Obituaries
John F. Hoffer
Feb 16, 2014
John F. Hoffer, Jr., 65, of South Heidelberg Township lost his long, hard battle with cancer on February 16th in his home with his devoted wife and daughter by his side. He was married to Maria "Sherri" (Quaglia) Hoffer for 39 years. Born in Reading, PA on August 21,1948, he was the son of the late Frederick and late Flora...
Pauline Joy Scheetz
Feb 15, 2014
Pauline J. (Reichert) Scheetz, 66, of District Township, died February 15, 2014 in Reading Hospital and Medical Center, West Reading, surrounded by her loving family after a courageous 4 ½ year battle with cancer.
She was the wife of Ronald L. Scheetz, whom she married August 10, 1968.
Born August 12, 1947 in Landis Store, PA, she was a daughter of the...
Mary Kos
Feb 14, 2014
Mary J. Kos beloved daughter, sister, aunt, niece, and granddaughter passed away most poetically on February 14, 2014.
She was born on December 30, 1967 to Michael S. and Susanna Q. Kos.
She spent her childhood growing up in Utah and attended Uintah High School. She resided in New Jersey for a short time and settled in Reading, PA in 1988.
She had...
Giuseppe Iacono
Feb 14, 2014
Giuseppe Iacono, 87, of Wyomissing, passed away February 14, 2014 in The Reading Hospital and Medical Center.
He was the husband of Joann (Warner) Iacono, whom he married October 8, 1975.
Born February 26, 1926 in Locomenna,Ischia,Italy he was a son of the late Aniello and Marianna (Silvio) Iacono.
Giuseppe owned a private tour and travel agency in Rome, Italy, for over 30...
Frank Quinlan Sands
Feb 14, 2014
Frank Quinlan Sands Jr. , 81 of Muhlenberg Township passed away February 14, 2014 at 5:30 a.m. in his home. He was born on Tuesday, March 8, 1932 at 1436 Birch Street, Reading. The son of Frank Q. Sands and Verna Rose (Eisenhart), he was predeceased by his older brother, John Norwood Sands in 1992. Frank was baptized in 1932...
Walter B. Prutzman
Feb 13, 2014
Walter B. Prutzman, 96, formerly of Oley, died February 13, 2014 in Berks Heim, where he was a resident for two years.
He was the husband of Ellen B. (Reider) Prutzman, who passed away February 28, 2009.
Born in Oley Township, he was a son of the late Charles G. and Jennie M. (Bower) Prutzman. He was predeceased by all 15 of...
June M. Smith
Feb 13, 2014
June M. Smith, 90, of Spring Township, died in ManorCare, Sinking Spring on February 13, 2014.
She was the wife of Charles E. Smith.
Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Fred I. Reed and Frances (Green) Reed Atkins, wife of Raymond Atkins.
June was a 1941 graduate of Shillington High School.
She was a member of St. Luke's UCC, Kenhorst.
Survivors...
Woodrow Franklin Lightcap
Feb 13, 2014
Woodrow F. "Woody" Lightcap was born in his home in Hill Church, June 17, 1940.
Woody was also known by Pinky, Wood i and Chief Leaf.
He attended a one room school house and finished his education at Oley Valley High School.
At the age of 73, Woody continued his journey through life on February 13, 2014.
He was the husband of Stella (Yoder)...
Patricia M. Gipprich
Feb 13, 2014
Patricia M. Gipprich, 90, formerly of Shillington, died February 13, 2014, in her Wyomissing residence.
She was the wife of Walter P. Gipprich.
Born in Huntington, WV, she was a daughter of the late Harry and Esther (Ripley) Goheen.
Patricia was a bookkeeper for Gipprich Jewelers, Inc., Shillington for 42 years retiring in 2010.
She was a member of St. Ignatius Roman Catholic Church.
In...
Audrey J. Haubrich
Feb 13, 2014
Audrey J. Haubrich, 84, of Reading, passed away February 13, 2014 in ManorCare Laureldale.
Her husband, John A. Haubrich, died in 2002.
Born June 5, 1929 in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Charles D. and Esther A. (DeWald) Hoff.
She was a seamstress for over 30 years, working for Astor Knitting Mill, Reading.
Audrey was a wonderful mother and was very...
Dorothy Ethel Delp
Feb 12, 2014
Dorothy Ethel (Young) Delp, 82, died February 12, 2014 in her Lower Alsace Township residence.
She was the wife of Lester Leroy Delp, whom she married August 5, 1950.
Born in Ontelaunee Township, PA on May 7, 1931, she was a daughter of the late Lewis and Mami (Gyer) Young.
She was employed a number of years as a packer and stocker with...
Nancy Lynn Mcdevitt
Feb 11, 2014
Nancy Lynn McDevitt, 65, formerly of Shillington, died February 11, 2014, in The Highlands at Wyomissing.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late James B. and Edna T. (Spehar) McDevitt.
She was a graduate of Central Catholic High School in 1966, West Chester University in 1970 with a BS in Education and later earned her Master's Equivalent.
Nancy was a...
Joseph Christopher Lewis
Feb 9, 2014
Joseph Christopher Lewis, 2 days old, went to be with the Lord on February 9, 2014, in Reading Hospital and Medical Center.
He was the son of Brian T. and Kimberly J. (Reimels) Lewis, Wyomissing.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his twin brother, Barrett Thomas Lewis; maternal grandparents, Joseph O., husband of Sharon J. Reimels, Mohnton and his...
Janice V. Piper
Feb 9, 2014
Janice V. (Eschleman) Piper, 85 of Sinking Spring, widower of William S. Piper, who passed away February 9, 2010, died peacefully at home on February 9, 2014. Janice was the daughter of the late Leo and Ellen Eschleman. The baby of the family, she was the youngest of 6 children. She grew up in Northmont and was a 1946 graduate...
William Himmelberger
Feb 9, 2014
William H. Himmelberger, 61, of Shillington, and formerly of Laureldale, died February 9, 2014 in St. Joseph Medical Center, Bern Township.
He was the long-time companion of Debbie McDonough.
Born January 30, 1953 in Reading, he was a son of the late Howard, Sr. and Ruth (Gardner) Himmelberger.
Bill was a graduate of Muhlenberg High School.
An avid sports fan, he loved the Vikings...
Andrew J. Kersikoski
Feb 7, 2014
Andrew J. Kersikoski, 68, died February 7, 2014, in his Exeter Twp residence.
He was the husband of June (Heckman) Kersikoski.
Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Alfred and Catherine (Schweitzer) Kersikoski.
He was a 1963 graduate of Central Catholic High School and then served his country in the US Navy.
Andrew was employed by Boscov's Department Stores for 41...
Richard F. Goodwin
Feb 7, 2014
Richard F. Goodwin, 82, of Lower Alsace Township, died February 7, 2014 in The Reading Hospital and Medical Center, West Reading.
He was the husband of Martha E. (Behm) Goodwin, who he married September 22, 1954.
Born July 2, 1931 in Stony Creek Mills, he was a son of the late James and Esther (Faust) Goodwin.
Richard was a 1949 graduate of Mt....
Paul D. Vanmeter
Feb 6, 2014
Paul D. VanMeter, 54, of Wyomissing, died suddenly of natural causes on Thursday, February 6th at the Reading Hospital. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Paul was the son of Clair and Carolyn (Welsh) VanMeter, both deceased.
Paul had a life-long love and near-encyclopedic knowledge of trains, railroads, and their influence in shaping landscapes and communities. In 1976, Paul skipped his senior year...
Bernard John Shaffer
Feb 6, 2014
Bernard J Shaffer, Jr. (Bernie), 73, of Muhlenberg Township, passed away peacefully at his home Thursday evening, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Pottsville, PA on January 1, 1941, son of the late Bernard and Elizabeth Shaffer of St. Clair, PA. He graduated from Nativity BVM High School, Pottsville, PA and proudly served as an Interior Communications...
Dorothy M. Mosser
Feb 5, 2014
Dorothy M. Mosser, 89, of Reading, passed away in Spruce Manor on February 5, 2014.
Born on June 7, 1924, in Reading, she was a daughter of the late W. Richard and Esther K. (Keim) Wagner.
She was a 1942 graduate of Reading High School.
Dorothy was employed by American Casualty for ten years until her retirement in 1967. She also worked at...
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