Obituaries

Isidoro A. Tejada

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Arthur C. Noll

Arthur C. Noll

Jun 30, 2014

Arthur C. Noll Sr., 79, died June 30, 2014, in Reading Hospital.

He was the husband of Elizabeth A. (Noble) Noll, whom he has been happily married to for 57 years.

Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Arthur B. Noll and step-son and son of Edward and Josephine (Tankus) Gomosky.

Arthur was employed for 34 years by Misco Product...

David Robert Clark

David Robert Clark

Jun 29, 2014

David Robert Clark, 73, died June 29, 2014 in his Laureldale residence.

He was the husband of Bonita (Claar) Clark whom he married October 21, 1995.

Born August 12, 1941 in Denver, CO, he was a son of the late Merle Seeley and Jean Betty (Steidley) Clark.

David was a graduate of Douglas High School, Douglas, AZ and Northern Arizona University and attended...

Richard Allen Hurley, Sr.

Richard Allen Hurley, Sr.

Jun 27, 2014

Richard Allen Hurley, Sr., 88, of Laureldale, died June 27, 2014 in Berkshire Center, Exeter Township.

He was the husband of Grace Emiline (Bealer) Hurley, whom he married February 23, 1946.

Born January 23, 1926 in Newville, Cumberland County, he was a son of the late Ira Washington and Esther Mae (Getter) Hurley.

Richard was employed as a tractor trailer driver with Chemical...

Stephen William Goerner

Stephen William Goerner

Jun 26, 2014

Stephen William Goerner, 58, died June 26, 2014 in his Muhlenberg Township residence.

Born May 8, 1956 in Reading, he was a son of Elinor L. (Klein) Goerner of Muhlenberg Township and the late George F. Goerner, Sr.

Steve was a 1974 graduate of Central Catholic High School and attended what is now Universal Technical Institute.

He was previously employed by Andretti Motorsports...

Earl Frederick Kegerise

Earl Frederick Kegerise

Jun 26, 2014

Earl (Fred) Kegerise, 87 years old, of Fleetwood, Pa. died peacefully on Thursday, June 26, 2014, in his residence.

He was born on June 16, 1927, in Reading to the late Raymond G. and Maude (Peters) Kegerise and was the husband of Naomi (Loeb) Kegerise for nearly 67 years.

In addition to his wife, Earl is survived by 2 sons, Larry, husband...

Robert C. Miller

Robert C. Miller

Jun 24, 2014

Robert C. Miller, 85, of South Heidelberg Twp., died June 24, 2014, in Mifflin Center.

He was the husband of Ann E. (Hutt) Miller, to whom he was married to for 64 years.

Born in Pottstown, he was a son of the late Daniel and Edna (Embody) Miller.

Bob graduated from Pottstown High School in 1947.

He was the owner/operator of Robert C. Miller...

Bambie Lynne Seifrit

Bambie Lynne Seifrit

Jun 24, 2014

Bambie Lynne Seifrit, 49, of Alsace Township, died June 24, 2014 in The Reading Hospital and Medical Center.

She was the wife of Walter Roy Seifrit whom she married May 23, 1988.

Born September 24, 1964 in West Reading, she was a daughter of Anna V. (Seaman) Walton of Muhlenberg Township and the late Donald Evan Walton.

Bambie was a 1982 graduate of...

Falco A. Dibiase, Sr.

Falco A. Dibiase, Sr.

Jun 24, 2014

Falco A. DiBiase, Sr., 82, died June 24, 2014, in his Spring Township residence.

He was the husband of Leah M. (Tranquillo) DiBiase; they were married on September 10, 1951.

Born in Palena, Italy, he was the son of the late Dominic and Maria (Rattenni) DiBiase.

He was a 1951 graduate of Sinking Spring High School.

Falco was owner and operator of DiBiase Mushroom...

Clifford C. Breidigan

Clifford C. Breidigan

Jun 23, 2014

Clifford C. Breidigan, 79, of Windsor Township died Monday evening, June 23rd in his residence surrounding by his loving wife Arlene and his best friend Brian Angstadt. He was the husband of Arlene M. (Kissling) Breidigan to whom he was married to for 49 years. Clifford was born in Pine Grove and was the son of the late Monroe and...

Donald L. Snader

Donald L. Snader

Jun 23, 2014

Donald L. Snader, 82, died June 23, 2014, in his Wernersville residence.

He was the husband of Merelene P. (Sweitzer) Snader.

Born in West Reading, he was a son of the late Lewis and Elsie (Brossman) Snader.

He was a veteran of the US Navy, serving during the Korean War.

Donald was a truck driver for Garrett Buchanan Paper Co. for 35 years retiring...