Obituaries

Apr 7, 2016

Tina Marie (Acker) Giangiacomo, 58 of Reading, passed away, Thursday April 7 in Lancaster General Hospital.

She was the wife of Michael Giangiacomo.

Born in Chester Springs, she was the daughter of the late Sam and Charlotte Acker.

Tina was a graduate of Downingtown High School and West Chester University.

She was a member of West Wyomissing Chapel.

Tina enjoyed fishing, gardening and cooking.

In addition...

Apr 5, 2016

Marian E. Rollman, 87 of Shoemakersville died April 5, 2016 in Berks Heim, Bern Township. She was the widow of Richard R. Rollman who died November 6, 1996. Marian was born in Penn Township and was the daughter of the late Emerson and Mamie (Machmer) Stoudt. She worked in various restaurants throughout Northern Berks County retiring in 1985. Marian was...

Apr 4, 2016

Eugene T. "Gene" Slegowski, 84, formerly of Whitfield and a current residence of Phoebe Berks Village, passed away April 4, 2016, at the Reading Hospital.

He was the husband of Suzanne M. (Heinecke) Slegowski, a resident of Phoebe Berks Village; they shared 58 wonderful years of marriage as each other's best friends.

Born in Reading, he was the son of the late...

Apr 3, 2016

Adeline J. "Addie" (Scioli) Schmehl, 89, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2016 in her Wyomissing residence.

She was the wife of the late Louis H. "Herbie" Schmehl who died December 22, 2010 and with whom she celebrated 57 years of marriage.

Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Angeline (Pangaro) Scioli.

Addie attended Southwest Jr. High and...

Apr 1, 2016

William J. "Bill" Faller, 78, passed away April 1, 2016, in his Reading residence.

His wife, Mary-Jo (Gruber) Faller, died on March 12, 2014.

Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Leon Faller and Mary (Enzman) Metz and step-mother, Jane Faller.

He was a 1955 graduate of Reading Central Catholic High School.

Bill retired as a grocery manager from Trautman's IGA.

He...

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,...