Marion E. Schappell
Jan 9, 2016
Marion E. Schappell, 87 died January 9th in her residence. Her husband, Sylvester O. Schappell died February 1, 1965. Marion was born in Eckville and was the daughter of the late Henry A. and Lottie M. (Witman) Bailey. She worked at various knitting mills throughout the Hamburg area for many years as a machine operator. Marion was a former member...
William J. Schaeffer, Jr.
Jan 8, 2016
William J. Schaeffer, Jr., 90, formerly of Wyomissing, passed away January 8, 2016, at the Keystone Villa in Douglassville.
He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Louise (nee Trostle), and sister, Katharine McCarthy.
Bill grew up in Reading, where his family owned Schaeffer's Dry Goods, and was a graduate of Central Catholic High School. He served in the United States Navy in...
Iris Badat
Jan 7, 2016
Iris Badat of the Hamburg Center died January 7th in St. Joseph's Hospital. She born in Philadelphia and was the daughter of the late Louis and Marion (Stein) Badat. The Burkey & Driscoll Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of arrangements.
Thomas Masano
Jan 7, 2016
Thomas Masano, 98, of Wyomissing Park, Reading, passed away January 7, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family.
He was the husband of the late Louise R. (Mastrolia), who passed away on May 20, 2015. They married at Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church on Sept. 5, 1953.
Tom was the Chairman of Tom Masano Auto Group, which he started with his...
Stanley R. Wagner
Jan 5, 2016
Stanley R. Wagner, 83 of Tilden Township died in his residence on Tuesday, January 5th, 2016. He was the husband of Charlotte A. (Grube) Wagner. Stanley was born in Center Township and was the son of the late William R. and Stella M. (Wagner) Wagner. He worked for 21 years as a core setter at the Kutztown Foundry and last...
Randy G. Triest, Sr.
Jan 3, 2016
Randy G. Triest, Sr., 60, died January 3, 2016, in his Sinking Spring residence.
He was the husband of Carol (Ruggiero) Triest.
Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Harold J., Sr. and Rose "Meme" Triest.
He was a graduate of Brandywine Heights High School in 1973.
Randy was employed by Premium Beverage and later Berks Soil and Stone; he also...
Dorothy Frankhouser
Jan 2, 2016
Dorothy M. Frankhouser, 73, of Reading, passed away January 2, 2016, in her residence.
Her husband of 37 years, Ronald Frankhouser Sr., passed away February 7, 1997.
Born in West Lawn, she was a daughter of the late Albert and Miriam (Kofroth) Schwarz.
She was previously employed by Prospectus Berco as a nurse's aide before retiring in 1986.
Dorothy was an avid bingo player....
Roger H. Adam
Jan 2, 2016
Roger H. Adam, 55 of Windsor Township died in his residence on January 2nd, 2016. He was the husband of Amy L. (Salender) Adam. Roger was born in W. Reading and is the son of Harold and Fern M. (Leiby) Adam of Windsor Township. Roger attended Hamburg Area High School. He was employed as a mechanic for many years for...
Richard M. Bailey
Jan 1, 2016
Richard M. Bailey, 75 of Shoemakersville died on Friday, January 1st, 2016 in the Reading Hospital. He was born in Evansville, PA. on September 7, 1940 and was the son of the late Bertha R. (Rissmiller) and Raymond J. Bailey. He worked at Wolfe Roofing as a roofer, retiring in 1993. In addition to his parents, brothers predeceased Richard: John,...
Sandra Lee Marmarou
Dec 30, 2015
Sandra Lee (Johnston) Marmarou, 70, died December 29, 2015, in her Shillington residence.
She was the widow of William Marmarou.
Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Bruce Kenneth and Alma Mae (Bowers) Johnston.
She worked as a waitress for Deluxe Diner.
Sandra was an avid animal lover.
She is survived by her sister, Betty Jane Heffner and her niece, Tasha.
Sandra was...
William B. Greenwald
Dec 29, 2015
William B. Greenawald, 84 formerly of Mohrsville died December 29, 2015 in Manor Care, West Reading. He was born in Ontelaunee Township and was the son of the late George E. and Emily (Gunkle) Greenawald. He worked at Empire Steel and PA. Steel as an airman retiring in 1994. Known survivors include two brothers, Herbert and Dennis Greenawalt, children and...
Dorothea K. Stoudt
Dec 29, 2015
Dorothea K. (Kern) Stoudt, 86, formerly of Lincoln Park, passed away December 29, 2015 in Berks Heim.
She was the loving wife of John F. Stoudt, Sr. who died June 24, 2012.
Born in West Reading, she was the daughter of the late Wendell G., Sr. and Dorothea B. (Bell) Kern.
Dorothea was a 1947 graduate of West Reading High School. She also...
Brian David Button
Dec 28, 2015
Brian David Button, 59, died December 28, 2015, in his Wyomissing residence.
Born in West Reading, he was a son of Beverly J. Button Comparini, wife of Sylvester Comparini and the late Joseph D. Button.
He was a 1974 graduate of Holy Name High School. Brian was a supervisor for Amtrak for over 30 years.
He was a member of Sacred Heart Roman...
M. Arlene Hess
Dec 28, 2015
M. Arlene Hess, 88, of Reading Pennsylvania, passed away December 28, surrounded by her devoted family.
Arlene was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother who will be remembered by her children, grandchildren, and friends for the sweet, kind, supportive, and vibrant life that she lived.
Born in Reading on 03/26/1927, she was a child model, supported her parents in the family...
Charles Clayton Turner
Dec 28, 2015
Charles "Charlie" C. Turner, 87 of Tilden Township passed away Monday, December 28th, 2015 in the Laurel Center, Tilden Township. He was the husband of Arlene M. (Krommes) Turner. They celebrated 66 years of marriage on October 1, 2015. He was born in Rocktown, Tilden Township and was the son of the late Clayton D. and Marion (Miller) Turner. Charlie...