Obituaries

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...

Dec 4, 2016

William C. Boyer, 71, of Bernville, passed away December 4, 2016, at Berkshire Center.

Born in West Reading, he was a son of the late Martin and Dorothy (Bohn) Boyer.

He was a 1963 graduate of Central Catholic High School.

William was a U.S. Navy veteran serving during the Vietnam War.

He was employed by Steamfitter's Union #420, retiring in 2000.

William was a member...

Dec 3, 2016

Stacie L. Saylor, 45, died in her Reading residence, Saturday, December 3, 2016.

Born in Reading, she was the daughter of Richard T. Keller and the late Donna M. Croll.

In addition to her father, Stacie is survived by six children: Christopher Saylor, Anthony Cross, Ciara Trate, Jamie Saylor, Terrie Trate and Amaris Laureno.

Services will be private at the convenience of the...

Dec 2, 2016

Brenda C. (Kline) Hewitt, 75, of Shillington, passed away, Friday, December 2, 2016 in Reading Hospital.

She was the beloved wife of Lee J. Hewitt, to whom she had been married to for 55 years.

Born in Boyertown, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth, Sr. and Martha (Boehmer) Kline.

Brenda was a 1958 graduate of Reading High School.

She worked in domestic...

Dec 2, 2016

Robert J. Hebhardt, 93, passed away December 2, 2016, in his West Reading residence.

He was the beloved husband of June A. (Bossler) Hebhardt.

Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Wilhelmina Hebhardt.

Robert was a United States Army veteran serving during World War II.

He was employed as a general laborer by Rockwell International for eleven years.

In addition to his...

Nov 30, 2016

John F. "Jack" McGlinn, Jr., 86, of Naples, FL., died November 30, 2016, at The Highlands at Wyomissing.

He was the husband of Ann K. (Magers) McGlinn. They were married for 61 years.

Born in Reading, he was a son of the late John F., Sr, and Elizabeth (Ganly) McGlinn.

He was a 1948 graduate of Central Catholic High School and The University...

Nov 27, 2016

Robert Henry Frill, 97, formerly of West Reading, passed away, Sunday November 27, 2016, in Linden Village, Lebanon.

Robert was married to the love of his life, Emma M. (Yarnell) Frill, whom passed away in 2013.

Born in Reading, he was the son of the late George Harry and Ruth Elizabeth (Fisher) Frill. He was predeceased by his two sisters: Louise Bingaman...