Obituaries
Laura Agnes Stricker
Oct 13, 2017
Laura Agnes (Gehr) Stricker, 91, passed away on October 13, 2017, in Rittenhouse Village, Muhlenberg Twp.
She was the wife of Charles I. Stricker who passed away in April of 2005.
Born in Cumru Twp., she was the daughter of the late Harry and Laura (Kohl) Gehr.
Laura was a 1944 graduate of Wilson High School.
She was a member of St. Luke's Lutheran...
Ruth W. Watson
Oct 12, 2017
Ruth W. Watson, 93, formerly of Shllington, passed away Thursday, October 12, 2017, in Auburn, California.
She we was predeceased by her husband Ercell I. Watson.
Born in Savannah, Georgia, on September 9, 1924, she was the daughter of the late William Henry and Cora (Hayes) Winston.
She worked as an administrative assistant at the Reading Rehab. Hospital and as an administrative assistant...
Ursula T. Dillon
Oct 11, 2017
In loving memory of Ursula Dillon, who lost her very courageous battle with COPD, diabetes, and heart disease on October 11th 2017. She was a beautiful, smart and independent woman who always worried about her children and would easily give the shirt off her back to help her family. She will be remembered for her strong will to survive, her...
Carmela Spadafora
Oct 10, 2017
Carmela "Mela" Spadafora, 64, passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2017, surrounded by her loving family in her Wyomissing residence.
She is survived by her loving husband, Tommaso Spadafora, who she married October 18, 1969.
Born in Sersale, (CZ) Calabria, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Francesco and Antonietta L. Gigliotti.
Carmela was a member of Holy Rosary R. C. Church,...
Jeffrey L. Brenner
Oct 8, 2017
Jeffrey L. Brenner, 74, of Spring Twp., passed away on October 8, 2017, in the Reading Hospital.
He was the husband of Geraldine (Bencivenga) Brenner whom he married on December 19, 1964.
Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late Hyman and Dorothy (Kass) Brenner.
Jeffery was a devoted husband and loving father. He was a man with a great...
Gladys Kelly Smith
Oct 8, 2017
Gladys Kelly Smith
Gladys Kelly Smith, a long-time resident of The Highlands at Wyomissing, died peacefully, after a short illness, on the morning of October 9, 2017. She was 108. Those attending all agreed it had been an outstandingly great run.
She was born in 1909 in Randolph County Illinois to a school teacher Mum. Her Pa died when she was two...
Francis I. Reppert
Oct 7, 2017
Francis "Rick" I. Reppert, 78 of Tilden Township died October 7 th , 2017 in his residence. He was the husband of Diana M. (Colver) Reppert.  He worked at Argo Knitting Mills for many years as a knitter before retiring. Francis was a member of St. John's Church, Port Clinton and was a lifetime member of the Port Clinton Fire...
Ruth M. Leiby
Oct 7, 2017
Ruth M. Leiby, 91 of Hamburg died October 7, 2017 in the Orwigsburg Center, Orwigsburg. She was the widow of Mark I. Leiby who died November 16, 2002. Ruth was born in Maidencreek Township and was the daughter of the late Perry A. and Mabel M. (Hamm) Hamm. She was a homemaker most of her life and was a member...
Marian E. Kauffman
Oct 6, 2017
Marian E. (Swoyer) Kauffman, 87 of Shoemakersville died peacefully surrounded by her husband and family on October 6, 2017 in the Reading Hospital. She was the wife of Chester P. Kauffman and recently celebrated their 68thwedding anniversary. Marian was born in Shoemakersville and was the daughter of the late Wilmer and Ada (Emerich) Schwoyer. She was a 1948 graduate of...
Terry D. Klopp
Oct 6, 2017
Terry D. Klopp, Sr., 67, passed away, Friday, October 6, 2017, in his Reading residence.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Robert C., Sr. and Gladys (Eckenroth) Klopp.
Terry was a U.S. Marines veteran.
He is survived by three biological children.
Services will be private at the convenience of the family. Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, Inc., West Reading is...
Josephine Screpesi
Oct 5, 2017
Josephine (Rinaldi) Screpesi, 94, a guest of Berks Heim for seven months, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. She had waged a courageous fifty-year-long battle with seven primary cancers, but she never surrendered to the disease. She remained positive to the last and never lost her unique sense of humor. Her favorite saying was,...
Helen Elizabeth Koehler
Oct 4, 2017
After a vibrant life as a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Helen Elizabeth (Sattler) Koehler, 88, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 4, 2017, in her residence at The Highlands of Wyomissing.
She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Henry B. Koehler, who she married May 26, 1951. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Otto and...
John Joseph Meas
Oct 3, 2017
John Joseph Meas, 83, formerly of Laureldale and of Spring Twp., died October 3, 2017, in Tower Health of Reading.
His wife, Arlene M. (Riegel) Meas, died August 22, 2011. They were married October 14, 1961.
Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Ralph A.and Anna L. (Freet) Meas.
John was a chef for Arner's Family Restaurants and later The...
Todd W. Beamesderfer
Oct 3, 2017
Todd W. Beamesderfer, 46, passed away, Tuesday, October 3, 2017, in his West Lawn residence.
Born in West Reading, he is the son of Donald H. and Gloria (Augustine) Beamesderfer.
Todd was a 1989 graduate of Wilson High School.
He owned and operated Todd's Lawn Service for many years.
Todd was a member of Lincoln Park United Methodist Church, West Lawn.
In addition to his...
William Anthony Conrad
Oct 3, 2017
William "Bill" Anthony Conrad, Sr., 77, of West Lawn, died October 3, 2017, in Reading Hospital, after an extensive stay at Beebe Hospital, Lewis, Delaware.
He was the loving husband of Edith (Garraway) Conrad; they were married on August 16, 1963.
Born in Frackville, he was the son of the late William V. and Anna N. (Pechuilis) Conrad.
Bill was a graduate of...
Valencia T. Anderson
Oct 3, 2017
Valencia T. Anderson, 86 of Shoemakersville died in Berks Heim on October 3, 2017. Three husbands, Charles Van Arman, Joseph J. Kubala, Sr. and Earl A. Anderson, predeceased her. Valencia was born in Austin, Minnesota and was the daughter of the late Adam and Libbie (Kos) Tobar. She was a 1949 graduate of LaPorte High School, LaPorte, Indiana. One of...
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...
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