Obituaries

Audrey H. Renno

Audrey H. Renno

Jul 21, 2015

Audrey H. Renno, 74, of Port Clinton passed away on Tuesday evening in her residence with her family by her side. Born in Hamburg on July 7, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Verna (Hendricks) and Alton Hartman Sr. She was a member of Salem Evangelical Congregational Church, Lenhartsville. Audrey loved being around children so much she taught...

Diane Charlene Kita

Diane Charlene Kita

Jul 20, 2015

Diane C. Kita, 67, of Spring Township, peacefully entered into heaven Monday, July 20 in her residence surrounded by her loved ones.

Born in Reading, she was the daughter of Richard D. and the late Irene H. (Czartornyski) Farina.

She is survived by her loving devoted daughter, Rebecca L. Kita of Spring Township and Manhattan and her longtime companion, Barry Schell. She...

Theodore F. Hopkins

Theodore F. Hopkins

Jul 19, 2015

Theodore F. "Ted" Hopkins, 83, of Spring Township, died July 19, 2015 at Pinnacle Health Harrisburg Hospital.

He was the widower of Marlene (Proger) Hopkins who died on January 4, 2012.

Born in Berks County, he was the son of the late Theodore and Thelma (Moll) Hopkins.

Theodore was a graduate of Wilson High School in 1949 and Muhlenberg College in 1953.

He worked...

Charles W. Hoshauer

Charles W. Hoshauer

Jul 19, 2015

Charles W. Hoshauer, 92, of Wyomissing, died Sunday, July 19, 2015, surrounded by his loving family.

His wife, Elaine D. (Weber) Hoshauer, passed away on June 22, 1987.

Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Charles and Mary Ann (Heckman) Hoshauer.

He was a 1941 graduate of Reading High School and a 1943 graduate of Wyomissing Polytechnic Institute where he...

Ann E. Miller

Ann E. Miller

Jul 17, 2015

Ann E. (Hutt) Miller, 83, of South Heidelberg Township, passed away July 17, 2015, at Reading Hospital.

Her husband, Robert Miller died on June 24, 2014.

Born in Pottstown, she was the daughter of the late Irvin and Florence (Adams) Hutt.

She was a graduate of Pottstown High School.

Ann loved being a member of the Wyomissing Church of the Brethren.

She enjoyed sewing, baking...

Cecelia Antionette Moyer

Cecelia Antionette Moyer

Jul 16, 2015

Cecelia Antoinette (Rostek) Moyer, 91, of Shillington, passed away July 16, 2015, at Keystone Hospice, Wyndmoor, PA.

Her husband, William C. Moyer died in 1985.

Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Valenty and Paulina (Zielinski) Rostek.

She worked for Luden's Candy and Davis Candy Factory.

Cecelia was an avid member of St. Stephens Polish National Catholic Church, Reading.

She was a...

Michael P. Brehler

Michael P. Brehler

Jul 16, 2015

Michael P. (Mick) Brehler, 64, of Wyomissing passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2015 in Lewes, Delaware.

Mick was born in Escanaba, Michigan and is survived by his wife, Michaela, his son, Michael, and his daughter, Becky, all of whom reside in Wyomissing. He is also survived by brothers Joe and Denny, Lansing, Michigan, and his sister, Patty, in Morrice, Michigan.

At...

Robert S. Raker

Robert S. Raker

Jul 15, 2015

Robert S. Raker, 57, passed away July 15, 2015 in his Reading residence.

Born in Pottsville, he was the son of Donald G. and Elizabeth C. (Lewis) Raker.

Robert was a 1976 graduate of Governor Mifflin High School.

He was the owner of RTR Trucking and also worked as a salesman for Don Raker's Bond TV and Appliances.

Robert is survived by his son,...

Janice M. Gring

Janice M. Gring

Jul 14, 2015

Janice M. Gring, 71, of Wyomissing, passed away July 14, 2015 at Reading Hospital.

Born in West Reading, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Dorothy (Firestine) Gring.

She was a 1962 graduate of Wilson High School.

She was employed by Bank of PA.

She was a member of Grace Bible Fellowship, Reading.

She was a member of the Berks County Kennel Club.

Janice...

Terry D. Cieri

Terry D. Cieri

Jul 14, 2015

Terry D. Cieri, 67, of Spring Township, passed away July 14, 2015 at Atlantic Care, Atlantic City.

He was the fiance of Suzanne Bortz, of Spring Township.

Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Angelo and June (Hartman) Cieri.

He was a graduate of Reading High School in 1966, Goldey Beacum College, and Alvernia University.

Terry was employed as a cost...

Gloria M. Reider

Gloria M. Reider

Jul 10, 2015

Gloria M. Reider, 84, formerly of Muhlenberg Twp. passed away in Reading Hospital.

She was the wife of Robert L. Reider who died June 30, 2010.

Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Helen (Phillips) Koller.

Gloria worked as a retail clerk at J.C. Penney for many years.

She was a member of West Wyomissing Chapel.

Gloria enjoyed her trips...

Ruth A. Kamp

Ruth A. Kamp

Jul 9, 2015

Ruth A. Kamp, 89, of Schuylkill Haven, died on Thursday morning in Schuylkill Medical Center South Jackson, Pottsville. Born on February 26, 1926, in West Brunswick Township, she was the daughter of the late Furman and Emma A. (Miller) Bensinger. She was a 1942 graduate of Schuylkill Haven High School and a member of Salem United Methodist Church, Drehersville. Ruth...

Josephine Sebio

Josephine Sebio

Jul 8, 2015

Josephine (Lopresto) Sebio, 79, of Kenhorst, passed away July 8, 2015 at Reading Hospital.

She was the wife of Anthony F. Sebio.

Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Phillip and Grace (Parisi) Lopresto.

She was employed by David Crystal as an office clerk.

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

In addition to her husband, she is...

Jane H. Conboy

Jane H. Conboy

Jul 6, 2015

Jane H. (Hartman) Conboy, 91, passed away July 6, 2015 in her Wyomissing residence surrounded by her loving family.

Her husband, William J. Conboy, died on September 1, 1998.

Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Earl E. and Emma (Ferguson) Hartman. Jane was a graduate of Wyomissing High School and West Chester State Teachers College. A physical education...

Florence M. Graham

Florence M. Graham

Jul 6, 2015

Florence M. (Focht) Graham, 95, of Spring Township, died July 6, 2015 at Rolling Hills Manor.

Her husband, Robert B. Graham died on November 3, 1998.

Born in Bern Township, she was a daughter of the late Thomas C. and Carrie M. (Werner) Focht.

She was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church, Berkshire Heights where she sang in the choir. Florence was...

Dorothy V. Hepner

Dorothy V. Hepner

Jul 5, 2015

Dorothy V. Hepner, 97 formerly of Shoemakersville died July 5, 2015 in Orwigsburg Center, Orwigsburg. She was the widow of Carl G. Hepner who died April 18, 1994. Dorothy was born in Port Clinton and was the daughter of the late Harold and Caroline (Marks) Degler. She worked for many years as a floor lady for Hamburg Knitting Mills retiring...

William E. Ketterer

William E. Ketterer

Jul 5, 2015

William E. Ketterer, 83, longtime resident of Muhlenberg Twp., died July 5, 2015, in Reading Hospital.

He was the husband of Alice T. (Lynch) Ketterer, to whom he married on October 25, 1952.

Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Paul and Laura (Snyder) Ketterer.

He was a graduate of Muhlenberg High School and was a Marine Corps veteran of...

Louis G. Benedict

Louis G. Benedict

Jul 4, 2015

Louis G. Benedict, 77, died on July 4th, at his home surrounded by family.

He was the husband of Maureen T. (Thompson) Benedict. They married on October 2, 1993. His first wife, Patricia L. (Ziegler) Benedict, died in 1983.

Born in Pottsville, he was the son of the late William and Anna Marie (Horwath) Benedict.

He was a graduate of Reading High School...

Betty Sotzin

Betty Sotzin

Jun 30, 2015

Betty J. Sotzin, 85, formerly of Morgantown, died June 30, 2015, in Mifflin Center.

Her husband, Harry J. Sotzin, died July 29, 2009. Betty died on their 64th wedding anniversary; they were together for more than 70 years.

Born in Lebanon, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret (Geist) Gruber.

She was a graduate of Lebanon High School in 1947.

Betty...

Thomas Anavitate

Thomas Anavitate

Jun 30, 2015

Thomas Anavitate, 46, of Wyomissing passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2015 in the Reading Hospital.

Born in Brooklyn, New York, he was the son of Luis Anavitate and Carmen (Ruiz) Fields.

Thomas was a 1988 graduate of Reading High School.

He was self employed as an electrician for most of his life.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his Step-Father, Larry...