Obituaries
Ruth M. Leiby
Oct 7, 2017
Ruth M. Leiby, 91 of Hamburg died October 7, 2017 in the Orwigsburg Center, Orwigsburg. She was the widow of Mark I. Leiby who died November 16, 2002. Ruth was born in Maidencreek Township and was the daughter of the late Perry A. and Mabel M. (Hamm) Hamm. She was a homemaker most of her life and was a member...
Marian E. Kauffman
Oct 6, 2017
Marian E. (Swoyer) Kauffman, 87 of Shoemakersville died peacefully surrounded by her husband and family on October 6, 2017 in the Reading Hospital. She was the wife of Chester P. Kauffman and recently celebrated their 68thwedding anniversary. Marian was born in Shoemakersville and was the daughter of the late Wilmer and Ada (Emerich) Schwoyer. She was a 1948 graduate of...
Terry D. Klopp
Oct 6, 2017
Terry D. Klopp, Sr., 67, passed away, Friday, October 6, 2017, in his Reading residence.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Robert C., Sr. and Gladys (Eckenroth) Klopp.
Terry was a U.S. Marines veteran.
He is survived by three biological children.
Services will be private at the convenience of the family. Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, Inc., West Reading is...
Josephine Screpesi
Oct 5, 2017
Josephine (Rinaldi) Screpesi, 94, a guest of Berks Heim for seven months, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. She had waged a courageous fifty-year-long battle with seven primary cancers, but she never surrendered to the disease. She remained positive to the last and never lost her unique sense of humor. Her favorite saying was,...
Helen Elizabeth Koehler
Oct 4, 2017
After a vibrant life as a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Helen Elizabeth (Sattler) Koehler, 88, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 4, 2017, in her residence at The Highlands of Wyomissing.
She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Henry B. Koehler, who she married May 26, 1951. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Otto and...
John Joseph Meas
Oct 3, 2017
John Joseph Meas, 83, formerly of Laureldale and of Spring Twp., died October 3, 2017, in Tower Health of Reading.
His wife, Arlene M. (Riegel) Meas, died August 22, 2011. They were married October 14, 1961.
Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Ralph A.and Anna L. (Freet) Meas.
John was a chef for Arner's Family Restaurants and later The...
Todd W. Beamesderfer
Oct 3, 2017
Todd W. Beamesderfer, 46, passed away, Tuesday, October 3, 2017, in his West Lawn residence.
Born in West Reading, he is the son of Donald H. and Gloria (Augustine) Beamesderfer.
Todd was a 1989 graduate of Wilson High School.
He owned and operated Todd's Lawn Service for many years.
Todd was a member of Lincoln Park United Methodist Church, West Lawn.
In addition to his...
William Anthony Conrad
Oct 3, 2017
William "Bill" Anthony Conrad, Sr., 77, of West Lawn, died October 3, 2017, in Reading Hospital, after an extensive stay at Beebe Hospital, Lewis, Delaware.
He was the loving husband of Edith (Garraway) Conrad; they were married on August 16, 1963.
Born in Frackville, he was the son of the late William V. and Anna N. (Pechuilis) Conrad.
Bill was a graduate of...
Valencia T. Anderson
Oct 3, 2017
Valencia T. Anderson, 86 of Shoemakersville died in Berks Heim on October 3, 2017. Three husbands, Charles Van Arman, Joseph J. Kubala, Sr. and Earl A. Anderson, predeceased her. Valencia was born in Austin, Minnesota and was the daughter of the late Adam and Libbie (Kos) Tobar. She was a 1949 graduate of LaPorte High School, LaPorte, Indiana. One of...
Vittoria Elia
Oct 2, 2017
Vittoria (Bartone) Elia, 92, formerly of Muhlenberg Twp., died October 2, 2017, in her daughter's New York Residence.
Her husband, Vincenzo S. Elia, died March 19, 2006.
Born in Sersale, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Domenico Antonio and Maria Concetta Valente Bartone.
Vittoria was a gifted seamstress; she spent over 25 years working for H.R. Oritsky's. Her grandchildren were the...
Joseph W. Mangiolardo
Oct 2, 2017
Joseph W. Mangiolardo, 93, passed away October 2, 2017, in ManorCare Sinking Spring.
He was the beloved husband of Linda L. (Biehl) Mangiolardo.
Born in Birdsboro, he was the son of the late Antonio and Annuziato (Paruto) Mangiolardo.
Joseph was a United States Navy Veteran serving during World War II.
He was a life member of St. Margaret's Roman Catholic Church, Reading and served...
Genevieve D. Simon
Oct 2, 2017
Genevieve (Ziemba) Simon, fondly known as Vig, died peacefully Monday October 2, 2017, at the age of 93 surrounded and comforted by her family.
The daughter of Polish immigrants, she was one of nine siblings raised in Reading, PA. Vig came of age during the Great Depression and WW II. Her experiences during those trying and often bleak years forged the...
Bruce A. Berlin
Oct 2, 2017
Bruce A. Berlin, 96, a resident of The Highlands at Wyomissing, passed away Monday, October 2, 2017, in the skilled nursing unit.
He was predeceased by his wife Olga A. (Keeney) Berlin.
Born in Slatington, PA, he was the son of the late Roscoe C. and Sarah M. (Bowers) Berlin.
Bruce was a U.S. Army and Air Force veteran serving as First Lieutenant...
Brian P. Stebbins
Oct 1, 2017
Brian P. "Big Daddy" Stebbins, 51, died October 1, 2017, in his Kenhorst residence.
He was the loving husband of Linda C. (Samick) Stebbins; they were married on May 7, 1988.
Born in Port Allegheny, PA, he was a son of Milton and Betty (Crowe) Stebbins, Port Allegheny, PA.
Brian was a 1984 graduate of Ridgeway High School.
He started Brian's Window Cleaning, and...
Rita D. Kloepfer
Oct 1, 2017
Rita D. Kloepfer, 84, of Wyomissing, died Sunday, October 1, 2017, at Columbia Cottage.
She was predeceased by her husband, Richard A. Kloepfer, August 2, 2009.
Born in Philadelphia, Rita was the daughter of the late John Rooney and Alta (Van Osten) Rooney.
Rita was employed by the Wilson School District, and later Sears & Roebuck until her retirement. She was a long-time...
Christian Lee Morgan
Sep 30, 2017
Christian Lee Morgan, 35, of Hubley Twp., passed away September 30, 2017.
Born in Pottsville, he was the son of Craig E. and Shirley J. (Bordner) Morgan of Sacramento, PA.
He was a 2000 graduate of Tri-Valley High School.
Christian worked as a driver for UPS.
He was a member the Free Masons of Valley View, Sons of The American Legion, Post 575, VFW...
Elizabeth Jane Ciervo
Sep 29, 2017
Elizabeth "Betty" (Sweezy) Ciervo, 100
Betty Ciervo of Kenhorst, PA, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Wednesday September 27th, 2017.
Betty was born on July 16, 1917 in Hazelton, PA. She was the daughter of the late Frank and Pearl Sweezy. Betty was predeceased by 15 brothers and sisters and survived by sister Rose of Ohio.
As a young woman, Betty...
Sue J. Carlen
Sep 29, 2017
Sue J. Carlen, 85 of Perry Township died September 29, 2017 in her residence. She was born in Solebury Township, PA. and was the daughter of the late Cornelius V. and Margaret A. (Havens) Ely. Sue was a 1950 graduate of New Hope High School and graduated from the University of Maryland. She was a medical technologist and worked for...
Francis Jay Ross
Sep 25, 2017
Francis Jay "Frank" Ross, 70, of Reading, passed away September 25, 2017, in the Reading Hospital.
Born in Pigeon, Michigan, he was the son of the late John Francis and Lydia Belle (Sweet) Ross.
Frank graduated from Laker High School in Michigan and attended Central Michigan University where he achieved his bachelors degree in education.
He spent years in southern states working and...
Joseph L. Fortescue
Sep 25, 2017
Joseph L. Fortescue, Jr. passed away peacefully on Monday, September 25, 2017 with his loving family by his side. Joe was born in Philadelphia on September 21, 1924 to Joseph and Mildred Fortescue. After graduation from Audubon High School in 1942, he enlisted in the Army and served in the European Theater in WWII. On June 15, 1946, he married...
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