Obituaries

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...

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...