Obituaries
Janet M. Smithgall
Feb 22, 2018
Janet M. (Magrini) Smithgall, 87, of Wyomissing, passed away February 22, 2018, at the Berkshire Center.
She was the wife of James J. Smithgall; they were married for 63 years.
Born in Hershey, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Josephine (Ferucci) Magrini.
She was a graduate of Hershey High School, Pennsylvania State University with a degree in Nutrition and Dietetics,...
Madelyn M. Barbon
Feb 22, 2018
Madelyn M. Barbon, 90, passed away February 22, 2018, at The Highlands at Wyomissing.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Irvin A. and Mamie R. (Bloch) Moodhart.
She was the wife of George T. Barbon, Jr., who died June 23, 2016.
Madelyn was a 1945 graduate of Reading High School.
She was a member of West Lawn United Methodist Church.
Madelyn...
Sandra Ann Scheetz
Feb 22, 2018
Sandra A. "Sandi" Scheetz, 66, passed away February 21, 2018, surrounded by her loving family in her Reading residence.
She was the beloved wife of Robert P. Scheetz, with whom she has celebrated 26 years of marriage.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the Arlene (Rudy) and the late Michael Hartz Jr.,
Sandra was graduate of Governor Mifflin High School and...
Cory James Scholar
Feb 22, 2018
Cory James Scholar, 39, passed away February 22, 2018, after a long battle with addiction, in his Bern Township residence.
Born in Reading, he was the son of J. Robert Scholar II and the late Lindy E. Scholar.
He is survived by his daughter, Samantha Elizabeth Scholar; one sister, Lisa Vespico and step-mother, Sandy Scholar.
Cory attended Schuylkill Valley High School and Penn...
Gary R. Knipple
Feb 19, 2018
Gary R. Knipple, 64, passed away Monday, February 19, 2018 in his South Heidelberg residence.
Born in Altoona, he was the son of the late Robert and Ruth (Harris) Knipple.
Gary was a U.S. Air Force veteran.
He was employed as a carpet and floor layer for many years. After moving to PA, Gary was employed at Mountain Spring Nursery, last working Friday.
Gary...
Betty J. Beissel
Feb 18, 2018
Betty J. Beissel, 85 of Upper Bern Township died February 18, 2018 in the Reading Hospital. She was the widow of John D. Beissel who died March 30, 1996. Betty was born in Windsor Township and was the daughter of the late Frank and Edna (Balthaser) Yoder. She was a member of Zion's Church, Windsor Castle. Betty is survived by...
Russell David Kroenig
Feb 17, 2018
Russell David Kroenig, 80, of Reading, died February 17, 2018, at ManorCare, Sinking Spring, surrounded by his loving family.
He was the husband of Ilse Marie (Kiefer) Kroenig.
Born in Wyomissing, he was a son of the late William C. and Theresa E. (Spangler) Kroenig.
He was employed by Uniform Company as a sales manager.
Russell was a member of St. John Baptist de...
Michael P. Mieczkowski
Feb 17, 2018
Michael P. Mieczkowski, 60, formerly of Mt. Penn, passed away February 17, 2018.
Born in Reading, he was a son of the late John A. and Rita H. (Miller) Mieczkowski.
He was a 1978 graduate of Pennside VoTech.
Michael worked for Threshold Rehabilitation Services in Reading. Most recently, he worked five days a week at Ageless Harmony, under KenCrest Services, in West Lawn.
He...
Angela B. Krupinski
Feb 16, 2018
Angela B. Krupinski, 87 of Hamburg died in her residence February 16, 2018. She was the widow of Francis J. Krupinski, Sr. who died September 23, 2013. Angela was born in Kulpmont, (Northumberland County) she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Stella (Marciniak) Wieczorek. Angela attended St. Casmir's School, Kulpmont and graduated with honors from Kulpmont High School...
Yolanda L. Jones
Feb 16, 2018
Yolanda (Fantini) Jones, 87, formerly of Reading, went to be with the Lord, on February 16, 2018, at the Mifflin Center.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Grazia (Salvatore) Fantini.
Yolanda was a homemaker who was dedicated to her family; one of the best gifts she gave her son was staying at home to raise him.
She liked to...
Dorothy I. Kline
Feb 16, 2018
Dorothy I. Kline, 96 formerly of Wyndcliffe Apartments, Hamburg died February 16, 2018 in the Laurel Center, Tilden Township. She was the widow of Arlington L. Kline who died April 1, 1990. Dorothy was born in Reading and was the daughter of the late Ralph G. and Marian (Laird) Schaeffer. Dorothy worked as a packer and folder at the former...
Justin R. Geske
Feb 15, 2018
Justin R. Geske, 29, of Shillington, passed away on February 15, 2018, in the Reading Hospital.
He was the loving husband of Jessie M. (Lash) Geske. They were married on April 14, 2015.
Born in Dover, Delaware, he was the son of Elizabeth R. (Russell) Romberger and her husband, Bill, Robesonia; and Brian R. Geske and his wife Cynthia, Seaford, DE.
He was...
Pauline P. Weezorak
Feb 15, 2018
Pauline P. (Potochick) Weezorak, 88, of Wyomissing, passed away on February 15, 2018, in the Reading Hospital.
She was the beloved wife of Robert J. Weezorak who passed away on December 4, 1997.
Born in Clymer, she was the daughter of the late John P. and Emma M. (Hodak) Potochick.
Pauline was a proud employee of John Wanamaker's in Reading. She worked as...
Ernesto Fuentes Rosado
Feb 14, 2018
Ernesto Fuentes Rosado, 82, of Muhlenberg Township, passed away February 14, 2018, in the Reading Hospital.
He was the beloved husband of Aida Iris (Dorta) Rosado, with whom he celebrated 56 years of marriage.
Born in Hatillo, PR, he was the son of the late Juan Fuentes and Maria Rosado.
Ernesto was employed by Birdsboro Steel Corporation for 22 years and retired from...
Kristen B. Hill
Feb 13, 2018
Kristen B. (Welder) Hill, 44, of Cumru Township, passed away February 13, 2018, at Penn State Health Hershey Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family.
She was the wife of David S. Hill, Wernersville.
Born in West Reading, she was a daughter of Rosalie (Mohn) Welder, Cumru Township and the late Alan Welder.
She was a graduate of Governor Mifflin High School in...
Ronald J. Lombardo
Feb 13, 2018
Ronald J. Lombardo, 80, formerly of Reading, passed away in Bradenton, FL on Tuesday, February 13, 2018.
He was the beloved husband of Ruth (Blankenstein) Lombardo for 26 years.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Joseph and Josephine (Priorelli) Lombardo.
Ronald was employed 33 years as a production supervisor by Textile Machine Works, which later became Rockwell International, until...
Michelle Ann Weaver
Feb 12, 2018
Michelle Ann Weaver, 49, passed away Monday, February 12, 2018, at Reading Hospital.
Born in Reading, she is the daughter of Jeanette Weaver-Posta, wife of Michael Posta, Jr..
Michelle was a graduate of Central Catholic High School and attended Pace Institute, Reading.
She was employed as the kitchen supervisor at Caron Foundation for many years.
In addition to her mother, Michelle is survived by...
John Leroy Schum
Feb 11, 2018
John L. (Jack) Schum, 91, of Shillington died on Sunday, February 11 in the Mifflin Center, where he had resided six days. Born October 2, 1926 in his family's Millmont home, John was the son of the late Leroy F. and Rose M. (Distasio) Schum.
A US Navy veteran, John served during World War II on the USS Symbol ATM 123,...
Ray E. Noecker
Feb 11, 2018
Ray E. Noecker, 86 of Lenhartsville died February 11, 2018 in the Orwigsburg Center. Ray was the widower of Ruth N. (Heckman) Noecker who died September 3, 1996. He was born in Lower Pottsgrove Township and was the son of the late Monroe and Elizabeth (Reifsnyder) Noecker. Ray was a bricklayer most of his life last working for Samuel Wanner...
Francis "Frank" H. Promutico
Feb 11, 2018
Francis H. "Frank" a.k.a "Sheriff" Promutico, 93, passed away Sunday, February 11, 2018 in Reading Hospital.
He is survived by his wife Louise R. (DiMatteo) Promutico, whom he married April, 16, 1955.
Born in Reading on March 30, 1924, he was the son of the late Enrico and Lucia (Pietrantonio) Promutico.
He was a member of Holy Rosary R.C. Church, Reading.
Frank was enlisted...
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