Obituaries

Dec 19, 2016

Betty G. (Kimmel) Ritter, 86, of Sinking Spring, passed away, December 19, 2016 in Reading Hospital.

She was married to Richard C. Ritter, whom died May 5, 1999.

Born in Hamburg, she was the daughter of the late Elwood and Mamie (Raudenbush) Kimmel.

Betty was a graduate of Wernersville High School.

She was a member of St. John's Reformed Church, Sinking Spring.

Betty was very...

Dec 18, 2016

Helen Peres, 96, of Spring Township, died December 18, 2016, in the Reading Hospital.

Her husband, Manuel Peres died on September 13, 2008.

She was born in Puerto Rico she was the daughter of the late Ramon Goglas and Ramona Rivera.

Helen was a homemaker who was dedicated to her family; one of the best gifts she gave her children was staying at...

Dec 17, 2016

Dolores M. Long, 83, of West Reading, passed away December 17, 2016 in the Mifflin Center.

She was the beloved wife of the late John J. Long.

Born in West Lawn, she was the daughter of the late Carl W. and Katherine M. (Knappenberger) Priebe.

Dolores was a graduate of Mt. Penn High School.

She was employed by Bernville Bank as a teller.

Dolores was...

Dec 16, 2016

John Dykty, 101, born on December 16, 1915, died on December 16, 2016. How many people are special enough to enter into and leave this world on the same day?

He was one of five children of Frank and Veronica (Osmola). John was predeceased by his wife of 62 years, Fannie (Razzano) as well as his three brothers: Frank, Thomas and...

Dec 15, 2016

Carol Vollmer, 71 of Schnecksville died in her home on Thursday, December 15th. She was a 1963 graduate of Hamburg Area High School. Carol also completed her studies in Dyslexia education at John Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD. She was the oldest daughter of the late Eugene and Shirley (Strausser) Wanner. Carol was preceded in death by her beloved husband...

Dec 15, 2016

Christine A. "Chrissy" DeLuca, 45, passed away December 15, 2016, in her Reading residence.

Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Anthony "Duke" and Jean L. (LeBelle) DeLuca.

She was 1992 graduate of John Paul II Center, Reading, PA

Chrissy was a member of St. Catharine of Siena Roman Catholic Church, Reading.

She is survived by her brother, General Peter A....

Dec 14, 2016

Diane Marie Remley, 68, passed away December 14, 2016 in her home and in the company of her loving husband and daughter.

Diane was born the youngest of three in Reading to the late Joseph and Helen (Sobczak) Kulchinsky on January 1, 1948. She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Meade Remley, Jr.; by her daughter and son-in-law, Heather...

Dec 11, 2016

Pauline A. (Zoeller) Smith, 90, formerly of West Lawn, passed away December 11, 2016, in Angier, NC.

Her husband, Jack C. Smith, died September 26, 1990.

Born in Furth, Germany, she was the daughter of the late Wilhelm and Betty (Ackerman) Zoeller.

She was employed as a seamstress for Wide Awake Shirt Factory. She was active in the Reading Leiderkranz, Evergreen German Club...

Dec 10, 2016

Mae M. Ramsey, 91, of Boyertown, passed away on December 10, 2016, at Pottstown Memorial Medical Center.

She was the daughter of the late William and Lucy (Dominicus) Ramsey.

A graveside service will be held on Thursday, December 15, 2016, at Forest Hills Memorial Park at 10:00 a.m. Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences can be...

Dec 9, 2016

Eva (Halperin) Bartos, 103, passed away on December 9, 2016. She was the widow of Dr. Emil Bartos, who passed away on July 29, 1977. They were married July 27, 1939. She was born May 30, 1913 in New Britain, CT. She was the daughter of the late Rabbi Harry and Mary (Albelson) Halperin. She was predeceased by two sisters...

Dec 8, 2016

Mary M. Lindermuth, 97 of Tilden Township died December 8, 2016 in her residence. Her husband, Howard Lindermuth, Jr. predeceased her on November 30, 1972. Mary was born in Perry Township and was the daughter of the late Raymond and Annie (Rubright) Sousley. She was a 1937 graduate of Hamburg High School and a member of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran...

Dec 8, 2016

Annabelle M. Mastrangelo, 84, of Muhlenberg Twp., passed away peacefully, Thursday, December 8 2016, in Reading Hospital.

She was the wife of Frank R. Mastrangelo, whom she married on September 15, 1951.

Born in Richland, she was a daughter of the late George and Mae (Weaver) Krick.

She was a graduate of Reading High School in 1949.

Annabelle loved her family; she was a...

Dec 7, 2016

Colton Emerson Davis, 3 months, 8 day olds, passed away December 7, 2016 in the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of Aaron N. and Megan M. Roth-Davis.

Colton, from day one, was a fighter. Every time the doctors doubted him, he proved them wrong.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his aunts, Mary Elizabeth-Roth,...

Dec 7, 2016

Michael James Ziats, 67, of West Reading, passed away December 7, 2016, in the Reading Hospital.

He was the beloved husband of Margaret J. (Dybalski) Ziats who passed away December 1st, 2011. Michael and Margaret were married on September 18, 1971.

Born in Reading, he was the son of the late John Ziats and survived by his mother, Evelyn (Galanos) Ziats.

He was...

Dec 6, 2016

Edgar Lehr, 88, of West Reading, passed away December 6, 2016, in Berks Heim.

He was the husband of Doris (Baker) Lehr.

Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Francis Edgar and Irene (Walbreker) Lehr.

He was a graduate of West Reading High School in 1946 and the University of Pennsylvania Wharton School of Business.

Edgar was a U.S. Marine veteran...

Dec 5, 2016

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...

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...

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...

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...