Richard A. Black, Sr.
Feb 9, 2015
Richard A. Black, Sr., 96, of Wyomissing, died February 9, 2015, in Mifflin Center.
His wife, Marie M. (Shields) Black, died in 1980.
Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Richard O. and Susan F. (McGough) Black.
He was a graduate of St. Joseph Prep in 1936.
Richard was a U.S. Navy veteran serving during WWII.
He worked for ARCO until retirement...
Daniel M. Sloan
Feb 8, 2015
Daniel M. Sloan, 57, of Henderson, NV, passed away on Sunday, January 18th, due to the effects of end stage multiple sclerosis. He was receiving care at the Nathan Adelson Hospice in Las Vegas, NV.
Born in Scranton, PA he was the son of Henry Daniel Sloan, deceased, and Marilyn (Walsh) Sloan.
He was employed for several years by Morgan Corporation in...
Kenneth P. Fidler
Feb 7, 2015
Kenneth P. Fidler, 82 of Hamburg died Saturday, February 7, 2015 in his daughter's residence in St. Clair. Kenny was born in Hamburg and was the son of the late Calvin L. and Catherine M. (Shade) Fidler. He was a 1950 graduate of Hamburg High School. Kenneth worked as 43 years as a pattern clerk for Fairmount Foundry retiring in...
Patricia M. Liss
Feb 7, 2015
Patricia M. Pat" (Lysczek) Liss, 72, of Reading passed away February 7, 2015, in Roanoke, VA
Born August 9, 1942 in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Michalina (Ziemba) and Peter S. Lysczek, Jr.
She was a graduate of Reading Central Catholic High School and St. Agnes, School of Nursing. Patricia was a registered nurse at both Community General Hospital...
Lucy E. Vicari
Feb 7, 2015
Lucy E. Vicari, 81, of Temple, died February 7, 2015, in The Lutheran Home at Topton.
She was the wife of Elio D. Vicari, Sr., of 54 years.
Born in Temple, she was a daughter of the late Camillo and Rosa (Speca) Gaspari.
She was a 1951 graduate of Muhlenberg High School.
Lucy was the co-owner and secretary/treasurer of Vicari Mushrooms, Inc. from 1960...
Paul L. Correll
Feb 7, 2015
Paul L. Correll, 85 of Port Clinton died February 7, 2015 in Cornerstone Living New Tripoli. Paul was the husband Betty A. (Fidler) Correll whom he was married to for 64 years. He was born in Tilden Township and was the son of the late Charles and Ardella (Lerch) Correll. Paul was a Korean Army veteran serving with Company "C",...
Sandra L. Zinn
Feb 6, 2015
Sandra L. "Sandi" (Petersen) Zinn, 67, of Spring Township, passed into Heaven surrounded by her loving family, the way she lived her life peacefully and lovingly on February 6, 2015, in Reading Hospital.
She was the loving wife of Ralph W. Zinn, Jr. They were married on February 14, 1986 in St. Mark's United Church of Christ, Reading.
Born in Reading, she...
Bryan Robert Otruba
Feb 5, 2015
Bryan Robert Otruba, 28, of Muhlenberg Township, passed away February 5, 2015 at Hershey Medical Center surrounded by loved ones.
He was the husband of Camille (Cloutier) Otruba, whom he married July 17, 2010 in Sacred Heart Chapel, Reading.
Born March 4, 1986 in St Joseph Hospital, Reading, he was a son of Pamela Inez (Zawaly) Otruba, Fleetwood.
Bryan was a graduate of...
Susan G. Brown
Feb 5, 2015
Susan G. Brown, 53 of Shartlesville died in February 5, 2015 in her residence. She was born in West Reading and was the daughter of the late George F. Brown, SR. and Bertha E. (Clark) Brown with whom she resided. Susan worked at R.T.C. Direct Mail as a supervisor for 19 years last working on February 4th. 2015. In addition...
Maria V. Torres
Feb 3, 2015
Maria V. Torres, 63, of Reading passed away February 3, 2015 in the Golden Living Center.
Born in Utuado, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Damian Torres and Elba Gonzalez of Reading.
Maria was a wonderful mother.
She enjoyed dancing but most importantly she loved being with her family.
Maria is survived by seven children, Alex Sierra, Steve Sierra, George Sierra,...
Paul Nolan Zimmerman
Feb 3, 2015
Paul N. Zimmerman, 72, died February 3, 2015 in his Reading residence.
He was the husband of the late Marsha L. (Weller) Zimmerman, who died December 18, 2009.
Born August 1, 1942 in Bern Township, he was a son of the late Howard Sylvester and Sallie Martha (Noll) Zimmerman.
Surviving are his five siblings: Mary Seaman of Laureldale, Esther Nagle of Mohnton, James...
Charlotte A. Hartman
Feb 3, 2015
Charlotte A. Hartman, 55 of Shillington died in her residence on February 3, 2015. She was born in Reading, PA and was the daughter of Charles R. Emerich III and Patricia R. (Schwab) Emerich of Shoemakersville. Charlotte was a 1977 graduate of Hamburg Area High School and a member of St. Mary Roman Catholic Church, Hamburg. She worked the past...
Luretta J. Aukamp
Feb 2, 2015
Luretta J. (Zwally) Aukamp, 93, formerly of Drexelwood, died February 2, 2015 in The Lutheran Home at Topton.
Her husband, Roy S. Aukamp, died on February 6, 2009.
Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Christian and Sarah (Killian) Zwally.
She was a 1939 graduate of J. P. McCaskey High School, Lancaster.
Luretta worked 21 years for C. K. Whitner Department...
Mary Alice Keiper
Feb 2, 2015
Mary Alice (Dietz) Keiper, 89, of Laureldale, died February 2, 2015 at ManorCare Health Services, Muhlenberg Township.
She was the wife of Lemoine D. Keiper, Jr., whom she married June 25, 1966. She was predeceased by her first husband, Randall W. Miller, who died June 17, 1964.
Born February 26, 1925 in West Reading, she was a daughter of the late Harvey...
Earl Richard Rothermel
Feb 2, 2015
Earl Richard Rothermel, 81, of Blandon, passed away February 2, 2015 in The Reading Hospital and Medical Center.
He was the husband of Ethel Irene (Kleinsmith) Rothermel, whom he married 61 years ago on May 16, 1953.
Born April 30, 1933 in Maidencreek Township, he was a son of the late Arthur Hartline and Annie Mary (Angstadt) Rothermel.
He was a 1952 graduate...
Brenda Lee Gottschall
Feb 2, 2015
Brenda Lee Gottschall, 51, passed away February 2, 2015 in her Bowmansville residence.
She was the companion of Joyce Diaz.
Born February 1, 1964 in Ephrata, she was a daughter of Clarence Leroy, Jr., and Rita Ann (Eckenroth) Gottschall.
Brenda enjoyed riding her motorcycle, fishing, and spending time with her family and friends.
She is also survived by her son, Jordon Castro, Bowmansville; and...
Russel Sterner
Feb 1, 2015
Russel Harry Sterner, Jr., 88, died February 1, 2015 in his Ontelaunee Township residence.
He was the husband of LaRue Mae (Foltz) Sterner, whom he married September 29, 1952.
Born Nov. 2, 1926 in Reading, he was a son of the late Russel Harry, Sr. and Emma M. Sterner.
Russel was a graduate of Muhlenberg High School.
He was employed as a roll grinder...
Scott F. Haage
Feb 1, 2015
Scott F. Haage, 64, died February 1, 2015, in his Kenhorst residence.
He was the husband of Betty M. (Berg) Haage. They were married on October 22, 1983.
Born in Reading, he was a son of the late James F. and Cora (Burdick) Haage.
He was a graduate of Wilson High School class of 1968 and attended Reading Business Institute.
Scott was employed as...
Marvin James Stinley
Feb 1, 2015
Marvin James "Jim" Stinley, 66, died February 1, 2015 in his home on Main Street, Oley, PA.
He was the loving husband of Eileen G. (Haney) Stinley, whom he married April 11, 1981.
Born in Sassamansville, Montgomery County on March 30, 1948, he was a son of the late Marvin and Margaret (Detweiler) Stinley.
Jim was a 1966 graduate of Boyertown High School...
Mary Branford
Jan 31, 2015
Mary (Spradley) Branford, 74, died January 31, 2015, in her Reading residence.
She was the widow of John Edward Branford, Jr.
Born in Cheneyville, LA, she was the daughter of the late Phillip, Sr., and Bulah (Watson) Spradley.
She was employed as a seamstress for Berkshire Knitting Mills and Gloray Knitting Mills.
Mary was a member of New First Baptist Church, Birdsboro and an...