Arthur Richard Porcelli
Oct 29, 2013
Arthur Richard Porcelli, 83, formerly of Montclair, NJ, passed away October 29, 2013 at the Highlands of Wyomissing, where he resided since 2001. He was born in New York City, January 5, 1930, the youngest of seven siblings of the late Francis Porcelli and Maria Franchina Porcelli. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 45 years, Katherine Marie Roche....
Mildred R. Kerchner
Oct 29, 2013
Mildred R. ( Greenawalt) Kerchner, 97, formerly of Lenhartsville passed away on October 29, 2013 in Keystone Villa, Blandon, PA. She was the widow of Burnette B. Kerchner who died January 28, 1992. Mildred was born in Greenwich Township, January 2, 1916 and was the daughter of the late Edgar P. and Alice C. (Snyder) Greenawalt. She was a graduate...
Rose J. Smolnik
Oct 28, 2013
Rose J. (DiDino) Smolnik, of Spring Township, died October 28, 2013.
Her husband, John E. Smolnik, died September 3, 2009.
Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Anthony and Bessie (Piscitello) DiDino.
She was a graduate of Reading High School.
Rose was employed as a secretary for 22 years for Wilson School District, retiring in 1993.
She was a member of St....
Harry Lester Umbenhauer, Jr.
Oct 28, 2013
Harry Lester Umbenhauer, Jr., 61, of Oley, died October 28, 2013 in the Reading Hospital & Medical Center.
Born June 19, 1952 in West Reading, PA., he was a son of the late Harry L. Sr., and Ruth Umbenhauer.
He was a graduate of Reading High School.
Harry was employed 39 years with Carpenter Technology, Reading, before retiring as an overhead crane operator,...
Ruth Marie Moll
Oct 27, 2013
Ruth Marie Moll, 90, of Wyomissing, died October 27, 2013 in The Reading Hospital and Medical Center, West Reading.
She was the wife of Abner Jacob Moll who died December 3, 2000.
Born July 17, 1923 in Womelsdorf, she was a daughter of the late Calvin William and Margaret Rebecca (Yiengst) Putt.
Ruth was a 1941 graduate of Womelsdorf High School.
She was employed...
Richard Kenneth Reis
Oct 27, 2013
Richard Kenneth Reis, Jr., 53, died October 27, 2013 in his Reading residence.
He was the husband of Lillie Violet Harp.
Born October 6, 1960 in Reading, PA., he was a son of the late Richard K. Sr., and Ida Marie (Deeds) Reis.
He was employed 30 years with Quaker Maid Meats, Reading, last working October 17th as a fork lift operator.
Richard was...
Kenneth R. Lerch
Oct 27, 2013
Kenneth R. Lerch, Sr., 81, of Reading, passed away October 27, 2013 in the Mifflin Center.
He was the husband of Linda J. (Wise) Lerch, whom he married almost 36 years ago on December 7, 1977.
Born April 24, 1932 in Reading, he was a son of the late Samuel D., Sr. and Mamie V. (Fink) Lerch.
Kenneth was a 1950 graduate of...
Pearl M. Troxel
Oct 26, 2013
Pearl M. Troxel, 84, of Lower Alsace Township died October 26, 2013 in ManorCare Health Service, Muhlenberg Township.
She was the wife of Charles P. Troxel whom she married April 13, 1957
Born March 21, 1929 in Temple, she was a daughter of the late George and Mary (Keller) Trate.
Pearl was employed as a packer with Bachman Pretzels, Reading for 43 years,...
Gerald L. Arnold
Oct 26, 2013
Gerald L. Arnold, 77 Of Upper Bern Township died in the Reading Hospital October 26, 2013. He was the husband of Margie L. (Serres) Arnold. Gerald was born in Rock Port, Missouri and was the son of the late Lea and Marie Arnold. He was a 1953 graduate of Broch High School in Nebraska. Gerald proudly served his country with...
William R. Meiran
Oct 26, 2013
William R. Meiran, Sr., of Shillington, died October 26, 2013 in The Reading Hospital and Medical Center, West Reading.
He was the husband of Jacqueline P. (Baragone) Meiran, whom he married February 1, 1958.
Born November 29, 1936 in Reading, he was a son of the late Walter L. and Ruth A. (Broschowsky) Meiran.
William was a 1954 graduate of Reading High School.
He...
Pamela Faith Topur
Oct 26, 2013
Pamela Faith Topur, 63, of Reading, died October 26, 2013 in The Reading Hospital and Medical Center, West Reading.
She was the wife of Edwin Albert Topur, whom she married December of 1989.
Born August 19, 1950 in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Harry and Leona "Pat" (Arnold) Lengel.
She attended Governor Mifflin High School and later earned her GED.
Pam...
Salvatore Turrisi
Oct 26, 2013
Salvatore "Sam" Turrisi, 81, of Cumru Township died October 26, 2013 in Reading Hospital.
He was the husband of Jean F. (Mountz) Turrisi whom he married September 24, 1955.
Born November 11, 1931 in Reading, he was a son of the late Joseph and Rose (Marullo) Turrisi.
Sam was employed as a machinist with Dana Corp. for 34 years, retiring in 1986.
He was...
Kathryn C. Yoder
Oct 25, 2013
Kathryn C. Yoder, 99, formerly of Sacred Heart Villa, passed away October 25, 2013, at Berks Heim where she resided since May 2012.
Kathryn was born in Reading, PA on May 7, 1914, a daughter of the late Francis D. and Gertrude (Yetzer) Harter. She was predeceased by her husband, Albert H. Yoder, died January 15, 1954.
She was employed by the...
Suzanne Eleanor Gieringer Bodor
Oct 23, 2013
Suzanne Eleanor (Maberry) Gieringer Bodor, 69, died October 23, 2013 in her Shillington residence.
She was the wife of John Michael Bodor, Sr., whom she married October 7, 2007.
Born in West Reading, PA on December 17, 1943, she was a daughter of the late Joseph Nelson Maberry and Hatti (Reed) Maberry-Raker.
She was a 1961 graduate of Governor Mifflin High School.
Suzanne was...
Carol A. Eckstrom
Oct 22, 2013
Carol A. (Baxter) Eckstrom, 82, formerly of Spring Township, went to be with the Lord, October 22, 2013, in Berks Heim.
Born in Warren, PA, she was a daughter of the late Harry R. and Eleanor (Erickson) Baxter.
She was a 1948 graduate of Warren County High School.
Carol was employed as a receptionist for Clark and Speicher Dental Associates, Reading.
Carol gave private...
Rosemarie Kerchner
Oct 20, 2013
RoseMarie Tennerella Kerchner, 92, of Glenside, PA, passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2013 at the Rydal Park Medical Center.
Born in Reading, PA, on April 28, 1921 to Salvatore and Magdaline (Stralo) Tennerella.
She was the wife of Herbert R. Kerchner with whom she shared 64 years of marriage.
RoseMarie was a 1939 graduate of Reading High School.
She actively participated in PEO,...
Marie Castellucci
Oct 19, 2013
Marie (DeStasio) Castellucci, 91, of West Reading, passed away peacefully, October 19, 2013 at ManorCare Health Center, Sinking Spring.
Her husband, Harry Castellucci, Sr., died August 21, 2001.
Born October 15, 1922 in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Theresa (Ruggiero) DeStasio.
Marie was last employed at Tersuhow, ladies fashion, retiring in 1983.
She was a member of Sacred Heart...
John C. Sincavage
Oct 19, 2013
John Sincavage, 81, who brought the 1st ice arena to the Reading area in 1984, passed away early Saturday morning October 19, 2013. His wife, Joan was with him.
John felt strongly that the youth of the area needed a new kind of activity that they and their families could enjoy and be together. "It only takes an hour or two...
John C. Trabosh
Oct 19, 2013
John C. Trabosh, III, 63 of Mohrsville in the home of his sister in Perry Township on October 19, 2013. His wife, Deborah K. (Kohler) Trabosh died September 14, 2010. John was the son of the late John C. Trabosh, Jr. and Rosetta C. (Keller) Trabosh of Hamburg. He worked as a truck driver his entire life, last working for...
Michael D. Ashcroft
Oct 17, 2013
Michael D. Ashcroft, 58, of Lower Alsace Twp., died October 17, 2013, in Reading Hospital.
He was the husband of Karen M. (McQuaite) Ashcroft; they were happily married for 29 years.
Born in Alexandria, VA, he was a son of, Allen J., D.M.D. and E. Ann (Roslin) Ashcroft, Spring Ridge.
He was a graduate of Central Catholic High School and Kutztown University, earning...