Erma Knepp
Feb 22, 2015
Erma "Annie" (Chirieleison) Knepp, 89, passed away February 22, 2015 at Berks Heim.
She was the wife of the late Ben Knepp.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Rocco and Eqidia Chirieleison.
Annie was a member of Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church, Reading.
One of Annie's favorite past times was playing bingo.
She is survived by son Jack Ledbetter Sr. Also...
Angeline G. Jastrzembski
Feb 22, 2015
Angeline G. Jastrzembski, 93, of Reading, passed away Sunday, February 22, 2015 in Cherry Hill, New Jersey.
She was predeceased by husband Joseph T. Jastrzembski.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Josephine (Saglibene) Guidara.
She was a 1939 graduate of Reading High School
Angeline was employed by the PA Job Center, Reading, as an Unemployment Manager for 41...
Irwin B. Davidheiser, Jr.
Feb 22, 2015
Irwin B. Davidheiser, Jr., 67, of Schuylkill Haven, died February 22, 2015, in St. Joseph Hospital.
He was the widower of Lynette Davidheiser.
Born in Pottstown, he was a son of the late Irwin B., Sr., and Julia (Dembitski) Davidheiser.
He was a graduate of Boyertown High School.
Irwin was a devoted truck driver for Fox Trucking, Lebanon, his passion started in his early...
Marcos Rodriguez
Feb 21, 2015
Marcos Rodriguez, 85, of Reading passed away on February 21, 2015
He was the husband of the late Lucia Rodriguez who passed away June 25, 2011.
Born in Orocovis, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Jose and Catalina (Alvarado) Rodriguez.
Marcos, before retiring was employed by Birdsboro Steel as a chipper and grinder.
He was a parishioner at St. Peter's Roman...
Judith L. Ward
Feb 20, 2015
Judith L. (Jamison) Ward, 77, died February 20, 2015 in her Reading residence.
Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late William D., Jr., and Anna E. Anna E. (Stoudt) Jamison.
She is survived by her two sisters, Nancy Blessing and Linda Hagge.
Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, Inc., West Reading is in charge of arrangements. www.kuhnfuneralhome.com
John H. Lebo, Jr.
Feb 19, 2015
John H. Lebo, Jr., 84, of Wernersville, died February 19, 2015, in Berks Heim.
His wife, Virginia (Coda) Lebo, died September 24, 2008.
He was a U.S. Navy veteran serving during the Korean Conflict.
John was an artist/painter for Hen Johnston Advertising for 25 years. Later he worked in maintenance for the Reading School District until his retirement.
He was a talented painter and...
Joan M. Wilson
Feb 18, 2015
Joan M. (Kline) Wilson, 66, of Spring Township, died February 18, 2015, in Reading Hospital.
She was the wife of John E. Wilson.
Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Willard S. and Ruth (Hatt) Kline.
She was a 1966 graduate of Wilson High School.
Joan was a member of Wyomissing Church of the Brethren.
She enjoyed riding her motorcycle and spending...
Carmen F. Guidara
Feb 18, 2015
Carmen F. Guidara, 71, of West Reading, died February 18, 2015, in Reading Hospital.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Michael and Jennie (Condordia) Guidara.
He was a private pilot and musician for many years.
He is survived by five children, Michael Guidara, with whom he resided; Angel Flowers, Carlisle; Crystal Flowers, Shillington; Christian Flowers, West Chester; and Damon...
Nancy J. Mertz
Feb 18, 2015
Nancy J. (nee Krug) Mertz, 82 formerly of Spring Township, died February 18, 2015, in Johnston-Willis Hospital, Richmond, VA.
Her husband, Ernest M. Mertz, died January 11, 2008.
Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Anthony M. and Loretta J. (Gieringer) Krug.
She was a 1950 graduate of Central Catholic High School.
Nancy was a member of St. Ignatius Loyola Roman...
Donald C. Loomis
Feb 18, 2015
Donald C. Loomis, 86, of Mohnton, died February 18, 2015, in Phoebe Berks.
He was the husband of Patricia J. (Conrad) Loomis.
Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Joseph and Gertrude (Stoeber) Loomis.
He was a graduate of Central Catholic High School in 1946 and Wyomissing Polytech Institute in 1951.
Donald was a U.S. Navy veteran.
He was employed by Met-Ed...
Anna V. Exas
Feb 16, 2015
Anna V. Exas, 91, of Pennside, passed away on February 16, 2015, at Mifflin Center. She was predeceased by her husband, George Exas in 1992, her sister, Victoria L. Masciotti, in 2009 and a son, Peter S. Exas in 2010.
She is survived by her son, Steven G. Exas of Pennside, her devoted friend and companion Oliver L. Sands of Seminole,...
Alice S. Kershner
Feb 16, 2015
Alice S. (Seidel) Kershner, 96, formerly of Sinking Spring, died February 16, 2015, in Brighton Gardens of Charlotte, NC.
Her husband, David G. Kershner, died March 11, 1995.
Born in Morris Plains, NJ, she was a daughter of the late Paul and Emma (Forstler) Seidel.
She was a graduate of Reading High School and attended Kutztown State University.
Alice was an elementary school teacher...
Nunzio Napoli
Feb 16, 2015
Nunzio B. Napoli, age 82 years, of Shillington, passed away Monday, February 16th, in his residence.
Nunzio was born in Reading on January 31st, 1933, a son of the late Dominic and Maria (Molica) Napoli.
Nunzio is survived by one son, Dominic A., husband of Diana Napoli. Other survivors include three granddaughters: Erica Napoli of Haddonfield, New Jersey, Rachel Napoli of West...
Judy A. James
Feb 15, 2015
Judy A. (Miller) James, 72, died February 15, 2015, in her Reading residence.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Leroy and Betty (Gaul) Miller; she is survived by her step-mother, Florence Miller, Reading.
She attended Reading High School. Judy was a devoted life-long Reading High School Booster for over 60 years. She was the Red Knights #1 fan....
Verna S. Folk
Feb 15, 2015
Verna S. Folk, 92 of Hamburg, Shoemakersville and last living at Hearthstone Manor, Blandon for two years died February 15, 2015 in St. Joseph's Hospital. Verna's husband, Carl L. Folk died October 9, 1972. She was born in Windsor Township and was the daughter of the late Isaac D. and Stella J. (Dreibelbis) Schappell. Verna was a 1939 graduate of...
May A. Shollenberger
Feb 15, 2015
May A. (Younker) Shollenberger, 93, formerly of Shoemakersville died February 15, 2015 in Manor care, Sinking Spring. She was the widow of Wilmer Shollenberger who died April 10, 1984. Her only son, Dennis Shollenberger died in 2008. May is survived by her daughter-in-law, June, grandsons, Todd, Scott, granddaughter, Tracy and their spouses and seven great-grandchildren. A brother-in-law, Kenneth and several...
Russell A. Heckman
Feb 15, 2015
Russell A. Heckman, Sr., 87 formerly of Hamburg died in the Laurel Center, Tilden Township where he had resided since June 28th, 2005. He was the widower of Lorena M. (Moyer) Heckman who died June 9, 2010. Russell was born in Hamburg and was the son of the late Richard and Agnes (Heckman) Heckman. Russell was a member of the...
John D. Hamilton
Feb 14, 2015
John "Jackie" D. Hamilton, 80, of Shoemakersville, died February 14, 2015 in his residence surrounded by his loving family.
Born in National Park, NJ, he was the son of the late William and Evelyn (Banning) Hamilton.
He was a self-employed auto mechanic. His love for cars went beyond his workplace as he loved to race modified race cars at the Reading Fairgrounds...
Marcialito T. Marcial
Feb 14, 2015
Marcialito T. Marcial, 72, of Douglassville, died February 14, 2015 in the Reading Hospital.
He was the husband of Honorina I. Marcial.
Born in Cavite, Phillipines, he was the son of the late Rufino and Fraterna (Tolentino) Marcial.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by five children; Marichu Dia of Douglassville, Marivie, Marcialito, Jr., Marigrace Fillejera and Marcialyn.
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Urella Germaine Gabriel
Feb 13, 2015
Urella Germaine Gabriel, 72, of Wyomissing Hills, was peacefully called home to the Lord on February 13, 2015.
Born in Castries, St. Lucia, West Indies, she was the daughter of the late Gabriel Moise and Rosalie Louis.
Urella worked as a Payroll Supervisor for the Adult Education Program, New York City Board of Education until her retirement in 2006.
She is survived by...