Obituaries

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,...

Sep 3, 2015

Patricia R. (Owens) Jablonski, 78, of Cumru Township, passed away September 3, 2015 at Reading Hospital.

She was the wife of Edward T. Jablonski.

Born in West Wyomissing, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Katherine (Way) Owens.

She was a 1955 graduate of Wilson High School.

Patricia was secretary for 16 years in the admissions office at Alvernia University, retiring in...

Sep 3, 2015

Ellsworth P. (Ed) Glass, 70, of Spring Township, passed away September 3, 2015, at Reading Hospital.

He was the husband of Kathleen L. (Linderman) Glass; they were married for 52 years.

Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Amos J. and Mary I. (Santoro) Glass.

He was a 1963 graduate of Wilson High School.

Ed was a member of Sacred Heart...

Sep 1, 2015

Alexander J. Neal, 88, passed away September 1, 2015 in Manor Care, Sinking Spring.

Born in Lucca, Italy, he was the son of the late Elbert and Albertina (Bernardini) Neal.

Alexander was a U.S. Army veteran.

He worked as a margin clerk on Wall Street first working for Laird then later at American Express.

After retiring, he pursued his love of painting especially water...

Aug 31, 2015

Thomas L. Hafer, 47, was called home on August 31, 2015, after a courageous ten month battle with a rare bile duct cancer, in his Douglassville residence.

He was the husband of Kathleen (Conrad) Hafer, whom he married February 5, 1993.

Born in Reading, he was a son of Earl Hafer, Douglassville and the late Joan (Reed) Hafer.

He was a 1986 graduate...

Aug 31, 2015

Louise I. "Bobbi" Allen, 90, formerly of Mohrsville died in Reading Hospital & Medical Center, August 31st, 2015, surrounded by her loving family. Two husbands, Arlan G. Yerger on November 22, 1967 and Bernard Allen preceded her in death on August 26, 1984. "Bobbi" was born in Sugar Hollow, Virginia and was the daughter of the late Frank S. and...