Obituaries

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...

Aug 2, 2016

Aug 1, 2016

Sylvia "Sis" (Greul) Updegrove, 81, of Lincoln Park, died August 1, 2016, in St. Joseph's Hospital.

Born on October 21, 1934, in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Mia (Baureithel) Greul.

She was a graduate of Wilson High School in 1952, where she was a cheerleader; and Albright College in Home Ecomomics in 1956, where she was a...

Aug 1, 2016

Philomena (Phil) M. Repoley, 82, of Shillington, died August 1, 2016, in Reading Hospital.

She was the wife of Frank T. Repoley; they were married on May 12, 1956.

Born in Tamaqua, she was the daughter of the late Donato and Amelia (Tommasini) Forlin.

She was a graduate of St. Jerome's High School in 1951.

Phil was a bank teller at Great Valley Savings...

Aug 1, 2016

Jul 30, 2016

Donald I. Hinkle, 89, formerly of Mifflin Park, passed away July 30, 2016 in his Cumru Township residence in the arms of his daughter and into the arms of Jesus.

He was the loving husband of Verna (Correnti) Hinkle, who died April 19, 2012 and with whom he is finally reunited and dancing in heaven... together forever.

Born in Reading, he was...

Jul 30, 2016

Kasey B. Kantner, 34, passed away July 30, 2016, in her West Lawn residence, after battling numerous health issues.

She was the beloved wife of Jason S. Kantner, whom she married September 29, 2007.

Born in Reading, Kasey was the daughter of Judith M. (Kunsman) Geissler, Spring Township.

She was a 2000 graduate of Muhlenberg High School and a 2004 graduate of Alvernia...