Obituaries

Aug 11, 2016

Douglas J. Roth, 64, of Alsace Township, died August 11, 2016, at ManorCare, Laureldale.

Born in Reading, he was a son of the late John J., and Mildred E. (Snyder) Roth.

He was a graduate of Reading High School.

Douglas was employed by Tom Sturgis Pretzel and later by Hofman Industries.

He loved horses and he rode them often on the trails and fire...

Aug 10, 2016

Christy Hatzas, 87, passed away August 10, 2016 in his Kenhorst residence.

Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Nickolas and Aphrodite (Karaces) Hatzas.

Christy was a U.S. Army veteran serving during the Korean War.

He was employed by Arrow International until his retirement.

Christy was a member of Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, Wyomissing.

He is survived by his...

Aug 9, 2016

Aug 9, 2016

Leonard D. Noll Sr., 78, formerly of Reading, passed away on Tuesday morning, August 9, at Phoebe Berks Village in Wernersville. He was the husband of Mary Ann (Sherk) Noll. They married on August 15, 1959. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Leonard L. and Adrienne (Gans) Noll.

Lenny was a graduate of Reading High School. He...

Aug 9, 2016

David T. Keller, 78 of Hamburg died in St. Joseph's Medical Center on August 9, 2016. David was born in Shoemakersville and was the son of the late George W. and Annie E. (Strausser) Keller. He worked as a machine operator in the cutting department for Wright's Knitwear for many years. David was a member of Zion's Church, Windsor Castle....

Aug 8, 2016

Aug 8, 2016

Judith Fankhanel, 92, passed away peacefully August 8, 2016 at the Highlands of Wyomissing.

She was the wife of the late Ralph Fankhanel, who died March 1, 1997.

Born in Upper Darby, Judy was the daughter of the late Thomas and Henerietta (Plasschaert) Jayes.

She was a graduate of Upper Darby High School.

Judy was a member of St. Alban's Episcopal Church, Sinking Spring....

Aug 8, 2016

God called one of his angels home today. Patsy Ann Virginia Anderson, 78, of Reading, died August 8, 2016, in the Wyomissing Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

She was predeceased by her husband, Ronald Gene Anderson, Sr.

Born in Martinsburg, WV, she was a daughter of the late Taylor and Eva (Bechtel) Newcomb.

She was employed by Willson Safety Products, Reading for 40 years.

Patsy...

Aug 6, 2016

Aug 6, 2016

Elizabeth Kase Morelli, 48, of Wyomissing, passed away on August 6, 2016, at home, after a long, courageous battle with breast cancer, surrounded by her family.

Beth was the loving wife of John M. Morelli, with whom she shared 22 years of marriage. Born in Reading, Beth was the daughter of Dr. James and Dorothy Kase, Wyomissing.

Beth attended Sacred Heart School,...

Aug 6, 2016

John J. Olsavsky, 73, formerly of Reading, passed away August 6, 2016, in St. Elizabeth Hospital, Brighton, MA.

Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was a son of the late Michael A. and Clara (Stelma) Olsavsky.

He was a 1961 graduate of Reading High School and a 1963 graduate of Rets Technical School, Philadelphia.

John was employed by Honeywell as a computer repairman and...

Aug 6, 2016

Frederick Thomas Marks, 63, of Ocean City, MD, passed away August 6, 2016, in Salisbury, MD.

Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Frederick J. and Evelyn R. (Kutz) Marks.

He was last employed by GTS, retiring in 2012.

Frederick was an avid Reading Royals and Pittsburgh Steelers fan.

He is survived by two daughters: Valerie L. Hill, Reading; and Stacie...

Aug 6, 2016

William M. "Bill" Wood, III., 44, passed away August 6, 2016, in his Spring Township residence.

Born in Reading, he was a son of William Jr., and Patricia (Price) Wood, Spring Township.

He was a graduate of The Asheville School, Asheville, NC, and The University of Texas. Austin, TX.

Bill was a talented and gifted artist; most known for his oil paintings.

In addition...

Aug 5, 2016

Diane D. Levan, 61, of Wyomissing, passed away August 5, 2016, in her residence.

Born in Reading, she was a daughter of Harry M. and Joan M. (Balulis) Dennis and wife of Lee H. Levan.

Diane was a graduate of Drexel University and enjoyed a career as an interior designer for several architectural firms.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by...

Aug 5, 2016

Harry E. Smith, 95, beloved brother, friend, uncle and great uncle passed away peacefully on August 5, 2016 in Columbia Cottage.

Born in Reading, PA on February 19, 1921, he was the son of the late Earl H. and Mary F. (Lapsley) Smith.

Harry retired from Gilbert Associates where he was employed as a mechanical draftsman. He was a long standing member...

Aug 5, 2016

Brandy R. Cahill, 40, of Deer Lake, was called home to be with God in eternal peace on Friday, August 5 2016.

She was the beloved wife of Duane Cahill. Born in Reading, she is survived by her mother and step-father, Lauren Lorah and Bob Achey, by her father, Dennis Lorah, and her grandmother, Barbara Lorah.

In addition to her husband and...

Aug 4, 2016

Sandra K. Campbell, 70, of Cumru Twp., died August 4, 2016, in Reading Hospital, surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer.

Her husband, Charles R. Campbell, Sr., died January 29, 2014.

Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Pauline (Fields) Stoudt.

She was a graduate of Governor Mifflin High School.

Sandy was employed by Reeser's...

Aug 4, 2016

Gerald Richard Hill, 79, of Wyomissing Hills, passed away August 4, 2016, at Berks Heim.

He was the husband of Sylvia (Decaminada) Hill. They married on October 19, 1957.

Born in Moundsville, WV, he was a son of the late Friend and Gertrude (Raye) Hill.

He was a graduate of Cadiz High School in Cadiz, OH.

Gerald was a U.S. Navy veteran.

He was employed...

Aug 3, 2016

Despina M. (Choumbakos) Green, 75, died August 3, 2016, in her Spring Township residence.

Born in Lebanon, PA she was the daughter of the late Harry and Bessie (Patsouracos) Choumbakos.

She was a graduate of Reading High School and Albright College.

Despina was employed by The Heritage of Green Hills as a sales marketing director.

She was a member of Sts. Constantine and Helen...

Aug 2, 2016

Brenda A. Anderson, 63, passed away August 2, 2016 in Spruce Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation.

Born in Reading, she was the daughter of Alonzo Price and China Rae Buchanan.

Brenda was a graduate of Reading High School and Alvernia University, where she received her Bachelors degree.

She was a social worker by trade of profession.

Brenda is survived by her three sons, Steven Anderson...