Francesca P. Lewis
Jun 11, 2017
Francesca P. Lewis, 95, passed away Sunday June 11, 2017, in Keystone Villa, Douglassville.
She was predeceased by her husband Joffre Lewis.
Born in Elizabeth, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Salvatore and Angelina (Cirasella) Vitella.
Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, Inc., West Reading is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be recorded at www.kuhnfuneralhomes.com.
Chester J. Witkowski
Jun 9, 2017
Chester J. Witkowski, 88, passed away Friday. June 9, 2017, in Berks Heim.
He was the husband of Catharine Hain Witkowski for 57 years before her passing in July of 2011.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Anthony and Mary (Lewandowski) Witkowski.
Chester was a 1952 graduate of Reading High School and achieved his associate's degree from Wharton School...
Bertha V. Aynardi
Jun 9, 2017
Bertha V. (Vignovich) Aynardi, 90, of Wyomissing, passed away peacefully Friday, June 9, 2017, in Country Meadows Retirement Community.
She was the widow of the late Mario J. Aynardi who passed away on March 5, 2002, after 50 years of marriage.
Born in Hopewell, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Mary (Mrvos) Vignovich.
Bertha achieved a bachelor's degree in Pharmacy...
Christian F. Zale
Jun 9, 2017
Christian F. Zale, 62, of Shillington, passed away on Friday, June 9, 2017.
He was the beloved husband of Patricia L. (Neal) Zale for 37 wonderful years. They were married on March 8, 1980 in Hagerstown, Maryland and had a wedding no one will ever forget.
Born and raised in Shenandoah, PA. He was the son of the late Henry J. and...
Richard E. Angstadt
Jun 7, 2017
Richard E. Angstadt, Sr., 82, formerly of Reading and of Boynton Beach, FL, died in Bethesda Hospital on June 7, 2017.
Born in Reading, on November 24, 1934, he was the son of the late John and Helen Angstadt.
He served in the U.S. Army as a Master Sergeant during the Korean War.
Richard was the former owner of Berkshire Family Restaurant, Wyomissing....
Deacon Richard A. Horst
Jun 7, 2017
Deacon Richard A. Horst, 78, of Lower Alsace Township, died June 7, 2017, at the Reading Hospital.
Born in Shillington, he was a son of the late Richard W.T. and Carrie (Coldren) Horst.
He was a 1957 graduate of Governor Mifflin High School and attended Drexel University where he partied out in 1959.
Working in research, he was employed by Western Electric from...
Willie Belk
Jun 7, 2017
Willie "Bill Jr", Belk, 77, of Reading, passed away June 7, 2017, in ManorCare West Reading.
He was the husband of Annie Lee Belk.
Born in Lancaster, SC, he was a son of the late Willie, Sr., and Willie Mae (Cunningham) Belk.
He was employed by Berks Heim as a custodian.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son, Lewis, husband...
Jacqueline P. Meiran
Jun 6, 2017
Jacqueline P. (Baragone) Meiran, 77, died June 6, 2017, in her Shillington residence surrounded by her loving family.
Her husband, William R. Meiran Sr., died October 26, 2013.
Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Guiseppi and Eva (Pelliccotti) Baragone.
She was a 1957 graduate of Reading High School.
Jacqueline was employed by the Wyomissing Area School District as a cook/manager...
Thomas A. Balliett
Jun 6, 2017
Thomas A. Balliett, 66, passed away Tuesday, June 6, 2017, in his Muhlenberg Township residence.
He is survived by his wife, Cynthia L. (Huston) Balliett, whom he married June 17, 1972.
Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late Robert and Dorothy (Bachman) Balliett.
Thomas earned a master's degree from Lehigh University, where he was a member of Tau Beta Pi,...
Sabrina E. Rodriguez
Jun 5, 2017
Sabrina E. "Bree" Rodriguez, 19, of Kenhorst, passed June 5, 2017, in the Reading Hospital.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of Juan A. and JoAnn Rodriguez, Kenhorst.
Bree was a 2015 graduate of Governor Mifflin High School.
She enjoyed camping, shopping, listening to music and being around animals, She had aspirations of becoming a veterinary technician. Bree also enjoyed taking selfies...
Elena Marie Kostival
Jun 4, 2017
Elena Marie (Accordino) Kostival, 80, of Kenhorst, died June 4, 2017, in the Reading Hospital.
She was the wife of Robert Cyril Kostival; they were married on January 16, 1960.
Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Fannie (Ugliuzza) Accordino.
She was employed by Ladd Knitting Mills for 30 years and later for V&S Sandwich Shop, Shillington for...
Ernest W. Arndt
Jun 4, 2017
Ernest W. Arndt, 88, formerly of Hamburg and Edenburg died June 4, 2017 in the Laurel Center, Tilden Township. His wife Marlene L. (Balthaser) Arndt died March 29, 2005. Ernie was born in Kutztown and was the son of the late Victor J. and Verna R. (Dietrich) Arndt. He was a 1948 graduate of Kutztown High School and was a...
Silvio Schiaroli
Jun 3, 2017
Silvio Schiaroli, 90, born January 11, 1927, passed away peacefully, Saturday, June 3, 2017, in his Wyomissing residence.
He was the loving husband of Carmela (nee Maggiaro) Schiaroli, of Sedgewood Commons Nursing Home, Falmouth, Maine. They were married September 8, 1951. Silvio and Carmela met in the choir of Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church, Reading, Pennsylvania.
Born in Reading, he was the...
Paul T. Good
Jun 2, 2017
Paul T. Good, 73 of Perry Township died June 2, 2017 in St. Joseph's Hospital. He was the husband of MaryAnn (Niemczak) Good. Paul was born in Ballietsville, PA (Lehigh County) and was the son of the late Edward and Catherine (Cornifell) Good. He was a 1961 graduate of Whitehall High School and was a United States Army Veteran serving...
Katharine B. Fisher
Jun 1, 2017
Katharine B. (Eckmayer) Fisher, 94, of Reading, passed away June 1, 2017, in Berks Heim Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Before her brief stay at Berks Heim, Katharine resided at Maidencreek Place which she dearly loved.
She was previously married to the late, Calvin W. Fisher.
Born in Brooklyn, NY, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Barbara (Sommer) Eckmayer.
Katharine was...
Emilie C. Miller
Jun 1, 2017
It is with broken hearts that we, James C. Miller, Sr and Kristine E Miller, must announce the passing of our beautiful daughter, Emilie Caroline Miller. She was given to us on October 9, 1991 in Phoenixville, PA and taken back from us on June 1, 2017. She was sister to James C. Miller, Jr. and Elizabeth A Wilds and...
Christine B. Heebner
May 31, 2017
Christine B. (Schorn) Heebner, 61, of Reading, died May 31, 2017, in her home.
She was the wife of Robert F. Heebner, Jr.; they were married on August 13, 1974.
Born in West Reading, she was a daughter of the late Henry J. and Catherine M. (Lowery) Schorn.
Christine was a 1973 graduate of Holy Name High School and attended Shippensburg University where...
Larry L. Rohrbach
May 30, 2017
Larry L. Rohrbach, 73, of Reading died May 30, 2017 in the Reading Hospital & Medical Center. He was the husband of Luisa M. (Perez) Rohrbach. Larry was born in West Reading and was the son of the late Merrill M. Rohrbach, Sr. and Ella (Hinkle) Rohrbach. He attended Reading High School and was a U.S. Navy veteran. He formerly...
Gloria C. Shiels
May 29, 2017
Gloria C. Shiels, 80, of Cumru Township, passed away May 29, 2017 in Reading Hospital.
She was the devoted wife of E. George Shiels, with whom she celebrated 58 years of marriage.
Born in Newark, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Catherine (DeMarco) Clare.
Gloria was a 1955 graduate of Central High School, Newark, NJ.
She was a member of...
Kathy S. Wolf
May 28, 2017
Kathy S. Wolf, also known as Kathy S. Wool, passed away May 28, 2017, in her Wyomissing residence.
She was the wife of Dr. Erwin H. Wolf, II; they were married November 22, 1985 and loving mother to Natalie Judith, and Abigail Rose.
Born in Reading, she was a daughter of Judith M. (Roller) Wool, Wyomissing, and the late Dr. Arthur L....