Obituaries

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...

Dorothy M. Mcalpine

Dorothy M. Mcalpine

Jun 29, 2015

Dorothy M. McAlpine, 80, wife of Eugene H. McAlpine, Sr. of King Street, Pottstown, PA passed away at her residence on Monday June 29, 2015. Born in Pottstown, PA she was the daughter of Mollie Arington. Dorothy worked as a mental health aide at the former Pennhurst Center and then as a teacher's aide for the Chester County School District...

Joseph G. Zdradzinski

Joseph G. Zdradzinski

Jun 29, 2015

Joseph G. Zdradzinski, 94, passed away on June, 29, 2015 in Suncoast Hospice.

Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Adam and Frances (Jankowska) Zdradzinski.

He was the widower of Leota I. (Jones) Zdradzinski.

Joseph was a machine operator at Palmer Plastics of Reading before retiring in 1985. He also worked previously at Stout Machine Products and Dana Corporation.

He is...

Rose Incollingo

Rose Incollingo

Jun 28, 2015

ROSE (AUGUSTINE) INCOLLINGO

Rose Incollingo, 99, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2015 in Manor Care, West Reading. She formerly resided at the Highlands Personal Care and at Country Meadows. For many years before that, she lived in West Lawn.

Her husband of 30 years, Peter Incollingo, passed away on July 27, 1970. Rose was born in Reading on October 17, 1915,...

Richard C Heller

Richard C Heller

Jun 26, 2015

Richard C. Heller, age 85, Reading passed away Friday, June 26th, 2015 at Wyomissing Nursing and Rehab .

Born in Reading , he was the son of Ruben Heller and Ida May (Winters) Heller.

He was predeceased by his wife, Joanne E. Heller, January 29, 2000.

Richard served in the United States Navy for 5 years. During that time, he was active during...

David L. Miller

David L. Miller

Jun 26, 2015

David L. Miller, 82, passed away June 26, 2015 in the Reading Hospital.

He was the husband of Lois C. (Coller) Miller whom he married February 11, 1956.

Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Wilson M. and Kathryn (Fillman) Miller.

David was a 1951 graduate of Reading High School.

He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, Reading, serving in...

Brian A. Keller

Brian A. Keller

Jun 25, 2015

Brian A. Keller, 21, passed away on June 25, 2015, in a one vehicle accident in New Jersey.

Born in Reading, he was the son of Mark and Susan (Richards) Keller, Somerdale, NJ.

He graduated from Triton High School, Runnemede, NJ, and was a student at Lafayette College.

Brian was a three sport athlete at Triton High School. While there he received numerous...

John T. Fundyga, Sr.

John T. Fundyga, Sr.

Jun 25, 2015

John T. Fundyga Sr., 81, of Muhlenberg Township, died at home, suddenly, June 25th, 2015.

He was the husband of Janice L. (Hidalgo) Fundyga; they celebrated 60 years of marriage September 18th, 2014.

Born in Reading, he was the son of the late John R. and Joy M. (Zelano) Fundyga.

He was a 1952 graduate of Reading High School.

John worked over 30 years...