David E. Miller

David E. Miller

Nov 23, 2014

David Miller of Leesport passed away peacefully Sunday November 23, 2014 at home, surrounded by his loving family.

Mr. Miller was the son of the late Grant and Pearl Miller. He graduated from Moline High School, Moline, IL, in 1955. He was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army after serving from 1955 to 1958.

He worked for 20 years for International Harvester...

Gloria V. Zerr

Gloria V. Zerr

Nov 21, 2014

Gloria V. Zerr, 79 of Bethel Township died November 21st, 2014 in her residence. She was born in Ruscombmanor Township and was the daughter of the late Walter B. and Jennie I. (Schadler) Quillman. Gloria is survived by here loving family. Services will be private and at the convenience of the family. The Burkey & Driscoll Funeral Home, Inc., 40...

Jean L. Oswald

Jean L. Oswald

Nov 20, 2014

Jean L. (Reifsnyder) Oswald, 68, of Wyomissing, passed away November 20, 2014 in her residence, surrounded by her loving family.

She was the wife of Nelson Oswald, whom she married September 11, 1965.

Born at home in the Village of Pleasantville, Oley Township, she was the daughter of the late Warren and Carolina (Herbein) Reifsnyder.

A 1965 graduate of Oley Valley Area School...

Phyllis E. Hartman

Phyllis E. Hartman

Nov 19, 2014

Phyllis E. Hartman, 84 of Hamburg died November 19th, 2014 in her residence. She was the widow of George W. Hartman, who died January 5th, 1996. She was born in West Hamburg and was the daughter of the late Russell and Arlene (Ritter) Mohan. Phyllis was a 1947 graduate of Hamburg High School. Phyllis was employed by the Hamburg Center...

Marie L. Koshinski

Marie L. Koshinski

Nov 18, 2014

Marie L. Koshinski, 86, a resident at Berkshire Center, Exeter Township and formerly of Temple, died November 18, 2014 in M.S. Hershey Medical Center, Dauphin County.

She was the wife of the late Edmund A. Koshinski, who died February, 1984.

Born December 22, 1927 in Muhlenberg Township, she was a daughter of the late Warren and Bertha (Kern) Homrich.

Marie was employed as...

Margaretta Malsnee

Margaretta Malsnee

Nov 18, 2014

Margaretta Malsnee, 95, of Wernersville, passed away November 18, 2014 in Phoebe

Berks.

She was the wife of E. Bruce Malsnee, whom she married almost 70 years ago on

February 16, 1945.

Margaretta was born and raised in Williamsport, PA. She was a daughter of the

late Arthur V. and Louise (Holman) Ertel.

She graduated from Williamsport High School and then earned her R.N. degree from

Temple...

David A. Pottiger

David A. Pottiger

Nov 18, 2014

David A. Pottiger , 56, of Fleetwood died November 18, 2014 in Chestnut Hill Hospital.

He was previously married to Lori R Pottiger for 23 years.

Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Allen M. and Doris M. Pottiger.

David was a 1974 graduate of Reading High School.

He was an officer at the Kutztown Police Department where he served for...

James M. Itin

James M. Itin

Nov 17, 2014

James M. Itin, of League City, TX, passed away at home on Monday, November 17, 2014 at the age of 52.

Jim was born in Fairview Park, OH, on February 13, 1962. He was the son of James R. and Joan Itin, Wyomissing, PA.

Jim was a graduate of Memorial High School in Houston, TX; University of Texas; and University of Texas...

Rita T. Barbera

Rita T. Barbera

Nov 17, 2014

Rita T. Barbera (née Marianni), of Wyomissing, PA, on Nov. 17, 2014 at Reading Hospital. A Philadelphia native, Rita also lived in Longport, NJ, and Boca Raton, Florida. After graduating high school Rita worked as an administrative assistant in various companies. Later she worked in the Office of the Philadelphia City Commissioners. Rita was predeceased by her husband of 50...

Jeanette M. Miller

Jeanette M. Miller

Nov 16, 2014

Jeanette M. Miller, 83, of Manor Care, Sinking Spring, died November 16, 2014, in Reading Hospital.

Born in Womelsdorf, she was a daughter of the late Jasper R. and Erma G. (Gassert) Miller.

She was a 1949 graduate of Womelsdorf High School.

Jeanette was employed by Berkshire Knitting Mills for 26 years, and later from V.F. Factory Outlet for 19 years, retiring in...

Steven Thomas Lloyd

Steven Thomas Lloyd

Nov 16, 2014

Steven Thomas Lloyd, 48, died November 16, 2014 in his Englewood, CO residence.

He was the husband of Dori (Vazquez) Lloyd.

Born June 18, 1966 in West Reading, he was a son of Edwin M., husband of Linda L. Lloyd of Temple and Rebecca L. (Meninger) Lloyd of Reading.

Steven was a 1984 graduate of Muhlenberg High School and a 1991 graduate of...

Dawn Elaine Stoudt

Dawn Elaine Stoudt

Nov 16, 2014

Dawn Elaine Stoudt, 63, of Sinking Spring, died November 16, 2014.

She was the wife of Randy L. Stoudt whom she married October 9, 2004.

Dawn was the daughter of Matthew and Joan (Lippincott) Delp, of West Reading.

She was a 1969 graduate of Holy Name High School.

Dawn was most recently employed by Visiting Angels as a caregiver.

She enjoyed bingo, cooking, baking and...

Helen C. Katerman

Helen C. Katerman

Nov 15, 2014

Helen C. (Dykty) Katerman, 91, of Shillington, PA died peacefully, in her sleep, on Saturday, November 15, 2014. Her son, Andrew C. (Chuck) Katerman, Jr. was at her bedside, at the time of her repose.

Helen was proceeded in death by her beloved husband, Andrew C. Katerman, Sr. They were married on July 28, 1956. He reposed on February 24, 1993....

Ottola R. Harter

Ottola R. Harter

Nov 15, 2014

Ottola "Lola" Ruby Harter (Heck) November 15, 2014. Born in Reading September 22, 1928 to Milton and Emily Heck. Lola was predeceased by two siblings, Russell Frantz and Elizabeth Wendt. Lola passed away peacefully at home on November 15, 2014.

Lola married the love of her life, William E. Harter, Sr. on December 21, 1945 whom she loved since she was...

Harrie P. Bragg

Harrie P. Bragg

Nov 14, 2014

Our loving father, Harrie P Bragg, 89, of Wyomissing, died November 14, 2014.

His wife, Josephine B. (Bihl) Bragg, died October, 26. 2000, and he was predeceased by his sisters Mary Bragg and Virginia Di Muccio. Born in Mt. Holly, NJ, he was the son of the late Harrie P., Sr. and Elsie W. (Williams) Bragg.

Besides his family, he was also...

John C. Morgan

John C. Morgan

Nov 14, 2014

John C. Morgan, 67, of Fleetwood, died November 14, 2014 in Suburban Wood Extended Care.

He was the husband of Sharon L. (Golembiewski) Morgan.

Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Francis V. and Grace A. (Ziegler) Morgan.

He was a 1964 graduate of Muhlenberg High School.

John was a Personal Director and Foreman of Yard Maintenance for Royal Green ,...

Brent E. Honsberger

Brent E. Honsberger

Nov 13, 2014

Brent E. Honsberger, 52, passed away November 13, 2014 in his Womelsdorf residence.

Born December 30, 1961 in Reading he was a son of Carl D. Honsberger, Shillington, and Shirley S., wife of Jack Bolig, West Reading.

He attended Hamburg High School.

Brent worked in production for Sonoco Products Co., Robesonia, last working on November 7, 2014. He had also previously worked for...

Clement Frederick Lawson

Clement Frederick Lawson

Nov 13, 2014

Clement Frederick Lawson, Jr., 84, died peacefully November 13, 2014 in his Muhlenberg Township home.

He was the husband of Joan (Gismervik) Lawson for 63 years. They were married September 7, 1952.

Born May 14, 1930 in Queens, New York, he was the son of the late Clement Frederick, Sr. and Gertrude Anna (Bushing) Lawson.

Clement was a 1948 graduate of Oceanside High...

Mark Scott Weidner

Mark Scott Weidner

Nov 12, 2014

Mark Scott Weidner, 50, of Muhlenberg Township, lost his battle with cancer on November 12, 2014 in St. Joseph Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family.

He was the husband of Cherie Ann (Garl) Weidner whom he married May 30, 1987.

Born February 20, 1964 in West Reading, he was a son of Edna F. (Hinnershitz) Weidner of Muhlenberg Township and the...

Mikeal D. Franks

Mikeal D. Franks

Nov 12, 2014

Mikeal D. Franks, 60, of Marietta, Lancaster, died November 12, 2014, in Kindred Health Care, 10 days shy of his 61st birthday.

Born in Los Angeles, CA, he was a son of Mikeal V., husband of Dorothy Franks, Wyoming, IA and the late Whitney A. (Dodd) Franks.

He was employed by Iowa Steel as a foundry worker before moving to PA where...