Jesse R. Bechtel
Aug 19, 2014
Jesse R. Bechtel, 90, formerly of Oley, died August 19, 2014 in Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania surrounded by his loving family.
A loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, he was the husband of Catherine (Eshbach) Bechtel, with whom he just celebrated 70 years of marriage in April.
Born in New Berlinville, he was a son of the late Henry...
James V. Gallagher, Sr.
Aug 19, 2014
James V. Gallagher, Sr., 80, of Sinking Spring, died August 19, 2014, in St. Joseph Medical Center.
He was the husband of Marjorie A. (Hallowell) Gallagher, to whom he was married for 57 years.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late James V. and Margaret (Gehret) Gallagher.
He was a graduate of Central Catholic High School in 1952 and Albright...
Gene Robert Mckently
Aug 19, 2014
Gene Robert McKently, a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, 83, formerly of Spring Township passed away unexpectedly August 19, 2014 in Keystone Villa, Maidencreek Township.
He was the husband of June (Wolford) McKently who passed away October 2, 2012.
Born November 5, 1930 in Reading, he was a son of the late Claude Ivan and Martha (Weber) McKently.
Gene was a...
Ray N. Geschwindt
Aug 19, 2014
Ray N. Geschwindt, of Hamburg died in Berks Heim on August 19th, 2014, on his 92nd birthday. Ray was the husband of Edith C. (Adam) Geschwindt of Bern Township. He was born in Shoemakersville and was the son of the late Morris C. and Katie M. (Stitzel) Geschwindt. He was a 1940 graduate of Perry High School and an Army...
Marie Louise Maurer
Aug 18, 2014
Marie Louise (Stover) Maurer, 85, of Wyomissing, passed away August 18, 2014 in the Lutheran Home at Topton.
Her husband, John "Jack" Maurer, died January 25, 2009.
Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Gertrude (Everline) Stover.
She was a graduate of Central Catholic High School.
Marie was active in several civic and social organizations.
She was a member of...
Christopher A. Connolly
Aug 16, 2014
Christopher Alan Connolly, 52, of Lancaster passed away peacefully with his loving parents at his side at The Reading Hospital and Medical Center on Saturday afternoon, August 16, 2014.
He was the son of Martha and George Connolly, Wyomissing.
Chris was a graduate of Schuylkill Valley High School, Leesport and Gettysburg College. He spent his Professional career in the insurance industry, primarily...
Catherine Zunzer
Aug 15, 2014
Catherine Zunzer, 100, of Reading, died August 15, 2014, in St. Joseph Hospital.
Born August 19, 1913, in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Carl F. and Anna B. (Neidert) Zunzer.
She was a 1929 graduate of St. Paul's Commercial High School.
Catherine was a lifetime member of St. Paul's Roman Catholic Church where she was a member of the Holy...
David R. Neaves
Aug 15, 2014
David R. Neaves, 65, of Naples, FL., died August 15, 2014, in his Wyomissing residence.
He was the husband of Linda (Knauer) Neaves.
Born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, he was the son of the late Ralph Neaves and Annetta (DeLong) Neaves, Halifax.
He was The owner of Climate Technical Gear, Halifax.
David was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Naples.
In addition to his wife,...
Terry English
Aug 13, 2014
Terry English, 61, of Blandon died Wednesday August 13 after an accident in Alsace, PA.
Terry was an avid outdoorsman and man of many talents.
Among family, friends and neighbors, he was known for his endless generosity.
Before establishing Northern Star PW in 2011, he had a long and successful career in professional sales.
Terry is preceded in death by his father Cecil English,...
Edward J. Loomis
Aug 12, 2014
Edward J. Loomis, 87, of Claymont, DE, died August 12, 2014, in Phoebe Berks.
He was the husband of Eleanor J. (Wojciechowski) Loomis.
Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Joseph F. and Gertrude M. (Stoeber) Loomis.
Edward was a graduate of Central Catholic High School in1945 and attended Villanova University.
He was a U.S. Navy veteran serving during WWII.
Edward worked...
Joanne M. Herb
Aug 12, 2014
Joanne M. (Walters) Herb, 58, of Spring Township, surrounded by her loving family, slipped peacefully into the arms of the Lord on August 12, 2014, in Kutztown Manor.
She was the wife of Ricky L. Herb. They were married on September 8, 1973.
Born in West Reading, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Betty (Hinnershitz) Walters.
She was a 1973...
Stanley F. Pottiger
Aug 12, 2014
Stanley F. Pottiger, Jr., 79, passed away August 12, 2014 in his Reading residence.
He was the husband of the late Mary Jane (Lord) Pottiger; they were married on July 11, 1959.
Born in Reading he was the son of the late Stanley F. Pottiger and Mabel J. (Teter) Wessner.
Stanley was a 1953 graduate of Reading High School.
He was employed for over...
Julio Rios Centeno
Aug 11, 2014
Julio Rios Centeno
"Poppy" Busdriver #8
Julio R. Centeno, 66, of West Reading, passed away on Monday, August 11, 2014 in the Reading Hospital and Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Fajardo, Puerto Rico on July 2, 1948, he was a son of the late Alejandro Rios Velazquez and Paula Centeno Maldonado. Julio was the widower of the late Angela...
Francine A. Kirby
Aug 10, 2014
Francine A. "Tina" Kirby, 64, passed away August 10, 2014, in her Colony Park residence.
Born in Reading she was a daughter of the late Carl R. and Frances A. (Jacisin) Borzellino.
She was a 1967 graduate of Reading High School.
Tina worked in various office roles for Boyd Wagner and Associates, Rockwell International, Reading Hospital, and lastly Center for Urological Care of...
Linda L. Peters
Aug 10, 2014
Linda L. Peters, 72 of Perry Township died August 10th, 2014 in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of David Peters to whom she married to for 52 years. Linda was born in Lebanon, PA and was the daughter of the late Luther S. and Eva A. (Whitmoyer) Patches. She worked at the Hamburg Broom...
Todd A. Brown
Aug 10, 2014
Todd A. Brown, 51, died August 10, 2014, in his Wyomissing residence.
Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Dennis Brown and Charlene (Bellman) Jopp and step-son of Frederick Jopp.
He was a 1982 graduate of Muhlenberg High School.
Todd worked for Boscov's in the shipping department.
He is survived by his brother, Timothy, husband of Peggy Brown and his nephew,...
Clifford Henry Beidler
Aug 10, 2014
Clifford Henry Beidler, Sr., 74, of Penn Township, died August 10, 2014 in the Reading Hospital.
He was the husband of Cleo Ardelle (Hoffman) Beidler.
Born March 19, 1940 in Tulpehocken Township, PA, he was a son of the late John H. and Elsie (Schaeffer) Beidler.
He was employed his entire working life in the construction industry.
Clifford is also survived by a son,...
Gloria Anna English
Aug 9, 2014
Gloria Anna English, 85, passed away August 9, 2014 in ManorCare Sinking Spring.
Her husband, Stanley James English, died September 24, 1962.
Born June 16, 1929 in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late George Lewis and Elsie Viola (Gerhart) Levengood.
She worked as a floral arranger, retiring in 2004.
Gloria became a widow when she was only 33; she persevered throughout her...
Paula L. Theres
Aug 8, 2014
Paula L. Theres, 44 of Breiningsville died August 8th, 2014 in Topton. She was born in West Reading and was the daughter of the late James R. Boyer and Patricia Zintz-Bauman of Orefield. She worked for Amazon.com in Fogelsville. In addition to her mother she is survived by children Mathew companion of Katrina Boyer, Jami wife of Brian Hooper, and...
Marlene Ann Hummel
Aug 7, 2014
Marlene Ann (Malady) Hummel, 80, of Exeter Township, passed away August 7, 2014 in St Joseph Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family and friends.
She was the loving wife of Gordon "Mick" Hummel, whom she married 59 years ago on June 25, 1955.
Born May 1, 1934 in Lewisburg, she was a daughter of the late Elmer Patrick and Anna Louise...