Obituaries
Helen M. Capozello
Jan 2, 2018
Helen M. Capozello, 90, of Wyomissing, passed away on January 2, 2018.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late John and Anna (Maimone) Capozello.
She was a 1945 graduate of Reading High School and a 1949 graduate of Albright College where she achieved her bachelor's degree.
Helen worked as a foreign language teacher at Reading High School's night program and...
Kim L. Roth
Jan 2, 2018
Kim L. Roth, 63, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2018, in his residence.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Carl B. and Dawn (Werner) Roth.
Kim worked as an automotive mechanic for most of his life.
Services will be private at the convenience of the family. Kuhn Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., Temple, PA are in charge of arrangements....
Lucian S. Leach
Jan 1, 2018
Lucian (Smith) Leach, 85, formerly of Wyomissing Hills, died Monday, January 1 at Mifflin Center, Shillington. She was the wife of the late Clayton E. Leach, who died October 23, 2009. Born in Sunbury, PA, she was the daughter of the late Clyde M. and Audrey V. (Zimmerman) Smith.
She was a 1954 graduate of Susquehanna University, Selinsgrove, PA, and spent...
Jere M. Kistler
Jan 1, 2018
Jere M. Kistler, 70, passed away January 1, 2018, at his residence with his wife and son at his side.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Harold and Ruth Kistler.
He was the husband of Marie T. Kistler, to whom he had been married for 47 years.
Jere, aka July Pillsbury, was a 1965 graduate of Governor Mifflin High...
Anne W. Marvel
Dec 30, 2017
Anne W. Marvel of Wyomissing, died December 30, 2017 at age 92.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Nikifor and Anna Wolosewich.
She was a graduate of Reading High School.
Anne lived in Maryland for 40 years with her surviving husband, Donald Marvel. Also surviving are two sons: John, husband of Inez Marvel, Gettysburg area, and Alex, husband of...
Celida Lugo
Dec 29, 2017
Celida Lugo, 71, spouse of the late Adolfo Lugo former Reading, PA resident went home with God on Friday, December 29, 2017.
Celida, daughter of Ana Rosa Aguilar and Francisco Machado, was born on August 19, 1946 in Hatillo, Puerto Rico.
She also went by Nelly to those closest to her. She was a homemaker who owned her home at 359 West...
Daniel Anthony Casciano, Jr.
Dec 28, 2017
Daniel Anthony Casciano, Jr., 85, passed away December 28, 2017, peacefully at The Highlands of Wyomissing.
He was the loving husband of Anna C. (Rossi) Casciano, also a resident of The Highlands. Daniel and Anna met when Dan and his brother, Dominic had formed the band "The Stardust Quartet." Dan played the saxophone as the band performed at weddings and other...
Teresa Centeno
Dec 27, 2017
Teresa (Fuentes) Centeno, 85, of Reading, died December 27, 2017, in Penn State Heath St. Joseph.
She was the wife of Jesus Centeno. They married on September 6, 1952.
Born in Hatillo, Puerto, Rico, she was a daughter of the late Juan and Maria (Rosado) Fuentes.
She was a member of St. Peter the Apostle Roman Catholic Church, Reading.
Teresa was a long-time seamstress...
Darlington Hoopes Jr.
Dec 27, 2017
Darlington Hoopes Jr. of Colony Park in Spring Township moved into the light on December 27, 2017 at the Reading Hospital with his wife by his side.
He was born in Norristown, PA on January 1, 1927 to Darlington Hoopes and Hazelette Miller Hoopes and they moved to Reading later that year.
Darlington is survived by his loving and devoted wife of...
Carl E. Koller
Dec 27, 2017
Carl E. Koller, SR, 70 of Windsor Township died December 27 th in his residence. He was the husband of Sharon F. (Moll) Koller to whom he was married 48 years. He was born in West Reading and was the son of the late John W. Koller, and Betty (Trate) Koller. Carl was a truck driver for 32 years and...
John Karas
Dec 25, 2017
John Karas, 93 died December 25th, 2017 in the Laurel Center, Tilden Township. He was born in Chicago, IL and was the husband of Florence (Smagacz) Karas of Hamburg, PA. In addition to his wife, John is survived by a son, Lawrence Karas, husband of Susan, Houston, Texas; two daughters, Barbara Karas, wife of Bruce Johns, Hamburg; and Cheri Karas,...
Janice N. Sharetts
Dec 25, 2017
Janice N. Sharetts, 88, passed away Monday, December 25, 2017, at The Highlands at Wyomissing.
She was the beloved wife of Robert R. Sharetts, to whom she was married to for 68 years.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Armand and Stella (Herb) Neuroth.
Janice was a 1947 graduate of Muhlenberg High School.
She was a member of Atonement Lutheran...
James N. Kauffman
Dec 25, 2017
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James N. Kauffman of Lopez, (Sullivan County) died in his residence on December 25, 2017. He was born on September 23,1952, in West Reading, PA and was the son of Irene M. (Bensinger) Kauffman of Madison, Wisconsin and the late Nevin G. Kauffman.Â
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Jim was a 1970 graduate of Blue Mountain High School and a 1983 graduate of Penn State with...
Joseph Christopher Turrisi
Dec 25, 2017
Joseph (Joe) Christopher Turrisi, 51, went to be with the Lord on December 25, 2017, at the Reading Hospital. He was the beloved son of the late Salvatore (Sam) Turrisi and Jean (Mountz) Turrisi. He was the brother of Lori Jean Sharp and her husband, Grayson Sharp. He also was an uncle to Steven Kunkelman, Jennifer Kunkelman and Samantha Sharp....
Lois A. Schlenner
Dec 22, 2017
Lois A. (Schlenk) Schlenner, 78, of Blandon, passed away surrounded by her family December 22, 2017.
She was born and raised in North Dakota and attended college for business. In North Dakota, Lois met the love of her life, William, who served in the US Air Force. Her family moved 10 times in 12 years for military duty, and Lois always...
Margaret H. Boran
Dec 22, 2017
Margaret "Marge" H. Boran of Hamburg died Friday, December 22, 2017 in Maidencreek Place, Maidencreek Township. She was the widow of Pierce E. Boran who died June 25, 1987. Marge was born in Coaldale, (Schuylkill County) and was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Chech) Balazovich. Marge was a 1941 graduate of Coaldale High School and a member...
Mary T. Cleary
Dec 22, 2017
Mary T. (Gallagher) Cleary, 88 of Reading, passed away December 22, 2017, in the Berkshire Center.
Her husband, Robert F. Cleary, died in 1978; they married on September 3, 1951.
Born in Minersville, she was a daughter of the late James and Elizabeth (McKeown) Gallagher.
She was a graduate of Minersville High School.
Mary was a homemaker who was dedicated to her family; one...
Shirley M. Nertavich
Dec 21, 2017
Shirley M. (Eddinger) Nertavich, 82, of West Lawn, passed away December 21, 2017, in the Reading Hospital with her loving husband by her side.
She was the beloved wife of Stanley M. Nertavich, with whom she celebrated 63 years of marriage.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Allen and Bessie (Stamm) Shenk.
Shirley was member of St. Ignatius of...
Germaine G. (Lord) Maiorana
Dec 21, 2017
Germaine G. (Lord) Maiorana, 89, of Wyomissing, passed away Thursday, December 21, 2017. Born on March 5, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Jesse and Sallie (Rollman) Lord.
She was the wife of the late S. LeRoy Maiorana, M.D., who passed away on September 14, 2015. She was also predeceased by Grace C. Rollman.
Germaine graduated from Shillington High School...
Jacqueline G. Gattone
Dec 21, 2017
Jacqueline G. (Dries) Gattone, 93, of Douglassville, passed away on December 21, 2017, in the Reading Hospital.
She was the beloved wife of Earl C. Gattone who passed away in January of 1988.
Born in West Reading, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Sara (Swisher) Dries.
Jacqueline was a 1942 graduate of Reading High School.
She worked as a rigger for...
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