Obituaries
Helen R. Doganes
May 8, 2014
Helen R. Doganes, 87, died May 8, 2014, in her daughter's Wyomissing residence.
Her husband, Charles W. Doganes, died May 2, 2003.
Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Frances Kulas.
She was employed by Linette's Candies for many years until her retirement.
Her faith was very important to her; she was a life-long practicing Catholic.
Helen loved to spend...
Evelyn Marie Redcay
May 7, 2014
Evelyn Marie Redcay, 69, of Reading, passed away May 7, 2014 in Mifflin Center.
Born November 12, 1944 in Martindale, she was a daughter of Grace B. (Hartman Redcay, Ephrata, and the late Harold W. Redcay.
She attended Cocalico High School.
Evelyn worked for Hamilton Watches and Science Press, Lancaster.
She was a very spiritual person and attended services at the Salvation Army. She...
Donald L. Deeds
May 7, 2014
Donald L. Deeds, 72, passed away in his West Reading residence on May 7, 2014.
Born January 25, 1942, in West Reading, he was the son of the late Leonard and Ethel (Stevens) Deeds.
He was a 1959 graduate of Governor Mifflin High School, and earned his B.S. in education from Millersville University in 1967.
Donald was a teacher at Pottsville Area School...
Richard S. Parese
May 7, 2014
Richard S. Parese, Sr., 77, of Sinking Spring, passed away May 7, 2014 in The Reading Hospital and Medical Center.
Born March 1, 1937 in Reading he was a son of the late John A. Parese and Rose (Schiavo) Gangemi.
Richard was a 1954 graduate of Reading High School.
He was the owner of South End Towing and later Dick's Towing and Recovery....
Pietro Castiglioni
May 7, 2014
Pietro Castiglioni, 63, of Muhlenberg Township, passed away May 7, 2014, in Reading Hospital and Medical Center.
He was the husband of Victoria M. (DiBlasi) Castiglioni.
Born in Ascoli Piceno, Marche Italy, he was the son of the late, Guido and Maddalena (DiCarlo) Castiglioni.
He was a graduate of Penn State University.
Pietro was employed by Telfex as a mechanical engineer. He also was...
Mary H. Bilger
May 6, 2014
Mary H. Bilger, 88, of Wyomissing, passed away May 6, 2014 in her daughter's South Heidelberg Township residence.
Her husband, Roy R. Bilger, died March 31, 2011.
Born July 16, 1925 in Selinsgrove, she was a daughter of the late Cyril I.H. and Helen L. (Bowser) Speigelmire.
She was a 1943 graduate of Selinsgrove High School.
Mary was in sales and worked for Marshall's...
Natalie May Hoffer
May 5, 2014
Natalie May (Fish) Hoffer, 83, of Muhlenberg Township, died May 5, 2014 in St. Joseph Medical Center, Bern Township, where she had been taken to from Berks Heim, where she had been a resident since January.
She was the wife of Richard Theodore Hoffer who died June 19, 2008.
Born January 6, 1931 in Reading, she was a daughter of the late...
Michael Austin Winson
May 5, 2014
Michael Austin Winson, 19, of Shillington, passed away May 5, 2014 in The Reading Hospital and Medical Center.
Born November 30, 1994 in Wynnewood, he was a son of Lance A. and Terrie E. (Leventhal) Winson, Shillington.
He attended Governor Mifflin High School.
Michael was a first responder with EMS and was working towards becoming a paramedic. He loved helping people and wanted...
Elaine Marie Stahovich
May 5, 2014
Elaine Marie (Mehalshick) Stahovich, 75, of Wyomissing, formerly of Lincoln Park, passed away May 5, 2014 in the Reading Hospital and Medical Center.
She was the loving wife and friend to Frank Richard Stahovich, with whom she recently celebrated her 50th wedding anniversary.
Born at home in McAdoo, Schuylkill County, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Kocis) Mehalshick....
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...
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