Obituaries
Thomas Johan Alexander Tirion
Jan 15, 2018
Thomas J. A. Tirion, 77, of Annapolis, MD and Reading, PA passed away January 15, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Mary Diana Tirion.
Born in Holland, he was the son of the late Johan A. and Sophia C. (Verwey) Tirion.
As a five year old child in Holland just after D-Day in 1944, Thom recalled...
Francesco "Frank" B. Dimaria
Jan 13, 2018
Francesco "Frank" B. DiMaria, 78, of Wernersville, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Reading Hospital on Saturday, January 13, 2018.
Born in Delia, Sicily, Italy, he moved to Venezuela at 17 before coming to the United States in his early twenties. He returned to Sicily and married Vincenza "Enza" (Fratantoni), his beloved wife, in 1968.
Mr. DiMaria settled in Reading...
Thomas G. Young
Jan 13, 2018
Thomas G Young, 83, went to God Saturday, January 13, 2018 in Reading Hospital surrounded by the love of his entire family.
Born in Reading, he was the son of Pearl (Burnish) Young and the late George W.Young.
Tom was a graduate of Reading High School. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran who served during the Korean Conflict.
Tom was employed by...
Anne Louise Peskin
Jan 13, 2018
Anne Louise "Nancy" Peskin, 86, formerly of Wyomissing, died January 13, 2018, in the Rittenhouse Village At Muhlenberg.
Her husband, Samuel A. Peskin, died on June 3, 2012.
Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Edward J. and Dora G. (Gruber) McCann
She is survived by her brother, Edward J. McCann, Reading.
Nancy was predeceased by three sisters: Katherine Elizabeth McCann,...
Larry A. Szwaczkowski
Jan 12, 2018
Larry A. "Swaz" Szwaczkowski, 73, passed away Friday, January 12, 2018, in Reading Hospital.
He was the loving husband of Bernice K. Butsack.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Joseph and Audrey (Skipper) Szwaczkowski.
Larry worked as a tool maker for Dana Corp., for over 30 years.
Larry was a pool shark and his favorite thing to do was playing...
Alice B. Kominick
Jan 11, 2018
Alice B. Kominick, 92, passed away Thursday, January 11, 2018, in her residence.
She is survived by her husband, Burton F. Kominick, Sr., who she married June 15, 1946.
Born in Hartford, Connecticut, she was the daughter of the late Harold J. and Theresa (Manner) Bill.
Alice was a 1942 graduate of Hartford Public High School, attended Rider University until 1945, received her...
Gaspard Mirville
Jan 11, 2018
Gaspard Mirville, 91, of Muhlenberg Twp., passed away on January 11, 2018, in his residence.
Born in Haiti, he was the son of the late Saint Victor Mirville and Phanie Doriscas.
Gaspard is survived by two sons: Fritz Mirville, Sr., Muhlenberg Twp.; and Stanley Mirville, Haiti. He is also survived by five grandchildren: Katrina, Phanie, Samantha, Fritz, Jr., and Adelene.
A Funeral Service...
Richard G. Lesinski
Jan 11, 2018
Richard G. Lesinski, 69 of Chinquapin, North Carolina died January 11, 2018 in Duke Medical Center Hospital, Durham, NC. He was the husband of Danuta K. (Mikos) Lesinski. Rich was born in Pisz, Poland and was the son of the late Anna J. (Ramotowski) Lesinski and Frank Lesinski of Bern Township. Richard was a 1969 graduate Reading Central Catholic High...
Joseph Leonard Kaminski
Jan 11, 2018
J. Leonard Kaminski, 86, passed away January 11, 2018, at the residence of his nephew and niece in Exeter Twp. Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Joseph and Mary (Albrecht) Kaminski. Leonard was a bank auditor for Wells Fargo for many years. He was a member of St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Reading.
A gifted woodworker, Leonard...
Mary S. Sparagana
Jan 8, 2018
Mary S. Sparagana, 84, of Cumru Township, passed away peacefully January 8, 2018 surrounded by her loving family in the Reading Hospital.
She was the beloved wife of James V. Sparagana Jr. with whom she celebrated 65 years of marriage this past August.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Sarah (Gatto) Cambria.
Mary was a devoted parishioner...
Gregg David Reynolds, Jr.
Jan 7, 2018
Reading- Gregg David "Dave" Reynolds, Jr., 87, born May 14, 1930, at the Reading Hospital, son of Gregg David Reynolds, Sr. and Elizabeth Bratton Reynolds. He was predeceased by his first wife, Patricia Hunt Reynolds, in 1991, and his sister Caroline Hiester. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Kate (Catharine Evans) Reynolds, and his children G. David...
Spencer Lee Kane
Jan 5, 2018
Spencer Lee Kane, 29, of Exeter, passed away on January 5, 2018.
Born in Reading, he was the beloved son of Theresa M. Kane, big brother and best friend to Philip J. Drumheller and big brother to Grace K. Drumheller.
He leaves behind his stepfather, Joseph Drumheller, his very loved Aunt Kim, and many loved aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Spencer was a gentle...
Dr. Eugene A. Hildreth
Jan 5, 2018
Dr. Eugene A. ("Pat") Hildreth, passed away on Friday, January 5, 2018, at the age of 93, at The Highlands in Wyomissing, PA. Born March 11, 1924, in St. Paul, Minnesota, he was the son of the late Eugene A., IV and Lila (Clator) Hildreth. He had two sisters, Susan (Hildreth) Bray and Jane (Hildreth) Bayard, both of whom predeceased...
Andrew D. Lasota
Jan 5, 2018
Andrew D. LaSota, 69 of Tilden Township died January 5, 2018.
He was the husband of Robin V. (Shirey) LaSota. Funeral arrangements are private. The Burkey & Driscoll Funeral Home, Inc. Hamburg is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.burkeydriscoll.com.
Olive M. Higginson
Jan 4, 2018
Olive M. Higginson, 86, of Birdsboro, died January 4, 2018, in the Reading Hospital.
She was the wife of Roy C. Higginson.
Born in Greenwich, County of London, England, she was a daughter of the late Alfred and Winifred (Hill) Nunn.
Olive is survived by two children: Susan A. Higginson, wife of Robert C. Matt, Shillington; and Helene, wife of Randy Bean, Leesport....
Hartman Avalona A
Jan 4, 2018
Avalona A. Hartman, 75 of Tilden Township died January 4, 2018 in St. Joseph's Hospital, Bern Township. She was the widow of Robert L. Hartman who died December 10, 2012. Avalona was born in Tilden Township and was the daughter of the late Ammon E. and Arlene (Geiger) Bordner. She graduated from Hamburg High School in 1961 and worked for...
Carl A. Henne
Jan 4, 2018
Carl A. Henne, 89 of New Holland died January 4 th , 2018 in his residence. He was the husband of Nancy L. (Clouser) Henne who survives him. Carl was born in Strausstown and was the son of the late Warren H. and Helen N. (Potteiger) Henne. He was a graduate of Hamburg High School and served his country during...
Jerome J. Mcdermott
Jan 3, 2018
Jerome (Jerry) J. McDermott, 95, formerly of Shillington, passed away January 3, 2018, at Elmcroft of Reading Personal Care Community.
His wife, Marguerite L. (Spencer) McDermott, died April 18, 2017; May 11 of last year they celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary.
Born in Milwaukee, WI, he was the son of the late John M. and Catharine (Heine) McDermott.
Jerry was a veteran of...
Dorothy Helen Reber
Jan 3, 2018
Dorothy Helen (Poorman) Reber, 91, passed away January 3, 2018, at the Reading Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.
Born January 22, 1926, in Howard, PA, she was a daughter of the late John and Margaret Poorman.
Preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Kenneth R. Reber; four brothers and two sisters.
Dorothy was a homemaker who was dedicated to her...
Grace M. Bowman
Jan 2, 2018
Grace M. (Ulle) Bowman, 87, of Muhlenberg Twp., passed away on January 2, 2018, in her residence.
She was the beloved wife of William H. Bowman with whom she celebrated 66 years of marriage on December 16, 2017.
She was the daughter of the late Frederick and Grace (Miller) Ulle.
Grace was a 1948 graduate of Muhlenberg High School.
She was a dedicated and...
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