Obituaries

Sep 23, 2016

Betty Frances (Freed) Ruth, 94, of Wyomissing, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 23, 2016 at the Reading Hospital with her children by her side.

Her husband of 61 years, James A. Ruth Sr. DDS, died in 2005.

Born in Rochester, Minnesota, she was the daughter of the late Dr. Cecil F. and Florence H. (Evans) Freed.

Betty was a resident of the...

Sep 23, 2016

Sebastiana "Ann" Sweitzer, 94, formerly of Reading, died September 23, 2016, in St. Joseph's Hospital.

Her husband, John T. Sweitzer, died September 14, 2007.

Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Luigina (Foresta) Micali.

Ann was initially employed by Berkshire Knitting Mills before becoming co-owner, with her husband, of Sweitzer's Grocery, Reading for 25 years, subsequently she was...

Sep 23, 2016

Dr. Robert W. Muir passed away quietly on September 23, 2016 surrounded by his family. He bravely waited until all of his children and family were with him before joining his father and mother who proceeded him into heaven.

Dr. Muir was born January 24, 1935 in Boston, MA, the son of Warren and Mary Agnes Muir. He attended Malvern Preparatory...

Sep 23, 2016

Philip H. Haupt, III, 78 of Reading, passed away Friday, September 23, 2016 in Reading Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.

He is survived by his wife, Dorothy I. (Dilliplane) Haupt, whom he married May 5, 1958.

Born in Shamokin, he was the son of the late Philip H. and Pearl (McCoy) Haupt.

He was a member of Epler's Church, Leesport.

In high school,...

Sep 23, 2016

​Nancy L. Nice (57) of Wyomissing, passed away in her residence, surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer.

​Born, November 27, 1958 in the Reading Hospital, she was the daughter to Raymond (Ted) Leas and Dorothy (Dot) Leas of Spring Township.

​Nancy was the Homecoming Queen of Wyomissing High School graduating in 1976. She continued on to the...

Sep 23, 2016

Sep 22, 2016

Bruce H. "Fuzz" Terreson, 68, of South Heidelberg Township, passed away September 22, 2016, in Hershey Medical Center.

Harley's come built, but then they break; you've got to take them apart and put them back together. Like Fuzz's Harley, he had broken, but there was nothing that could be done to put him back together. Last week we celebrated his 68th...

Sep 21, 2016

Linda L. (Knipple) Clabaugh, 59, passed away September 21, 2016, in her South Heidelberg Township residence.

She was the wife of Steve Clabaugh. They married on September 27, 1977.

Born in Altoona, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Ruth (Harris) Knipple.

She was a 1974 graduate of Altoona High School.

Linda will be remembered for many things, love of Elvis music;...

Sep 21, 2016

Wanda F. Orzechowski, 98, of Reading, passed away Wednesday September 21, 2016, in Mifflin Center.

Her husband, John L. Orzechowski, died in May of 2004.

Born in Coatsville, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Frances (Ligieko) Rzymski.

Wanda was a member of St. Anthony of Padua, Reading.

She worked for Camp and McKinnis for over 10 years.

Wanda is survived by her...

Sep 20, 2016

LINDA LEE LABE

Born February 4, 1948 in Reading, Pennsylvania to the late Amy and Walter Labe. Graduated from Reading High School and attended the Pottstown Hospital School of Nursing. She worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse at Community General Hospital in Reading and at Wernersville State Hospital until her retirement.

Linda is survived by her aunt, Betty J. Payne, of Stony...

Sep 16, 2016

Donald H. Kline, 78, of Fleetwood, passed away September 16, 2016, in his Keystone Village residence.

Born in Reading, he was the husband of Janet M. (Phillips) Kline. Donald was the son of the late Irvin and Mamie (Heinly) Kline.

He graduated from Fleetwood High School in 1956 and McCann Business School in 1958.

Donald was an executive vice president and member of...

Sep 16, 2016

Erma Kowalski, 96, of West Lawn, passed away September 16, 2016 in her residence.

Born in Italy, she was a daughter of the late John and Annamaria (Addesse) Fanfarilli.

Her husband, Stanley Kowalski, died in 2001.

She retired from R.M. Palmer as a candy producer.

Erma enjoyed the casinos and the Jersey Shore.

She is survived by her children: Jeanette Weaver-Posta, wife of Michael Posta...

Sep 15, 2016

Dorothy Ann "Aunt Doll" (Boas) Buser, 93, of Shillington, passed away September 15, 2016, at the St. Joseph Hospital.

Her husband, retired Sgt. Anthony E. Buser, worked for the Reading Police Department for 38 years died in 1986.

Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late George and Mary E. (Cummings) Boas.

She was a graduate of St. Peter's Roman Catholic...

Sep 14, 2016

Raymond S. Hill, 79 of West Wyomissing, passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2016 in ManorCare, West Reading.

Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Ethel M. Eckert.

Raymond was raised by his grandparents, Christopher and Cora Hill.

He was employed as a machine operator at Federal Mogel for over 20 years until his retirement. After retirement, he drove a school...

Sep 13, 2016

David Allen Leinbach, 60, of West Reading, passed away September 13, 2016, at the Reading Hospital.

He was the husband of Sheri (Lesnik) Leinbach.

Born in West Reading, he was a son of Alfretta (Epler) Leinbach, Berks Heim, and the late Harry Leinbach.

He was employed by the West Reading Drug Store. David previously worked as an installer for Culligan.

David was a member...

Sep 13, 2016

William Edward Mathewson, Jr., 76, of Spring Township, died September 13, 2016, at the Reading Hospital.

Born in Reading, he was the son of the late William Edward, Sr., and Miriam Frances (O'Neill) Mathewson.

He was a graduate of Reading High School in 1957, Penn State University in 1961, and Stetson University, De Land, FL in 1970.

William was employed by the Wilson...

Sep 12, 2016

Pamela Ann (Musser) Petersen, 55, passed away September 12, 2016, in her Reading residence.

Born in Ephrata, she was a daughter of Randolph and Beverly (Fromm) Musser, Denver, PA.

Pamela is survived by two children: William Allen and Stephani Houck, both of Reading; three siblings: Kevin Musser, Denver; Joseph Musser, Gap; and Israel Musser, Denver. Four grandchildren: Olivia, Sean, Melissa, and Aidan,...

Sep 12, 2016

Ronald A. Bavitz, 82, of West Lawn, passed away

September 12, 2016, in the Reading Hospital.

Born in Nanticoke, Pa., he was the husband of Loretta (Urban) Bavitz, who died in 1992. He was a son of the late Joseph and Irene (Kornkiewicz) Bavitz.

Ronald was a graduate of Nanticoke High School.

He served in the United States Army during 1955-56.

Ronald spent over 30...

Sep 12, 2016

Josephine S. (Bower) Denatale, 90, of Reading, passed away September 12, 2016, at the Reading Hospital.

Her husband, James Denatale, died on May 7, 2003.

Born in Reading, She was a daughter of the late Daniel H. and Josephine (Keffer) Bower.

She attended McCann School of Business & Technology.

Josephine was an avid reader, loved to sew, and had a green thumb; she had...

Sep 8, 2016