Obituaries

Oct 26, 2016

Shirley E. (Brossman) Noecker, 78, of Wyomissing, passed away October 26, 2016, at the Reading Hospital.

She was the loving wife of Carl H. Noecker; they were married on June 20, 1959.

Born in Wernersville, she was the daughter of the late Calvin L. and Dora W. (Althouse) Brossman.

Shirley graduated from Conrad Weiser High School in 1956 and McCann School of Business...

Oct 25, 2016

Mayetta Graff, 96 formerly of Tilden Township died October 25, 2016 in Maidencreek Place, Reading, PA. She was the widow of Nevin H. Graff who died May 26, 1989. Mayetta was born in Tilden Township and was the daughter of the late Claude and Verdie (Miller) Shollenberger. She was a 1937 graduate of Hamburg High School and was employed at...

Oct 22, 2016

Jody Warren Weidel, 60, of Reading, passed away October 22, 2016, in the Hospital of University of Pennsylvania.

He was the beloved husband of Patricia G. (Biondo) Weidel, with whom he celebrated 25 years of marriage.

Born in Reading, he was the son of Elizabeth (Weitzel) Weidel, Reading, and the late Warren Weidel.

Jody was a graduate of Central Catholic High School.

He was...

Oct 21, 2016

William J. McGrane, 75, formerly of Sinking Spring, passed away October 21, 2016, in his Pottstown Residence.

Born in New York, NY he was a son of the late Thomas and Margaret (Mercot) McGrane.

He was the husband of Patricia Petrola, whom he married on October 29, 1977.

William was an avid coin collector and enjoyed going for walks outside. The Poconos and...

Oct 20, 2016

Oct 20, 2016

Ramona Diaz-Cruz, 47, of Reading, passed away, Thursday, October 20, 2016 in ManorCare West Reading.

Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Billie M. Allen and Bernis A. Diaz-Cruz.

Ramona loved to go Casino hopping.

She worked her program as best she could.

Ramona is survived by four children: Lakeisha Myers, Robert Ellison, Shakia Diaz-Cruz and Aaron Diaz-Cruz. She is also...

Oct 20, 2016

Michael Klahr, 72, of Cumru Twp., died October 20, 2016, in the Reading Hospital.

He was the husband of Lorrayne B. (Miller) Klahr, whom he married December 3, 1966.

Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Stanley H. and Sara E. (Stover) Klahr.

He was a graduate of Governor Mifflin HS in 1962 and Albright College in 1966.

An incredibly gifted...

Oct 19, 2016

Elaine H. Rosenson, 90, of Wyomissing, passed away peacefully on October 19, 2016, with her husband by her side.

She was a devoted animal lover who was looking forward to joining her numerous horses and dogs at the gates of the Rainbow Bridge.

Services will be private at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to...

Oct 19, 2016

Chuen K. Cheng, 94, passed away October 19, 2016 in his Wyomissing residence.

He was the beloved husband of Shuet K. Cheng.

Born in China, he was the son of the late Yee Hoi Cheng and Tai Mui Wong.

Chuen was employed by Merck and Company, working in the animal husbandry.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children Fong S.,...

Oct 18, 2016

Oct 18, 2016

Matthew T. Roesch, 47, formerly of West Reading, passed away October 18, 2016, in his Coral Springs, FL. residence.

He was the loving husband of Alejandra I. Roesch.

Born in West Reading, he was a son of Wesley and Joyce Roesch, Mohnton.

He was a 1987 graduate of Wyomissing Area High School.

He was employed by PemBroke Pines Autonation, FL as a service advisor...

Oct 18, 2016

Robert P. "Bob" Hanley Jr., 69, passed away October 18, 2016 in Ware Presbyterian Village.

He was the husband of Joanna (Lopez) Hanley, who died April 20, 2015.

Born in Queens, he was the son of the late Robert P. Sr., and C. Frances (McNulty) Hanley.

Bob was a graduate of Richmond Hill High School, New York and Queens Borough Community College and...

Oct 17, 2016

Sylvia Kathryn (Monde) Lash, 83, of Exeter Township, passed away October 17, 2016, in the Reading Hospital.

Her husband, Norman E. Lash, died on October 9, 1986.

Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Roy G. and Alice E. (Drexler) Monde.

Until her retirement, she was employed by Caron Foundation as an executive secretary.

She was a member of St. Ignatius...

Oct 17, 2016

Sao T. Dinh, 101, passed away October 17, 2016 in her Exeter Township residence.

She was the wife of Luyen Vu, who died in 2003 in Vietnam.

Born in Vietnam, she was the daughter of the late Duc and Thuy (Tran) Dinh.

Sao was a devoted member of St. Paul's Roman Catholic Church, Reading.

She was a homemaker and was a devoted wife and...

Oct 17, 2016

Vincent P. Schnader, 80, passed away peacefully, October 17, 2016, at Chestnut Knoll Living Center, Boyertown, PA.

His wife, Grace (Lembo) Schnader, died February 6, 2016.

Born in Shillington, he was the son of the late William R. and Caroline (Schmeck) Schnader.

He was a U.S Navy veteran, serving during the Korean Conflict, and was very proud to serve his country.

Vincent retired from...

Oct 17, 2016

Charles Samuel Geiger died on October 17, 2016 at his home in Wernersville, Pennsylvania surrounded by his family. Charles was born in Reading, Pennsylvania on June 11, 1923 to David Heber Geiger and Dorothy Paul Geiger.

After graduation from Reading High School in 1941, and a year at the Peddie Preparatory School in Hightstown, New Jersey, he enlisted in the U.S....

Oct 16, 2016

Oct 16, 2016

Carl S. Warner, Jr., 68 of Bern Township , passed away, Sunday, October 16, 2016 in Temple Hospital.

He was the husband of Kathryn (Basile) Warner. The couple were married 44 years.

Born in Philadelphia, Pa he was the son of Carl S. Sr., and Ada (Morrison) Warner.

Carl was a graduate of John Bartram High School.

He was employed by the Army Corps...

Oct 15, 2016

Angelina "Angie" Endy

Angelina "Angie" Endy, 89, of Muhlenberg Township, passed away peacefully and in God's Grace, Saturday October 15, 2016, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Lorenzo and Virginia (Damato) Medaglia.

Angie was a graduate of the former St. Peter's High School in Reading. She attended Secretarial school and retired from CNA. She...

Oct 14, 2016

Gunners Mate, Second Class Michael A. Constanty, USN, 28, of Lynnwood, WA. died October 14, 2016 in Maidencreek Township. Michael was born in Sayre, PA February 28, 1988 and was the son of Nancy A. Letcher fiancé of Michael Weiss, Pottsville and James J. Constanty companion of Chris Zablosky, Shamokin. Michael was a 2006 graduate of Fleetwood High School. He...