Nov 11, 2016

Elizabeth K. Abramowitch, 97, formerly of Reading, passed away November 11, 2016, in Berks Heim.

Born in Lancaster, she was a daughter of the late John and Rosalia (Roeder) Fuzer.

Her husband, Alex A. Abramowitch, passed away in June of 1984, whom she married in March of 1940.

Elizabeth went to work at an early age and continued to do so into her...

Nov 11, 2016

Charles Harper Bestwick, 25, of West Lawn, passed November 11, 2016, in the Reading Hospital. The man, the myth, the legend was surrounded by countless friends and family, all of whom agree that legends never die.

Born in West Reading, he was a son of Margaret M. (Frogh) Bestwick, Sinking Spring, and the late Scott W. Bestwick.

Charlie was a 2009 graduate...

Nov 10, 2016

Ilse L. (Proger) Goodhart, 95, formerly of Mt. Penn, passed away November 10, 2016, in Regina Nursing Center, Norristown. The family is grateful for the excellent care she received at Regina.

Her husband, Peter V. Goodhart died August 16, 2011.

Born in Chemnitz, Germany, she was the daughter of the late Franz Bernhard and Luisa (Bock) Proger.

She was a graduate of Mt....

Nov 10, 2016

James R. Guiles, 89 of Wyomissing, passed away, Thursday, November 10, 2016 in Berks Heim.

Married June 28, 1953, he was the husband of Jackie F. (Bensinger) Guiles for 63 years.

Born in his family's Wyomissing home, he was the son of the late Charles and Elsie (Putt) Guiles. James lived most of his life in the very house he was born.

James...

Nov 10, 2016

Ruth A. Kostival, 76, of Reading passed away November 10, 2016, in the Reading Hospital.

She was the beloved wife of Francis "Frank" Kostival.

Born in Freeland, PA, she was the daughter of the late John and Victoria (Kushner) Hollod.

Ruth was a 1958 graduate of Foster Township High School and 1961 graduate of Germantown School of Nursing.

She was a former member of...

Nov 9, 2016

David H. Huber, 69, of Spring Township, passed peacefully in the comfort of his home after his battle with cancer.

He is survived by his wife, M. Madelyn (Russell) Huber, whom he married November 27, 1999.

Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Howard H. and Dorothy (Scheffer) Huber.

David was a member of Glad Tidings Assembly of God.

He was...

Nov 9, 2016

Sharon L. (Young) Hafer, 64, of Robeson Township, passed away November 9, 2016, in the Reading Hospital.

She was the wife of Donald R. Hafer.

Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Kenneth and Betty Young.

She was a graduate of Wilson High School.

Sharon was employed by Dr. Glenn Ruoss and Dr. Michael Latourelle of Mt. Penn as the office...

Nov 9, 2016

Nov 9, 2016

Debby Mary A. (Klepper) Pors, 88, of Hamburg and formerly of Bethlehem died in the Laurel Center, Tilden Township on November 9, 2016. Her husband, Tibboly W. Pors died March 3, 2005. She was born in Bethlehem and was the daughter of the late John S. and Mary (Vojtko) Klepper. Before retiring, Mary worked in various garment factories in the...

Nov 9, 2016

Dr. Ralph Harry Tietbohl, Jr., 90, of Wyomissing, passed away November 9, 2016, in the Reading Hospital.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Susan R. (Foltz) Tietbohl, whom he married on September 1, 1951 and with whom he shared many adventures and travels.

Born in Williamsport, PA, he was the son of the late Ralph H., Sr. and Ruth R. (Stiber)...

Nov 7, 2016

Joseph Leo Jurgielewicz, Sr., 90, of Tilden Township died at home on November 7, 2016. Joe was born on April 11, 1926 in Brooklyn, NY, and was the son of the late Bronislaw and Katarzyna (Sieja) Jurgielewicz. He graduated from Center Moriches High School in 1943, where he was a catcher on the varsity baseball team. With his wife Stefne...

Nov 7, 2016

Frances (Armao) DeAngelis, 97, formerly of Spring Township, passed away November 7, 2016, in Pheobe Healthcare Center.

Her husband, Lt. Colonel (U.S. Army Retired) Alfred DeAngelis, died December 9, 2014.

Born October 31, 1919 in Reading, she was the last survivor of ten children to the late Francesco and Antonina (Cariola) Armao.

She was a retail sales director for Wanamaker's Department Store.

Frances was...

Nov 7, 2016

Jack R. Witman, 81, passed away November 7, 2016 in his Reading residence.

He was the beloved husband of Patricia A. Witman, who died November 19, 2012.

Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Irvin A. and Sara (Erisman)Witman.

Jack was a 1954 graduate of Reading High School

He was a U.S. Navy veteran serving for eight years and during the...

Nov 7, 2016

Janice L. (De Angelo) Hossler, 72, of Exeter Township, passed away November 7, 2016, in the Reading Hospital.

She was the loving wife of Dana Hossler. They married on July 6, 1968.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Vincent and Angeline (Visalli) DeAngelo.

Janice was a graduate of Wilson High School and The Johns Hopkins School of Radiology.

She was...

Nov 7, 2016

Madonna V. Gage, Founder of Gage Personnel

Madonna Velva (Jensen) Gage, 95, of Wyomissing, passed away November 7, 2016, in the Highlands at Wyomissing surrounded by her loving family.

Her husband, and the love of her life, Paul E. Gage, died February 25, 1995; they married on September 5, 1945.

Born in Rochester, Minnesota, 1921, she was the daughter of the late John...

Nov 6, 2016

Barbara Ann Herbst, 78, formerly of Leesport, passed away Sunday, November 6, 2016 in the Laurel Center, Hamburg , where she had resided since August, 2013. She was the widow of Richard R. Herbst who passed away October 1, 2001. Barbara was born in Mohrsville and was the daughter of the late Wilbur H. and Virginia P. (nee James) Madeira....

Nov 5, 2016

Ethel Anna Adam Eppley July 18, 1926 – November 5, 2016   Ethel Anna Adam Eppley, 90, passed away in Boulder, Colorado shortly after suffering a stroke.         Born in Shoemakersville, Pennsylvania, Ethel was one of seven children born to Alfred D. and Annie S. Adam. She is survived by one brother Myers Adam, and his wife Mabel, who continue to live...

Nov 4, 2016

Sarah Alley 26, of Hamburg passed away on Friday November 4th from a heroin overdose after a long struggle with the disease of addiction. She was born April 16, 1990 in Reading, PA. and was the daughter and step daughter of Laura and Ed Ludovici of Hamburg and the daughter and step daughter of Brian and Linda Alley of Dover,...

Nov 4, 2016

Harold Charles Becker, Sr., 85, died Friday, November 4, 2016, in his Spring Township residence.

He was predeceased by his first wife, Dorothy (Winner) Becker in 1965, and his second wife Nancy (Wright) Becker, in 2003.

Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Charles Henry and Catharine A. (Kline) Becker.

Harold was a 1948 graduate of Ontelaunee High School.

He worked...

Nov 4, 2016

Margaret M. "Peg" Diehl, 83 formerly of Hamburg died November 4, 2016 in the Reading Hospital & Medical Center. She was the widow of Roland O. Diehl who died August 29, 1988. Peg was born in Philadelphia and was the daughter of the late Leonard M. and Catherine T. (Ghegan) Bessell. She was a 1951 graduate of Hallahan Girls High...