Feb 27, 2017

Mary B. Kreusch, 88, passed away February 27, 2017, in the Reading Hospital.

Born in Congers, NY, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary (O'Hara) Cody.

Her husband, Richard Frederick Kreusch, whom she shared 58 years of marriage passed away December 4, 2003.

She was employed by several hospitals and dental offices in Chester, NJ as a registered nurse for...

Feb 27, 2017

Timothy D. "Timbo" Rauen, 57 , passed away February 27, 2017, in his St. Lawrence residence.

Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Robert and Nancy Jeanne (Briner) Balliet.

Timothy was a graduate of Reading High School (1977) and the Reading Police Academy.

He was employed by the Reading Police Department as a patrol and investigative sergeant from May 1989...

Feb 27, 2017

Jean L. Bohn, 89 of Hamburg died February 27, 2017 in Manor Care, Laureldale. She was born in Hamburg and was the daughter of the late Raymond W. and Edith M. (Stitzel) Dipper. She worked 17 years as a supervisor at the Hamburg Center retiring in 1990. Jean was a member of the First United Church of Christ, Hamburg. A...

Feb 26, 2017

Beverly M. (Eager) Hinnershitz, 62, of West Reading, passed away February 26, 2017 in the Reading Hospital.

She was the beloved wife of Richard P. Hinnershitz Sr., with whom she shared 41 years of marriage.

Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Raymond T. Sr. and Mildred A. (Blimline) Eager.

Beverly was a graduate of Governor Mifflin High School.

She was...

Feb 26, 2017

Feb 26, 2017

Dorothy (Gary) Middleton, 98, of Norristown, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2017, in the Reading Hospital.

Dorothy was the wife of Thomas R. Middletown who passed away in 2001.

Born in Norristown, she was the daughter of the late Arthur Dare and Mary Jane (Homewood) Gary.

Dorothy was a 1936 graduate of Norristown High School. She went to the Philadelphia School of...

Feb 25, 2017

Carrie V. Brown, 92 formerly of Wyndcliffe Apartments, Hamburg died February 25, 2017 in the Laurel Center, Tilden Township. Carrie was the widow of John W. Brown who died October 6, 1993. She was born in Philipsburg, PA. (Clearfield County) and was the daughter of the late Harry and Lillian (Summers) Graham. She worked for many years on the candy...

Feb 25, 2017

Florence May Wheeler, 94, formerly of West Reading, passed away Saturday, February 25, 2017 in Hawthorne Home.

She was the wife of Robert A. Wheeler, who died January, 1989.

Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Gertrude (Geckel) Wolf.

Florence was a 1939 graduate of West Reading High School.

She is survived by two sons: Robert F. "Bob", husband...

Feb 25, 2017

Thomas W. Malack, 51, of Reading, passed away February 25, 2017, in the Reading Hospital.

He was the beloved husband of Donna (Drake) Malack with whom he celebrated 29 years of marriage.

Born in Quakertown, he was the son of the late Leonard and Joan (Statuti) Migliaccio.

Tom was a graduate of Quakertown High School and McCarrie School of Health Science, where he...

Feb 25, 2017

Omar Sharif Belk, 36, of Reading passed away February 25, 2017 in the Reading Hospital.

Born in Reading, he was the son of Funzo Belk Sr. and Vivian Farley-Gray, Reading.

Omar was an avid sports fan and a car enthusiast. He also enjoyed driving, eating and talking to his friends and family. He will be truly missed by all who know him...

Feb 24, 2017

J. Frances Cutler, 97, of Shillington, passed away Friday, February 24, 2017, in Berks Heim.

She was the wife of J. Harold Cutler, who died March 6, 1972.

Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Sophie (Kendzior) Glodzik.

Frances was a 1938 graduate of Reading Standard Evening High.

She was a member of St. Peter the Apostle Roman Catholic...

Feb 24, 2017

Anna May Bryson, 87, passed away, Friday, February 24, 2017, in Berks Heim.

She was predeceased by her husband, Robert H. Bryson, whom she married November 1, 1984.

Born in West Lawn, she was the daughter of the late Roscoe J. L., Sr., and Mary (Henne) Houser.

Anna May was a member of Advent Lutheran Church, West Lawn.

She was employed as a sales...

Feb 24, 2017

Feb 22, 2017

Ward J. Swan, 81, of Lenhartsville, passed away on February 22, 2017, peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Ann C. (Hagberg) for 32 years. Born in Norristown, PA, he was the son of the late Hiram and Anna Swan. Ward graduated from Springfield High School and went on to serve in the United...

Feb 22, 2017

Michael Jeremiah O'Connor, 62, of Wyomissing, PA died on February 22, 2017, in the Reading Hospital, with family at his side. Frequent visits by dear friends lifted his spirits during his brief illness.

Born December 27, 1954, in Pottsville, Schuylkill County and raised in nearby Heckscherville, he was the eldest son of the late Vincent J. and Mary R. (Horan) O'Connor.

Mike...

Feb 20, 2017

Russell L. Kessler, 88, of West Lawn, passed away Monday, February 20, 2017 in Reading Hospital.

He was the husband of Carlene F. (Scherrer) to whom he had been married for 66 years.

Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Russell G. and Catherine (Ansel) Kessler.

Russell was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Sinking Spring.

He was a U.S....

Feb 19, 2017

William H. Clark, Jr., 92, formerly of Kenhorst, passed away, Sunday, February 19, 2017, in Sunset Home Assisted Living Facility, Bonners Ferry, Idaho.

He was the husband of Mary A. (Martorana) Clark.

Born in Norristown, he was the son of the late William H., Sr. and Helen E. (Keller) Clark.

William was a 1942 graduate of Norristown High School, served as an apprentice...

Feb 19, 2017

Feb 18, 2017

Feb 18, 2017

Janet E. Norton, 93 of Mohrsville died February 18, 2017. She was the widow of John R. Norton who died February 9, 2001. Janet was born in Philadelphia and was the daughter of the late Herbert and Elizabeth (Peirce) Horton. She was a graduate of Philadelphia Public Schools and attended Ursinus College for three years. Janet attended the Religious Society...