Obituaries

Apr 1, 2016

Apr 1, 2016

Dr. Anthony Joseph Pichini died peacefully at his home on April 1, 2016 at the age of 84 (eighty four).

Tony is survived by his wife of 53 years, Mary Louise (nee Martino); his sons Michael, husband of Erin Pichini, and Andrew, husband of Donna Pichini; and, his granddaughters Ava Marie and Anna Sofia. He leaves behind many loving nieces, nephews...

Apr 1, 2016

Christina "Chyna" (Figueroa) Dreher, 47, passed away April 1, 2016 in the Reading Hospital.

She was the beloved wife of John B. Dreher, Pottsville, whom she resided.

Born in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of Juan Figueroa and the late Elsie Flores.

She was a 1987 graduate of Reading High School.

Christina was employed as a secretary by Reading Metro Taxi and...

Apr 1, 2016

Apr 1, 2016

Nicholas Bard, 50, passed away April 1, 2016 in his Sinking Spring residence.

Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Christine (Maslar) and Leroy Bard, with whom he resided.

He was a 1983 graduate of Governor Mifflin High School.

Nicholas was a former truck driver for numerous companies.

In addition to his father he is survived by his uncle, Russell Sr.,...

Mar 31, 2016

Michael A. Dugan, 46, of Reading passed away suddenly on March 31, 2016 in the Reading Hospital.

Born in Reading, he was the son of Anthony C. and Helen A. (Gruber) Dugan, Kenhorst.

Michael was a graduate of Governor Mifflin High School.

He was employed by Ameristeel Corporation as a machine operator.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sisters, Patricia,...

Mar 29, 2016

Tracy Ann Schou, 60, passed away March 29, 2016 from natural causes in her Wyomissing residence.

Born March 25, 1956, in Manhattan, NYC, she was the daughter of the late William H. Schou and Patricia Hale Woodring, Wyomissing.

Tracy graduated from Wyomissing High School and attended Northeastern University, Boston, MA, where she received a B.S. in Marketing.

Tracy spent over twenty years in...

Mar 27, 2016

Marjorie Lillian (Walters) Severs, 91, passed away early Easter morning, March, 27, 2016, at ManorCare, Laureldale.

Born in Finesville, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Effie (Fox) Walters. Sadly, she was predeceased by her husband, Manuel L. Severs in 1973. They had one child, a daughter, Melodie.

Marge, as she liked to be called, was an independent,...

Mar 27, 2016

Dennis D. Anastasio, 69, of Exeter Township, passed away March 27, 2016, at the Reading Hospital.

He was the husband of Jacqueline (Janiszewski) Anastasio. They were married for 44 years.

Born in Reading, he was the son of Bessie (Bianca) Anastasio and the late Dominic Anastasio.

He was a 1965 graduate of Reading High School.

Dennis worked for Standard Offset, Reading.

He was a member...

Mar 26, 2016

Walter M. "Kupe" Zielinski, 84, of Lower Alsace, passed away March 26, 2016 at Golden Living Center.

He was the widower of Jean B. (Cuifici) Zielinski. They married in 1956.

Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Walter S. and Anna (Kupiszewski) Zielinski.

He was a graduate of Reading High School.

Walter was a U.S. Army veteran serving during the Korean...

Mar 23, 2016

Nancy L. (Bond) Killian, 84, formerly of West Reading, passed away March 23, 2016, in the Ephrata Hospital.

Her husband of 59 years, Joseph E. Killian, passed away May 2, 2014.

Born in 1932, in West Reading, she was a daughter of the late John A. and Edna (Witwer) Bond.

Nancy graduated Reading High School in 1950 and Reading Hospital School of Nursing...

Mar 23, 2016

Frances (Ciemiega) Dailey, 91, formerly of Exeter Township, passed away March 23, 2016 at ManorCare, Sinking Spring.

Her husband, Clair Dailey, died on March 3, 2003.

Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Sepic) Ciemiega.

She worked for Shop-Rite, Muhlenberg Township and Rhein's Catering, Shillington. After retirement, Frances discovered her artistic talent in painting and drawing. She...

Mar 23, 2016

Madeline "Cissie" Martha (Kercher) Nawrocki passed away on March 23, 2016, two days past her 96th birthday. She was born in Reading, PA, to Morris and Hilda (Schlaybach) Kercher, and predeceased by her husband, Edward T. Nawrocki, in 1977.

She was also predeceased by her sister, Josephine (Kercher) Hinkle, in 2013.

Madeline is survived by a niece, Holly Graff-Culhane, wife of Dennis...

Mar 22, 2016

Mar 21, 2016

Michael Patrick Moyer, 30, of Wyomissing, passed away March 21, 2016 at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital.

Born at St. Joseph Hospital, Reading, he will be sadly missed by his father, Stephen Todd Moyer, West Wyomissing; his mother, Constance Medeiros-Treegoob; his step-father, Warren Treegoob, both of Wyomissing and Stephen's companion, Lisa Spotts, West Wyomissing. He is also survived by his brother,...

Mar 20, 2016

Dora Nigrelli of Pompano Beach FL and West Wyomissing PA passed away after a long illness in Pompano Beach on March 20, 2016 at the age of 91. Dora was predeceased by her husband of nearly 64 years, Samuel, in 2012. She is survived by her sons Thomas and Jeffrey and their families; by her sister Evangeline McGowan and her...

Mar 20, 2016

Ray J. Kauffman, 85 of Tilden Township died March 20th, in his residence. Ray was the husband of E. Virginia (Worrell) Kauffman who died who died January 16th, 1994. He was born in Tilden Township and was the son of the late James F. and Mabel (Rhine) Kauffman. Ray owned and operated, Ray J. Kauffman Photography from 1962 until 1985....

Mar 19, 2016

Donna L. (Yetto) Simchick, 60, passed away March 19, 2016, in her Exeter Township residence.

Born in Reading, she was the daughter of Francis Yetto, West Lawn and the late Gloria (Spannuth) Yetto.

She was a 1973 graduate of Wilson High School.

Donna was a beautiful soul and homemaker, who was dedicated to her family; one of the best gifts she gave to...

Mar 19, 2016

Robert P. Springer, 74, of Sinking Spring, PA passed away on March 19 at Phoebe-Berks Village. He was born in Canonsburg, PA, the son of the late Elizabeth (Bowers) and Joseph Clark Springer. He was the husband of Barbara (Schaeffer) Springer. They would have celebrated their 48th wedding anniversary on April 5.

He is also survived by his two children: Jed...

Mar 19, 2016

Sara Sedlack, 90, passed away March 19, 2016 in the Reading Hospital.

Her husband, Eugene Sedlack, passed away September 6, 2000.

Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Mario and Paulina (Napoli) Scornavacchi.

She was a graduate of Reading Central Catholic.

Sara is survived by her children, Barbara, wife of Patrick Driscoll, Naples, Florida; and Joseph, husband of Jeanianne Sedlack, Flourtown,...