Obituaries

Jean B. D'Agostino

Jean B. D'Agostino

Aug 3, 2013

Jean B. D'Agostino, 93, of Reading, died August 3, 2013 in Hearthstone at Maidencreek, Maidencreek Township, where she had been a resident since May 2006.

Born November 11, 1919 in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Daniel L. and Bertie C. (Weller) Schelly.

She was the wife of Andrew D'Agostino who died April 4, 1980 and the mother of Madeline...

Alfred W. Crump

Alfred W. Crump

Aug 2, 2013

Alfred W. "Al" Crump Sr., 99, formerly of Reading, passed away at The Highlands at Wyomissing, August 2, 2013.

Al was predeceased by his wife, Marie F. (Yudes) Crump, who died February 1, 1981 and his second wife, Anne Levin.

Born March 16, 1914 in New York City, he was a son of the late Arthur W. and Florence (Luerssen) Crump. He...

Dolores Tazik

Dolores Tazik

Aug 2, 2013

Dolores "Dell" Agatha Tazik passed away at home peacefully on August 2, 2013.

Her husband, Andrew F. Tazik, died May 12, 2005.

Born in Reading on December 23, 1920, she was the daughter of the late Gertrude (Robinska) and George Ehrmann.

After working at Berkshire Knitting Mills, she enlisted in the US Army. She served as a Sergeant in the Pacific Theater during...

Sabine B. Werner

Sabine B. Werner

Aug 2, 2013

Sabine B. Werner, 86, died August 2, 2013 in her daughter's West Reading residence.

She was the wife of C. Russell Werner who died December 30, 1976.

Born September 17, 1926 in Grosshabersdorf, Germany, she was a daughter of the late Heinrich and Dorathea (Diehm) Kohler.

Sabine was employed as a seamstress and pattern maker with The Marilyn Shop and other fine dress...

James G. Mcnear

James G. Mcnear

Aug 1, 2013

James G. McNear, Sr., 52, passed away August 1, 2013 in his West Reading residence.

Born in West Reading, he was a son of Shirley (Greene), wife of Robert P. Warmkessel, Reading and the late Willis J. McNear.

He was a graduate of Wyomissing High School.

Jim was a boilermaker for 3B Services, Inc. for 13 years

Those who knew Jim are aware he...

Jean Moser

Jean Moser

Aug 1, 2013

Jean (Spencer) Moser, 71 of Earl Township, died August 1, 2013 in her son's residence.

Born in West Reading, PA on September 10, 1941, she was a daughter of the late Ralph T. and Sara (Bertolet) Spencer.

She was a graduate of Boyertown High School.

Jean was a member of Unity of Reading Church.

She was employed 13 years with Penn Optical, Reading.

Jean had...

Charles H. Ebling

Charles H. Ebling

Jul 31, 2013

Charles H. Ebling, Jr., 75 of Hamburg died July 31st in St. Joseph's Hospital & Medical Center. He was the husband of Shirley A. (Hess) Ebling. Charles was born in Hamburg and was the son of the late Charles H. and Gertrude M. (Heckman) Ebling Sr. He worked as a shipping clerk for Robert P. Miller Company for 26 years...

Arlene R. Seaman

Arlene R. Seaman

Jul 28, 2013

Arlene R. Seaman, 93 formerly of Hamburg, died in Manor Care, Pottsville on Sunday, July 28, 2013 She was born in Hamburg and was the daughter of the late Harrison and Blanche (Krick) Seaman. Arlene was a homemaker most of her life. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Hamburg. She is survived by her sister, Evelyn B....

Leonard J. Gajewski

Leonard J. Gajewski

Jul 28, 2013

Leonard J. Gajewski, 86, 106 Day Lily Drive, Sinking Spring and formerly of Knoxville, TN, passed away July 28, 2013, in ManorCare Sinking Spring.

He was the husband of Constance J. (Fessler) Gajewski.

Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Edmund T. and Anna J. (Oberc) Gajewski.

He was a 1945 graduate of Reading High School. Leonard was a 1951...

Ralph Samuel Mast

Ralph Samuel Mast

Jul 27, 2013

Ralph Samuel Mast, 77, of Exeter Township, passed away July 27, 2013 in St Joseph Medical Center after a short battle with cancer.

He was the loving husband of Dorothy Elaine (Strouse) Mast, whom he married November 24, 1956.

Born in Morgantown, he was a son of the late Samuel K. and Minnie (Bewley) Mast.

He was a 1954 graduate of Oley High...

Charles D. Ohlinger

Charles D. Ohlinger

Jul 26, 2013

Charles D. Ohlinger, 87 formerly of Hamburg, died in the Reading Hospital Friday,July 26, 2013. Charles was born in Hamburg and was the son of the late Charles B. and Mary (Loose) Ohlinger. Charles graduated from Hamburg High School in 1943 and attended Temple University. He was an Army veteran of WWII. He worked in the business world most of...

Janet M. Wagonseller

Janet M. Wagonseller

Jul 26, 2013

Janet Mildred Wagonseller, 95, of Fleetwood, passed away July 26, 2013 in Grandview Manor.

Her husband, Harry P. Wagonseller, died in 1989.

Born in Virginville, Richmond Township, she was a daughter of the late Wilson Baer and Katie N. (Bower) Adam.

She was a member of Rosedale U.C.C., where she was a Sunday School teacher, attendance monitor, and sang in the choir for...

Adeline Y. Christman

Adeline Y. Christman

Jul 26, 2013

Adeline Y. Christman, 94, formerly of Oley, passed away in Topton Lutheran Home on July 26, 2013.

She was the wife of the late Clarence E. Christman, who died June 12, 1971, and the companion of the late Walter Conner.

Born in Rockland Township, she was a daughter of the late John and Emma (Youse) Seyler.

She was a member of Friedens Lutheran...

Miriam M. Burkhart

Miriam M. Burkhart

Jul 25, 2013

Miriam M. Burkhart, 93 formerly of Shoemakersville died in Schuylkill Medical Center, South on Thursday, July 25th. Her husband John L. Burkhart died January 23, 1985. Miriam was born in Albany Township and was the daughter of the late Anson and Emma (Ely) Stern. She worked as a custodian at Perry Elementary School, Shoemakersville for 20 years, retiring in 1985....

John P. Schreffler

John P. Schreffler

Jul 25, 2013

John P. Schreffler, 68, of Wyomissing, died July 25, 2013, surrounded by his loving family.

He was the husband of Marcia (Ireland) Schreffler.

Born in West Reading, he was a son of the late Herbert and Ruth (Impink) Schreffler.

He was a 1962 graduate of West Reading High School and a 1970 graduate of Albright College.

Mr. Schreffler was well known within the business...

Amanda Hassler

Amanda Hassler

Jul 24, 2013

Amanda Hassler, 93, of Oley, PA, died July 24, 2013 in St. Joseph Medical Center, Bern Township.

She was the wife of Arthur L. Hassler who died in June of 2003.

Born August 21, 1920 in Oley, she was a daughter of the late Horace and Sally B. (Moser) DeTurck.

She was a employed as a maintenance worker with Oley Valley Hotel for...

Constance Mary Cirulli

Constance Mary Cirulli

Jul 24, 2013

Constance Mary (Patti) Cirulli passed away 9:30 p.m. in Columbia Cottage where she had lived with her husband, Albert, for almost two years. She was 86 years old.

She was born in Reading on January 9, 1927 she was a daughter of the late Giacomo and Mary (Albert) Patti.

Constance is survived by her husband Albert; her daughter Diann M., wife of...

Joan Ann Budgeon

Joan Ann Budgeon

Jul 24, 2013

Joan Ann (Adams) Budgeon, 84, formerly of Exeter Township, died in Westminster at Lakeridge Health Center in Lakeridge, VA, where she called home for the past two years.

She was the wife of Eugene Lee Budgeon who died June 18, 2009.

Born July 14, 1929 in Hazleton, PA, she was a daughter of the late John and Helen (Wojciechowski) Adams.

Joan was a...

Fern J. Gressley

Fern J. Gressley

Jul 24, 2013

Fern J. Gressley, 80, of Earl Township, passed away in her residence on July 24, 2013.

She was married to Elvin L. Gressley, who died March 7, 2010.

Born in Pike Township, she was a daughter of the late Paul L. and Florence A. (Dahms) Mutter Sr.

She was employed as a supervisor at Mistee Lingerie for many years.

Fern was an avid bowler...

Victor P. Lysczek

Victor P. Lysczek

Jul 23, 2013

Victor P. Lysczek, 67, of Wyomissing, passed away July 23, 2013, in Reading Hospital and Medical Center.

He was the husband of Joan M. (Noon) Lysczek.

Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Peter and Michaelina (Ziemba)Lysczek.

He was a 1963 graduate of Reading Central Catholic High School.

Victor was a U.S. Navy veteran.

Victor was employed as a district manager and...