James Edward Bressler
Apr 13, 2014
James Edward Bressler, 70, of Ephrata, died April 13, 2014 in ManorCare Health Services, Spring Township.
He was the husband of Marian Louise (Moser) Bressler, whom he married December 16, 1983.
Born August 13, 1943 in Reading, he was a son of the late Norman John, Jr. and Dorothy (Druzba) Bressler.
James was a 1962 graduate of Wilson High School.
He was employed as...
Ryan Camillo Pulcini
Apr 13, 2014
Ryan Camillo Pulcini, 22, of Alsace Township, passed away April 13, 2014 in Hershey Medical Center.
Born January 1, 1992, in Lansdale, he was a son of Camillo and Kelly Lynn (Hamilton) Pulcini.
He was a 2010 graduate of Oley High School.
Ryan worked for Giant Food Stores.
He was known for his goofy personality; playing pranks, and making everyone laugh. He was very...
Doris I. Yons
Apr 9, 2014
Doris Irene Yons, 88, of Oley and formerly of Bethlehem, died April 9, 2014 in Kutztown Manor.
She was the wife of Edwin C. Yons, who died May 9, 2010.
Born November 19, 1925 in Bethlehem, she was a daughter of the late Asa Wetzel and Edna M. (Steiger) Wetzel-Mills.
Surviving are her two children: Judith E. Angstadt, fiancée of Rev. Merrill R....
Abigail Margaret Rissmiller
Apr 9, 2014
Abigail Margaret "Abbie" (High) Rissmiller, 92, formerly of Laureldale, died April 9, 2014 in Phoebe Berks Village, Wernersville.
She was predeceased by her first husband, Russell H. Spohn who died April 25, 1980 and her second husband, Paul H. Rissmiller, who died June 30, 2000.
Born July 25, 1921 in Leesport, she was a daughter of the late Charles S. and Sally...
Jerry Frederick Irwin
Apr 8, 2014
Jerry Frederick Irwin, 54, died April 8, 2014, in his Reading residence.
Born in Philadelphia, he was a son of the late Robert Irwin and Harriet (Karasin) Cook.
He is survived by his brothers, Michael B. Irwin, Williamstown, NJ and Larry Cook, Mays Landing, NJ.
Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, Inc. West Reading, is in charge of arrangements. www.kuhnfuneralhome.com.
Roger J. Sinistri
Apr 7, 2014
Roger J. Sinistri, Sr., 79, of Spring Township, passed away April 7, 2014 in The Reading Hospital and Medical Center.
He was the husband of Patricia (Reigle) Sinistri.
Born February 10, 1935 in Exeter Township, he was the son of the late Dominic and Jennie (Williams) Sinistri.
He was a 1952 graduate of Reading High School.
Roger's career and hobbies were truly entwined. His...
Lawrence Edwin Reber
Apr 6, 2014
Lawrence Edwin "Larry" Reber, 62, passed away on the 6th of April, 2014 in his Kenhorst home after a long fight with liver cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family. This was Larry's second battle with cancer having beaten the improbable odds in 1992 with pancreatic cancer.
He was the husband of Karen Faye (Fritz) Reber, whom he married almost...
Joseph V. Capellupo
Apr 6, 2014
Joseph V. Capellupo, 63, of Wyomissing, passed away April 6, 2014, in The Reading Hospital.
Born in West Reading, he was the son of the late Vincent W. and Florence D. (Gazzillo) Capellupo.
Raised in a bilingual Italian-American household, he was proud of his heritage and devoted time and talent to the Italian community, serving as chairman for the Italian Heritage Festival.
He...
Corrine M. Gaul
Apr 6, 2014
Corrine M. Gaul, 89 of Hamburg died April 6, 2014, at Hearthstone at Maiden Creek. She was the widow of Dr. Robert C. Gaul who died October 8, 2004. Corrine was born in Washington Township and was the daughter of the late Levi H. and Katie L. (Adam) Paul. She was a homemaker most of her life. Corrine is survived...
Mary Jane Stetzler
Apr 5, 2014
Mary Jane Stetzler, 76 of Shoemakersville died peacefully in her home on April 5, 2014. She was the loving wife of Donald G. Stetzler to whom she was married for 58 years. Mary Jane was born in Shoemakersville and was the daughter of the late Mark and Pauline (Kline) Strausser. She was a 1955 graduate of Perry High School and...
Joseph A. Miller
Apr 4, 2014
Joseph A. Miller, 96, of Spring Township, passed away April 4, 2014 in Berks Heim.
He was the husband of Violet K. (Dombrosky) Miller, whom he married almost 63 years ago on June 30, 1951.
Born November 16, 1917 in Tamaqua, he was a son of the late Joseph A. and Mary K. (Burkey) Miller.
He was a 1936 graduate of Tamaqua High...
Helen Marie Westley
Apr 4, 2014
Helen Marie (Angstadt) Westley, 90, formerly of Muhlenberg Township, died April 4, 2014 in Berks Heim, Bern Township.
She was the wife of Earl K. Westley, whom she married May 12, 1973.
Born March 15, 1924 in Oley Township, she was a daughter of the late William E. and Sarah Elizabeth (Ohlinger) Angstadt.
Helen was a 1942 graduate of Oley Valley High School.
She...
Anna Durst
Apr 3, 2014
Anna Durst, 84 of the Hamburg Center died April 3 rd in the Reading Hospital. She was born in Philadelphia and was the daughter of the late Albert and Rose (Lothary) Durst. She was of the Catholic Faith and is survived by her Hamburg Center Family. A memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, April 9 th...
Janice K. Tasco
Apr 3, 2014
Janice K. Tasco, 66, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 3, 2014.
Born June 27, 1947, in West Reading, she was a daughter of the late Stanley D. and Wanda (Janiszewski) Kurowski.
She was a 1965 graduate of Reading High School.
Janice worked for CNA until her retirement; she then worked part time in child care.
She attended St. Stephen's...
Lois Mae Moll
Apr 3, 2014
Lois F. "Puddy" Moll, 87, formerly of Shillington and Wyomissing died Thursday, April 3, at Phoebe Berks Healthcare Center, after a long illness.
Puddy is survived by her husband, Donald H. Moll, Sr. The couple, who were married 67 years, met in Sunday School in Harrisburg when they were in the seventh grade. After graduating from John Harris High School in...
Marie A. Pregmon
Apr 2, 2014
Marie A. Pregmon, 92, passed away April 2, 2014 in her Wyomissing residence.
Her husband, Michael Pregmon, died December 2, 2010.
Born May 6, 1921, in Duryea, she was the daughter of the late Michael J. and Sally J. (Keiza) Vrabbel.
She was a graduate of Duryea High School and East Stroudsburg University.
Marie was a health and physical education teacher for over 51...
Minnie Bertolet
Apr 1, 2014
Minnie Bertolet, 94, formerly of Bern Township, passed away April 1, 2014 in Mifflin Center.
Her husband, Clarence M. Bertolet, died January 12, 2014.
Born October 12, 1919, in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Anna (Parzanese) Parzanese.
She was a 1937 graduate of Reading High School. She was a member of St. Margaret's Roman Catholic Church in Reading....
Rico F. Hernandez
Mar 31, 2014
Rico F. Hernandez, 53, died March 31, 2014, in his West Reading, PA residence.
He was the husband of Minerva C. (Cenabre) Hernandez.
Born in Tayabas, Quezon, Philippines, he was a son of Remedios (Fabre) Hernandez, of Tayabas, Quezon, Philippines and the late Gavino Hernandez.
Rico was a member of Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, West Reading.
He loved to play tennis and travel.
In...
Ernst R.L. Reuther
Mar 31, 2014
Ernst R.L. "Ernie" Reuther, 68, of Reading, passed away March 31, 2014 in The Reading Hospital and Medical Center.
Born July 11, 1945 in Chester, he was a son of the late Harold H. and Matilda O. (Balog) Reuther.
He was a 1963 and 1964 graduate of Wyomissing High School.
Ernie worked at various restaurants in the Reading area; owned and operated Reading's...
Barry L. Butzer
Mar 31, 2014
Barry L. Butzer, Sr., 73, of Spring Township, passed away March 31, 2014 in Spruce Manor.
He was the husband of Mary P. (Kantner) Butzer, whom he married almost 25 years ago on May 20, 1989.
Born January 9, 1941, in Reading, he was a son of Margaret F. (Goheen) Butzer, Bern Township, and the late Joseph E. Butzer.
Barry was a brass...