Obituaries

Mar 8, 2016

Richard T. Cullen, 84, passed away March 8, 2016 in his Laureldale residence.

Born in Reading, he was a son of the late John and Mae Cullen.

He was the beloved husband of the late Josephine M. Cullen.

Herman was a U.S. Navy veteran having served during the Korean Conflict.

He was a long time and very active member of St. Ignatius Roman Catholic...

Mar 7, 2016

James P. Rogosky, 82, of Sinking Spring, passed away, Monday, March 7, 2016 in Mifflin Center.

Born in Monocacy, he was the son of the late Stanley and Mary (Kiesel) Rogosky.

James is survived by his wife, Margaret L. (Kane) Rogosky.

He was a member of St. Ignatius Loyola R.C. Church, Whitfield.

James was a 1952 graduate of Central Catholic High School, Reading, and...

Mar 7, 2016

Mar 6, 2016

Patricia A. "Pat"(Chelius) Eyrich, 74, formerly of Mohnton passed away March 6, 2016 in her Wyomissing residence surrounded by her loving family.

She was the beloved wife of James W. Eyrich with whom she married April 7, 1962 by the late Rev. James Royer and celebrated 53 years of marriage.

Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and...

Mar 5, 2016

Alfred "Fred" J. Pellegrini, 96, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 5, 2016, in his residence at the Highlands in Wyomissing, PA. Fred is survived by his son Vincent A. Pellegrini, M.D. and daughter-in-law, Susan M. Pellegrini, and his son, David S. Pellegrini, Ph.D. and daughter-in-law, Jennifer M. Pellegrini, Ph.D., as well as by his four grandchildren, Cara, Luke, Leah,...

Mar 5, 2016

Thomas W. Carlson, 88 of Wyomissing, PA, passed away March 5, 2016 in the Highlands of Wyomissing.

He was the loving husband of Burnedette (Bunny) McDowell for over 65 years.

Born in Butler, PA he was the son of the late Carl and Ruth (Braund) Carlson.

He was a graduate of Robert Morris University, Pittsburgh, PA.

Thomas enlisted in the U.S. Navy after graduating...

Mar 5, 2016

Mar 3, 2016

Norma C. Coldren, 76, of Mohnton, passed away Thursday, March 3, 2016 in Reading Hospital.

Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Norman F. and Minerva R. (Roland) Kohl.

Norma is survived by her husband Robert C. Coldren with whom she had been married to for 52 years.

She was a graduate of Governor Mifflin High School.

Norma was the manager...

Mar 2, 2016

Mar 1, 2016

Mar 1, 2016

Michael A. DeCusatis, 88, West Reading, passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2016, in the Mifflin Court Assisted Living Center, Shillington, PA.

Born on July 10, 1927, in Hazleton, PA., he was the son of the late Michael and Mary (Marsicano) DeCusatis.

He was predeceased by his wife, Marie (DeAngelo) DeCusatis, with whom he shared 65 years of marriage.

Michael was involved in the...

Feb 29, 2016

Feb 29, 2016

Gustav W. Johnson, Jr., 86, of Whitfield passed away at home on February 29, 2016. He was preceded in death by his beautiful wife of 55 years, Eleanor (O'Brien) Johnson, who passed away February 22, 2012.

Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late Gustav W. Johnson, Sr. and Sarah A. (Rich) Johnson. Gus was the loving brother...

Feb 28, 2016

Feb 28, 2016

Harold M. Adam, 82 of Windsor Township died Sunday evening, February 28th in his residence. He was the husband of Fern M. (Leiby) Adam to whom he was married to for 60 years. Harold was born in Perry Township and was the son of the late Alfred C. and Annie (Adam) Adam. He was a 1951 graduate of Perry High...

Feb 28, 2016

Salvatore "Toto" Franco Sr., 76, of Wyomissing passed away February 28, 2016 in the Reading Hospital.

He was the beloved husband of Marcella P. Franco, who died October 9, 1999 and celebrated 30 years of marriage.

Born in Santo Stefano Di Camastra, Sicily, Italy, he was the son of the late Salvatore and Antonina (Gerbino) Franco.

At the age of 10 Salvatore began...

Feb 27, 2016

Nancy L. Kehr, 76 of Hamburg died Saturday, February 27, 2016 in her residence. She was the wife of Robert F. Kehr to whom she was married to for 57 years. She was the daughter of the late Carl D. and Irene E. (Sunday) Wilhelm. Nancy was a 1957 graduate of Hamburg High School and enjoyed being a homemaker most...

Feb 27, 2016

Donna M. (Schwambach) Pugliese, 60, of Reading, died February 27, 2016, at St. Joseph Hospital.

Born in Reading, she was a daughter of Donald and Anne Marie (Kielbasa) Schwambach, Cumru Township.

She was a graduate of Reading High School.

Donna worked for Manor Care Health Services, West Reading as a CNA.

She is survived by two children: Nathan A. Pugliese and Phillip A. Pugliese;...

Feb 25, 2016

Charles O. Wagner, 73, of Wyomissing, died February 25, 2016, at the Reading Hospital.

He was the husband of Carol Anne (Aungst) Wagner. They were married on July 28, 1973.

Born in West Reading, he was a son of the late Charles O., Sr., and Jean M. (Steingraber) Wagner.

He was a 1960 graduate of Central Catholic High School and Plumbers Pipefitter Trade...

Feb 23, 2016

Lee F. "Chico" Gassert, 89, of West Reading, passed peacefully in his residence on February 23, 2016, exactly one year after his wife Phyllis passed. He bought their home in West Reading in 1952 and lived there for 63 years.

He was predeceased by his wife, Phyllis, to whom he was married to for 68 years; his parents, John and Mamie...