Elizabeth A. Peterson
May 4, 2014
Elizabeth A. Peterson, 87, of Reading, passed away May 4, 2014, in Reading Hospital and Medical Center.
She was born in Norristown, PA.
Elizabeth is survived by three granddaughters, Rose Hunsicker, and Susan Rich, both of Reading, and Tammy Rich, Norristown.
She was predeceased by two husbands, William Daywalt and George Peterson, and four children: Susan, Carol, William, and Alberta.
Edward J. Kuhn Funeral...
James Tew Klein
May 3, 2014
James T. Klein 71, of Chester County, died on May 4, 2014 at his farm, after a long illness. He was the husband of Gwen Kelly Klein. Born in Cincinnati OH on March 22, 1943, he was a son of the late Philip C. and Jean (Eisenbrown) Klein. He was a retired independent financial advisor, having headed The Klein Group,...
Benjamin J. Mast
May 2, 2014
Benjamin J. "Joby" Mast, 30, of Ruscombmanor Township, passed away May 2, 2014.
He was the loving husband of Emily L. (Mariano) Mast, whom he married August 14, 2010.
Born in West Reading, PA on November 20, 1983, he was a son of Vincent D. and Mitzi L. (Weidner) Mast of Oley Township.
Joby was employed for 13 years with Z Weldco, Oley.
He...
Wendy Rose Matthews
May 2, 2014
Wendy Rose Matthews, 59, passed away in her Maidencreek Township residence on May 2, 2014.
Born in Phoenixville, she was the daughter of the late John and Evelyn (Hanson) Matthews.
Wendy was a graduate of Phoenixville High School, earned her Bachelor's degree from Cabrini College and her Master's degree in social work from Marywood University.
She worked as a mental health therapist for...
William A. Ringler
May 2, 2014
William A. Ringler, 78, passed away May 2, 2014 in his Reading residence.
He was the husband of Theresa "Pam" (Fusco) Ringler, whom he married almost 58 years ago on September 28, 1956.
Born March 22, 1936 in Reading he was a son of the late Allen and Catherine Ringler.
He was a graduate of Reading High School.
William worked for Dana Corporation and...
Joseph E. Killian
May 2, 2014
Joseph E. Killian, 82, of Blandon, passed away May 2, 2014 in Keystone Villa at Fleetwood.
He was the husband of Nancy L. (Bond) Killian, whom he married 59 years ago on June 11, 1955.
Born July 3, 1931 in West Reading, he was a son of the late Harry M. and Bessie M. (Feeg) Killian.
He was a 1949 graduate of West...
Donald Edward Seidel
May 2, 2014
Donald Edward Seidel, formerly of Muhlenberg Township, passed away May 2, 2014 in his Boyertown residence, surrounded by his loving family.
His was predeceased by his wife, Barbara Ann (Hoch) Seidel, August 21, 2002.
Born June 1, 1942 in Reading, he was the son of the late Harold B. and Miriam Ann (Schnable) Seidel.
He studied engineering at Penn State University.
Donald was a...
Jean Catherine Riegel
May 1, 2014
Jean Catherine (Eberhart) Riegel, 86, of Exeter Township, died May 1, 2014 in the St. Joseph Medical Center.
She was married September 17, 1944 to James Richard Riegel, who died February 26, 2002.
Born June 17, 1927 in Reading, PA., she was a daughter of the late Daniel W. and Stella (Schell) Eberhart.
Jean was employed 28 years with Lucent Technologies, Muhlenberg Township,...
Robert G. High
Apr 30, 2014
Robert G. High, 66, of Spring Township died April 30, 2014, from complications due to lung cancer.
Born April 29, 1948, Bob was the son of Betty L. (Searfoss) High, of Country Meadows in Wyomissing and the late Robert F. High.
Bob was a 1966 graduate of Reading High School. He earned both his B.S. in Education and his Master's Degree in...
Keith B. Yoder
Apr 29, 2014
Keith B. Yoder, 55, passed away in his Colony Park residence on April 29, 2014.
He was the husband of JoAnn (Klusewitz) Yoder, whom he married April 21, 1990.
Born in Reading, he was a son of Florence (Wertz) Yoder, Wernersville, and the late Theodore Yoder.
Keith was a 1976 graduate of Wilson High School, and attended Penn State University.
He was employed by...
Leon F. Sweitzer
Apr 29, 2014
Leon F. Sweitzer, 47, died April 29, 2014, in his Lower Alsace Twp. residence.
He was the husband of Patricia A. (Neuin) Sweitzer.
Leon was a US Navy veteran serving during Desert Storm.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his step-daughter, Kayla M. Gentile, Temple. He was predeceased by his step-daughter, Marissa Lawlor in October 2005 and his brother, Gary...
Dolores B. Jancuska
Apr 29, 2014
Dolores B. "Dorie" "Dee" (Botar) Jancuska, 86, a former resident of Hearthstone at Maidencreek and formerly of Norristown, died April 29, 2014 in Spruce Manor, West Reading.
She was the wife of Paul LeRoy Kraus who died August 1, 1962 and Joseph Jancuska who died October, 1982.
Born July 5, 1927 in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of the late Carmen Daniel...
William A. Hauptly
Apr 28, 2014
William A. Hauptly, 86, of Caernarvon Township, passed away April 28, 2014 in The Reading Hospital and Medical Center.
He was the husband of Dorothy (Reber) Hauptly, whom he married almost 65 years ago on May 21, 1949.
Born March 22, 1928 in Pottsville, he was a son of the late Alfred M. and Kathryn R. (Klitsch) Hauptly.
He was a graduate of...
Earl Hangen
Apr 28, 2014
Earl Hangen, 87, of Bern Township, passed away April 28, 2014 in Berks Heim.
Services will be held Tuesday at 1 p.m. in Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, Inc., 739 Penn Ave., West Reading. Burial will be in Aulenbach Cemetery. Online condolences may be recorded at www.kuhnfuneralhome.com.
Kenneth L. Miller
Apr 27, 2014
Kenneth L. Miller, 86 of Hamburg died April 27 th , 2014 in Seton Manor, Orwigsburg. He was the husband of LaRue J. (Reber) Miller to whom he was married to for 48 years. Kenneth was born in Hamburg and was the son of the late Thomas and Virgie I. (Schappell) Miller He attended Hamburg Schools and was an Army...
Helen C. Reppert
Apr 27, 2014
Helen C. Reppert, 89, died April 27, 2014 in her Laureldale residence.
She was the wife of Edward J. Reppert, Jr., whom she married September 28, 1957.
Born January 4, 1925 in Bally, she was a daughter of the late Paul M. and Alice (Koch) Stahl.
Helen was employed as a seamstress with Bally Pants.
She enjoyed making crafts, playing the piano, traveling by...
Marylou Galanos
Apr 26, 2014
Marylou Galanos, 86, of Reading, died April 26, 2014 in ManorCare Health Services, Spring Township.
Born January 18, 1928 in York, PA, she was a daughter of the late Constantine Augustus and Irene Daisy (Greene) Galanos.
Marylou was employed as a waitress with West Reading Hotel for 32 years. She loved waiting tables and always enjoyed the customers.
A loving and caring mother,...
Edmund M. Bzdyk
Apr 26, 2014
Edmund M. Bzdyk, 80 of Perry Township died in the Orwigsburg Center on April 26, 2014. He was the husband of Norma J. (Gillen) Bzdyk to whom he was married to for 58 years. Edmund was born in Jamaica, NY. and was the son of the late Maximilian and Regina (Sikorski) Bzdyk. He was a 1951 graduate of Hempstead High...
Jack Lee Feltenberger
Apr 25, 2014
Jack Lee Feltenberger, 67, of Hyde Park, died April 25, 2014 in Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA.
He was the husband of Susan Louise (Hunsberger) Feltenberger, whom he married August 28, 1969.
Born January 8, 1947 in Reading, he was a son of the late Theodore C., Sr. and Alberta (Williams) Feltenberger.
Jack was employed as a truck driver with Giorgio Foods, Inc.,...