Obituaries

Dec 12, 2015

Janice A. (Noll) Perry, 88 of Spring Township, passed away December 12, 2015, in ManorCare, Sinking Spring.

She was the loving wife of John A. Perry. They had a wonderful 65 year relationship which set a good example for their family.

Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Marvin J. and Emily Catherine (Hohl) Noll.

She was a 1945 valedictorian...

Dec 11, 2015

Adrian F.W. Strahn, 63 of Hamburg died in his residence on Friday, December 11, 2015. He was the husband of Linda S. (Smith) Strahn whom he was married to for 35 years. Adrian was born in Plymouth, U.K. and was the son of the late Alton B. and Liley E. (Bowen) Strahn. He was a 1969 graduate of Exeter High...

Dec 6, 2015

Ora Jean Gasser, 92, passed away December 6, 2015, in the Reading Hospital.

She was the beloved wife of Walter R. Gasser who died September 3, 2011.

Born in Montoursville, she was the daughter of Martin L. and Jenny Ray (Conrad) Kehrer.

Ora was a graduate of Montoursville High School.

She was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church, Stony Creek. Ora was a co-leader...

Dec 4, 2015

Shirley K. Palmieri (Smith), 56, passed away December 4, 2015, in her Greenfields residence.

Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Alfred and Elizabeth (Witchey) Smith.

She was the wife of Thomas M. Palmieri.

Shirley was a 1976 graduate of Schuylkill Valley High School and attended Border Fashion College in Florida.

She was a hair stylist for many years. Shirley also...

Dec 3, 2015

Joseph W. Arbegast, 67, passed away December 3, 2015, in his Schuylkill Haven residence.

Born in Lancaster, he was a son of Louise (Venturin) Arbegast, Schuylkill Haven, and the late Joseph Arbegast.

He was a 1966 Wilson High School graduate and received a bachelor's degree in journalism from Penn State University.

Joseph was a US Marines Corp veteran serving in the Vietnam War;...

Dec 3, 2015

Robert F. Rutkowski, 78, of Reading, died December 3, 2015, at St. Joseph Hospital.

He was the husband of Barbara J. (Spurlock) Rutkowski.

Born in Reading, he was the son of Mary (Stallman) Rutkowski, Sinking Spring and the late Anthony Rutkowski.

He was a graduate of Reading High School.

Robert worked for General Battery, R&R Cabinetry and ESSO Corporation.

He was a carpentry, woodworking and...

Dec 2, 2015

John William Elton, JR, 68 of Windsor Township died in his residence December 2, 2015. He was the husband of Helen V. (McAlee) Elton. He was born in Wilkinsburg and was the son of the late John W. Elton, SR and Agnes M (Sader) Elton of Turtle Creek, PA. John was a 1965 graduate of Wilkinsburg High School, and graduated...

Nov 30, 2015

Frank H. Karlitskie, 70, died November 30, 2015 in his Wyomissing residence.

Born in Pottsville, he was a son of the late Metro and Catherine (Mazur) Karlitskie.

He was a graduate of Immaculate Heart High School, Fountain Springs and attended the University of Oklahoma.

Frank was a U.S. Navy Vietnam veteran serving two tours aboard the USS Colleton and USS Edson.

He was an...

Nov 30, 2015

Michael Ralph Ronco, 85, of Robesonia, died November 30, 2015, at Reading Hospital.

He was the husband of Robbyn L. (Schultz) Ronco; they were married on May 25, 1980.

Born in Roseto, PA, he was the son of the late Ralph and Antoinette (Falcone) Ronco.

Michael was a 1944 graduate of Roseto Public School and a 1948 graduate of Bangor High School. He...

Nov 29, 2015

Rodney S. Sweigart, 87, passed away November 20th in the Manorcare Health Facilities, Laureldale.

Rodney was the widower of Betty J. (Riegel) Sweigart who passed away December 5, 2014 and to whom he had been married 56 years. He was the son of the late Stephen Eberly Sweigart and Ethel (Crow) Sweigart. He was also preceded in death by his sister,...

Nov 29, 2015

Edward J. Shultz, Jr., 69, of West Lawn, died November 29, 2015, in Reading Hospital.

He was the husband of Sara "Sally" A. (Stefonich) Shultz; they were married on September 20, 1969.

Born in Lebanon, he was the son of the late Edward J. and Julia (Crnovich) Shultz.

He was a graduate of Lebanon High School in 1964, and served our country in...

Nov 29, 2015

Doris (Dorie) Parsons Miller, age 88, passed away Sunday, November 29, 2015 in the Highlands of Wyomissing.

Born August 6, 1927 in Northampton County, she was the daughter of the late Alfred H. Parsons and the late Evelyn (Johnson) Parsons.

She was the beloved wife of Lewis E. Miller for 69 years.

A graduate of Bangor High School class of 1945, she served...

Nov 27, 2015

Stanley Bem, 81, of Ft. Myers, FL, died November 27, 2015 at Health Park Medical Center, FL.

His wife, Rose M. (Howe) Bem, died on November 5, 2000.

Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Peter and Anna (Jarowecki) Bem.

He was a U.S. Army veteran serving during the Korean Conflict.

Stanley was co-owner of Ted Smith Floor Covering, West Reading,...

Nov 26, 2015

Adeline N. Ruskiewicz, 91, surrounded by her loving children, was reunited with her family in Heaven on Thursday, November 26, 2015.

She was reunited with her loving husband, Edward W., on this day, their 62nd wedding anniversary.

Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Ike and Elizabeth (Santora) Iezzi.

She was a first baster, sewing Army jackets during WWII, and...

Nov 26, 2015

Elias C. Kraras, 99, passed away in his home in Athens Greece on Thursday, November 26th. He was the son of the late Christ J. Kraras and Ypapanti (Contos) Kraras. Elias was the husband of Helen (Sotiropoulos), who passed away five years ago.

He was born and raised in the village of Terpsithea, Greece and spent most of his life in...

Nov 25, 2015

Nov 24, 2015

Miriam S. Brubaker, 94 passed away on November 24, 2015.

She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Dr Elwood Brubaker.

Born in Wyomissing, she was the daughter of the late William and Gertrude (Bickle) Sheidy.

Miriam was a 1939 graduate of Wyomissing High School and McCann School of Business.

A creative woman, she will be best remembered as an antique dealer at the Black...

Nov 24, 2015

Mary Cavallucci, 84, formerly of Greenfields, passed away November 24, 2015, in Berks Heim.

She was the loving wife of Louis S. Cavallucci. They were married 67 years.

Born in Girardville, PA, she was a daughter of the late Carl and Anna (Magdalinga) Eiler.

Mary was the owner/operator of Cavallucci Steaks and Luncheonette.

She was a long-time member of Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church,...

Nov 23, 2015

Ray J. Luckenbill, 91, of Wernersville, went into the arms of his Lord at Phoebe Berks on November 23, 2015.

Born in Kutztown, he was a son of the late Jerry and Lavada (Heffner) Luckenbill.

His wife, Mildred (Hettinger) Luckenbill died on November 25, 2001.

Ray was a 1943 graduate of Kutztown High School. He attended his 72nd class reunion in June.

He was...

Nov 20, 2015

Patricia M. Burkart, 75, passed away November 20, 2015 in The Villa St. Elizabeth.

Born in Philadelphia, she was a daughter to the late Joseph and Helen (Dornbach) Steinmetz.

She was a graduate of Reading High School.

Her husband, Richard W. Burkart, died August 14, 2007.

Patricia was employed by the Berks County Intermediate Unit as a bus aide.

She is survived by her children,...