Obituaries
Sieglinde S. Smart
Dec 12, 2017
Sieglinde K. Smart, 84, passed away December 12, 2017, in her West Reading residence. She was a resident of West Reading for 51 years.
Her husband, James C. Smith, died in January of 2011; she was also predeceased by her first husband, Karl Smart.
Born in Nuremberg, Germany, she was the daughter of the late Edgar E. and Klara M. (Messera) Wagner.
She...
Beatrice J. Henke
Dec 12, 2017
Beatrice J. Henke, 92, passed away, Tuesday, December 12, 2017, in Josie Harper Hospice House, Omaha, Nebraska.
She was predeceased by her husband George R. Henke.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Concetta Sfameni.
Beatrice was employed as a beautician for most of her life.
She is survived by a daughter, Mary Jane, wife of Paul Riffle, Mapleton,...
Peter M. Farrier
Dec 12, 2017
Peter M. Farrier, 73, of Reading, died December 11, 2017, in his residence.
Born on November 18, 1944, in West Reading, he was a son to the late Paul H. Farrier and Mildred E. (Heck) Morenzy. He was also raised by his step-father, Albert J. Morenzy, who taught Peter carpentry, cement work, paving, gardening, softball, fishing, self-defense and a little about...
John K. Romig
Dec 12, 2017
John K. Romig, 85, of Shillington passed away December 12, 2017 in the home of his daughter, where he resided.
He was the beloved husband of Marian D. Romig, for 39 years and who died May 13, 1991. Later in life, he resided with his dear friend and companion, Joan Whitenight.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Harold...
William R. Beam
Dec 12, 2017
William "Bill" R. Beam, Jr., 86, of Whitfield, passed away December 12, 2017, at The Highlands at Wyomissing.
He was predeceased by wife Margaret "Meg" A. (Fosnocht) Beam, whom he married April 24, 1965.
Born in Long Branch, New Jersey, he was the son of the late William R., Sr., and Catherine "Pat" (Barrett) Beam.
Bill attended Long Branch High School and was...
Alva R. Luckenbill
Dec 11, 2017
Alva R. Luckenbill, 106, of Hamburg died Monday, December 11, 2017 at the Orwigsburg Center, Orwigsburg, Pa. She was born in Strausstown, the daughter of the late George W. and Marguerite R. (Wagner) Spengler. She was predeceased by her husband, Carl J. Luckenbill on January 14, 1973.
Alva worked at Anthony's Hosiery Mill for several years as a looper. She also...
Julia Vicente
Dec 10, 2017
Julia Vicente, 87, went to her eternal reward, Sunday, December 10, 2017 in the Reading Hospital and Medical Center.
Born in San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Pablo Muñoz and Julia Muñoz -Rodriguez.
She was the beloved wife of the late Israel Vicente Sr, who passed away September 21, 1972.
Julia was a parishioner of St. Catherine of...
Shirley J. Shollenberger
Dec 10, 2017
Shirley J. Shollenberger, 82, of Hamburg, passed away on December 10, 2017 at the Berkshire Center, Reading.
Born in Upper Tulpehocken Township, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Lillian (Riegel) Wagner. She was a 1953 graduate of Hamburg High School. She was employed as a teacher's aide for several years in the Hamburg Area School District. She was...
Beverly J. Wentzel
Dec 9, 2017
Beverly J. Wentzel, 74, died December 9, 2017, in ManorCare, West Reading.
Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Yervant and Regina Najarian.
She was predeceased by her son Gregory J. Wentzel and her sister, RoseAnn (Najarian) Schoennagel. Beverly is survived by a grandson, Warren J. Wentzel, and nephews, David, husband of Maria Schoennagel and Brian Schoennagel.
Graveside services will...
Barry L. Schlottman
Dec 9, 2017
Barry L. Schlottman, 66, of Manheim, passed away Saturday, December 9, 2017, in Jasper, Tennessee.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Charles and Florence (Wentzel) Schlottman.
Barry was employed in sales by Jemson Cabinetry for many years.
He is survived by two sons: Jared Brent Schlottman, married to Kristen M. (Mengel) Schlottman, and Chad Michael Schlottman. Other survivors include...
Sarah E. Dries
Dec 9, 2017
Sarah E. Dries, 81 of Hamburg died December 9, 2017. Her husband, Adam D. Dries, predeceased her. She was born in Reading and was the daughter of John and Sarah E. (Gromis) Baker. She was employed at various knitting mills throughout the area last working at Valley Forge Flag in Robesonia as a sewing machine operator retiring in 1998. She...
Helen A. Jabornik
Dec 8, 2017
Helen A. (Horvath) Jabornik, 104, passed away December 8, 2017, in her Spring Township residence.
She was predeceased by her husband Joseph, and six siblings: Joseph, Ann, Amelia, William, Charles, and Edward.
Born in Palmerton, PA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Agnes (Brent) Horvath. Helen worked for many years as a beautician, owning her own beauty shop, retiring...
Bette J. Borkey
Dec 8, 2017
Bette J. "Nana" Borkey, 89, passed away December 8, 2017, in the Heritage of Green Hills after a 3 year courageous battle with cancer.
She was the beloved wife of Eugene H. Borkey, with whom she celebrated 65 years of wedded bliss on September 27, 2017.
Born in Auburn, Pa, she was the daughter of the late Earl J. and Iva A....
Dorothy V. Maxwell
Dec 8, 2017
Dorothy V. Maxwell, 80, passed away December 8, 2017, in her West Lawn residence.
She was the wife of Franklin W. Maxwell; they were married 61 years.
Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Vincent F. and Margaret M. (Hemming) Wilczynski.
Dorothy enjoyed playing rummy and chicken foot, but most importantly she loved her family. She was a wonderful and...
James A. Neel
Dec 7, 2017
James Albert Neel, 88, of The Highlands at Wyomissing, passed away Thursday, December 7, 2017.
He was born April 1, 1929, son of the late Merville and Lucile (Nicholas) Neel.
A graduate of the University of Minnesota, a registered professional engineer, Jim was employed by the Western Electric Company in St. Paul, Minnesota and was transferred to Reading, Pennsylvania in 1958 where...
Harold J. Maurer
Dec 7, 2017
Harold J. Maurer, 69 of Upper Tulpehocken Township died Thursday, December 7, 2017 in his residence.  Harold was the husband of Mary V. (Rodino) Maurer. He was born in Pitman (Schuylkill County) and was the son of the late James Maurer and Betty (Kehler) Williard of Hegins. Harold along with his wife was the owner-operator of H & M Well...
Paul M. Urban
Dec 6, 2017
Paul M. Urban, 71, of Reading, passed away on December 6, 2017, in his residence.
He was the loving husband of Jane K. (Greely) Urban. They were married on September 29, 1973.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late William and Mary (Karnat) Urban.
He was a 1964 graduate of Reading High School.
Paul was a proud U.S. Army veteran.
He worked...
Lawrence G. Mitchell
Dec 5, 2017
Lawrence G. "Larry" Mitchell
Lawrence G. Mitchell, 88, of Sinking Spring, PA crossed over into eternal life on Dec. 5th,2017.
Born in Hazleton, PA, he was the son of George and Helen (Holodick) Mitchell and later,his stepmother Agnes Mitchell.
He was the loving husband of Johanna (Makowiec) Mitchell for 61 years.
Larry grew up in the coal region and attended Mining and Mechanical Institute...
John Eric Dodson
Dec 5, 2017
John Eric Dodson, 54, died December 5, 2017, in his Spring Township residence.
He was the husband of Joyce E. (Groeger) Dodson. They married April 15, 1989.
Born in Altoona, he was a son of the late Robert L. Dodson and Kathryn J. Snyder.
John was a graduate of Bishop Guilfoyle High School, Altoona, PA in 1981 and Duquesne University in 1986 where...
James Harris
Dec 4, 2017
James Harris, 91, of Reading, passed away on December 4, 2017.
He was the husband of Ernestine M. (Cusano) Harris.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Harry and Mary (Kageos) Harris.
James was a U.S. Navy veteran.
He worked at Beumont, Heller & Sperling, retiring in 1989.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two children: James S. Harris...
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