Obituaries

Donald M. Davis

Donald M. Davis

Nov 4, 2017

Donald M. Davis, 85, of West Reading, passed away Saturday, November 4, 2017, in Mifflin Center.

He is survived by his wife Nancy L. (Bodenhorn) Davis, who he married August 1, 1953.

Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Elmer Malcolm and Melva I. (Beiber) Davis.

Donald was a 1950 graduate of Shillington High School.

He was a member of Lincoln...

Susan Moyer

Susan Moyer

Nov 3, 2017

Susan K. Moyer, 53, of Wyomissing, went home to be with the Lord on November 3, 2017.

Born in 1964, in Norristown, PA, Susan was the daughter of the late William R. Moyer and the late Marialice Robey Moyer.

She is survived by her devoted daughters, Sara Sweitzer and Elizabeth Sweitzer, both at home. Being a mother was Susan's greatest joy and...

Michael T. Kostzewa

Michael T. Kostzewa

Nov 2, 2017

Michael Kostzewa died at home in the arms of his beloved wife of 40 years, Dr. Williams and his loyal English Cocker Spaniel after a valiant battle against stage IV pancreatic cancer for 18 months despite being diagnosed with only three to four months to live. Through the efforts of world renowned oncologist, Dr. Herzog and the innovative treatments undergone...

Margaret E. Jabson

Margaret E. Jabson

Nov 1, 2017

Margaret E. (Graeff) Jabson, 97, of Reading, passed away November 1, 2017, in Berks Heim.

Her husband, John J. Jabson, died December 1, 1983.

Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Harry and Elsie (Williams) Graeff.

She was a 1939 graduate of Wilson High School.

She was a member of Advent Lutheran Church, West Lawn.

Margaret was very patriotic. She was a...

Frederick H. Sprow

Frederick H. Sprow

Nov 1, 2017

Frederick H. Sprow, 71, Reading, passed away November 1, 2017, in the Reading Hospital.

Born in East Orange NJ, he was the son of the late Raymond C. and Elizabeth (Ringler) Sprow.

Fred was a graduate of Summit High School and the University of Wisconsin.

He was a proud U.S. Army veteran who honorably served our nation from 1966-1972. He spent time in...

Lauren Elizabeth Hartman

Lauren Elizabeth Hartman

Nov 1, 2017

Lauren Elizabeth Hartman, 26, of Reading, Pennsylvania, passed away November 1, 2017 in the care of Hershey Medical Center, surrounded by her family.

Born September 22, 1991, Lauren attended both the Reading Hospital School of Nursing, and Drexel University, where she earned her RN and BSN respectively. Lauren worked at the Reading Hospital, Haven Behavioral Health and most recently Grifols Plasma...

William H. Oswalt

William H. Oswalt

Oct 30, 2017

William H. Oswalt, JR., 86 of Shillington died October 30th in St. Joseph's Hospital, Bern Township. He was the husband of Norma M. (Kantner) Oswalt, Shillington recently celebrating 24 years of marriage. William was born in Fleetwood and was the son of the late William H. Oswalt, SR. and Grace E. (Reitnouer) Oswalt. He was a United States Air Force...

Olive Amanda Longnecker

Olive Amanda Longnecker

Oct 30, 2017

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Olive Amanda (Graff) Longnecker, 94, of Winter Park, Florida passed away on October 30, 2017. She was born on February 28, 1923 in Germansville, Pennsylvania, the first of three children of Warren and Florence (Follweiler) Graff. Olive graduated from Hamburg High School, Hamburg, PA in 1939 and graduated from the Reading (PA) Hospital School of Nursing in 1944 as a...

Dale W Gaul

Dale W Gaul

Oct 29, 2017

Dr. Dale W. Gaul, 84, of Shillington, went to be with the Lord, October 29, 2017.

He was the beloved husband of Joan A. (Noll) Gaul.

Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Walter N. and Lillie (Brown) Gaul.

Dale was a 1951 graduate of Reading High School, did his pre-dental studies at Albright College, and was a 1957 graduate...

Evvie F. James

Evvie F. James

Oct 29, 2017

Evvie F. James, 93 of Mohrsville died October 29 th in the Reading Hospital. She was born in Sugar Hollow, Virginia and was the daughter of the late Frank S. and Ida V. (Via) James. Evvie was a 1943 graduate of Ontelaunee Vocational School. She worked for many years as a floor lady at Diener Knitting Mill and last worked...

David A. Beahm

David A. Beahm

Oct 29, 2017

David A. Beahm, 74, of Sinking Spring, passed away October 29, 2017, in the Reading Hospital.

He was the husband of Beverly A. (Briner) Beahm who he married on August 28, 1965.

Born in Allentown, he was the son of Albert and Etta (McCoy) Beahm.

David was a 1961 graduate of Wilson High School.

He was a U.S. Navy Veteran.

David was a member of...

Robert E. Hartley

Robert E. Hartley

Oct 28, 2017

Robert E. Hartley, Jr., 61, formerly of Blandon, passed away on October 28, 2017, in Keystone Villa.

He was the son of the late Robert E., Sr., and Claire T. (Fursha) Hartley.

Robert was a 1983 graduate of Wilson High School and attended Hiram G. Andrews College in Johnstown, PA.

He was worked as a security guard for Security Guards, Inc., for 23...

Livio A. Nave

Livio A. Nave

Oct 28, 2017

Livio "Lee" A. Nave, 77, of Reading, passed away on October 29, 2017, in Phoenixville Hospital.

He was the husband of Nancy M. (Nuss) Nave who he married on July 19, 1969.

Born in Reading, he was the son of the late James and Catherine (DiCarlo) Nave.

Lee was a 1960 graduate of Penn State University Berks Campus where he achieved his associate's...

George C. Levesque

George C. Levesque

Oct 25, 2017

George C. Levesque, 76, of Reading, passed away Wednesday, October 25, 2017, in Reading Hospital.

Born in Poughkeepsie, NY, he was son to the late Mary Peruse, and the late Joseph Levesque.

George was a High school Graduate with some college and technical training.

George worked as an Entrepreneur with a specialty in sales. He told me once "You cannot sell to anyone,...

Kenneth F. Weber

Kenneth F. Weber

Oct 23, 2017

Kenneth F. Weber, Sr. 71 of Hamburg died in the Reading Hospital on October 23 rd with his loving wife by his side. He was the husband of Olwyn F. (Hermany) Weber and they recently celebrated their 34 th wedding anniversary. Kenneth was born in Harleysville and was the son of the late Arthur M. and Mamie M. (Adam) Weber....

Jocelyn Lee Alequin

Jocelyn Lee Alequin

Oct 21, 2017

Jocelyn Lee Alequin, 48, passed away, Saturday, October 21, 2017, in her Reading residence.

She was a graduate of Holy Name High School.

Jocelyn is survived by three daughters: Breanne Alequin, West Lawn, Tricia Reisinger, Whitfield, and Madison Alequin, Manayunk. Other survivors include an aunt, Mary Fangman, a fiance, Robert Derr, and several cousins.

Services will be private at the convenience of the...

Janice E. Gromling

Janice E. Gromling

Oct 21, 2017

Janice E. (Frymoyer) Gromling, 77, passed away October 21, 2017, in her Reading residence.

She was the wife of John H. Gromling.

Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Carl and Ruth (Levengood) Frymoyer.

Janice was employed by Dalloz Safety Products, Reading.

She was a former member of St. James Lutheran Church, Reading.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by...

Gene L. Salvatore

Gene L. Salvatore

Oct 20, 2017

Gene L. Salvatore, 78, passed away Friday, October 20, 2017, in his Robesonia residence, after a long illness.

He is survived by his loving wife, Hannah (Moyer) Salvatore, who he married August 29, 1969.

Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Anthony and Miriam (Thren) Salvatore.

He was a U.S. Army veteran.

Gene was a graduate of Central Catholic High School,...

Wayne L. Powell

Wayne L. Powell

Oct 20, 2017

Wayne L. Powell, 64, of West Reading, passed away Friday, October 20, 2017 in the Reading Hospital I.C.U.

Born in Reading, he was the son of the Clara DiGuardi and the late Carl L. Powell.

Wayne was a graduate of Wyomissing High School.

He was a professional painter by trade.

Wayne loved football, movies and animals. His "shining achievement" was his daughter, which brought...

Jacek A. Sajkiewicz

Jacek A. Sajkiewicz

Oct 20, 2017

Jacek A. Sajkiewicz, 60, of West Lawn, passed away Friday, October 20, 2017, in Detroit, MI.

He is survived by his wife Beata (Kafel) Sajkiewicz.

Born in Wroclaw, Poland, he is the son of Stanislawa (Poniewierska) and the late Jan Sajkiewicz.

Jacek earned his master's degree in civil engineering while living in Poland.

He was employed as a project engineer for 25 years at...