Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Nov 15, 2016

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....

Nov 13, 2016

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,...

Nov 13, 2016

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...

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...

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...

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...