Obituaries
Ernest Charles Hess
Nov 27, 2014
Ernest Charles Hess Sr., 84, of Laureldale, died November 27, 2014 in St. Joseph Medical Center.
He was the husband of Jacklyn Ann (Kessler) Hess, whom he married October 8, 1960.
Born in Maxatawny Township, Berks County on January 19, 1930, he was a son of the late Edwin and Helen (Bortz) Hess.
He was employed 43 years with Bachman Bakery, Muhlenberg Township...
Stanley A. Brown
Nov 26, 2014
Stanley Albright Brown, Sr., 73, of Muhlenberg Township, died November 26, 2014 in ManorCare Health Services, Spring Township.
He was the husband of Mary Irene (Kochel) Brown.
Born September 27, 1941 in Reading, he was a son of the late Harry D. and Loretta (Ray) Brown.
Surviving in addition to his wife, are his three children: Stanley A. Brown, Jr., Stephen Brown and...
Charles E. Reppert
Nov 25, 2014
Charles E. "Rep" Reppert, Jr. 75 of Port Clinton died November 25, 2014 in the Reading Hospital and Medical Center. He was the husband of Althea H. (Hartman) Reppert to whom he was married to for 40 years. "Rep" was born in Port Clinton and was the son of the late Charles E. and Mildred E. (Weston) Reppert, Sr. He...
Ronald L. Yerger
Nov 25, 2014
Ronald L. Yerger, 71, died November 25, 2014, in his Exeter Twp. residence.
He was the husband of Jean E. (Mogel) Yerger, to whom he married on Setpember 3, 1966.
Born in West Reading, he was a son of the late Leroy and Mable (Sell) Yerger.
Ron was a graduate of West Reading High School in 1961 and attended Albright College.
He was the...
Ralene M. Faller
Nov 24, 2014
Ralene M. "Lenee" (Ulrich) Faller, 50, died November 24, 2014, in her Reading residence.
She was the wife of Michael A. Faller.
Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Raymond and Marie (Miller) Ulrich.
Lenee was a graduate of Reading High School in 1983. She was a bartender for over 20 years at Riverside Beneficial.
In addition to her husband, she...
James George Petrakes
Nov 23, 2014
James George Petrakes, 94, of Spring Township, passed away November 23, 2014, in Reading Hospital surrounded by his loving family.
He was the husband of Rita Mary (Magdalinos) Petrakes.
Born in Reading he was a son of the late Emmanuel and Eftihia (Voliotis) Petrakes.
He was first employed by Textile Machine Works for over 20 years and later for the Twin Valley School...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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