Obituaries
Judy A. James
Feb 15, 2015
Judy A. (Miller) James, 72, died February 15, 2015, in her Reading residence.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Leroy and Betty (Gaul) Miller; she is survived by her step-mother, Florence Miller, Reading.
She attended Reading High School. Judy was a devoted life-long Reading High School Booster for over 60 years. She was the Red Knights #1 fan....
Verna S. Folk
Feb 15, 2015
Verna S. Folk, 92 of Hamburg, Shoemakersville and last living at Hearthstone Manor, Blandon for two years died February 15, 2015 in St. Joseph's Hospital. Verna's husband, Carl L. Folk died October 9, 1972. She was born in Windsor Township and was the daughter of the late Isaac D. and Stella J. (Dreibelbis) Schappell. Verna was a 1939 graduate of...
May A. Shollenberger
Feb 15, 2015
May A. (Younker) Shollenberger, 93, formerly of Shoemakersville died February 15, 2015 in Manor care, Sinking Spring. She was the widow of Wilmer Shollenberger who died April 10, 1984. Her only son, Dennis Shollenberger died in 2008. May is survived by her daughter-in-law, June, grandsons, Todd, Scott, granddaughter, Tracy and their spouses and seven great-grandchildren. A brother-in-law, Kenneth and several...
Russell A. Heckman
Feb 15, 2015
Russell A. Heckman, Sr., 87 formerly of Hamburg died in the Laurel Center, Tilden Township where he had resided since June 28th, 2005. He was the widower of Lorena M. (Moyer) Heckman who died June 9, 2010. Russell was born in Hamburg and was the son of the late Richard and Agnes (Heckman) Heckman. Russell was a member of the...
John D. Hamilton
Feb 14, 2015
John "Jackie" D. Hamilton, 80, of Shoemakersville, died February 14, 2015 in his residence surrounded by his loving family.
Born in National Park, NJ, he was the son of the late William and Evelyn (Banning) Hamilton.
He was a self-employed auto mechanic. His love for cars went beyond his workplace as he loved to race modified race cars at the Reading Fairgrounds...
Marcialito T. Marcial
Feb 14, 2015
Marcialito T. Marcial, 72, of Douglassville, died February 14, 2015 in the Reading Hospital.
He was the husband of Honorina I. Marcial.
Born in Cavite, Phillipines, he was the son of the late Rufino and Fraterna (Tolentino) Marcial.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by five children; Marichu Dia of Douglassville, Marivie, Marcialito, Jr., Marigrace Fillejera and Marcialyn.
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Urella Germaine Gabriel
Feb 13, 2015
Urella Germaine Gabriel, 72, of Wyomissing Hills, was peacefully called home to the Lord on February 13, 2015.
Born in Castries, St. Lucia, West Indies, she was the daughter of the late Gabriel Moise and Rosalie Louis.
Urella worked as a Payroll Supervisor for the Adult Education Program, New York City Board of Education until her retirement in 2006.
She is survived by...
Mary Marmarou
Feb 12, 2015
Mary Marmarou, 95, formerly of Shillington, passed into eternal life February 12, 2015, in Reading Hospital.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late George and Efrosine (Petrides) Panselinou. She was predeceased by her siblings, Anthony Boyer and Anna Monioudis.
She attended Reading High School. Mary worked as a hostess for the Crystal Restaurant, in sales for Whitner's, Children's Department...
Jules Leslie Frankel
Feb 10, 2015
Jules Leslie Frankel, 83, of Spring Twp., died February 10, 2015, in Reading Hospital.
Jules was the beloved husband of Patricia Shields.
Born in the Bronx, NY, he was the son of the late Louis and Shirley (Gribbs) Frankel. He graduated from City College of New York with a degree in Art. Jules served as a photographer in the US Marines from...
Marion Bickta
Feb 9, 2015
Marion J. (Potteiger) Bickta, 88, died February 9, 2015, in her Lincoln Park residence.
She was the wife of Elmer F. Bickta.
Born in West Lawn, she was a daughter of the late Paul E. and Bessie M. (Snyder) Potteiger.
She was a 1945 graduate of Wilson High School.
Marion was a member of Advent Lutheran Church.
In addition to her husband, she is survived...
Richard A. Black, Sr.
Feb 9, 2015
Richard A. Black, Sr., 96, of Wyomissing, died February 9, 2015, in Mifflin Center.
His wife, Marie M. (Shields) Black, died in 1980.
Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Richard O. and Susan F. (McGough) Black.
He was a graduate of St. Joseph Prep in 1936.
Richard was a U.S. Navy veteran serving during WWII.
He worked for ARCO until retirement...
Daniel M. Sloan
Feb 8, 2015
Daniel M. Sloan, 57, of Henderson, NV, passed away on Sunday, January 18th, due to the effects of end stage multiple sclerosis. He was receiving care at the Nathan Adelson Hospice in Las Vegas, NV.
Born in Scranton, PA he was the son of Henry Daniel Sloan, deceased, and Marilyn (Walsh) Sloan.
He was employed for several years by Morgan Corporation in...
Kenneth P. Fidler
Feb 7, 2015
Kenneth P. Fidler, 82 of Hamburg died Saturday, February 7, 2015 in his daughter's residence in St. Clair. Kenny was born in Hamburg and was the son of the late Calvin L. and Catherine M. (Shade) Fidler. He was a 1950 graduate of Hamburg High School. Kenneth worked as 43 years as a pattern clerk for Fairmount Foundry retiring in...
Patricia M. Liss
Feb 7, 2015
Patricia M. Pat" (Lysczek) Liss, 72, of Reading passed away February 7, 2015, in Roanoke, VA
Born August 9, 1942 in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Michalina (Ziemba) and Peter S. Lysczek, Jr.
She was a graduate of Reading Central Catholic High School and St. Agnes, School of Nursing. Patricia was a registered nurse at both Community General Hospital...
Lucy E. Vicari
Feb 7, 2015
Lucy E. Vicari, 81, of Temple, died February 7, 2015, in The Lutheran Home at Topton.
She was the wife of Elio D. Vicari, Sr., of 54 years.
Born in Temple, she was a daughter of the late Camillo and Rosa (Speca) Gaspari.
She was a 1951 graduate of Muhlenberg High School.
Lucy was the co-owner and secretary/treasurer of Vicari Mushrooms, Inc. from 1960...
Paul L. Correll
Feb 7, 2015
Paul L. Correll, 85 of Port Clinton died February 7, 2015 in Cornerstone Living New Tripoli. Paul was the husband Betty A. (Fidler) Correll whom he was married to for 64 years. He was born in Tilden Township and was the son of the late Charles and Ardella (Lerch) Correll. Paul was a Korean Army veteran serving with Company "C",...
Sandra L. Zinn
Feb 6, 2015
Sandra L. "Sandi" (Petersen) Zinn, 67, of Spring Township, passed into Heaven surrounded by her loving family, the way she lived her life peacefully and lovingly on February 6, 2015, in Reading Hospital.
She was the loving wife of Ralph W. Zinn, Jr. They were married on February 14, 1986 in St. Mark's United Church of Christ, Reading.
Born in Reading, she...
Bryan Robert Otruba
Feb 5, 2015
Bryan Robert Otruba, 28, of Muhlenberg Township, passed away February 5, 2015 at Hershey Medical Center surrounded by loved ones.
He was the husband of Camille (Cloutier) Otruba, whom he married July 17, 2010 in Sacred Heart Chapel, Reading.
Born March 4, 1986 in St Joseph Hospital, Reading, he was a son of Pamela Inez (Zawaly) Otruba, Fleetwood.
Bryan was a graduate of...
Susan G. Brown
Feb 5, 2015
Susan G. Brown, 53 of Shartlesville died in February 5, 2015 in her residence. She was born in West Reading and was the daughter of the late George F. Brown, SR. and Bertha E. (Clark) Brown with whom she resided. Susan worked at R.T.C. Direct Mail as a supervisor for 19 years last working on February 4th. 2015. In addition...
Maria V. Torres
Feb 3, 2015
Maria V. Torres, 63, of Reading passed away February 3, 2015 in the Golden Living Center.
Born in Utuado, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Damian Torres and Elba Gonzalez of Reading.
Maria was a wonderful mother.
She enjoyed dancing but most importantly she loved being with her family.
Maria is survived by seven children, Alex Sierra, Steve Sierra, George Sierra,...
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