Gerald Tarnofsky
Dec 5, 2016
Gerald Tarnofsky, 71, of Wolmesdorf, passed away December 5, 2016, in Ephrata Hospital.
He was the husband of Susan (Osetec) Tarnofsky. They married on August 31, 1980.
Born in Bronx, NY, he was a son of the late Julius and Ann (Yapalater) Tarnofsky.
He was a graduate of Aviation High School, NY.
For most of his life he worked as a computer engineer for...
James L. Lerch Sr.
Dec 5, 2016
James L. "Jim" Lerch Sr., 63, of Womelsdorf, passed away December 5, 2016.
He was the fiancé of Sue Sperber.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Harvey A. Lerch Jr., and Myrtle L. Reber, Reading.
Jim was a graduate of Reading High School and Berks Technical Institute, where he received his Associates in Paralegal Studies.
He was a current member...
Robert H. Grey, Sr.
Dec 4, 2016
Robert H. Grey, Sr., 77, passed away December 4, 2016, in his Exeter Twp. residence.
He was the loving husband of BettyJane "BJ" (DeWald) Grey.
Born in Egg Harbor, NJ, he was a son of the late Miriam M. Richards.
He was a graduate of Alvernia University earning a BA in Accounting in 1993.
Robert was an operator of DeWald Luncheonete, Stony Creek; a...
Joseph T. Ruyak
Dec 4, 2016
Joseph T. Ruyak, Sr.
Born March 13th, 1928 in Pottstown, PA and peacefully passed away on December 4th, 2016 at the age of 88 years old. Joe was the son of the late Michael and Anna (Stednichar) Ruyak.
He graduated from Pottstown High School and after graduation, enrolled in the U.S. Navy. Upon completion of his service in the Navy, he attended...
William C. Boyer
Dec 4, 2016
William C. Boyer, 71, of Bernville, passed away December 4, 2016, at Berkshire Center.
Born in West Reading, he was a son of the late Martin and Dorothy (Bohn) Boyer.
He was a 1963 graduate of Central Catholic High School.
William was a U.S. Navy veteran serving during the Vietnam War.
He was employed by Steamfitter's Union #420, retiring in 2000.
William was a member...
Stacie L. Saylor
Dec 3, 2016
Stacie L. Saylor, 45, died in her Reading residence, Saturday, December 3, 2016.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of Richard T. Keller and the late Donna M. Croll.
In addition to her father, Stacie is survived by six children: Christopher Saylor, Anthony Cross, Ciara Trate, Jamie Saylor, Terrie Trate and Amaris Laureno.
Services will be private at the convenience of the...
Brenda C. Hewitt
Dec 2, 2016
Brenda C. (Kline) Hewitt, 75, of Shillington, passed away, Friday, December 2, 2016 in Reading Hospital.
She was the beloved wife of Lee J. Hewitt, to whom she had been married to for 55 years.
Born in Boyertown, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth, Sr. and Martha (Boehmer) Kline.
Brenda was a 1958 graduate of Reading High School.
She worked in domestic...
Robert J. Hebhardt
Dec 2, 2016
Robert J. Hebhardt, 93, passed away December 2, 2016, in his West Reading residence.
He was the beloved husband of June A. (Bossler) Hebhardt.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Wilhelmina Hebhardt.
Robert was a United States Army veteran serving during World War II.
He was employed as a general laborer by Rockwell International for eleven years.
In addition to his...
John F. Mcglinn
Nov 30, 2016
John F. "Jack" McGlinn, Jr., 86, of Naples, FL., died November 30, 2016, at The Highlands at Wyomissing.
He was the husband of Ann K. (Magers) McGlinn. They were married for 61 years.
Born in Reading, he was a son of the late John F., Sr, and Elizabeth (Ganly) McGlinn.
He was a 1948 graduate of Central Catholic High School and The University...
Robert Henry Frill
Nov 27, 2016
Robert Henry Frill, 97, formerly of West Reading, passed away, Sunday November 27, 2016, in Linden Village, Lebanon.
Robert was married to the love of his life, Emma M. (Yarnell) Frill, whom passed away in 2013.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late George Harry and Ruth Elizabeth (Fisher) Frill. He was predeceased by his two sisters: Louise Bingaman...
Sandra A. Heintzelman
Nov 27, 2016
Sandra A. Heintzelman, 72 of Kempton died in Lehigh Hospital, East, Pottsville on Sunday, November 27, 2016. Sandra was the wife of Mark N. Heintzelman. She was born in West Reading and was the daughter of the late Theodore and Mabel (Kiebach) Bennicoff. Sandra was a homemaker most of her life. She was a member of New Bethel Church, Kempton,...
Evelyn B. Seaman
Nov 26, 2016
Evelyn B. Seaman, 91, formerly of Hamburg died November 26th in Manor Care, Pottsville. She was born in Hamburg and was the daughter of the late Harrison and Blanche (Krick) Seaman. Evelyn was a former member of St. John's Lutheran Church Hamburg. In addition to her parents, a sister, Arlene R. Seaman on July 28, 2103, predeceased her. Graveside services...
William Robert Breidegam
Nov 25, 2016
William R. Breidegam, 74, passed away November 25, 2016 in Berks Heim after a long battle with extended illness.
He was the beloved husband of Mary Ellen (Stevens) Breidegam with whom he shared a loving 37 years of marriage.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Mildred Breidegam.
Bill was a graduate of Govenor Mifflin High School.
He was a veteran...
Bianca Rose Rogliano
Nov 24, 2016
Bianca Rose Rogliano, 79, formerly of Mount Laurel, NJ, passed away November 24, 2016, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Pasquale and Evelyn (Mieda) Rogliano.
She was a graduate of Pierce Junior College of Philadelphia.
Bianca was employed as an administrative assistant for the Department of Advanced Education at Temple University School of Dentistry.
She...
Bernadette H. Backenstoss
Nov 24, 2016
Bernadette (Nicole) Humbert Backenstoss, 87, of Reading, passed away peacefully Thursday 24th November, 2016. She was married for 43 years to the late Henry Brightbill Backenstoss.
Born in Paris, France, on April 2nd, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Roger Humbert and Marthe Morand Humbert.
After World War II, Nicky managed a shop of fine luxury items in Paris. It...
Patricia A. Ludwig
Nov 23, 2016
Patricia A. (Engle) Ludwig, 83, passed away November 23, 2016, in the Mifflin Center.
Born in Womelsdorf, she was the daughter of the late Leon and Ruth (Gring) Engle.
She was a graduate of Womelsdorf High School.
Patricia enjoyed teaching Sunday school at Bethany Lutheran Church of West Reading and working as a registered nurse at the Reading Hospital
She was predeceased by her...
Arleen R. Bradley
Nov 23, 2016
Arleen R. (Ritter) Bradley, 93, passed away on Wednesday, November 23, 2016, at the Highlands of Wyomissing.
She was the daughter of the late Clemond E. and Emma K. (Brocco) Ritter.
She is predeceased by her husband Edward J. Bradley who died in May of 1997.
She is survived by her three children: Nancy J. Bradley, McDonough GA; Patrice B. Zdeb, Ellenwood, GA;...
Arthur L. Frederick
Nov 22, 2016
Arthur L. Frederick, 97, died November 22, 2016, at Elmcroft Personal Care, Exeter Township.
He was the widower of Carolyn (Richel) Frederick. They married January 26, 1946.
Born in Reading, he was a son of the late J. Reuben and Anna Frederick.
He was a graduate of Reading High School.
Arthur was a U.S. Army veteran stationed in Australia during WWII.
He was employed by...
Thomas L. Riegel
Nov 22, 2016
Thomas L. Riegel, 77, of Lyons, passed away peacefully with his long-time companion, Joanne, and her son Richard by his side on November 22, 2016 in Lehigh Valley Hospice.
He was the companion of the loving and caring Joanne Wagner of Reading for more than 25 years.
Born at home, in Gouglersville, he was the son of the late Russell W. Edgar,...