Obituaries
John F. Lewis
Feb 26, 2015
John "Jack" F. Lewis, 88, died February 26, 2015, in the Reading Hospital.
He was the husband of Dorothy(Mark) Lewis with whom he resided at the Highlands of Wyomissing.
Born in Shillington, he was the son of the late J. Frank and Clara(Oberly) Lewis.
John was a 1944 graduate of Wyomissing High School where many of his friends called him "Lewie".
He was a...
Jean Marie Gatz
Feb 25, 2015
Jean M. (Cardone) Gatz, 81, passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2015, at home surrounded by her loving family and friends.
She was born in Pittston, PA, to the late Michael and Jennie (DeAngelo) Cardone. She lived and raised her family in Bristol, and Birdsboro before retiring to Robesonia. Jean graduated from Pittston HS in 1951 and Berks Vocational Technical Nursing School...
Kenneth Eugene Posey
Feb 24, 2015
Kenneth Eugene Posey, long-time resident of Wyomissing, most recently The Highlands at Wyomissing, died February 24, 2015 in Reading Hospital.
He was the beloved husband of MaryAnn Posey.
Born in Reading on December 25, 1927, he was the son of the late Clarence W. and Mamie (Fisher) Posey.
Kenneth was a graduate of Reading High School in 1945 and Reading Business Institute.
He was...
Phyllis Gassert
Feb 23, 2015
Phyllis Gassert, 88, of West Reading, passed peacefully in her residence on February 23, 2015.
She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Lee F. Gassert. She was predeceased by her parents, Barnett and Sarah (Rich) Cohen; a brother, Harry Cohen; a sister, Fay Bond; and a nephew, Michael Bond, all from England.
Phyllis was a 1941 graduate of Dalston Central...
Charles Douglass Slade
Feb 23, 2015
Charles Douglas Slade, 80, of The Villages in Florida, passed away on February 23, 2015 at his home. Born in 1934 in Annapolis, MD, Doug was the son of Charles and Martha Slade. Doug was employed for over 25 years by the Library of Congress in Washington, DC in the Human Resources Department. Like his father, Doug had a deep...
Marie D’Ambrisi
Feb 23, 2015
Marie D'Ambrisi, 84, of Philadelphia, died February 23, 2014 in Reading Hospital.
Born in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of the late James and Angelina (Gaudiosi) D'Ambrisi.
She was a secretary for the Dairy Lab of Philadelphia, GPU and for 20 years for Friends Society in Philadelphia.
Marie is survived by her sister, Evelyn Buchanan of Reading.
Marie was predeceased by two brothers, Joseph...
Elio Vicari
Feb 23, 2015
Elio D. Vicari, 86, of Temple, died February 23, 2015, in The Lutheran Home at Topton.
His wife, Lucy E. (Gaspari) Vicari, died on February 7; they had been married for 54 years.
Born in Shoemakersville, PA, he was a son of the late Oreste and Romilda (Cocetti) Vicari.
Elio was a hard worker from the time he left high school in the...
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...
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