Obituaries
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...
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
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
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
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
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...
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