Obituaries
Frank T. Petrakis
Dec 3, 2017
Frank T. Petrakis passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2017, in the Mifflin Center, Reading. His loving family was by his side.
Born in Reading on February 16, 1935, Frank was the son of Stephen and Georgia (Patsourakos) Petrakis.
He was educated in the Reading schools and served honorably in the U.S. Army from 1954 to 1956, during the Korean Conflict.
Frank forged...
Betty Lou Wagner
Dec 3, 2017
Betty Lou (Fritch) Wagner, 78, of Blandon, passed away on Sunday morning in Reading Hospital. Born on May 10, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Dorothy (Trexler) Bowers and Glenn Fritch. She was a graduate of Perry High School and the Valedictorian of her class. She also completed 2 years at the former Reading Business Institute. Betty worked...
Marijane R. Moyer
Dec 3, 2017
Marijane R. (Gerbino) Moyer, 94, formerly of Lincoln Park, died December 3, 2017, in ManorCare, Laureldale.
She was the wife of Donald F. Moyer. They married August 30, 1947.
Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late John and Theresa (Casella) Gerbino.
She was a 1940 graduate of Reading High School.
Marijane was employed by Bell Telephone as a long-distance telephone operator....
Mary E. Kaucher
Dec 2, 2017
Mary Esther (Denman) Kaucher, 96, passed away on December 2 at home in Wyomissing.
She was the beloved wife of James E. Kaucher Sr., who predeceased her in 1987.
Born on December 29, 1920, in Mount Carmel, IL, Mary was the eldest of eight children of the late Elmer and Mary Denman. She often reminisced about the happy, simple life she shared...
Arlene Mary Turner
Dec 2, 2017
Arlene Mary (Krommes) Turner, 84, of Tilden Township, passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2017 in Laurel Center, Tilden Township, in the loving presence of her family. She was born on April 14, 1933 in Albany Township and was the daughter of the late Pauline (Strausser) and Earl W. Krommes Sr. Her husband, Charles C. Turner, passed away on December...
Richard P. Trabosh
Dec 2, 2017
Richard P. Trabosh, 72, of Hamburg, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday afternoon. Born in Hamburg on November 6, 1945, he was the son of the late Carrie Mae (Kline) and John Trabosh, Sr. He was a 1963 graduate of Hamburg High School and proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during Vietnam. Rich was a life member of the...
James Adam Jakubek
Dec 2, 2017
James Adam Jakubek, 81, of Spring Township, passed away December 2, 2017, in St. Joseph Hospital.
He was the husband of Jeannette M. Jakubek having celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary.
James worked as the Chief Financial Officer of St. Joseph Medical Center and the Alaskan Health System as well as other hospitals.
He was an avid hunter and fisherman having been a member...
Leon A. Ostroski
Dec 2, 2017
Leon Ostroski, 78, of Shillington passed away December 2, 2017, in his residence.
He was a 1957 graduate of West Reading High School.
Leon was a U. S. Army veteran.
He worked as a driver for various florists.
Survivors include two sons, John P. and Adam J. Ostroski.
Private graveside services were held at Charles Evans Cemetery. Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home Inc., 739 Penn...
Kathleen Joy Kline
Dec 1, 2017
Kathleen Joy Kline, 82 of Mohrsville died Friday, December 1 st in her residence. She was the wife of James "Mike" Kline. Kathleen was born in Pottsville and was the daughter of the late Christy and Anna (Tomak) Joy. Kathleen started her career as a school bus driver and last worked as an insurance representative for Aetna Insurance from where...
Scott A. Mengel
Dec 1, 2017
Scott A. Mengel, 61 of Hamburg died December 1, 2017 in the Laurel Center, Tilden Township. He was born in West Reading and was the son of the late William I. and Marguerite S. (Huett) Mengel. He graduated from Muhlenberg High School in 1974. Scott was a sheet metal worker-Local 19, Philadelphia, PA for over 30 years prior to his...
Muriel M. Mccafferty
Dec 1, 2017
Muriel M. McCafferty, 91, passed away Friday, December 1, 2017, in Reading Hospital.
She was the beloved wife of William E. McCafferty, who died in 2005.
Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Elsie (Hoefer) Webster.
Muriel was a member of St. Ignatius Loyola R.C. Church.
She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.
Muriel is survived by four daughters;...
Richard E. Gernert
Nov 30, 2017
Richard E. "Monk" Gernert passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2017, at home surrounded by his loving family.
Dick was the husband of Patricia (Turner) Gernert; they were married on December 24, 1955.
Born in Reading on September 12, 1928, he was the son of the late Edward Sylvester Gernert and Evelyn (Baisch) Gernert.
After graduating from Reading High School and attending Temple...
Edward W. Przybylski
Nov 29, 2017
Edward William Przybylski, 86, of Kenhorst, passed away November 29, 2017, in the Reading Hospital.
He was the beloved husband of the late Loretta M. (Long) Przybylski, with whom he celebrated 44 years of marriage.
Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Ludwig and Suzanna (Ziolkowski) Przybylski.
He was a 1948 graduate of Reading High School.
Edward enlisted in the US...
Ray R. Henry
Nov 27, 2017
Ray (Dick) Henry, 85 of Molino, died November 27, 2017 in Seton Manor, Orwigsburg. He was the husband of Lois L. (Snell) Henry who died November 29, 2014. He was born in Port Clinton & was the son of the late Harvey and Marie (Schaller) Henry. He was a machinist, welder & carpenter most of his life working for various...
Marie R. Watson
Nov 26, 2017
Marie R. (Rocktashel) Watson, 59, died of natural causes November 26, 2017, in her Spring Township residence.
Born in Jersey City, New Jersey, she was a daughter of the late Richard J. and Ethel M. (Bradshaw) Rocktashel.
Marie was a 1976 graduate of Wilson High School. She earned her bachelor's degree in nursing from the University of Pittsburgh in 1980. She practiced...
Anna Mae Pauley Bricker
Nov 25, 2017
Anna Mae Pauley Bricker, 98, formerly of Temple, passed away on November 25, 2017, in Berks Heim
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Edward S. and Barbara (Kauffman) Zimmerly.
Anna Mae was a 1937 graduate of Schaefferstown High School.
She was a member of Riverview Christian Fellowship.
Anna Mae was strong in her faith and lived for the Lord. She...
Gloria Keffer
Nov 24, 2017
Gloria Waugh Keffer was born in Barrett, MN on April 17, 1927 and died in Wyomissing on November 24, 2017.
She was the daughter of Henry Oliver Waugh and Hilda Haugen Waugh.
The youngest of four children, she grew up on her family's farm. Her father passed away when she was two. Her mother, a teacher in a one-room schoolhouse, raised the...
Michael C. Bowman
Nov 23, 2017
Michael C. Bowman, 57, of West Lawn, passed away on November 23, 2017, in his residence.
He was the loving husband of Christa J. (Pealer) Bowman.
Michael was born in Levittown on December 31, 1959. He was a graduate of Levittown High School.
He went on to achieve his associate's degree in electric at Pennco Tech in Bristol. Michael was a talented handyman...
Carol Ann Rissmiller
Nov 23, 2017
Carol Ann Rissmiller, 72, of Laureldale, passed away on November 23, 2017.
She was the loving wife of 52 years to William Roy Rissmiller. They were married on May 15, 1965.
Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Chester and Helen (Borawski) Ciesielski.
Carol Ann was a 1963 graduate of Reading High School.
She was a member of St. Stephen's Polish...
Lena Jude Cerniglia
Nov 22, 2017
Lena Jude Cerniglia, 42, died unexpectedly November 22, 2017, in her Kenhorst residence.
She was the fiancee of David M. Vetovich.
Born in Reading, she was a daughter of Santina (Attinello) Cerniglia, Kenhorst and the late Santo Cerniglia.
She was a graduate of Holy Name High School in 1993 and attended Alvernia University.
For the last 19 years, Lena was employed by Penske Truck...
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