Obituaries

Apr 12, 2016

Andrew W. Dillaway, 91, of Wyomissing, Pennsylvania, passed away on Tuesday, April 12, 2016.

He was the husband of the deceased Lou (Keene) Dillaway.

Born in Cambridge, Massachusetts on December 22, 1924, he was the son of Arthur Williston Dillaway and Lillian (Hall) Dillaway. His brother Langdon Dillaway, of West Medford, Massachusetts and sister Jean (Dillaway) Sease, of Atlanta, Georgia preceded him...

Apr 11, 2016

Harold O.D. Mann, "Steppenwolf", born on April 10th, 1945, to Elsie Terrell (Mann), and the late John "Quincy" Morrison, passed away in his home on April 11th, 2016. Harold is survived by his former spouse, Janet George, his daughter Monica Mann, stepdaughter Angela Gonzalez, four grandchildren, and nine great grandchildren. Harold is also survived by three brothers and four sisters....

Apr 10, 2016

Apr 9, 2016

Anna Lee (Alderman) Beem, 93, passed away April 9, 2016.

She was born on Sept.16, 1922, in Jefferson City, MO, to the late Melvin and Edna (Gray) Alderman and raised as a child of the Great Depression.

Anna graduated from William Chrisman High School in 1940 and attended the Kansas City Business School.

She retired from the Raytown Bank in 1978.

During WWII she...

Apr 9, 2016

Donald Arlan Shollenberger, formerly of Hamburg, passed away on Saturday, April 9, 2016 shortly after celebrating his 87th birthday in Atria Woodbridge Place, Kimberton. Born in Hamburg, he was the son of the late Arlan and Lala (Bailey) Shollenberger. Don worked for Hamburg Broom Works, Hamburg and Burroughs/Unisys, Downingtown along with several part-time jobs throughout his working days. He served...

Apr 8, 2016

Apr 8, 2016

Bertha D. Strunk, 84 formerly of Wyndcliffe Apartments, Hamburg died Friday April 8th in Orwigsburg Manor. She was born in Tamaqua and was the daughter of the late William and Bertha Mae (Hoffman) Krell. Graveside services will be held Saturday, April 16th at 1:00 PM at St. John's Cemetery, Hamburg. The Burkey & Driscoll Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge...

Apr 8, 2016

Ricardo Rodriguez, 54, passed away April 8, 2016 in his Reading residence after a long hard battle with cancer.

Born in Jarabacoa, Dominican Republic, he was the son of the late Jesus Maria Gutierrez and Delmira Rodriguez, Dominican Republic.

Ricardo was employed by C&S Wholesale as an warehouse operator. He was also the owner and operator of Rodriguez Restaurant, York.

He was an...

Apr 7, 2016

Lillian E. "Lilly" (Moretto) Bonetti, 93, of Reading, died April 7, 2016, at the Reading Hospital.

She was the widow of William Bonetti.

Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Thomas Moretto and Elizabeth (Parzanese) Pellegrino.

She was employed by Minich Industries and later Linette Candy Factory.

Lillian was a member of Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church, Reading.

Her family kept her...

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,...