Obituaries

Barbara D. Kogan

Barbara D. Kogan

Jun 20, 2017

Barbara D. (Sussman) Anan Kogan, 69, of Wyomissing, passed away June 20, 2017, in Exeter Greens Care and Rehabilitation Center.

Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Armand and Muriel (Sinberg) Sussman.

She was a 1965 graduate of William Allen High School, earned her bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Hartford University, studied Journalism at Temple University, and received...

F. Donald Springer

F. Donald Springer

Jun 19, 2017

F. Donald Springer, 83, formerly of Spring Twp., and of Phoebe Berks Village, Wernersville, died June 19, 2017, in Jewish Hospital, Louisville, KY.

He was the husband of Theresa (Szilagyi) Springer.

Born in Johnstown, PA, he was a son of the late Francis J. and Barbara (Schultz) Springer.

He was a graduate of Conemaugh Twp. High School, and was a veteran of the...

Peter F. Stofanick

Peter F. Stofanick

Jun 17, 2017

Peter F. "Pete" Stofanick, 70, formerly of Baltimore, MD., died June 17, 2017, in Mifflin Court, Shillington.

Born in Baltimore, MD, he was a son of the late Peter and Frances V. (Abremski) Stofanick.

He was a 1964 graduate of Patterson High School, Baltimore, MD.

He was a U.S. Army veteran.

He was employed by Pittsburgh Plate Glass and Acacia Window and Doors as...

Michael Hartz, Jr.

Michael Hartz, Jr.

Jun 17, 2017

Michael Hartz Jr., 90, passed away June 17, 2017 in his Kenhorst residence with his wife by his side.

He was the loving husband of Arlene (Rudy) Hartz. They were married October 7, 1950 at Nativity of Blessed

Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church, where he was also an active member.

Mickey, as most everyone called him, was born in Reading, to parents Michael...

Viola B. Lindenmuth

Viola B. Lindenmuth

Jun 17, 2017

Viola Blanch Lindenmuth, 93, of Cumru Township, passed away June 17, 2017. Viola was the beloved wife of the late Ray F. Lindenmuth.

Born in Kempton, PA, Viola was the daughter of the late William and Mary Agnes Knepper. She proudly served in the United States Marine Corp 1941 – 1944 and was stationed at Camp Lejeune NC. Her nickname "Skipper"...

Donald R. Coleman

Donald R. Coleman

Jun 16, 2017

Donald R. Coleman, 82, West Lawn, residing with his daughter Amy, passed away Friday, June 16, in Reading Hospital.

He was predeceased by his wife Annette H. (Achenbach) Coleman.

Born in West Reading, he was the son of the late Alfred H. and Lillian M. (Zwicky) Coleman.

Donald was a 1952 graduate of Wilson High School, a 1956 graduate of Penn State University...

Ronald Lee Whitmoyer

Ronald Lee Whitmoyer

Jun 15, 2017

Ronald "Ronnie" Lee Whitmoyer, 76, died June 15, 2017, in his Flying Hills residence surrounded by his loving family.

He was the husband of Michele Daria (Fusco) Whitmoyer whom he married on February 12, 1966.

Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Harry Amon and Dorothy Grace (Summers) Whitmoyer.

Ronald was a proud U.S. Marine Corps Veteran

He was employed by...

Christine Rossignoli

Christine Rossignoli

Jun 14, 2017

Christine (Parenti) Rossignoli, 90, of Reading, died June 14, 2017, in Wyomissing Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Her husband, Alfred N. Rossignoli, died May 18, 2014.

Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Contino and Maria (Colontonio) Parenti.

She was a 1945 graduate of Reading High School.

Christine was employed by American Casualty as a clerk, retiring in 1953. After retirement, she...

Betty Kreska

Betty Kreska

Jun 12, 2017

Betty Kreska, 94, of Wyomissing, passed away Tuesday, June 12, 2017, in Reading Hospital.

She was the wife of Richard L. Kreska, whom died May 4, 1995.

Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Katherine (Sheetz) Yoder.

Betty was employed as the office manager at Manpower for 30 years.

She is survived by two daughters, Kathleen L., wife of...

Francesca P. Lewis

Francesca P. Lewis

Jun 11, 2017

Francesca P. Lewis, 95, passed away Sunday June 11, 2017, in Keystone Villa, Douglassville.

She was predeceased by her husband Joffre Lewis.

Born in Elizabeth, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Salvatore and Angelina (Cirasella) Vitella.

Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, Inc., West Reading is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be recorded at www.kuhnfuneralhomes.com.

Chester J. Witkowski

Chester J. Witkowski

Jun 9, 2017

Chester J. Witkowski, 88, passed away Friday. June 9, 2017, in Berks Heim.

He was the husband of Catharine Hain Witkowski for 57 years before her passing in July of 2011.

Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Anthony and Mary (Lewandowski) Witkowski.

Chester was a 1952 graduate of Reading High School and achieved his associate's degree from Wharton School...

Bertha V. Aynardi

Bertha V. Aynardi

Jun 9, 2017

Bertha V. (Vignovich) Aynardi, 90, of Wyomissing, passed away peacefully Friday, June 9, 2017, in Country Meadows Retirement Community.

She was the widow of the late Mario J. Aynardi who passed away on March 5, 2002, after 50 years of marriage.

Born in Hopewell, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Mary (Mrvos) Vignovich.

Bertha achieved a bachelor's degree in Pharmacy...

Christian F. Zale

Christian F. Zale

Jun 9, 2017

Christian F. Zale, 62, of Shillington, passed away on Friday, June 9, 2017.

He was the beloved husband of Patricia L. (Neal) Zale for 37 wonderful years. They were married on March 8, 1980 in Hagerstown, Maryland and had a wedding no one will ever forget.

Born and raised in Shenandoah, PA. He was the son of the late Henry J. and...

Richard E. Angstadt

Richard E. Angstadt

Jun 7, 2017

Richard E. Angstadt, Sr., 82, formerly of Reading and of Boynton Beach, FL, died in Bethesda Hospital on June 7, 2017.

Born in Reading, on November 24, 1934, he was the son of the late John and Helen Angstadt.

He served in the U.S. Army as a Master Sergeant during the Korean War.

Richard was the former owner of Berkshire Family Restaurant, Wyomissing....

Deacon Richard A. Horst

Deacon Richard A. Horst

Jun 7, 2017

Deacon Richard A. Horst, 78, of Lower Alsace Township, died June 7, 2017, at the Reading Hospital.

Born in Shillington, he was a son of the late Richard W.T. and Carrie (Coldren) Horst.

He was a 1957 graduate of Governor Mifflin High School and attended Drexel University where he partied out in 1959.

Working in research, he was employed by Western Electric from...

Willie Belk

Willie Belk

Jun 7, 2017

Willie "Bill Jr", Belk, 77, of Reading, passed away June 7, 2017, in ManorCare West Reading.

He was the husband of Annie Lee Belk.

Born in Lancaster, SC, he was a son of the late Willie, Sr., and Willie Mae (Cunningham) Belk.

He was employed by Berks Heim as a custodian.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son, Lewis, husband...

Jacqueline P. Meiran

Jacqueline P. Meiran

Jun 6, 2017

Jacqueline P. (Baragone) Meiran, 77, died June 6, 2017, in her Shillington residence surrounded by her loving family.

Her husband, William R. Meiran Sr., died October 26, 2013.

Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Guiseppi and Eva (Pelliccotti) Baragone.

She was a 1957 graduate of Reading High School.

Jacqueline was employed by the Wyomissing Area School District as a cook/manager...

Thomas A. Balliett

Thomas A. Balliett

Jun 6, 2017

Thomas A. Balliett, 66, passed away Tuesday, June 6, 2017, in his Muhlenberg Township residence.

He is survived by his wife, Cynthia L. (Huston) Balliett, whom he married June 17, 1972.

Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late Robert and Dorothy (Bachman) Balliett.

Thomas earned a master's degree from Lehigh University, where he was a member of Tau Beta Pi,...

Sabrina E. Rodriguez

Sabrina E. Rodriguez

Jun 5, 2017

Sabrina E. "Bree" Rodriguez, 19, of Kenhorst, passed June 5, 2017, in the Reading Hospital.

Born in Reading, she was the daughter of Juan A. and JoAnn Rodriguez, Kenhorst.

Bree was a 2015 graduate of Governor Mifflin High School.

She enjoyed camping, shopping, listening to music and being around animals, She had aspirations of becoming a veterinary technician. Bree also enjoyed taking selfies...

Elena Marie Kostival

Elena Marie Kostival

Jun 4, 2017

Elena Marie (Accordino) Kostival, 80, of Kenhorst, died June 4, 2017, in the Reading Hospital.

She was the wife of Robert Cyril Kostival; they were married on January 16, 1960.

Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Fannie (Ugliuzza) Accordino.

She was employed by Ladd Knitting Mills for 30 years and later for V&S Sandwich Shop, Shillington for...