Obituaries

Jean L. Dunlap

Jean L. Dunlap

Jan 18, 2018

Jean Louise (Fantilli) Dunlap, 78, of West Reading, entered into eternal rest on January 18, 2018, in Reading Hospital.

She was the loving wife of Donald A. Dunlap, who died February 14, 1997.

Born in and a proud lifelong resident of West Reading, she was the daughter of the late Domenico and Assunta "Susan" (Concordia) Fantilli.

She was a graduate of West Reading...

Rev. Byard J. Ebling

Rev. Byard J. Ebling

Jan 17, 2018

Rev. Byard J. Ebling, 83, of Cumru Township, passed away January 17, 2018, in the Mifflin Center.

He was the loving husband of Nancy H. (Hillegass) Ebling, his childhood sweetheart, to whom he was married for 62 years.

Born in Lebanon, he was a son of the late C. Douglass and Irene (Wagner) Ebling-Paine. Rev. Ebling spent his childhood in Mohrsville and...

Robert S. Lefkowith

Robert S. Lefkowith

Jan 17, 2018

Robert S. "Bob" Lefkowith, 72, passed away January 17, 2018, in his Spring Township residence.

He was the husband of Pam (Martin) Lefkowith. They married on July 13, 1969.

Bob was a 1963 graduate of Reading High School and Lycoming College earning a bachelors degree.

Bob spent his career working in Packaging Manufacturing and Sales. After college, Bob worked at Keystone Containers, which...

Ann B. Bassler

Ann B. Bassler

Jan 17, 2018

On January 17, 2018, at the age of 91, the Lord called Ann B. Bassler home. Ann was formerly of West Lawn, and passed away, at Coliseum Convalescent and Rehabilitation Center, Hampton, VA.

Her loving husband of 42 years, Donald K. Bassler, passed away on April 23, 1990.

Born in Reading, she was the youngest of 4 daughters of Polish immigrants, the...

A. Myrle Wiand

A. Myrle Wiand

Jan 17, 2018

A. Myrle (Shirey) Wiand, 99, passed away on January 17, 2018, in The Highlands of Wyomissing.

Myrle was the beloved wife of Harold E. Wiand who passed away on August 28, 1998.

Born in Hyde Crest, she was the daughter of the late Claude J. and Anna L. (Miller) Shirey.

She was a 1936 graduate of Muhlenberg High School and a 1940 graduate...

Pasqualina Quaglio

Pasqualina Quaglio

Jan 16, 2018

Pasqualina(Lina) (Iannucci) Quaglio, 93, formerly of Reading, passed away January 16, 2018 in ManorCare, Laureldale.

She was the beloved wife of the late Rocco Quaglio.

Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Caterina (Della Ratta)Iannucci.

Pasqualina was a graduate of Reading High School.

She was a parishioner of Holy Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Church, Laureldale.

Pasqualina was an avid reader...

David S. Diehl, Sr.

David S. Diehl, Sr.

Jan 16, 2018

David S. Diehl, Sr., 90, of Spring Township, passed away January 16, 2018, in the Reading Hospital.

He was the widower of Lois Ross, Dorothy Herzog and Fern Styer.

Born in Minersville, he was a son of the late Lawrence and Mary (Berrett) Diehl.

He was a graduate of Minersville High School.

David was a U.S. Navy veteran serving during WWII.

He was employed as...

Thomas Johan Alexander Tirion

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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...