Obituaries
Meta J. Gallo
Oct 3, 2015
Meta J. Gallo (Wehr), 89, formerly of Wyomissing, died October 3, 2015, in Berks Heim.
Her husband, Roger Gallo, died May 31, 2006.
Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Paul and Peg Wehr.
She was graduate of Reading High School in 1943 and Juilliard School of Music in 1947.
Meta loved music and served as the church organist for many...
Nancy L. Flammer
Oct 3, 2015
Nancy L. Flammer, 79 of formerly of Bethel and Hamburg died October 3, 2015 in the Orwigsburg Center, Orwigsburg. She was the widow of Roy J. Flammer, Sr. who died August 15, 1985. She was born in W. Hamburg and was the daughter of the late Raymond E. and Sarah (Rhoads) Varner. She worked at various knitting mills throughout the...
Than Naing
Oct 3, 2015
Than Naing, 80, died October 3, 2015, in his Spring Township residence.
He was the husband of Janet Lim. They married on June 29, 1969.
Born in Thaton, Burma, (Myanmar), he was a son of the late Daw Htwe and U Kyan Mar.
He received a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from the University of New South Wales, Australia.
Than worked as an engineer...
Benjamin J. Zintak
Oct 1, 2015
Benjamin J. Zintak, Jr., 94, of Wyomissing passed away on October 1, 2015.
He was the beloved husband of Ellen L. (Smith) McMullen Zintak.
Born in Chicago, IL, he was the son of the late Benjamin J. Sr., and Martha H. (Herstowski) Zintak.
Benjamin was a 1939 graduate of Campion Jesuit High School, Wisconsin, a 1943 graduate of Georgetown University and 1946 graduate...
Arthur Epler, Jr.
Oct 1, 2015
Arthur R. Epler, Jr., 77, of Wyomissing, passed away October 1, 2015 at the Reading Hospital.
Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Arthur R., Sr., and Margaret (Wagner) Epler.
He attended Reading High School.
Arthur worked as a metal grinder and fork truck operator for Rockwell International and Goss Graphics.
He loved hunting, family gatherings, flea markets, casinos and eating...
W. Donald Swanger
Sep 30, 2015
W. Donald Swanger (Walter) passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2015 in the ECC Retirement Village in Myerstown. He formerly resided at Montrose Manor on Beverly Ave., in Reading. Donald was the son of Ethel (Burkhart) and Walter Swanger of Womelsdorf, both of whom presided him in death.
Donald was a 1943 graduate of Womelsdorf High School and the Industrial Management...
Rita A. (Mirenna) Biagianti
Sep 30, 2015
Rita A. Biagianti, 92, of Reading passed away Wednesday evening September 30, 2015, at ManorCare, Laureldale where she was a patient for three days.
She was the beloved wife of Angelo J. Biagianti who died June 23, 1995.
Born on June 9, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Mary (Nigrelli) and Anthony Mirenna.
She retired from the Western Electric company.
Rita was...
Helen Intelisano
Sep 29, 2015
Helen (Zampelli) Intelisano, 97, passed away September 29, 2015 in her Sinking Spring residence.
Her husband, Guy Intelisano, died on October 4, 2004.
Born in Chester, Delaware County, she was a daughter of the late Donato and Adele (Sacco) Zampelli.
Helen had a beautiful garden. She loved her flowers and cooking.
She enjoyed over the past 75 years vacationing to Wildwood, NJ and taking...
Rita Mary Petrakes
Sep 28, 2015
Rita Mary Petrakes, 86, of Spring Twp., died September 28, 2015, in Reading Hospital surrounded by her loving family.
Her husband, James George Petrakes, died November 23, 2014; they enjoyed 63 years of marriage.
Born in Atlantic City, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Petro and Irene (Kaldy) Magdalinos.
She was a graduate of Reading High School in 1946 and Schoeneman...
Joseph Constanty
Sep 28, 2015
Joseph Constanty, 63 of Orwigsburg died September 28th, 2015. He was born in Pottsville and was the son of the late Joseph Constanty and Elizabeth (Trubilla) Constanty of Orwigsburg. He was a 1970 graduate of Blue Mountain High School and a 1975 graduate of LaSalle College. He worked as a social worker, helping those less fortunate, for many years. In...
Virginia G. Culbert
Sep 27, 2015
Virginia G. (Browne) Culbert, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great great grandmother passed away on Sunday, September 27th at Berks Heim, where she resided for four years.
A native of Brooklyn, NY she, her husband, and family relocated to Philadelphia, PA in 1963. Her husband's position in Gulf Oil Corporation required this move. Previously employed by Chase Manhattan Bank in...
Alex Moretta
Sep 27, 2015
Alex Moretta, 100, of Reading, died September 27, 2015, in Berkshire Center.
He was the husband of the late Elizabeth H. (Parenti) Moretta whom died February 10, 2007.
Born in Reading he was the son of the late Thomas and Elizabeth (Parzanese) Moretta. He was also predeceased by his step-mother Anna (Genetti) Moretta.
Alex worked for many years as a machinist for many...
Michael A. Bukowski
Sep 26, 2015
Michael A. Bukowski, 56, of Reading, passed away September 26, 2015 at the Reading Hospital.
Born in Reading, he was a son of Anthony E. and Patricia A. (Fisher) Bukowski, Reading.
He was a graduate of Reading High School in 1976 and attended Spring Garden College, Philadelphia, PA.
Michael was on the swim team for Reading High School and Blue Falls.
Michael was the...
Lewis H. Conrad
Sep 25, 2015
Lewis H. Conrad Jr., 87, of Wyomissing Hills passed away September 25, 2015 at the Reading Hospital
He was the husband of Eleanore T. Conrad who died October 25, 1999.
Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late Lewis H. and Mary (Stivers) Conrad.
Lewis was a U.S. Navy veteran serving on the U.S.S. Helena during World War II.
He was employed...
Michael E. Rapp
Sep 25, 2015
Michael E. Rapp, 64 of Muhlenberg, died September 25th in St. Joseph's Medical Center.
He is survived by his wife Rosemarie (Marino) Rapp.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Elwood and June (Laird) Rapp.
Michael was employed as a computer programmer at Dana Corporation.
A viewing will be held Tuesday from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Edward J. Kuhn...
Christine E. Schwartzkopf
Sep 25, 2015
Christine E. (nee Ruth) (Wadzinske) SCHWARTZKOPF, age 73, entered into rest Friday, September 25, 2015 at Hospice of Dayton.
Christine was the daughter of Jacob & Margaret (Maxie) Ruth.
Surviving family members include her husband, Ronald L. Schwartzkopf and late husband, Richard P. Wadzinske (1989); daughters, Katrina L. Wadzinske, York, PA and Tyondra L. Cameron, wife of Joshua Cameron, Tucson, AZ; stepdaughters,...
Darlene D. Balthaser
Sep 24, 2015
Darlene "Dolly" D. Balthaser, 80, formerly of Hamburg and currently of Maidencreek Township died September 24, 2015 in the Reading Hospital & Medical Center. Dolly was born in Tilden Township and was the daughter of the late William E. and Helen M. (Budden) Balthaser. She worked for Berco Industries, Reading for many years until her retirement. She was a former...
James P. Thomas
Sep 24, 2015
James P. Thomas, 85, of Reading, died September 24, 2015, at the Highlands Skilled Nursing.
He was the husband of Nettie J. (Nicrone) Campbell Thomas.
Born in Reading he was the son of the late Peter and Thalia (Demakous) Thomas.
He was a graduate of Reading High School in 1948 and attended Albright College.
James was a Sergeant in the US Army during the...
Thomas D. Schaeffer
Sep 22, 2015
Thomas Daniel Schaeffer
Thomas Daniel Schaeffer passed away at his home, September 22, 2015, at the age of 73, surrounded by his loving family, after less than a year long fight with cancer.
He was a resident of the Birdsboro area for most of his life. Most recently, Tom retired to the Wyomissing area to be close to his family. He was...
Bernice T. O'Reilly
Sep 22, 2015
Bernice T. (Glembocki) O'Reilly, 81, of Exeter Township, passed away September 22, 2015 with her loving family by her side.
Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Antoinette (Jankowski) Glembocki and was the youngest of nine siblings. She was married to her loving husband of fifty years, the late Thomas P. O'Reilly.
Bernice was a graduate of...
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