Feb 18, 2017

Daniel James Ragsdale of Hamburg, PA passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 18, 2017 at his home. Dan was born in Norristown, PA to Rhett D. and Mary (Sheehan) Ragsdale. He was raised in Betzwood, and then Bensalem where he graduated from Bensalem High School in 1975 a standout basketball player, and forever after an avid fan; he was a...

Feb 18, 2017

Pasquale Di Vito, 59, of Wyomissing, passed away Saturday, February 18, 2017, in his residence.

He was the husband of Vincenza "Enza" Di Vito, whom he was married to for almost 37 years.

Born in Roccasicura, Italy, he was the son of the late Domenico P. and Emma (Scarpitti) Di Vito.

Pasquale worked as an auto-mechanic for most of his life. He was...

Feb 17, 2017

Elizabeth A. "Betty" Wagner, 84, of Bern Twp., died February 17, 2017, in her daughter's Fleetwood residence.

Her husband, Marland C. Wagner, died April 27, 1996. They were married on June 20, 1959.

Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late William and Helen (Tisosky) Hacker.

She was a graduate of Reading High School, and was a member of Epler's Church,...

Feb 16, 2017

Michael R. Grab, 63, of Reading, passed away on February 16, 2017.

Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Richard and Ann (Rehr) Grab.

He was a graduate of Holy Name High School.

Michael was the owner of Grab-A-Cab and he really enjoyed gambling.

Michael is survived by one child: Carly Grab, Reading; one granddaughter: Akira; and siblings: Kathy, Thomas, Debra,...

Feb 16, 2017

Jane M. (Woodcock) Kramer, 80, passed away February 16, 2017, in her Lower Heidelberg Township residence.

She was the wife of Ted C. Kramer.

Born in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Margaret (Crawford) Woodcock.

Jane was a graduate of Frankford High School, Philadelphia; Kutztown University where she earned a bachelor's degree and Temple University earning a master's degree...

Feb 16, 2017

Mary C. Forrest, 87, of Lancaster County, passed away February 16, 2017, at Brandywine Hospital.

Born in New York, she was the daughter of the late William and Margaret Campbell and the widow of Albert Forrest, Jr.

Mary is survived by her three children: Rosemary Reigle, Lancaster County; Karen Esola, NJ; and Scott Forrest, Lancaster County. She is survived by 6 grandchildren...

Feb 15, 2017

Laura I Faraone, 99, of Sinking Spring passed away February 15, 2017 in the Reading Hospital.

She was the beloved wife of the late Louis A. Faraone Sr., with whom celebrated 67 years of marriage.

Born in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Pasquale and Maria Russo.

Laura was a long time member of St. Ignatius of Loyola Roman Catholic...

Feb 15, 2017

Feb 13, 2017

George A. Kline, Jr., 70, passed away, Monday, February 13, 2017, in his Spring Twp. residence.

He was the husband of Maryanne (Palmieri) Kline.

Born in Reading, he was the son of the late George A., Sr. and Jeannette (Wetzel) Kline.

George was a 1964 graduate of Reading High School. He also attended Kutztown University.

He was employed as a car salesman for 34...

Feb 13, 2017

Beverly Ann (Shunk) Green, 88, of Wyomissing, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on February 13, 2017, in the Reading Hospital where she was a patient one day.

Her husband, Richard H. Green died on May 21, 2012. Beverly's first husband, Richard A. Strausser died on October 2, 1959.

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

Feb 12, 2017

Mary Anne Webber, 85, formerly of Sinking Spring, passed away Sunday, February 12, 2017, in Virginia Beach, VA, where she resided.

Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Raymond and Margaret (Gruber) Wixon.

She was the wife of the late Larry Spencer Webber.

She was a 1949 graduate of Reading Central Catholic High School and received her Bachelor's degree in

Bacteriology...

Feb 12, 2017

John S. "Ignatious" Koutroulelis, 56, passed away on February 12, 2017, after a 32 month battle with small cell cancer. John bravely fought on and endured many surgical, chemotherapy, and radiation treatments, determined to spend more time with the family he dearly loved.

John grew up in Wilkes Barre, PA., the son of Evangelia (Hiras), Williamsport, PA and the late Stanley...

Feb 12, 2017

Barbara Ann (Burk) Masano, 84, passed away February 12, 2017, in her Wyomissing residence.

Her husband, Bruce Masano, died September 18, 2002.

Born in West Reading, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Dorothy (Wolf) Burk.

She was a 1951 graduate of West Reading High School.

Barbara was employed by Tom Masano Motors in the 1950's, where she met her husband.

A selfless...

Feb 11, 2017

James J. McKinney, 64, passed away February 11, 2017 in his Fleetwood residence.

Born in Phoenixville, he was the son of the late Robert F., II, and Esther (Tornga) McKinney.

James worked in sales at Rockwell International and Kerotest Manufacturing.

He was predeceased by his brother, Robert F. McKinney, III.

Services will be private at the convenience of the family. Edward J. Kuhn Funeral...

Feb 11, 2017

Priscilla "Pat" H. Mitten, 88 of Hamburg died February 11, 2017 at the Orwigsburg Center, Orwigsburg. She was the widow of William E. Mitten who died April 7, 1992. She was born in Philadelphia and was the daughter of the late Edgar L. Hunter and Catherine (Thompson) Taylor. Pat was the co-founder and co operator along with her late husband...

Feb 9, 2017

Thomas A. Rowley, 96, of Kutztown, passed away into the arms of his Lord and Savior while surrounded by his devoted family February 9, 2017, in the Reading Hospital.

He was the beloved husband of Dorothy Mae (Ulshafer) Rowley, who predeceased him and with whom he shared 62 years of marriage.

Born in Shenandoah, he was the son of the late William...

Feb 9, 2017

Elizabeth J. "Betty" (Keller) Kramer, 89, of Sinking Spring, passed away, Thursday, February 9, 2017, at Columbia Cottage.

She was married to Earl D. Kramer, who died October 27, 1991.

Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late James and Augusta (Masonek) Keller.

Betty was a graduate of Reading High School.

She was a longtime member of St. John's Lutheran Church, where...

Feb 8, 2017

Margaret L. (Long) Hinkson, 90, formerly of Shillington, passed away February 8, 2017, in the Reading Hospital.

Her husband, George F. Hinkson, died January 23, 2016.

Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Victor E. and Emma E. (Schlegel) Long.

Margaret was a 1944 graduate of Reading Catholic High School.

She was employed by Bell Telephone as a supervisor from 1948-1953....

Feb 7, 2017

Bradley Scott Verret, 26, of Kenhorst has tragically passed away.

Born in Reading, he was a son of J. Scott and Lyn Dell (Dietrich) Verret, with whom he resided.

He was a 2009 Governor Mifflin High School graduate, and a 2013 graduate of Albright College earning his bachelor's degree in Biochemistry.

Brad was an analytical chemist for Dow Chemical Co., Collegeville.

He was a...

Feb 7, 2017

Richard L. "Dick" Dunkelberger, 68, of West Reading, passed away February 7, 2017, in the Reading Hospital.

He was the beloved husband of Marcy (Dautrich) Dunkelberger. They were together for 38 years.

Born in Reading, he was a son of Esther M. (Becker) Dunkelberger, Fleetwood, and the late Harry G. Dunkelberger, Jr., who died on September 3, 2015.

Dick was a 1966 graduate...