Donald J. Chelius
Dec 25, 2016
Donald J. "Dutch" Chelius, 82, passed away December 25, 2016 in his Spring Township home where he spent Christmas Eve surrounded by his family.
He was predeceased by his wife of 51 years, Barbara A. (Seyfert) Chelius, his son Matthew L., and brothers Luke, Robert and David.
Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Luke A. and Caroline M....
Joanne B. Bower
Dec 25, 2016
Joanne B. "Bonnie" (Hampton) Bower, 73, of Reading, passed away peacefully in the Reading Hospital on December 25, 2016.
She was the wife of Russell H. Bower to whom she was married for 47 years.
Born July 23, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Eva Hampton.
She worked for Arrow International for 40 years until her retirement in 2011. She held...
John Huesman
Dec 24, 2016
John "Jack" Frederick Huesman, of Wayne New Jersey passed away unexpectedly December 23th, in his home at the age of 75. Jack was born in West Reading December 3rd 1941, the son of the late Charles and Miriam Huesman.
He graduated from West Reading High school 1959; he later attended LaSalle and Albright College. Growing up the son of a florist...
Samuel T. Garland
Dec 24, 2016
Samuel T. Garland, 81 of Hamburg died December 24th in his residence. He was the husband of Barbara J. (Potts) Garland. Sam was born in Pottsville and was the son of the late Samuel G. and Kathryn (Stefansky) Garland. He was a 1953 graduate of St. Clair High School where he played football and baseball. Sam proudly served his country...
Josephine A. Stanko
Dec 22, 2016
Josephine A. Stanko, 75, of Shoemakersville PA, passed away on Thursday evening, December 22, 2016, at the Phoebe Berks in Wernersville following a challenging battle with cancer.
Josephine was born in Ranshaw, Northumberland County, PA on March 18, 1941, the sixth child and only daughter of Walter Piechowski, born in Poland and Anna Domanski, born in Ranshaw, Pennsylvania.
She was a member...
Doris Row
Dec 22, 2016
Doris (Hoffman) Row, 89, passed away December 22, 2016, in her Reading residence.
Her husband, Harold Row died in August of 1969.
Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Annie (Scheuring) Hoffman.
She was a 1944 graduate of Reading High School.
Doris was employed by Diamond Brothers Furniture and the 15th Ward Democratic Club.
She was a member of the...
Dorothy "Dolly" Piccone
Dec 21, 2016
My mom, who taught me the meaning of unconditional love, was reunited in Heaven with her beloved husband of 53 years, Daniel, whom she met on a blind date, and joins her wonderful parents Mary and Frank Wojciechowski and her loving brother Frank.
She was to me the best mom and my best friend. Always supportive of my activities from dance...
Earl M. Bohanak
Dec 21, 2016
Earl M. Bohanak, 80, of Wyomissing, died December 21, 2016, in Reading Hospital.
He was the husband of Lynda L. (Smith) Bohanak; they were married on May 30, 1970.
Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Mary Bohanak.
Earl was a graduate of Central Catholic High School and Penn State University.
He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army.
Earl was...
Hazel May Zerbe
Dec 20, 2016
Hazel May Zerbe, 94, of Reading, passed away December 20, 2016, in the Reading Hospital.
Born in Elverson, she was a daughter of the late Ralph and Kathryn (Gerhart) Elliott.
Her husband, Carl Zerbe, passed away on April 10, 2012.
She was employed for many years by the Reading Laundry and David Crystal.
Hazel was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church, West Reading.
She loved...
Alfretta B. Leinbach
Dec 20, 2016
Alfretta B. "Fritz" (Epler) Leinbach, 95, passed away December 20, 2016 in Berks Heim.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late John and Anna Blatt.
Fritz was employed by Mecks Catering as a cook and Luden's Candy Factory as a packer.
She is survived by her daughter Judy, wife of Winston Simmons, West Reading; sister, Florence Reeser, West
Reading; grandchildren, Sabrina,...
Margaret M. Guinther
Dec 20, 2016
Margaret "Peggy" M. (McGinnis) Guinther, 93, formerly of West Wyomissing, passed away December 20, 2016, at Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital.
She was the loving wife of Richard H. Guinther, who passed away in November of 1974.
Born in Philadelphia, Margaret was the daughter of the late Hugh J. and Catherine E. (McDonald) McGinnis.
She was a 1941 graduate of Little Flower High School...
Marie A. Keltz
Dec 20, 2016
Marie A. Keltz, 93, formerly of Laureldale, died December 20, 2016, at Penn St. Health St. Joseph.
Her husband Robert J. Keltz, died March 22, 1986; they were married in May of 1949.
Born in Pottstown, she was the daughter of the late Charles R. and Anna M. (Fink) Schwoyer.
She was a long-time bookkeeper for various local companies until her retirement from...
Maryann Epting
Dec 19, 2016
MaryAnn Epting, 81 of Tilden Township died Monday, December 19, 2016 in Lehigh Valley Hospice, Allentown. She was the beloved wife of Chester W. Epting sharing sixty-four years of happiness. She was born in Tilden Township and was the daughter of the late Stanley and Elsie (Potteiger) Degler. MaryAnn was employed as a seamstress and quality control inspector for a...
Harry T. Bernecker
Dec 19, 2016
Harry T. Bernecker, 95, formerly of West Lawn, passed away December 19, 2016, in Berks Heim.
He was the husband of Rose A. (Leszczynski) Bernecker; they were married on June 24, 1950.
Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late John and Mamie Bernecker.
He was a graduate of Lebanon High School in 1939.
Harry was a proud veteran of the U.S....
Betty G. Ritter
Dec 19, 2016
Betty G. (Kimmel) Ritter, 86, of Sinking Spring, passed away, December 19, 2016 in Reading Hospital.
She was married to Richard C. Ritter, whom died May 5, 1999.
Born in Hamburg, she was the daughter of the late Elwood and Mamie (Raudenbush) Kimmel.
Betty was a graduate of Wernersville High School.
She was a member of St. John's Reformed Church, Sinking Spring.
Betty was very...
Helen Peres
Dec 18, 2016
Helen Peres, 96, of Spring Township, died December 18, 2016, in the Reading Hospital.
Her husband, Manuel Peres died on September 13, 2008.
She was born in Puerto Rico she was the daughter of the late Ramon Goglas and Ramona Rivera.
Helen was a homemaker who was dedicated to her family; one of the best gifts she gave her children was staying at...
Dolores M. Long
Dec 17, 2016
Dolores M. Long, 83, of West Reading, passed away December 17, 2016 in the Mifflin Center.
She was the beloved wife of the late John J. Long.
Born in West Lawn, she was the daughter of the late Carl W. and Katherine M. (Knappenberger) Priebe.
Dolores was a graduate of Mt. Penn High School.
She was employed by Bernville Bank as a teller.
Dolores was...