Obituaries

Jun 25, 2016

Jun 25, 2016

Michael John Schonour, 47, of Denver, PA passed away Saturday, June 25th, 2016 at Ephrata Hospital.

He was the beloved husband of Janice A. (Taylor) Schonour.

Born in West Reading, he was the son of Grace V. (Kachel) Schonour, formerly of Brecknock Township now of Terre Hill and the late John I. Schonour

Michael was a 1986 graduate of Governor Mifflin High School.

He...

Jun 24, 2016

Gail M. (Frankenstein) Baver, 77, of West Brunswick died June 24th in her residence. She was the widow of Lamont "Milky" C. Baver who died August 7, 2015. She was born in Pottsville and was the daughter of the late George E. and Hazel R. (Lechleitner) Frankenstein. Gail was a homemaker most of her life and a member of the...

Jun 24, 2016

Elizabeth A. Schwartz, 97, of Reading, died June 24, 2016, in St. Joseph's Hospital.

Her husband, William G. Schwartz, died February, 1989.

Born in Camden, NJ, Elizabeth was the daughter of the late John and Ellen (Rourke) Kennedy.

She was a member of St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church in Exeter Township.

Elizabeth is survived by six children: William J., husband of Chole...

Jun 24, 2016

Robert Owen Jepsen, 85, passed away June 24, 2016 in Chestnut Knoll Assisted Living Center of Boyertown.

Born in, Wyomissing, he was a son of the late Robert Owe and Elsie (Smith) Jepsen.

He was the husband of Janet R. Jepsen.

Robert was a 1948 graduate of Wyomissing High School and received his bachelor's degree in economics from Bucknell University in 1953.

He was...

Jun 23, 2016

George T. Barbon Jr., 89, passed away June 23, 2016, at the Highlands of Wyomissing.

Born in Reading, he was a son of the late George T. and Tillie (Wysopal) Barbon.

He was the husband of Madelyn M. (Moodhart) Barbon.

George was a 1944 graduate of Reading High School Wharton School of Business.

After college George was employed by the Textile Machine Works and...

Jun 23, 2016

Jun 23, 2016

Jun 23, 2016

Elsie Weber, 98, formerly of Wyomissing passed away June 23, 2016 in the WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital.

She was the beloved wife of Jacob L. Weber, who died January 11, 2001.

Born in Spring Township, she was the daughter of the late Franklin K. and Sarah C. (Trostle) Sweitzer.

Elsie was employed by the Berkshire Knitting Mills as a seamer for over ten...

Jun 22, 2016

Rosemarie T. Stoudt, 80, passed away June 22, 2016 in Keystone Villa, Fleetwood.

She was the beloved wife of the Ronald R. Stoudt, who died January 30, 2013.

Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Pasquale and Helen (Weihe) Lepera.

Rosemarie was a graduate of Reading High School.

She was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church in her early years and...

Jun 21, 2016

Louis S. Cavalluci, 90, formerly of Greenfields passed away June 21, 2016 in St. Joseph Hospital.

He was the beloved husband of Mary (Eiler) Cavallucci who died November 24, 2015 and would have celebrated 68 years of marriage on July 3.

Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Camillo and Maria (Periandi) Cavallucci.

Louis was a graduate of Reading High...

Jun 21, 2016

Doris J. Kendall, 92, passed away June 21, 2016 in Columbia Cottage of Wyomissing.

Born in Laureldale, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Mary (Neeb) Sterner.

Her husband, Richard A. Kendall, passed away on August 30, 1999.

Doris was a 1941 graduate of Muhlenberg High School and received her bachelor's degree in music education from Lebanon Valley College.

She was employed...

Jun 20, 2016

William R. Calabria, aka "Curly," 91, of Mt. Penn, died June 20, 2016, in Evans Retirement Home, Fleetwood.

His wife, Helen (Harris) Calabria, died June 11, 2013; they were married in 1957.

Born in Clearfield, he was a son of the late Nicholas and Nancy (Butto) Calabria.

He was a 1942 graduate of St. Peter's High School, where he was the captain of...

Jun 20, 2016

Jun 19, 2016

Albert J. Dianna, 99, of Kenhorst, died June 19, 2016, in ManorCare, Sinking Spring.

His wife, Anna C. (Ciliberti) Dianna, died September 19, 1984.

Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Michael and Jennie (DeGerolamo) Dianna.

He was a layout operator for Western Electric until his retirement.

Albert was a member of Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church, Reading and was the...

Jun 18, 2016

Grace C. (Damario) Daniels of Wyomissing, passed away Saturday, June 18, 2016 in Berks Heim.

She was the wife of the late Joseph Daniels who passed away May 12, 2004.

Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Bulah Damario.

She was a member of St John Baptist De La Salle R.C. Church, Shillington and a graduate of Reading...

Jun 18, 2016

Ronald R. "Ron" Becker, 84, of Cumru Twp., passed away Saturday, June 18, 2016 in Mifflin Center.

He was the husband of Loretta T. (Gajewski) Becker whom he married November 1, 1985.

Born in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of the late Ralph A. and Elizabeth (Reightler) Becker.

Ronald was a member of St. Benedict's Roman Catholic Church, Mohnton.

He was a veteran...

Jun 17, 2016

Lawrence J. Medaglia, Sr., of Wyomissing Hills, passed away Friday, June 17, 2016. He was the loving husband of Dawn (Pezdirc) Medaglia, celebrating 53 years of marriage.

A devoted husband and father, Larry and Dawn raised four children, the late Dyana Balog; Laura Medaglia; Larry, Jr., husband of Teresa; and Shelly Edwards, wife of Phil.

Larry and Dawn were blessed with seven...

Jun 17, 2016

Jun 17, 2016

Helen E. Piersol, 96, of Wyomissing, passed away, Friday, June 17, 2016 in Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center.

She was predeceased by her husband Harry E. Piersol whom died in 2012. They were married for 73 years.

Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Jasper and Helen (Dingendale) Sheeler.

Helen was a 1936 graduate of Shillington High School.

She...