Jane E. Brailer
Nov 21, 2016
Jane E. (Wagner) Brailer, 87, passed away November 21, 2016, in her residence at Elmcroft surrounded by her sister and nieces Carol and Patricia. Jane was born in Reading on December 12, 1928, a daughter of Marie E. (Focht) and Paul F. Wagner. She was the widow of Albert Brailer who died in 2006.
She was a 1947 graduate of Reading...
Irma M. Ernesto
Nov 21, 2016
Irma M. (Langer) Ernesto, 95, passed away Monday, Nov. 21, at the Berks Heim, where she resided for nearly two years.
The matriarch of the Ernesto family was surrounding by family members when she passed. She was the wife of the late Charles "Charlie" Ernesto, who died in February 1995.
Irma was the daughter of the late Joseph C. and Emma M....
Marilyn E. Christopher
Nov 21, 2016
Marilyn E. Christopher passed away November 21, 2016 at Mi Casita Nursing Home, Ajijic, Jalisco, Mexico at the age of 89. Marilyn was born September 21, 1927 in Port Clinton, PA to the late Franklin Myrick and Mildred Hartmann Myrick, and graduated from Hamburg Area High School in 1945. In 1949, she married Leonard "Mac" MacDonald, who died later that...
Florence L Bingaman
Nov 20, 2016
Florence "Sadie" L. (Osman) Bingaman, 83, of West Lawn, died November 20, 2016 in the Reading Hospital.
She was the wife of Donald D. Bingaman who passed away in August of 2004.
Born in Hegins, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Mildred (Herb) Osman.
She was a 1954 graduate of Ashland State General Hospital School of Nursing
Florence worked as a...
Irene S. Sweigart
Nov 20, 2016
Irene S. (Hainley) Sweigart, 89, of West Reading, passed away November 20, 2016, at the Reading Hospital.
Her husband, Luther H. Sweigart, died November 30, 1990.
Born in West Cocalico Township, she was the daughter of the late John and Ellen (Stohler) Hainley.
She is survived by her daughter, Edith M. "Edie", widow of John Nestro, West Reading; her step-son, Ralph, husband of...
Bruce A. Gingrich
Nov 19, 2016
Bruce A. Gingrich, 58 of Shartlesville died November 19, 2016 in Upper Bern Township. He was born in West Reading and was the son of the late Richard E.and Helen M. (Adams) Gingrich of Upper Bern Township. He was a member of the following organizations; Shartlesville Fish & Game Association and Shartlesville Fire Company, Strausstown Rod & Gun Club, Hamburg...
Joseph David
Nov 18, 2016
Joseph David, of Wyomissing, passed away on November 18 in Reading Hospital.
Born and raised in India, Joe attended school in Darjeeling, India, and graduated from Loughborough University in England.
He lived, worked and traveled around the world for pleasure and as an Engineer/Project Manager and International Marketing Executive.
Joseph had many interests, spoke several languages, and was an avid tennis player and...
Karl H. Eisele
Nov 17, 2016
Karl H. Eisele, 96, of Wyomissing, died November 17, 2016 in Reading Hospital and Medical Center surrounded by his family.
He was the husband of Jean (Koch) Eisele. They would have celebrated their 70th anniversary in January 2017.
In addition to his wife, Karl is survived by his son, Brian Eisele, and his wife, Theresa, and his daughter, Sharon, wife of Lee...
Dorothy S. Bankes
Nov 16, 2016
Dorothy S. Bankes, 83, of Wescosville, passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at Lehigh Valley Hospital Muhlenberg, with her loving family by her side. Born in Perry Township, Berks County, she was the daughter of James A. and Edna M. (Sunday) Schappell, and was the widow of William I. Bankes to whom she was married for 41 years. She...
Pauline K. Gehrig
Nov 16, 2016
Pauline K. (Kline) Gehrig, 93, formerly of Wyomissing and a resident at The Lutheran Home at Topton, died November 16, 2016, at the Lehigh Valley Medical Center, Allentown.
Her husband, Russell H. Gehrig, died February 20, 2013.
Born in Maxatawny Township, she was the daughter of the late Alvin F. and Clara E. (Sell) Kline.
She was a graduate of Kutztown High School...
Diane L. Strohl
Nov 15, 2016
Diane L. (Royer) Strohl, 67, of Cumru Township, passed away November 15, 2016, at the Reading Hospital.
Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Elsie Royer.
She was a graduate of Manheim Township High School, Lancaster PA.
Diane was employed by Boscov's Department Store, Coventry Mall for 20 years, retiring in January, 2015.
Diane enjoyed spending time with her family and...
William "Worm" I. Graul, Jr.
Nov 15, 2016
William I. "Worm" Graul Jr., 72, of Sinking Spring, passed away November 15, 2016, in ManorCare, Sinking Spring.
He was the beloved husband of Ruth (Firing) Graul , whom he married May 4, 1968, and celebrated 48 years of marriage.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late William I. Sr., and Mary A. (Shimanski) Graul.
He was a 1961 graduate...
Thomas James Reilly Jr.
Nov 13, 2016
Thomas James Reilly Jr., 60, a resident of Dayspring Homes in Reading, PA, died November 13, 2016 in Reading Hospital with his family at his side.
Mr. Reilly, known as "T.J." was an exceptional individual who was an inspiration to all who knew him. TJ's special charm and genial nature made him countless friends over the years, including two former U.S....
E. Bruce Malsnee
Nov 13, 2016
I was born May 23, 1920, to Earl J. Malsnee and Grace (Harper) Malsnee in Reading, PA.
My wife, H. Margaretta (Ertel) passed away on November 18, 2014, after almost 70 years of marriage. We have three surviving children: Jon S. Malsnee, husband of Bernice (Chang) deceased, Reading, PA; Karen Furman, Marlborough, MA; and Rebecca Malsnee-Fossett, wife of Carroll A. Fossett,...
Adam Todorovic
Nov 12, 2016
Adam Todorovic, 67, of Reading, passed away November 12, 2016, in the Reading Hospital.
Born in Brestik, Croatia he was a son of the late Milan and Milka (Bulat) Todorovic.
He was the husband of Ljubica (Grgas) Todorovic, whom he married on August 22, 1970.
Adam was a construction worker for Grando Construction.
He was a member of First Baptist Church, Reading.
Adam Todorovic loved...
Nell Annette Nelson
Nov 11, 2016
Nell Annette Nelson, 79 of Upper Tulpehocken Township died November 11, 2016 in Spring City, PA. Annette was the wife of Harry S. Nelson. She was born in Yancey County, NC. and was the daughter of the late John W. and Callie J. (Lewis) Wilson. Annette was the Activities Director at Laurel Center for many years. She was a member...
Henry C. Suppan
Nov 11, 2016
Henry C. Suppan, 97, formerly of Lincoln Park, passed away on Veterans Day, November 11, 2016, at his Spring Ridge residence.
His wife of 68 years, Lucia (Hefele) Suppan, predeceased him in August of 2015. He was also predeceased by his parents and two sisters. His sister, Joanne Gallis, survives him.
He is survived by his four daughters, Elise Overcash (Steve), Jane...