Vittoria Elia
Oct 2, 2017
Vittoria (Bartone) Elia, 92, formerly of Muhlenberg Twp., died October 2, 2017, in her daughter's New York Residence.
Her husband, Vincenzo S. Elia, died March 19, 2006.
Born in Sersale, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Domenico Antonio and Maria Concetta Valente Bartone.
Vittoria was a gifted seamstress; she spent over 25 years working for H.R. Oritsky's. Her grandchildren were the...
Joseph W. Mangiolardo
Oct 2, 2017
Joseph W. Mangiolardo, 93, passed away October 2, 2017, in ManorCare Sinking Spring.
He was the beloved husband of Linda L. (Biehl) Mangiolardo.
Born in Birdsboro, he was the son of the late Antonio and Annuziato (Paruto) Mangiolardo.
Joseph was a United States Navy Veteran serving during World War II.
He was a life member of St. Margaret's Roman Catholic Church, Reading and served...
Genevieve D. Simon
Oct 2, 2017
Genevieve (Ziemba) Simon, fondly known as Vig, died peacefully Monday October 2, 2017, at the age of 93 surrounded and comforted by her family.
The daughter of Polish immigrants, she was one of nine siblings raised in Reading, PA. Vig came of age during the Great Depression and WW II. Her experiences during those trying and often bleak years forged the...
Bruce A. Berlin
Oct 2, 2017
Bruce A. Berlin, 96, a resident of The Highlands at Wyomissing, passed away Monday, October 2, 2017, in the skilled nursing unit.
He was predeceased by his wife Olga A. (Keeney) Berlin.
Born in Slatington, PA, he was the son of the late Roscoe C. and Sarah M. (Bowers) Berlin.
Bruce was a U.S. Army and Air Force veteran serving as First Lieutenant...
Brian P. Stebbins
Oct 1, 2017
Brian P. "Big Daddy" Stebbins, 51, died October 1, 2017, in his Kenhorst residence.
He was the loving husband of Linda C. (Samick) Stebbins; they were married on May 7, 1988.
Born in Port Allegheny, PA, he was a son of Milton and Betty (Crowe) Stebbins, Port Allegheny, PA.
Brian was a 1984 graduate of Ridgeway High School.
He started Brian's Window Cleaning, and...
Rita D. Kloepfer
Oct 1, 2017
Rita D. Kloepfer, 84, of Wyomissing, died Sunday, October 1, 2017, at Columbia Cottage.
She was predeceased by her husband, Richard A. Kloepfer, August 2, 2009.
Born in Philadelphia, Rita was the daughter of the late John Rooney and Alta (Van Osten) Rooney.
Rita was employed by the Wilson School District, and later Sears & Roebuck until her retirement. She was a long-time...
Christian Lee Morgan
Sep 30, 2017
Christian Lee Morgan, 35, of Hubley Twp., passed away September 30, 2017.
Born in Pottsville, he was the son of Craig E. and Shirley J. (Bordner) Morgan of Sacramento, PA.
He was a 2000 graduate of Tri-Valley High School.
Christian worked as a driver for UPS.
He was a member the Free Masons of Valley View, Sons of The American Legion, Post 575, VFW...
Elizabeth Jane Ciervo
Sep 29, 2017
Elizabeth "Betty" (Sweezy) Ciervo, 100
Betty Ciervo of Kenhorst, PA, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Wednesday September 27th, 2017.
Betty was born on July 16, 1917 in Hazelton, PA. She was the daughter of the late Frank and Pearl Sweezy. Betty was predeceased by 15 brothers and sisters and survived by sister Rose of Ohio.
As a young woman, Betty...
Sue J. Carlen
Sep 29, 2017
Sue J. Carlen, 85 of Perry Township died September 29, 2017 in her residence. She was born in Solebury Township, PA. and was the daughter of the late Cornelius V. and Margaret A. (Havens) Ely. Sue was a 1950 graduate of New Hope High School and graduated from the University of Maryland. She was a medical technologist and worked for...
Francis Jay Ross
Sep 25, 2017
Francis Jay "Frank" Ross, 70, of Reading, passed away September 25, 2017, in the Reading Hospital.
Born in Pigeon, Michigan, he was the son of the late John Francis and Lydia Belle (Sweet) Ross.
Frank graduated from Laker High School in Michigan and attended Central Michigan University where he achieved his bachelors degree in education.
He spent years in southern states working and...
Joseph L. Fortescue
Sep 25, 2017
Joseph L. Fortescue, Jr. passed away peacefully on Monday, September 25, 2017 with his loving family by his side. Joe was born in Philadelphia on September 21, 1924 to Joseph and Mildred Fortescue. After graduation from Audubon High School in 1942, he enlisted in the Army and served in the European Theater in WWII. On June 15, 1946, he married...
Brian E. Lash
Sep 23, 2017
Brian E. "Hunk" Lash, 55, passed away September 23, 2017, in his Shillington residence.
He was the beloved husband of Melisa (Loupos) Lash, with whom he shared 30 years of marriage.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Norman E. and Sylvia K. (Monde) Lash.
Brian was a graduate of Wyomissing High School and attended Penn State University.
He was a...
Randall S. Reeser
Sep 23, 2017
Randall S. Reeser, Sr., 72, passed away in Sinking Spring on Saturday, September 23, 2017. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Wilber and Frances (Earnhardt) Reeser.
Randy was the husband of Susan (Kershner) Reeser to whom he was married on March 21, 1970.
Randy was a 1962 graduate of Governor Mifflin High School and as a senior football...
Miriam L. Davis-Weiser
Sep 21, 2017
Miriam L. Davis-Weiser, 95, of Spring Township, passed away Thursday, September 21, 2017 in Reading Hospital.
She was predeceased by two husbands, Richard Leroy Davis, in 1968, and William Weiser in 1989.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Elmer and Mamie (Border) Glass.
She was a member of St. Luke's Lutheran Church, Reading.
Miriam was a 1940 graduate of Reading...
Rita M. Conrad
Sep 21, 2017
Rita M. (McDonald) Conrad, 95, passed away September 21, 2017, in her daughter's Douglassville residence.
She was the beloved wife of Joseph D. Conrad, who died October 16, 2015, and with whom she shared 67 years of marriage.
Born in Connerton, she was the daughter of the late Francis A. and Mary L. (Kessler) McDonald.
Rita was a graduate of St. Joseph High...
Dr. James F. Feeman, Sr.
Sep 20, 2017
Dr. James F. Feeman, Sr., 95, passed away September 20, 2017, at The Highlands at Wyomissing. He is survived by his beloved wife of 70 years, June P. (Zartman) Feeman. Born in Lebanon, he was the son of the late Edwin L. and Florence A. (Wenrich) Feeman.
Jim was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during World War II. In...
Kenneth A. Eyrich
Sep 20, 2017
Kenneth A. Eyrich, 84, of Reading, passed away September 20, 2017, at the Reading Hospital.
He was the husband of Linda (Schmale) Eyrich. They married on April 16, 1966.
Born in West Reading, he was a son of the late John and Virgie (Shiedy) Eyrich.
Kenny was a graduate of Wilson High School.
He was employed by Hofmann Industries as a truck driver, retiring...
Ronald G. Woodring
Sep 19, 2017
Ronald G. Woodring, 67, of Sinking Spring passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 19, 2017.
He was the loving husband of Geraldine (Parzanese) Woodring for 41 years.
Born in Easton, he was the son of Norma Perone, of Easton and the late William Woodring.
Ron was self-employed as the owner of Aquapro.
Ron lived his life with enormous passion, filled with loving friends, family...
Anneliese Tunnhoff
Sep 19, 2017
Anneliese Tunnhoff, 96, formerly of Wyomissing, passed away September 19, 2017, in the Sacred Heart Villa.
She was the beloved wife of the late Paul Tunnhoff, who died June 9, 2004.
Born in Kassel, Germany, she was the daughter of the late Konrad and Agnes (Schick) Maurer.
Anneliese was a member of St. Ignatius of Loyola Roman Catholic Church, Whitfield.
Anneliese enjoyed spending her...
Myrtle V. Shinn
Sep 19, 2017
Myrtle V. (Galloway) Shinn, 97, passed away September 19, 2017 in ManorCare, Sinking Spring.
She was the beloved wife of Stanley W. Shinn, who died October 28, 1999.
Born in Pottstown, she was the daughter of the late Guy and Margaret (Mauger) Galloway.
Myrtle was a 1936 graduate of Pottstown High School.
She was a member of Atonement Lutheran Church, Wyomissing.
Myrtle was employed by...