Obituaries

Feb 24, 2017

Anna May Bryson, 87, passed away, Friday, February 24, 2017, in Berks Heim.

She was predeceased by her husband, Robert H. Bryson, whom she married November 1, 1984.

Born in West Lawn, she was the daughter of the late Roscoe J. L., Sr., and Mary (Henne) Houser.

Anna May was a member of Advent Lutheran Church, West Lawn.

She was employed as a sales...

Feb 24, 2017

Feb 22, 2017

Ward J. Swan, 81, of Lenhartsville, passed away on February 22, 2017, peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Ann C. (Hagberg) for 32 years. Born in Norristown, PA, he was the son of the late Hiram and Anna Swan. Ward graduated from Springfield High School and went on to serve in the United...

Feb 22, 2017

Michael Jeremiah O'Connor, 62, of Wyomissing, PA died on February 22, 2017, in the Reading Hospital, with family at his side. Frequent visits by dear friends lifted his spirits during his brief illness.

Born December 27, 1954, in Pottsville, Schuylkill County and raised in nearby Heckscherville, he was the eldest son of the late Vincent J. and Mary R. (Horan) O'Connor.

Mike...

Feb 20, 2017

Russell L. Kessler, 88, of West Lawn, passed away Monday, February 20, 2017 in Reading Hospital.

He was the husband of Carlene F. (Scherrer) to whom he had been married for 66 years.

Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Russell G. and Catherine (Ansel) Kessler.

Russell was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Sinking Spring.

He was a U.S....

Feb 19, 2017

William H. Clark, Jr., 92, formerly of Kenhorst, passed away, Sunday, February 19, 2017, in Sunset Home Assisted Living Facility, Bonners Ferry, Idaho.

He was the husband of Mary A. (Martorana) Clark.

Born in Norristown, he was the son of the late William H., Sr. and Helen E. (Keller) Clark.

William was a 1942 graduate of Norristown High School, served as an apprentice...

Feb 19, 2017

Feb 18, 2017

Feb 18, 2017

Janet E. Norton, 93 of Mohrsville died February 18, 2017. She was the widow of John R. Norton who died February 9, 2001. Janet was born in Philadelphia and was the daughter of the late Herbert and Elizabeth (Peirce) Horton. She was a graduate of Philadelphia Public Schools and attended Ursinus College for three years. Janet attended the Religious Society...

Feb 18, 2017

Daniel James Ragsdale of Hamburg, PA passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 18, 2017 at his home. Dan was born in Norristown, PA to Rhett D. and Mary (Sheehan) Ragsdale. He was raised in Betzwood, and then Bensalem where he graduated from Bensalem High School in 1975 a standout basketball player, and forever after an avid fan; he was a...

Feb 18, 2017

Pasquale Di Vito, 59, of Wyomissing, passed away Saturday, February 18, 2017, in his residence.

He was the husband of Vincenza "Enza" Di Vito, whom he was married to for almost 37 years.

Born in Roccasicura, Italy, he was the son of the late Domenico P. and Emma (Scarpitti) Di Vito.

Pasquale worked as an auto-mechanic for most of his life. He was...

Feb 17, 2017

Elizabeth A. "Betty" Wagner, 84, of Bern Twp., died February 17, 2017, in her daughter's Fleetwood residence.

Her husband, Marland C. Wagner, died April 27, 1996. They were married on June 20, 1959.

Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late William and Helen (Tisosky) Hacker.

She was a graduate of Reading High School, and was a member of Epler's Church,...

Feb 16, 2017

Michael R. Grab, 63, of Reading, passed away on February 16, 2017.

Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Richard and Ann (Rehr) Grab.

He was a graduate of Holy Name High School.

Michael was the owner of Grab-A-Cab and he really enjoyed gambling.

Michael is survived by one child: Carly Grab, Reading; one granddaughter: Akira; and siblings: Kathy, Thomas, Debra,...

Feb 16, 2017

Jane M. (Woodcock) Kramer, 80, passed away February 16, 2017, in her Lower Heidelberg Township residence.

She was the wife of Ted C. Kramer.

Born in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Margaret (Crawford) Woodcock.

Jane was a graduate of Frankford High School, Philadelphia; Kutztown University where she earned a bachelor's degree and Temple University earning a master's degree...

Feb 16, 2017

Mary C. Forrest, 87, of Lancaster County, passed away February 16, 2017, at Brandywine Hospital.

Born in New York, she was the daughter of the late William and Margaret Campbell and the widow of Albert Forrest, Jr.

Mary is survived by her three children: Rosemary Reigle, Lancaster County; Karen Esola, NJ; and Scott Forrest, Lancaster County. She is survived by 6 grandchildren...

Feb 15, 2017

Laura I Faraone, 99, of Sinking Spring passed away February 15, 2017 in the Reading Hospital.

She was the beloved wife of the late Louis A. Faraone Sr., with whom celebrated 67 years of marriage.

Born in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Pasquale and Maria Russo.

Laura was a long time member of St. Ignatius of Loyola Roman Catholic...

Feb 15, 2017

Feb 13, 2017

George A. Kline, Jr., 70, passed away, Monday, February 13, 2017, in his Spring Twp. residence.

He was the husband of Maryanne (Palmieri) Kline.

Born in Reading, he was the son of the late George A., Sr. and Jeannette (Wetzel) Kline.

George was a 1964 graduate of Reading High School. He also attended Kutztown University.

He was employed as a car salesman for 34...

Feb 13, 2017

Beverly Ann (Shunk) Green, 88, of Wyomissing, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on February 13, 2017, in the Reading Hospital where she was a patient one day.

Her husband, Richard H. Green died on May 21, 2012. Beverly's first husband, Richard A. Strausser died on October 2, 1959.

Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late...

Feb 12, 2017

Mary Anne Webber, 85, formerly of Sinking Spring, passed away Sunday, February 12, 2017, in Virginia Beach, VA, where she resided.

Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Raymond and Margaret (Gruber) Wixon.

She was the wife of the late Larry Spencer Webber.

She was a 1949 graduate of Reading Central Catholic High School and received her Bachelor's degree in

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