Norman Clifford Thompson
Jul 8, 2014
Norman Clifford Thompson, 85, of Ruscombmanor Township and formerly of Sicklerville, NJ, died July 8, 2014 in ManorCare Health Services, Muhlenberg Township.
He was the husband of Dorothy M. (Vignola) Thompson.
Born June 9, 1929 in Camden, NJ, he was a son of the late Norman C. and Myrtle F. (Tilton) Thompson.
He was employed with Owens Illinois, Glassboro, NJ for 25 years,...
Fern Marie Wolfinger
Jul 8, 2014
Fern Marie (Hetrich) Wolfinger, also known as mom, mother, Grandma, Mam, Aunt Fern and Fernie gracefully left her family to reunite with her high school sweetheart Paul on July 7, 2014. Fern met her last goal of reaching 91 years of age. Fern was born July 6, 1923, the daughter of Clarence and Anna (Jesberg) Hetrich. Fern and Paul graduated...
Michael John Rettew
Jul 8, 2014
Michael John Rettew, 41, of Alsace Township died July 8, 2014 in Lehigh Valley Hospital – Muhlenberg, Bethlehem Township, from complications of a work-related injury that he suffered on April 29, 2014.
Born July 23, 1972 in Lancaster, PA, he was a son of Donald Richard and Jeanette Marie (Martin) Rettew of Alsace Township.
He was a 1990 graduate of Oley Valley...
Gloria J. Grim
Jul 8, 2014
Gloria J. (Mulutzie) Grim, 71, of Wyomissing, passed away peacefully at her home with her husband of 50 years by her side, holding her hand, on Tuesday, July 8, 2014.
She was the loving wife of Leon C. Grim. Left behind to cherish her memories are her two children: Leon J.
Grim, husband of Gloria (Thomas); and Susan Grim, wife of Timothy...
Katherine M. Donahue
Jul 7, 2014
Katherine "Cass" Margaret (Busch) Donahue passed away peacefully of natural causes on 7-7-14 at the age of 97. She was predeceased by her husband Richard F. Donahue Sr.
Katherine was born in Philadelphia, on October 28, 1916, and was the daughter of the late Charles F. Busch and Josephine A. (Ostertag) Busch. She was a member of Sacred Heart R. C....
Ruth Ellen Overley
Jul 6, 2014
Ruth Ellen Overley, 71, died July 6, 2014, in her Cumru Twp. residence.
Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Winfield and Marie (Dougherty) Overley.
She was a graduate of Governor Mifflin High School, and worked at AT&T, Reading, for over 20 years, until her retirement.
Ruthie had a heart of gold and would do anything for anyone. She loved...
Robert G. Rolland
Jul 6, 2014
Robert G. Rolland, 86 of Hamburg died in Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest on July 6, 2014. He was the husband of Esther M. (Schaeffer) Rolland. Robert was born in West Reading on January 21, 1928 and was the son of the late Nelson H. and Alice P. (Teter) Rolland. He was a 1946 graduate of Hamburg High School and was...
Dorothy E. Mcilvee
Jul 5, 2014
Dorothy E. McIlvee, 91, formerly of Coudersport Potter County, died July 5, 2014 in Seaford Genesis, Seaford, DE.
She was the widow of Harold L. McIlvee who died September 21, 1999.
Dorothy was a daughter of the late Arthur and Gertie (Yoder) Landis.
She is survived by her eight children: Gary E. McIlvee, Carey D. McIlvee, Barry L. McIlvee, Glenn A. McIlvee, Donna...
Donald R. Eisenhart
Jul 5, 2014
Donald Richard Eisenhart, 91, of Temple, died July 5, 2014 in ManorCare Health Services, Spring Township.
He was the husband of Betty May (Rissmiller) Eisenhart whom he married May 10, 1947.
Born December 14, 1922 in Muhlenberg Township, he was a son of the late Leo and Helen (Krick) Eisenhart.
He was a 1941 graduate of Muhlenberg High School and South Dakota Army...
Andrew Gerald Antosy
Jul 5, 2014
Andrew G. Antosy (Gerry), 83, was called by our Lord on July 5th 2014, at 3:40 p.m., with his loving wife Frances by his side.
Born August 28th, 1930, in Reading, Pennsylvania, he was son to Mary Dougherty and John Antosy. Andrew grew up in Reading, and graduated from Reading High School. After high school, Andrew enlisted in the United States...
Isidoro A. Tejada
Jul 4, 2014
Isidoro A. Tejada, 91, of Wyomissing, died July 4, 2014, in Reading Hospital.
Born in the Domincan Republic, he was a son of the late Pedro and Angelica (Rodriguez) Tejada.
He was the husband of Nercita M. (Herrera) Tejada, to whom he was married for 57 years.
In addition to his wife he is survived by his children, Felix, husband of Annie Tejada,...
Maynard D. Powell
Jul 2, 2014
Maynard D. Powell, 75 of Jefferson Township died July 2nd, 2014 in his residence. He was the partner of Gloria Prizer with whom he resided. He was born in West Reading and was the son of Frank M. and Dorothy A. (Bauer) Powell. Maynard was a 1956 graduate of Reading High School. He was an Army Peacetime Veteran. Maynard worked...
Mildred I. Hinsey
Jul 1, 2014
Mildred I. Hinsey, 93, died July 1, 2014, in Stone Ridge Village.
Born in Lancaster, she was a daughter of the late Clyde and Elizabeth (Kilhefner) Hinsey.
She was a graduate of West Reading High School in 1939.
Mildred was employed by Met-Ed for 30 years retiring in 1982.
She is survived by seven nephews, Randall, Richard, Ronald, Rodney, Russell, Raymond and Roger. 21...
Mary Elizabeth Hagginbothom
Jun 30, 2014
Mary E. (Feinour) Hagginbothom, 80, of Riverview Park, died at home, surrounded by her loving family on June 30, 2014.
She was born January 25, 1934, in Reading to the late Laurence R. Feinour and Irene L. Kreider.
"Mary Elizabeth" graduated from Reading High School in 1952 and The McCann School of Business.
Over the years, she was employed by Carpenter Steel, Annie's...
Frances M. Weidman
Jun 30, 2014
Frances M. Weidman, 88, of Tilden Township died in the Laurel Center, on June 30th, 2014. She was the widow of Raymond F. "Dick" Weidman who died October 5, 2004. Frances was born in Perry Township and was the daughter of the late Thomas and Clara (Rothermel) Rubright. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Hamburg. Frances is...
Lillian Louise Hettrick
Jun 30, 2014
Lillian Louise (Lare) Hettrick, 73, passed away June 30, 2014 in her Reading home.
She was predeceased by her husband, David Hettrick, in 1978 and her companion, Luis Diaz, in 2013.
Born October 1, 1940 in Schuylkill Township, Chester County, she was a daughter of the late Thomas Turkington and Eleanor Maud (Pender) Lare.
She worked for the Abe Lincoln Hotel for many...
Georgine Ellwanger
Jun 30, 2014
Georgine Ellwanger, 68, of South Heidelberg Twp., died June 30, 2014, in Reading Hospital.
She was the wife of Rev. Donald R. Ellwanger, to whom she was married for 37 years.
Born in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of the late Andrew and Mary (Cheslak) Satko.
She earned her B.S. from Philadelphia College of the Bible and attended Temple University.
Georgine was both a...
Mildred C. Nagle
Jun 30, 2014
Mildred Caroline (Young) Nagle, wife of Charles F. "Bud" Nagle, 372 Rudy Dam Road, Lititz PA, went home to be with Jesus on Monday June 30. Born January 7, 1920, in Reading, PA, Mildred was the daughter of Clark and Maggie (Miller) Young, and was one of five children.
Mildred was the loving mother of Deborah C. Henne, wife of Nelson...
John R. Anspach
Jun 30, 2014
John R. Anspach, 67, passed away June 30, 2014 in his Spring Township residence.
His wife, Denise L. (Beam) Anspach, died in 2011.
Born February 19, 1947 in West Reading, he was a son of Margaret (Anspach) Strouse, Sinking Spring, and the late Woodrow Moyer; and was raised by Sarah and Edward Messner.
He was a 1965 graduate of Wilson High School.
John worked...
Donald B. Reppert
Jun 30, 2014
Donald B. Reppert, 86, of Upper Bern Township died June 30th, 2014 in his residence. He was the husband of Rosetta M. (Reckley) Reppert. Donald was born in Hamburg and was the son of the late Claude and Stella (Brendle) Reppert. He was a 1945 graduate of Hamburg High School. Donald served his country as a Korean War Era Army...