catherine (Zuk) Witycyak. He was married to Dawn E. (Reasner) Witycyak, and they celebrated 57 years of marriage together.
A graduate...
Josephine Border
Mar 3, 2018
Josephine Border, 92, formerly of West Lawn, PA, passed away peacefully on March 3rd at Country Meadows Retirement Community, Lancaster, PA where she had been a resident since December 2015.
Born in Reading, PA, she was the daughter of the late John and Rose (Zaffiro) Maiorana.
Josephine was the loving wife of the late Frank P. Border, who died in 1994.
She was...
Marie E. Dietrich
Mar 3, 2018
Marie (Phillips) Dietrich
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Marie (Phillips) Dietrich (86) of West Hamburg went into eternity on the morning of March 3, 2018, peacefully in her home after a week surrounded by family and loved ones.
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Marie, the only child of Howard B. and Mabel (Ernst) Phillips, was born on July 16, 1931, in Mohrsville, Berks County, PA. She spent virtually all of her life...
Ray C. Eckenroth
Mar 2, 2018
Ray C. Eckenroth, 76, passed away March 2, 2018, in ManorCare, West Reading.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Thomas and Bertha Eckenroth.
Ray was predeceased by his siblings.
Graveside service will be private at the convenience of the family. Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home Inc., 739 Penn Ave., West Reading is in charge of arrangments. Online condolences may...
Richard H. Koch
Mar 2, 2018
Richard H. Koch, 90, formerly of Wyomissing, passed away peacefully Friday, March 2, 2018 in his residence at Arbor View at Willow Valley, Lancaster, with his loving wife Joanne (Dieter) by his side. He and Joanne truly celebrated 67 years of marriage together.
Born February 24, 1928 in Shillington, Dick was the son of the late Howard and Irene (Heck) Koch....
Richard H. Koch
Mar 2, 2018
Richard H. Koch, 90, formerly of Wyomissing, passed away peacefully Friday, March 2, 2018 in his residence at Arbor View at Willow Valley, Lancaster, with his loving wife Joanne (Deiter) by his side. He and Joanne truly celebrated 67 years of marriage together.
Born February 24, 1928 in Shillington, Dick was the son of the late Howard and Irene (Heck) Koch....
Mary Gehring
Mar 1, 2018
Mary "Mae" (Barnes) Gehring, 93, formerly of West Reading, passed away on March 1, 2018, in Country Meadows.
Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Sarah (Wilkes) Barnes.
She is survived by one daughter, Mary Louise, wife of Peter Flahive, Phoenixville.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Friday, March 9, 2018, at 10 a.m. at...
Arlene J. Geisler
Mar 1, 2018
Arlene J. Geisler
Arlene J. Geisler 80, of Stowe PA, passed away Thursday, March 1st, 2018.
Born in Stowe, PA on June 15th 1937, Arlene was the daughter of the late Mary Varady (Novak) and William Varady.
Arlene was a 1955 graduate of West Pottsgrove High School, Stowe, PA.
She worked several jobs throughout her life in the hosiery, restaurant, retail, hotel and semiconductor...
Glenn P. Greth
Mar 1, 2018
Glenn P. Greth, 68, of Reading, passed away on March 1, 2018, in Tracy, CA.
He was the loving husband of Denise Ann (Drabenstadt) Greth for 17 years. They were married in Jamaica on December 12, 2001.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late William E. and Ethel M. (Ketterer) Greth.
He was a 1968 graduate of Muhlenberg High School.
Glenn...
Edmond A. Ettinger
Feb 26, 2018
Edmond A. "Ed" Ettinger, 83, passed away February 26, 2018, in Stoneridge Retirement Living Community.
He was the beloved husband of Lenora L. Ettinger, with whom he celebrated 21 years of marriage.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Edward and Anna (Cavanaugh) Ettinger.
Ed was a 1951 graduate of Reading High School. He graduated from Albright in 1955 with...
Louis W. Weidman
Feb 25, 2018
Louis W. Weidman, 85 of Shoemakersville died February 25, 2018 in his residence. Born in Shoemakersville on March 18, 1932, he was the son of the late Foster B. and Florence M. (Heidman) Weidman. He was a 1950 graduate of Perry High School. After serving in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict he graduated from Bryant College,...
Elton M. Rivera
Feb 24, 2018
Elton M. Rivera, 51, went to be with the Lord on February 24, 2018, at his mother's house with whom he resided.
Born in Reading, he is the son of Marie D. (Hamilton) Rivera, and the late Rafael Rivera who passed away April 18, 2017.
Elton was an avid Steelers fan. He also loved Nascar, The Three Stooges, and animals.
He is survived...
Margaret M. Moyer
Feb 23, 2018
Margaret M. Moyer, 98 formerly of Shoemakersville died February 23, 2018 in Maidencreek Place where she resided the past four years. Margaret was predeceased by her husband Ralph A. Moyer on January 19, 1998 and the father of her sons Floyd S. Wertz. Margaret was born in Perry Township and was the daughter of the late Charles R. and Hettie...
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