Obituaries

Feb 3, 2017

Peter K. Dreibelbis, 60 of Hamburg died Friday evening at Lehigh Valley Hospice, 17 th and Chew Streets, Allentown. He was the husband of Norma L. (Becker) Dreibelbis. Peter was born in Campbellsville, KY and was the son of the late Leon E. and Maria L. Dreibelbis. He was a 1974 graduate of Hamburg Area High School and was last...

Feb 1, 2017

Liselotte J. Smith, 101, of Wyomissing Hills, passed away, Wednesday, February 1, 2017, in Berks Heim.

Her first husband, Hans Hallbach, died April 12, 1958, and her second husband, Donald L. Smith, died August 12, 1989.

Born in Magdeburgh, Germany, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Jenny M. (Arnold) Hansper.

Liselotte was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Reading.

She...

Feb 1, 2017

Charles L. "Charlie" Guss, 73, passed away February 1, 2017, in his Spring Township residence.

He was the much-loved husband of Jeanne (Klinger) Guss and cherished father of Emily Guss. Charlie and Jeanne married on June 26, 1966 and celebrated 50 years this past summer.

Born in Licking Creek, Juniata County, he was a son of the late Lloyd W. and Lula...

Jan 31, 2017

Jan 31, 2017

Helen N. (Clemmer) Grookett, 84, of Wyomissing, passed away on January 31, 2017, at Berks Heim.

She was married to her husband Harold Grookett, Jr. for many years before his passing in November of 1989.

Helen was the daughter of the late Edward D. and Helen M. (Heisler) Clemmer.

She is survived by two daughters: Edith E., wife of Russel Fleischman, Birdsboro; and...

Jan 30, 2017

William Paul Moyer

William Paul "Bill" Moyer, 81, of West Lawn, passed away January 30, 2017, peacefully at home. He was the devoted husband of Joan C. (Kilpatrick) Moyer. They were married on July 20, 1957.

Born in Reading on May 8, 1935, he was the son of Stanley and Mildred (Gabriel) Moyer. He was a 1953 graduate of Reading High School....

Jan 30, 2017

Helen J. Cieplinski, 86, passed away January 30, 2017, in the Reading Hospital.

Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Walter F. and Florence J. (Kulikowski) Cieplinski.

Helen was a 1947 graduate of Wilson High School.

She was the co-owner of Bobby Lee's Luncheonette for 25 years before retiring in 1974.

Helen was a member of Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church,...

Jan 26, 2017

Norman C. Zimmerman, 90, formerly of Tilden Township died January 26 th in Keystone Villa, Maidencreek Township where he had resided the past several years. He was the husband of Ruth I. (Keim) Zimmerman. Norman was born in Bowmanstown, (Lehigh County) and was the son of the late Albert and Stella (Reber) Zimmerman. He attended Bernville High School and proudly...

Jan 25, 2017

Irene A. Marriott, 92, of Columbia Cottage, Wyomissing, passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2017, surrounded by her loving family and friends.

Born in Fitchburg, MA, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Winnifred "Peggy" (Gomme) Marriott. Irene was also predeceased by her sister, Audrey Pymer, wife of Derek Pymer, Florida, and her brother, Philip Marriott. She is survived...

Jan 25, 2017

Daniel H. Burkholder, 72, of Wyomissing, passed away, Wednesday, January 25, 2017, in Reading Hospital.

He was married to Linda S. (Hotzman) Burkholder, whom passed away, January 13, 2000.

Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Emery and Ethel (Hartline) Burkholder.

Daniel was a 1963 graduate of Ephrata High School.

He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, Reading, where he...

Jan 25, 2017

Ann E. Gogluizza, 74, passed away peacefully in her Sinking Spring residence surrounded by her family on January 25, 2017.

She was the beloved wife of Joseph A. Gogluizza Sr., with whom she celebrated 55 years of marriage.

Born on September 19,1942 in Reading, Ann was the daughter of the late Elsie Snyder.

After raising her three children she went to work full...

Jan 24, 2017

Robert L. "Red" Ribble, 81, passed away January 24, 2017, in the Laurel Center, Hamburg.

He was the beloved husband of Sharon (Sherwood) Ribble, with whom he celebrated 10 years of marriage.

Born in Reading, Red was the son of the late Robert and Evelyn (Fisher) Ribble.

He was a graduate of Reading High School.

Red was a United States Air Force Veteran.

He was...

Jan 24, 2017

Mary Ellen "Molly" McCann, 90, passed away, Tuesday, January 24, 2017 in Rittenhouse Village at Muhlenberg.

Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Edward J. and Dora (Gruber) McCann.

She was a member of St. Paul's R. C. Church, Reading.

Mary Ellen was a graduate of Immaculata University, majoring in English.

In her spare time, Mary enjoyed volunteering for the Literacy...

Jan 24, 2017

"Good night Honey, I love you...good night Boo Boo."

Rosemary "Rose" "Rosie" B. Donahue-Conley, 66, said one last good night on Tuesday, January 24, 2017, in her Wernersville residence.

Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Richard F. Donahue, Sr. and Katherine M. (nee Busch) Donahue of Wyomissing.

She was a graduate of Holy Name High School in 1967 and...

Jan 23, 2017

Jan 22, 2017

Barbara P. (Marburger) Fink, 95, of Wyomissing, passed away January 22, 2017, at Mifflin Center.

She was the wife of Harold A. Fink whom passed away in January of 2012.

Born in Rehrersburg, she was a daughter of the late Herbert D. and Annie B. (Wolf) Marburger.

She worked for Berks County Children & Youth Services and C.R. Leffler, Inc. for over 15...

Jan 22, 2017

Mario Salvatore, 81, of Reading, passed away January 22, 2017.

Born in Reading, he was the son of the late John and Theresa (DiSei) Salvatore. Mario was a fighter and after years of battling heart disease, stroke and cancer he decided it was time to say farewell. He died surrounded by his loving family.

Mario and his wife Gerry were married on...

Jan 22, 2017

Virginia Mae Fisher, formerly of Thomas Gardens, Shillington, passed away January 22, 2017, in Rittenhouse Village of Laureldale.

Her husband, Warren Lewis Fisher, passed away on October 25, 2004.

Born on April 21, 1921, in Reading, she was a daughter of the late the Most Rev. James Saylor Royer and Helen (Firing) Royer.

Always stylish, Virginia was a dress designer for Pomeroy's. She...

Jan 22, 2017

Henry S. Dolinski, 91 of Cumru Township, passed away peacefully Sunday January 22, 2017, in the Berks Heim Nursing Home where he had been a resident for three years.

He was the loving husband of Dolores (Kazmierczak) Dolinski, to whom he was married for 68 years. Born in Reading, he was a son of Anthony and Theodora (Zychowicz) Dolinski.

Henry was a...

Jan 20, 2017

Edwin D. "Cowboy" Schnader, 83, of Blandon, Maidencreek Township, passed away January 20, 2017, at his home. He was the devoted husband of Diane (Seidel), with whom he shared 46 years of marriage.

Born in Shillington, PA, he was the son of the late William and Caroline (Schmeck) Schnader. He attended the former Shillington High School. Edwin was a proud member...