Obituaries
Bernard L. Horowitz
Apr 14, 2015
Bernard L. Horowitz, 89, of Scranton, PA, passed away April 14, 2015 in Manor at Market Square.
Born in Scranton, he was a son of the late Maxwell and Anna Horowitz.
He attended Tech High Institute. He also earned certification as a Gemologist.
Bernard was a U. S. Army 2nd Tech Sgt. veteran serving during WWII in the 63RD Infantry Blood and Fire...
Peggy A. Stephens
Apr 13, 2015
Peggy A. Stephens, 57, formerly of Hamburg died April 13th, 2015 in the Orwigsburg Center, Orwigsburg. She was born in Pottsville on June 18th, 1957 and was the daughter of the late Joseph and Gloria (Stump) Pollack. She was employed at the Hamburg Center as a nurse's aide for 20 years retiring in 2009. She was a member of the...
Rita M. Franco
Apr 12, 2015
Rita M. (Ermentrout) Franco, 88, of Reading, PA passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her husband and daughters on April 12, 2015.
She was born to the late George and Loretta (Henke) Ermentrout on August 26, 1926. After graduation from Central Catholic High School in 1944 she attended St.Joseph"s Nursing School with subsequent graduation in 1947. She married the...
Robert H. Steiner, Sr.
Apr 11, 2015
Robert H. Steiner, Sr., 78, passed away April 11, 2015 in his Muhlenberg Twp. residence.
Born in New York City, he was the son of the late Harold B. and Anna (Rubas) Steiner.
He is a graduate of North Port High School, Long Island, NY and Suffolk County Community College, Selden, NY.
Robert was co-owner and operator of Carvel Ice Cream, Reading from...
David Sostre
Apr 11, 2015
David Israel Sostre, 14, passed away April 11, 2015, in the Reading Hospital.
Born in Reading, he was the son of Jose Sostre and Ilia E. Gonzalez.
David was an 8th-grade student at the Reading Intermediate High School, Reading.
He had a passion for art, music and also photography, taking his many selfies. David was the light to those around him, making everyone...
Ardene M. Gilbert
Apr 10, 2015
Ardene M. Gilbert, 87 of Shoemakersville died Friday evening, April 10, 2015 in Hearthstone at Maidencreek. She was the widow of Earl F. Gilbert who died April 5, 2010. Ardene was born in Bremen, Kansas on August 26, 1927 and was the daughter of the late Henry W. and Marie A. (Rengstorf) True. She was employed at Globe Underwear, Shoemakersville...
James S. Price
Apr 10, 2015
James S. Price Jr., 70, died April 10, 2015, in the St. Joseph's Medical Center.
He was the husband of Marlene M. (Schaeffer) Price; they were married on August 27, 1966.
Born in Philadelphia he was the son of the late James S., Sr. and Anna P. (Mosser) Price.
James was a graduate of Reading High School in 1963, and Belknap College, earning...
Vincent J. O'Bara
Apr 10, 2015
Vincent J. O'Bara, passed away April 10, 2015 at the Reading Hospital.
He was the loving husband of Theresa "Nina" O'Bara whom he was married to for 62 years.
Born in Johnstown, he was the son of the late Andrew and Mary (Cehura) O'Bara.
Vincent received a bachelor's degree from Penn State University in 1951 and a master's degree from West Chester University...
Betty S. Himmelreich
Apr 9, 2015
Betty S. Himmelreich, 87 of Shoemakersville died in St. Joseph's Hospital & Medical Center on April 9th, 2015. She was the widow of George D. Himmelreich who died June 21, 1980. She was born November 12, 1927 in Kenhorst and was the daughter of the late Clarence and Hester (Spatz) Haring. Betty was a 1945 graduate of Shillington High School...
Rhe G. Robinson
Apr 8, 2015
Rhe G. (Mohler) Robinson, 98, passed away April 8, 2015 in her Sinking Spring residence where she lived in the home of her daughter and son in law, Patricia and Dale Johnson, for the past thirteen years. Before that move she lived in Lincoln Park for most of her adult life.
She was the widow of James P. Robinson who died...
Darrin L. Love
Apr 8, 2015
Darrin L. Love, 48, of Berks Heim, died April 8, 2015, in Reading Hospital after his 26 year battle with Multiple Sclerosis; he has ended his struggle and gone to be with his Lord.
Born in West Reading, he was the son of C. Wilbur and Gloria (Wentzel) Love, Wyomissing.
He was a graduate of Wyomissing High School in 1984, where he...
Elizabeth E. Glembocki
Apr 7, 2015
Elizabeth (Matuszak) Glembocki, 96, passed Tuesday, April 7, 2015, surrounded by loving family.
Born in Reading, PA on May 19, 1918, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Anastasia (Poziemski) Matuszak.
Elizabeth and her husband of 71 years founded Paragon Optical Company in 1972, with Elizabeth serving as Secretary-Treasurer until her retirement in 1996.
Together, they formulated plans for the expansion...
Sherry Kaye Marko
Apr 7, 2015
Sherry Kaye Marko 55 of Mohrsville died in her home on April 7, 2015. She was the wife of Joseph Marko, Jr. to whom she was married for ten years. Sherry was born in W. Reading on April 11, 1959 and was the daughter of the late Chester Moyer and Kay (White) Moyer of Leesport. She was a 1977 graduate...
Anna Mae Hawk
Apr 5, 2015
Anna Mae Hawk, 87, of Reading, died peacefully April 5th in the Reading Hospital.
She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother to be.
Anna Mae was the wife of the late Robert Hawk and daughter of the late Charles Westervelt and Ruth Seyler.
She was employed for years at the former Bortz Candy Factory. In Later years she worked as a...
Ronald R. Hinsey
Apr 5, 2015
Ronald R. Hinsey, 66, of West Reading, died April 5, 2015 in St. Joseph Hospital.
He was the husband of Lynn K. (Brennan) Hinsey.
Born in West Reading, he was a son of the late Richard and Mary Jane (Brisan) Hinsey.
He was a graduate of West Reading High School in 1966.
Ronald was a U. S. Marine Reserves veteran.
He worked as a dispatcher...
George M. Seaman
Apr 5, 2015
George M. Seaman, 99, of Wyomissing, died April 5, 2015 in Pheobe Berks.
His wife, Dorothy D. (Dautrich) Seaman died February 1, 2003.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Irvin and Jennie (Bean) Seaman.
He was a graduate of Reading High School in 1932 and The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania 1936.
George was owner and operator of...
Dolores E. O'Boyle
Apr 4, 2015
Dolores E. (McHugh) O'Boyle, 87, of Reading, died April 4, 2015.
Her husband, Joseph T. O'Boyle, died September 19, 1980.
Born in Scranton, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth McHugh.
She was a graduate of Reading Catholic High School.
Dolores worked for Reading Railroad and Conrail as a clerk for over 25 years.
She was a member of St. Margaret's Roman...
Marjorie I. Leas
Apr 3, 2015
Marjorie I. Leas, 95, passed away April 3, 2015 in her Reading residence.
She was the widow of Earl E. Leas Jr., who died May 5, 1985.
Born in Liecester, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the late George and Lena (Raymond) Streeter.
Marjorie was a graduate of Nasson College, Maine.
She served in the Navy as a pharmacist mate during World War II.
Marjorie...
Jennie Viella Sensenig
Apr 3, 2015
Jennie Viella Sensenig, 98, of Wyomissing, died April 3, 2015 in Reading Hospital.
She was predeceased by her husband Clarence H. Sensenig.
Born in Bern Township, she was the daughter of the late Thomas C. and Carrie M. (Werner) Focht.
She was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church, Wyomissing, where she was a member of the Ladies Aide Society for many years.
Jennie...
Margaret F. Butzer
Apr 3, 2015
Margaret F. Butzer, 100, formerly of Shillington, died April 3, 2015, in Berks Heim.
Her husband, Joseph E. V. Butzer, died December 18, 1996.
Born in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of the late George and Regina (Rohrbach) Goheen.
She was employed by Luden's, Inc., for 18 years, retiring in 1986.
Margaret was a member of St. John Baptist de la Salle Roman Catholic...
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