Obituaries

Sep 21, 2015

Dorothy A. (Thompson) Weisenburger, 79, of Wyomissing, died September 21, 2015. Her husband, George M. Weisenburger, died November 19, 1985 after 29 years of marriage; Dorothy had a profound love for her husband.

Born in Williamsport, PA, she was the daughter of the late Grace (Auman) and Leonard Thompson.

Dorothy was a homemaker who was dedicated to her family; one of the...

Sep 20, 2015

Angelina (Tortorici) Barracca, 87, of Millsboro, DE, died September 20, 2015, at Cadia Rehabilitation Renaissance, Millsboro, DE.

Her husband, Joseph S. Barracca died on August 6, 2008.

Born in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of the late James and Josephine (Sinno) Tortorici.

Angelina was a graduate from the Brooklyn School of Design.

She was a member of St. John Baptist de LaSalle Roman...

Sep 18, 2015

Randy W. Carter Sr., 60, of Hamburg died Friday, September 18, 2015 in his residence. He was the husband of Jessie L. (Schadler) Carter. He was born in West Reading and was the son of the late Richard Carter and Bettie (Schreck) Carter of Fleetwood. He was a 1973 graduate of Fleetwood High School and a Vietnam Veteran serving in...

Sep 18, 2015

Mary Ellen (Krick) Deitz was a daughter, wife, mother, grandmother and teacher whose family was the most important thing in her life. She left them Sept. 18, 2015, at age 63 to move to heaven after a long struggle with several illnesses, including Parkinson's.

Today she rests soundly. Peacefully. Her mind is clear, and there is a smile on her face....

Sep 18, 2015

On September 18, 2015, Janice Marie (Lamparella) Chase passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, after a three year battle with breast cancer. She was born on September 24, 1956 in Reading, Pennsylvania to Michael George Lamparella Sr. and Elvera Pavone Lamparella. She graduated of Wilson High School in 1974 and Syracuse University where she met her beloved husband of...

Sep 18, 2015

Barbara E. (Schwanzer) Flemming, 77, of Wilmington, DE, formerly of Reading, PA and New Canaan, CT, passed away September 18, 2015 at Wilmington Hospital, DE surrounded by her loving family.

She was the wife of Gregory F. Flemming. They had recently celebrated 56 years of beautiful marriage.

Born in West Reading, she was a daughter of the late Max and Hilda (Wolf)...

Sep 16, 2015

Michael Babiarz, 46, Mertztown passed away suddenly on September 16, 2015, in the Lehigh Valley Hospital.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of Michael and Patricia Babiarz, Zieglersville.

In addition to his parents, Michael is survived by his son, David Babiarz; his brother, Matthew, husband of Kendal Babiarz; his sister Jennifer, wife of Daniel Mogel; and a niece and many nephews.

A...

Sep 14, 2015

S. LeRoy Maiorana, M.D., 86, of Wyomissing, passed away Monday, September 14, 2015. Born in Reading on August 5, 1929, he was the son of the late Nicholas and Frances (Fuoti) Maiorana. He was the husband of Germaine Lord Maiorana. He and his wife celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on June 25, 2015.

Dr. Maiorana graduated from Reading High School as...

Sep 14, 2015

Fatima Sughra Ahmed , 91, died on September 14, 2015 in her Wyomissing residence. She was the wife of the late Saifuddin Ahmed, whom she married on June 4, 1950. Born in Lahore in pre-partition India, she was the daughter of the late Haq Nawaz Khan and Fatima Jan. She graduated from King Edward Medical College in 1946, and obtained...

Sep 11, 2015

Mary "Marie" (Glass) L. Bielawski, 77, of Shillington died September 11, 2015, in Mifflin Center.

Her husband, Jerome J. Bielawski, died September 30, 2014.

Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Mary I. and Amos J. Glass.

She was a 1956 graduate of Reading Central Catholic High School.

Marie was a member of St.Ignatius Loyola Parish.

She loved her grandchildren and enjoyed...

Sep 10, 2015

Alan S. Miller, 58, died September 10, 2015, in his Wyomissing residence.

He was the husband of Kimberly A. (Titlow) Miller; they were married on December 28, 2002.

Born in Pottstown, he was the son of the late Calvin M. and Elizabeth "Scotta" (Coon) Miller.

Alan was a 1975 graduate of Wyomissing Area High School and received his undergraduate degree from Bucknell University...

Sep 10, 2015

Leonard A. Corvelli, 101, died September 10, 2015, in his Wyomissing residence.

He was the widower of Mary (Borgese) Corvelli; they were married on September 14, 1946.

Born in Philadelphia, he was a son of the late Daniel and Marie (Renzi) Corvelli.

A decorated and disabled war veteran, Leonard served his country with honor during WW II in the US Army signal corps.

He...

Sep 6, 2015

Raymond G. Montgomery, 81, died Sunday, September 6, 2015 at Belle Haven Nursing Home, Quakertown. He was the husband of Virginia (Ritter) Montgomery.

Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Raymond and Dorothy (Wynn) Montgomery. He was a 1951 graduate of Reading High School.

He was a meat cutter and grocery store manager for a total of 40 years....

Sep 6, 2015

Markay "Maggie" R. Sauers, 75, passed away on September 6, 2015 in Stoneridge Town Center, Myerstown.

Born in Reading she was a daughter of the late Robert and Kathryn (Dippery) Van Pelt.

She was a 1958 graduate of Reading High School.

Maggie was employed by the Fritztown Fire Company as a bartender.

She is survived by her children: Cindy K., wife of Vince McFadden,...

Sep 6, 2015

Charles "Charley" Marabella, 98, formerly of West Wyomissing and Country Meadows, and most recently of Stone Ridge, Myerstown, died September 6, 2015, in Reading Hospital.

His wife, Mary A. (Davidowski), died in 2011.

Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Salvatore and Sebastiana (Cerniglia) Marabella.

He attended Reading High School.

Charley was a needle straightener and later a machinist for Textile...

Sep 5, 2015

Joseph Gontarchick entered into eternal life, peacefully, on September 5, 2015 while under the care of Reading Hospital. Always known as Joe, he was very proud of his age having celebrated his 91st year of life this past March.

Joe was born in Jonestown, Schuylkill County, to first generation immigrants, Wasil and Rose Gontarchick. Like so many immigrants from Eastern Europe,...

Sep 5, 2015

Sep 5, 2015

Margaret (Beaumont) Boehmler, 71, passed away September 5, 2015 in her Flying Hills residence.

She was the wife of Dr. William John Boehmler.

Born in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of the late Raymond and Margaret (Widdop) Kelley.

She was a 1992 graduate of Alvernia University.

Margaret worked for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Welfare and Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, retiring...

Sep 5, 2015

Richard Warren Westberg of Wyomissing, PA, 93, died on September 5 at his longtime home in The Highlands at Wyomissing.

Rich was born in Williston, ND, on February 19, 1922. He received a degree in chemical engineering from the University of North Dakota and a graduate degree in electrical engineering from the University of Colorado Boulder. After graduating, he served in...

Sep 4, 2015

Anne M. (Considine) Bair, of Spring Township, passed away September 4, 2015, at Manor Care, Sinking Spring.

She was the widow of Elbur O. Bair.

Born in Wilkes-Barre, she was a daughter of the late Peter and Frances (Coyle) Considine.

She was a graduate of St. Nicholas High School in Wilkes-Barre.

Anne is survived by three children: Mark R., husband of Joanne M. Weidner,...