Obituaries
Michael Gene Freeman
Mar 16, 2014
Michael G. Freeman, 44, died unexpectedly March 16, 2014 in his Reading residence.
Born in West Reading, PA on April 14, 1969, he was a son of Gene R. and Cheryl M. (Livinghouse) Freeman of Reading.
He is also survived by a son, Warren A. Shaeffer III of Reading.
Other survivors include a brother, William B. Freeman of Spring Township and a niece,...
Evelyn Grace Thren
Mar 16, 2014
Evelyn Grace Thren, 93, formerly of Pennside, died March 16, 2014 in Berkshire Center, Exeter Township.
She was the wife of Vincent Francis Thren who died November 14, 1993.
Born December 13, 1920 in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Harry and Emma Bertha (Bittle) Woodworth.
She was a member of St. Catharine of Siena Roman Catholic Church, Exeter Township.
Evelyn will...
Barbara Jean Picchetti
Mar 15, 2014
Barbara Jean Picchetti, 66, of Kenhorst, died March 15, 2014 in Reading Hospital.
Born February 28, 1948 in Wilkes-Barre, PA, she was a daughter of the late Nello Joseph and Stella Anastasia (Dziewitz) Picchetti.
Barbara was a 1966 graduate of Coughlin High School, Wilkes-Barre.
She was employed as a production line worker with Fairchild for over 30 years.
Barbara was a member of St....
Evelyn Virginia Weiss Tropp
Mar 15, 2014
Evelyn Virginia (Leid) Weiss Tropp, 89, of Ruscombmanor Township, died March 15, 2014 in The Lutheran Home at Topton.
She was predeceased by her first husband, Herbert S. Weiss, and her second husband, Rev. Lawrence R. Tropp.
Born December 11, 1924 in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Arthur J. and Edith M. (Krick) Leid.
Evelyn was a graduate of Mohnton...
Robert Barry Lechleitner
Mar 15, 2014
Robert Barry Lechleitner, 81, of Spring Township, died from complications of Parkinson's Disease March 15, 2014 in the Reading Hospital and Medical Center.
He was the husband of Carol Joan (Muschko) Lechleitner, whom he married January 4, 1958.
Born in West Reading, PA on May 19, 1932, he was a son of the late Walter David Lechleitner and Miriam Lillian (Trout) Lechleitner.
He...
Claudia Wilkes Wanner
Mar 14, 2014
Claudia Wilkes Wanner, 60, of West Reading, died March 14, 2014 in The Reading Hospital and Medical Center.
She was the wife of Henry Jacob Wanner, Jr., whom she married December 24, 1987.
Born October 3, 1953 in West Reading, she was a daughter of Emma Pauline (Neuman) Wilkes of West Reading and the late Richard Edward Wilkes, Sr.
Claudia was a 1971...
Anthony John Pugliese
Mar 14, 2014
Anthony John Pugliese, 83, of Exeter Township, died March 14, 2014 in St. Joseph Medical Center.
He was the husband of Helen Mae (Stumhofer) Pugliese, whom he married June 14, 1975.
Born in Reading, PA, he was a son of the late Mark William Pugliese and E. Mildred (Ford) Pugliese.
He was a member of Immaculate Conception, Birdsboro.
Anthony was an aircraft mechanic for...
Carl David Yerger
Mar 14, 2014
Carl David Yerger, 45, of Ruscombmanor Township, died March 14, 2014 while on a fishing trip in the Bahamas.
He was the husband of Rebecca I. (Snyder) Yerger, whom he married September 13, 1997.
Born in West Reading, PA on August 8, 1968, he is a son of Ronald L. and Jean E. (Mogel) Yerger of Exeter Township.
Carl was a grandson to...
Willie C. Phillips
Mar 14, 2014
Willie C. Phillips, 28, died March 14, 2014, in his Reading residence.
He was the son of John L. and Tracey V. (Burns) King, Reading.
Willie was a graduate of Reading High School.
In addition to his parents he is survived by his siblings, Jeneake Torres, Leah Burns, Lamont Burns, Asia Harris and John L. King, Jr.
Services will be Wednesday at 11 a.m....
Joseph Diana
Mar 13, 2014
Joseph Diana, 69, of Muhlenberg Township, died March 13, 2014 in St. Joseph Hospital, Bern Township.
He was the husband of Helen Mary (Beam) Diana, whom he married July 28, 1972.
Born in Reading, PA, he was a son of the late Matthew and Jeannette F. (Cieniewicz) Diana.
He was employed as a machinist with Schaeffer Brewery, Allentown; Stroh's Brewery, Allentown and Coor's...
Shirley J. Thomas
Mar 13, 2014
Shirley J. Thomas, of Exeter Township, died March 13, 2014 in St. Joseph Medical Center, Bern Township.
She was the wife of George P. Thomas, whom she married June 26, 1955.
Born December 30, 1927 in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Steve and Emma Potajecky.
Shirley was a graduate of Reading High School.
She was the owner and operator of Shirley...
Irene F. Prydybasz
Mar 12, 2014
Irene F. Prydybasz, 87, passed away March 12, 2014, at home, surrounded by her loving family.
Her husband of 63 years, Samuel Prydybasz, died January 11, 2012.
Born November 18, 1926 in Reading, she was a daughter of the late John and Helen (Binasiewicz) Winskowski.
She was a graduate of Reading High School.
Irene worked all her life and retired as a technician from...
Mary-Jo Faller
Mar 12, 2014
Mary-Jo (Gruber) Faller, 77, died March 12, 2014 in the Reading Hospital.
She was the wife of Bill Faller for 53 years, whom she married April 23, 1960 at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church.
She was the daughter of the late Leon T. "Curly" and Veronica Gruber.
She was retired from the Travelers Insurance. Mary-Jo was a member of St. Margaret's Roman Catholic...
Pauline Mary Schaeffer
Mar 12, 2014
Pauline Mary (Burgert) Schaeffer, 87, formerly of Maidencreek Township, died March 12, 2014 in ManorCare Health Services, Inc., Muhlenberg Township.
She was the widow of Albert Rothermel Schaeffer, who died September 12, 1997.
Born in Kutztown, PA on April 24, 1926, she was a daughter of the late Paul Noll Burgert and Helen Agnes Mae (Hieter) Burgert.
She was employed 23 years as...
Alice K Epting
Mar 10, 2014
Alice K. Epting, 80 died in the Laurel Center on March 10th, 2014 She was the widow of Clair L. Epting, SR. who died January 13, 1980. Alice was born in Reading and was the daughter of the late John and Kathryn (Kershner) Gensemer. She is survived her son, Clair L. Epting, JR. and his wife Janine Russ of Columbia,...
Donald L. Rineck
Mar 10, 2014
Donald L. Rineck, Sr., 67, of Reading, passed away March 10, 2014, surrounded by his loving family in Hershey Medical Center.
He was the husband of Linda S. (Evans) Rineck, whom he married 47 years ago on January 21, 1967.
Born August 13, 1946 in Reading, he was raised by his grandparents Paul and Mammie Trostle.
Don worked in the maintenance department of...
Marie C. Underkoffler
Mar 10, 2014
Marie C. Underkoffler, 93, passed away peacefully March 10, 2014 in her granddaughter, Donna's Sinking Spring residence.
Her husband, Walter A. Underkoffler, died in 1998.
Born November 25, 1920 in Reading she was the daughter of the late Martin and Margaret (Brennan) Potzinger.
Marie was an examiner for the Berkshire Knitting Mills for over 17 years, and then worked for over 20 years...
Rose Phyllis Cardine
Mar 10, 2014
Rose Phyllis (DeMarco) Cardine, 88, of Temple, died March 10, 2014 in Sacred Heart Villa, Muhlenberg Township.
She was the wife of Victor William Cardine who died April 12, 1997.
Born January 1, 1926 in Jersey City, NJ, she was a daughter of the late Samuel and Jo Ann (DelGaldo) DeMarco.
Rose was a 1944 graduate of Dickinson High School, Jersey City, NJ...
Edna C.` Kline
Mar 9, 2014
Edna C. Kline, 58 of Tilden Township died March 9th in her residence. She was the widow of Kenneth "Kenny" L. Kline who died May 6th, 2012. Edna was born in West Reading and was the daughter of the late Howard A. Yeager, Sr. and Frances I (Acker) Yeager. She worked as a certified Nurse's Aide for 15 years for...
Ruth L Remppel
Mar 9, 2014
Ruth L. Remppel, 90, passed away March 9, 2014 in St. Joseph Medical Center.
Born June 18, 1923 in Reading, she was a daughter of the late William J. and Florence R. (Schaeffer) Remppel.
She had worked as a printer for Wilson Products, Reading.
Ruth is survived by her sister, Jean L., wife of Elmer R. Stuebner, Bernville.
A Memorial Service will be held...
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