Obituaries

Margaret Hracho

Margaret Hracho

Jul 14, 2017

Margaret T. Hracho joined her beloved husband Michael on Friday, July 14, 2017, with whom she loved and missed dearly.

"Today, Tomorrow and Always".

Margaret born in Philadelphia, was the daughter of the late, Francis J. and Margaret T. (Beck) Streff prior to moving to Berks County. She attended St. Boniface Catholic High School in Philadelphia and further continued her education at...

Dolores E. Renninger

Dolores E. Renninger

Jul 12, 2017

Dolores E. Renninger, 80, of Kenhorst, passed away July 12, 2017.

She was the wife of John A. Renninger, whom she married on November 24, 1955.

Born in Pottsville, she was a daughter of the late James and Elizabeth (Winter) Costello.

Dolores was employed by Belmont Processing as an administrative assistant.

She enjoyed reading, cooking, talking with friends, traveling, and spending time with her...

Betty D. Lehr

Betty D. Lehr

Jul 10, 2017

Betty Dolores Lehr, 90, a resident of Phoebe Berks Village, formerly of Spring Township, died July 10th. 2017 in Phoebe Berks. Betty was the wife of the late John Malcolm Lehr.

Born in Altoona, PA on March 28, 1927 to the late Catherine D ( Warner) and Robert O. Long. She graduated from Altoona High School in 1945, worked for Bell...

Helen L. Lucas

Helen L. Lucas

Jul 10, 2017

Helen L. Lucas, 88, died of natural causes Monday, July 10, 2017, in her Kenhorst residence.

She was the wife of Joseph A. Lucas.

Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Caroline (Surowiec) Kusior.

She was a member of St. John Baptist De LaSalle Roman Catholic Church, Shillington.

Helen was predeceased by one son, John M., in 1997.

In addition...

Madonna Lovelace

Madonna Lovelace

Jul 10, 2017

Madonna Lovelace, 92, passed away Monday, July 10, 2017, in Columbia Cottage, Wyomissing.

Born in Chester, Montana, Madonna attended a one room schoolhouse.

Madonna and her five siblings were raised by homesteaders on a ranch in Montana. She moved to Oakland, California where she met her first husband, Houston, and married six months later. They moved to Alabama, where they had three...

Gregory P. Weckel

Gregory P. Weckel

Jul 8, 2017

Gregory Paul "Woody" Weckel, 68, originally of Philadelphia, PA, but most recently of Leesport, PA, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, July 8, 2017. He was the loving husband of Elizabeth (Andruzak) Jackson Weckel, with whom he celebrated 25 years of marriage.

Greg was born on February 2, 1949, in Philadelphia at the former Woman's Hospital. He was the son...

Hunter J.R. Schlachter

Hunter J.R. Schlachter

Jul 8, 2017

Hunter J. R. Schlachter, 19 of Hamburg died July 8, 2017 in Tilden Township. He was born in West Reading and was the son of Brian J. Schlachter and Susan K. (Frankenfield) Schlachter both of Hamburg. Hunter attended Hamburg Area High School and proudly obtained his GED.    He was employed as a cashier at Love's in Shartlesville until his death....

Mary J. Ranalli

Mary J. Ranalli

Jul 8, 2017

Mary J. (Hinkle) Ranalli, 90, of West Lawn, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at 1:40 a.m. on Saturday, July 8, 2017.

She was the beloved wife of Fred A. Ranalli, Sr., to whom she would have celebrated 74 wonderful years of marriage with on October 27th of this year.

Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Fred...

Helen P. Miller

Helen P. Miller

Jul 8, 2017

Helen P. Miller, 100 of Hamburg died in the Laurel Center, Tilden Township July 8, 2017. She was the widow of Earl D. Miller who died September 3, 1957. Helen was born in New Ringgold and was the daughter of the late Walter N. Wink, Sr. and Mary E. (Miller) Wink. She was employed as a machine operator at the...

Janet . Roth

Janet . Roth

Jul 7, 2017

Janet L. Roth, 77, of Windsor Township, passed away July 7, 2017 in St. Joseph's Medical Center, Bern Township. She fought a long, hard battle with breast cancer.  She was the widow of Ralph Reed "Randy" Roth, who passed away February 9, 2016. Janet was born in Shillington and was the daughter of the late Harry L. and Geneva S....

Lloyd M. Wolf Jr.

Lloyd M. Wolf Jr.

Jul 6, 2017

Lloyd M. Wolf Jr., 77, of Wyomissing, passed away July 6, 2017, in Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia.

He was the husband of Geraldine Ann (Rutolo) Wolf to whom he was married for 49 years.

Born in Chicago, he was a son of the late Lloyd M. Sr. and Helen (Burger) Wolf.

Lloyd graduated from St. Edwards High School, Cleveland, OH in 1958...

Donald R. Ulle

Donald R. Ulle

Jul 6, 2017

Donald R. Ulle, 76, of Muhlenberg Township, passed away July 5, 2017, in the Reading Hospital.

He was the beloved husband of JoAnne (Bucca) Ulle.

Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Russell and Dorothy (Hoffman) Ulle.

Donald attended Muhlenberg High School.

He was employed by CarTech as a die room technician for over 30 years and was owner and operator...

Harold F. Gantert Jr.

Harold F. Gantert Jr.

Jul 4, 2017

Harold F. Gantert Jr., 88, of Cumru Township, passed away July 4, 2017, in his residence surrounded by his family.

Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Harold F. Sr. and Miriam (Braun) Gantert.

He was the husband of Helen B. (Karczewski) Gantert whom he married on October 7, 1950.

Harold was a graduate of Reading High School.

He was a...

Anne Marie Pawling

Anne Marie Pawling

Jul 3, 2017

Anne Marie Pawling, 74, passed away Monday, July 3, 2017, in her Spring Township residence.

She is survived by her husband David L. Pawling.

Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Lillian (Schroeder) Reifsnyder.

Anne was employed as a nurse's aid at Berks Heim for many years.

In addition to her husband, Anne is survived by her son, Mark...

Scott J. Anderson

Scott J. Anderson

Jul 2, 2017

Scott J. Anderson, 59, died July 2, 2017, in Philadelphia.

Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Kenneth H. and Helen M. (Edwards) Moyer.

He was an avid Philadelphia Phillies and Eagles fan.

Scott will be remembered for his big heart and love of sports; he was a warm, caring, selfless person with a great sense of humor who will...

Donald L. Broskey

Donald L. Broskey

Jun 30, 2017

Donald L. Broskey, 89, of Spring Township, passed away June 30, 2017, in the Reading Hospital.

He was the husband of Geraldine P. (Printz) Broskey. They married on September 17, 1955.

Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Leo and Anna (Tomaszewski) Broskey.

He attended Reading Catholic High School.

Donald was a U.S. Army veteran enlisting in 1946, stationed in Japan...

Rita A. Gibble

Rita A. Gibble

Jun 29, 2017

Rita A. (Klusewitz) Gibble ,92, of West Lawn, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2017, in Wyomissing Health and Rehabilitation Center.

She was the beloved wife of Earl D. Gibble who passed away in July of 2003.

Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Edwin and Rose (Nowicki) Klusewitz.

Rita was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother....

Judy E. Brown

Judy E. Brown

Jun 27, 2017

Judy E. Brown, 69, passed away, Tuesday, June 27, 2017, in her Cumru Township residence.

She is survived by her beloved husband David P. Brown, whom she married September 23, 1972.

Born in West Reading, she was the daughter of the late David L. and Dorothy (Rick) Loose.

Judy was a member of St. John's Reformed Church, Sinking Spring.

She was a 1965 graduate...

Dennis N. Einolf

Dennis N. Einolf

Jun 26, 2017

Dennis N. Einolf, 66, passed away June 26, 2017, in his Reinholds residence.

He was the beloved husband of Sam (Mahler) Toffy, with whom he celebrated 3 years of marriage.

Born in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of the late Henry Einolf and Maria (Preston) Einolf, Laurel, MD.

Dennis was a graduate of Calvert Hall High School, Baltimore, MD.

He was a member...

Robert E. Barry

Robert E. Barry

Jun 26, 2017

Robert E. Barry, 86 of Mohrsville died June 26, 2017 in St. Joseph's Medical Center. Robert was the husband of Karen I. (Kanavins) Barry. He was born in Spring Lake, NJ and was the son of the late Robert E. and Marjorie Barry, Sr. He served in the U.S. Navy. Robert was employed as a sales rep for Allied Van...