Obituaries
Helen Hatzas
May 23, 2016
Helen Hatzas, 90, of Wyomissing, died May 23, 2016, at St. Joseph Hospital.
Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Nickolas and Aphrodite (Karaces) Hatzas.
She worked 30 years for Western Electric and AT&T.
Helen was a member of Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, Reading.
She was a member and past vice president of the St. Xenia Philoptochos Society...
Catherine M. Bensinger
May 22, 2016
Catherine M. "Cass" Bensinger, 95, formerly of Wyomissing Hills passed away May 22, 2016 in Columbia Cottage.
She was the beloved wife of Harry W. Bensinger, who died April 16, 1978.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Phillip and Matilda (Husser) Hildebrand.
Catherine was employed by Willson Safety Products as an assembler for 15 years until retiring in 1983.
She...
Paul J. Murray
May 21, 2016
Paul J. Murray, age 94, of Wyomissing Hills, passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2016, in his home, surrounded by his loving family. Son of Harold and Marguerite Murray, Paul was born in Orwell, Vermont on August 13, 1921. Paul was predeceased by his brothers, Francis, Bill, Howard, Maxwell and James and sister, Grace. The "Murray Boys" were famous for...
Phillip James Snyder
May 21, 2016
Phillip James Snyder, Jr., 23 of Kutztown died May 21st due to an automobile accident. He was born in Pottsville and was the son of Phillip J. and Holly A. (Knoblauch) Snyder. Phillip was an avid Dallas Cowboys Fan and enjoyed fishing in his spare time. In addition to his parents, his children Chloe and Lexus Snyder, a brother Tyler...
Betty Mae Palsgrove
May 20, 2016
Betty Mae "Honey girl" Palsgrove, 68, of ManorCare, West Reading, passed away Friday, May 20, 2016, in the Reading Hospital, after a short illness.
Born in Reading in the St. Joseph's Hospital on January 19, 1948, she was a daughter of the late Arthur C. and Esther M. (Schlott) Palsgrove.
Betty Mae is survived by her sister, Mary Ann, wife of Dennis...
Michael C. Diamond
May 18, 2016
Michael "Mike" Diamond, 72, of Mohrsville, passed away peacefully May 18, 2016, at the Reading Hospital after a short illness with his devoted wife Arlene and best friend Tonya by his side.
Mike was a resident of the Reading area for most of his life and attended Mt Penn High School.
He was a US Army veteran.
Mike was known for his community...
Illona E. Newmoyer
May 18, 2016
Illona E. (Wasckiewicz) Newmoyer, 80, of Exeter Township, passed away May 18, 2016, at ManorCare, West Reading.
She was the wife of Gordon E. Newmoyer. They married on August 22, 1964.
Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late, Adam and Josephine (Tomczak) Wasckiewicz.
Illona was a homemaker who was dedicated to her family. One of the best gifts she gave...
Dorothy Kathryn Setley
May 18, 2016
Dorothy K. (Lengel) Setley, age 78, passed away on May 18, 2016 at Reading Hospital.
She volunteered as an American Red Cross water safety instructor for 28 years at the Olivet Boys Club Learn to Swim Program. She also worked for 26 years at the former Reading Rehabilitation Hospital, as the office manager for Russell Youngberg, M.D. and then Eliseo Calata,...
Mary Barthel
May 17, 2016
Mary L. (DeCindio) Barthel, 86, formerly of Mohnton, and a resident of Manor at Market Square, Reading, passed May 17, 2016.
She was the wife of William V. Barthel, whom she married on September 27, 1952.
Mary was preceded in death by her loving husband by one week.
Born in Brockton, PA, Mary was the daughter of Italian immigrants, Donato and Filamena (Carlone)...
Anne M. Cunningham
May 16, 2016
Anne M. Cunningham, 77 of Lenhartsville died in her residence May 16, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of S. Lee Cunningham to whom she was married for 56 years. Anne was born in Sellersville and was the daughter of the late Franklin and Anna Clymer. She was a 1956 graduate of Penn Ridge High School...
Sara E. Boyer
May 16, 2016
Sara E. Boyer, 71 formerly of Hamburg died May 16th, 2016 in Spruce Manor, West Reading. She was born in West Reading and was the daughter of the late Milton J. and Helen I. (Strickler) Boyer. Her sister Mary A. Boyer predeceased Sara on April 22, 2004. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday at 11:00 AM from Zion's Cemetery,...
Marcella H. Boland
May 16, 2016
Marcella H. Boland, 92, of Wyomissing, died May 16, 2016, in her Wyomissing residence.
Her husband, Atty. Robert K. Boland, Sr., died October 25, 1984. They were married on July 28, 1956. She was also predeceased by her husband Leroy "Butch" Unger on September 16, 1955.
Born in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of the late Frederic and Ethel (Snyder) Hammes.
Marcella was...
Richard B. Van Reed
May 14, 2016
Richard Blair "Rick" Van Reed, 71, passed away May 14, 2016 in his West Lawn residence.
He was the beloved husband of Lynne (Herzog) Van Reed, whom he married October 21, 1967.
Born in Reading, Rick was the son of the late Harrison and Carrie (Hoster) Van Reed.
He was employed by Reading Truck Body as a welder.
Rick was an avid bowler, enjoyed...
Susan E. Swoyer
May 13, 2016
Susan E. Swoyer, 51, passed away May 13, 2016, in her Exeter Township residence.
She was the wife of Andrew C. Swoyer, whom she married May 7, 2003. She is also survived by their daughter, Elizabeth "Libby" J. Swoyer, a 5th grade student at Reiffton Middle School.
Born in Reading, she was a daughter of Barry E. Kreisher, St. Lawrence and the...
Roger J. Labe
May 12, 2016
Roger J. Labe, 92, of West Lawn, passed away May 12, 2016, at the Reading Hospital.
His wife, Irene I. (Hoffman) died June 23, 2003.
Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Paul and Clara Labe.
He was a U.S. Army veteran.
Roger worked for Maier's Bakery.
He was a member of Holy Spirit Lutheran Church, Reading.
Roger is survived by two daughters:...
Antonio Donatelli
May 12, 2016
Antonio Donatelli, 84, of Reading, passed away May 12, 2016, at Keystone Villa at Douglassville.
He was the husband of Aurelia A. (Kaluzny) Donatelli.
Born in West Hamburg, he was a son of the late Antonio and Maria (Amicone) Donatelli.
He was a 1949 graduate of Hamburg High School and attended Albright College.
He was a U.S. Army veteran serving from 1952-1954 during the...
William V. Barthel
May 10, 2016
William V. Barthel, formerly of Mohnton, and a resident of Manor at Market Square, Reading, passed May 10, 2016 just shy of his 91st birthday.
He was the husband of Mary L. (DeCindio) Barthel whom he married on September 27, 1952.
William preceded his beloved wife in death by only one week.
Born in Brockton, PA, William was the son of the late...
Barbara L. Darrow
May 10, 2016
Barbara L. Darrow, 68, of Muhlenberg Township, died Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at her home surrounded by dear friends.
Born May 22, 1947 in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Thaddeus S. and Mary (Hettinger) Darrow.
Barbara loved gardening, camping, trips to the shore, music, arts and crafts, poetry, bird watching, calls to WEEU and meeting many new friends via...
Winifred M. Bowers
May 10, 2016
Winnifred "Winnie" M. Bowers of Hamburg died in her home May 10, 2016. She was the widow of Leon Bowers. She was born in Pottsville and was the daughter of the late Edward W. and Bessie M. (Smith) Ryan. Winnie's request there will be no services.
Rosemary C. Mountain
May 9, 2016
Rosemary Mountain, 92, died peacefully in her residence at the Keystone Villa in Blandon May ninth.
She was born in Girardville Schuylkill County. She was the youngest daughter of Timothy and Ellen ( Gilroy ) Carlin having six sisters and a brother. When she a young child the family moved to Philadelphia. She loved the city and made many lifelong friends...
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