Obituaries
Evelyn C. Wentworth
Jul 15, 2014
Evelyn C. (Hafer) Wentworth passed on July 15, 2014 in Spruce Manor.
She was born the daughter of Venus and Naomi (McCoy) Hafer, March 31, 1920.
Evelyn was the widow of E. Melvin Wentworth and is survived by her son, M. Gerald, husband of Fae; seven grandchildren; and several great and great-great grandchildren.
Evelyn was predeceased by two daughters: Carol Ann and Charlotte...
Sharron L. Lash
Jul 14, 2014
Sharron L. (McMiller) Lash, 63, passed away July 14, 2014, in her Cumru Township residence.
She was the wife of Scott E. Lash.
Born in Blytheville, AR, she was a daughter of the late James and Elizabeth (Hullett) McMiller Smith.
She was employed as a Business Developer in advertising for Channel 69 WFMZ Maranatha Corporation.
She was vice president of the Berks County Council...
Audrey May Ebersole
Jul 12, 2014
Audrey May Ebersole, 73, passed away July 12, 2014 in her Emmaus Village.
She was the widow of John Raymond Ebersole and is survived by her companion, Lawrence Foley, Emmaus.
Born April 3, 1941 in Reading she was a daughter of the late Robert and Eva Pauline (Strohl) Ernst.
She was a clean room technician for Lucent Technologies for over 30 years.
Audrey lived...
Judith Anne Szymborski
Jul 12, 2014
Judith Anne (nee Sergeant) Szymborski, 74, of Sinking Spring was called home to the Lord on July 12, 2014 surrounded by family, prayers and love.
She is survived by her devoted and faithful husband, Alfred A. Szymborski, to whom she was married 56 years. Together, they demonstrated a true example of an enduring marriage.
She is also survived by her six children:...
Mary Anne Derham
Jul 11, 2014
Mary Anne Derham, 74 of the Hamburg Center, died Friday, July 11th in St. Joseph's Hospital, Bern Township. She was born in Philadelphia and was the daughter of the late Ferdinand J. and Dorothy M. (Marple) Derham. She is survived by her Hamburg Center Family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, July 16th in the Hamburg...
Fanny J. Sheetz
Jul 11, 2014
Fanny J. Sheetz, 87, West Lawn, died on July 11, 2014 in the Reading Hospital.
She was the wife of Roy G. Sheetz who passed away in 1973.
Born in Vinemont, she was a daughter of the late Urias and Mabel L. (Leeking) Eitnier.
Fanny was a 1944 graduate of Wilson High School.
She was a member of Advent Lutheran Church, Shillington.
Fanny is survived...
Rita Regina Millar
Jul 10, 2014
Rita Regina Millar, 83, of Reading, PA passed away July 10, 2014 in her daughter's home.
She was the widow of David W. Millar, Sr.
Born February 23,1931, daughter of the late Patrick and Catherine Cusack.
Rita was an avid singer, singing with the Lower Merion High School choir and various church choirs over the years. She enjoyed crossword puzzles and trips to...
Edgar Espinosa
Jul 10, 2014
Edgar Espinosa, 69, of Laureldale, passed away July 10, 2014 in The Reading Hospital and Medical Center.
He was the husband of Maria S. Espinosa, whom he married 46 years ago.
Born November 27, 1944 in Yucatan, Mexico, he was a son of the late Jaquain and Cecilia Marie (Loen) Gomez.
He was a machinist for Lucent Technologies for over 33 years.
Edgar was...
Randy Earl Kunkelman
Jul 10, 2014
Randy Earl Kunkelman, 55, of Wyomissing, passed away July 10, 2014 in St. Joseph Medical Center.
Born February 17, 1959 in Ft Hood, TX, he was a son of Beatrice (Hyman) Kunkelman, Wyomissing, and the late Arthur Kunkelman.
He was a graduate of Wilson High School.
Randy worked in retail sales in Texas and Pennsylvania.
He was an avid reader and liked history. He...
Jean Edgar Houck
Jul 8, 2014
Jean Edgar Houck, 83, formerly of Muhlenberg Township died July 8, 2014 in ManorCare Health Services, Spring Township.
He was the husband of Christine Fisher (Heck) Houck, whom he married April 2, 1993.
Born April 9, 1931 in West Reading, he was a son of the late Ralph and Margaret M. (Jackson) Houck.
Jean was employed as a diesel mechanic with International Harvester,...
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...
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