Nancy May Zerbe Schearer
Jan 2, 2013
Nancy May (Stafford) Zerbe Schearer, 71, died January 2, 2013, in her Muhlenberg Township residence.
She was the wife of Richard H. Schearer.
Born in West Reading, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Ethel (Epler) Stafford.
She was a graduate of Reading High School and Millersville University.
Nancy was employed as a teacher for Early Childhood Center Oakbrook Housing Homes. She...
Edwin Lee Williams
Jan 2, 2013
Edwin Lee Williams, Sr., 74, died January 2, 2013 in his Ruscombmanor Township residence.
He was the husband of Ruth Elaine (Schlaybach) Williams, who died January 11, 2002.
Born in West Reading, he was a son of the late Philip William, Sr. and Kathryn Marie (Haines) Williams.
He served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict.
Edwin was employed as a well...
Cynthia M. Reifsnyder
Jan 1, 2013
Cynthia M. (Brophy) Reifsnyder, 55, of Sinking Spring, passed away January 1, 2013, in the Reading Hospital, surrounded by her loving family, after fighting a courageous battle.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of Virginia M. (Drey) Brophy, Pennside and the late James T. Brophy.
She was a graduate of Wyomissing High School in 1975.
Cindy was a teacher's aide for the...
Albert D. Forrest
Dec 31, 2012
Albert D. Forrest, Jr., of Carnarvon Township, Lancaster County and formerly of Philadelphia, died December 31, 2012, at ManorCare Health Services, Spring Township.
He was a devoted and loving husband to his wife Mary Catherine (Campbell) Forrest, whom he adored. They were married for 62 years.
Born in Philadelphia, he was a son of the late Albert D., Sr. and Florence (Smalley)...
Donald S. Mengel
Dec 31, 2012
Donald S. Mengel, 86 of Hamburg died December 31, 2012 in Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest where he had been a patient for several days. He wife F. Jane Mengel died February 2, 2005. Donald was born in Tilden Township and was the son of the late J. Stanley and Mabel (Seyfert) Mengel. He was a 1944 graduate of Hamburg High...
Joseph C. Guido
Dec 30, 2012
Joseph C. Guido, 81, formerly of Reading, died December 30, 2012, in Lutheran Home at Topton.
He was the husband of Eufemia "Coco" (Uriza) Guido for 48 years.
Born in Managua, Nicaragua, he was the son of the late Gonzales Guido.
Joseph was a U.S. Army veteran.
He was employed for 23 years by Gilbert Associates, retiring March 31, 1995.
Joseph was a devoted and...
Henri R. Archambault
Dec 29, 2012
Henri R. Archambault, 66, passed away December 29, 2012 in his Womelsdorf residence of natural causes.
Born in Manchester, NH, he was a son of the late Roland Archambault and Doris S. (Bellemore) Gaw.
Henri was a 1964 graduate of St. Anthony High School.
He was employed by Adelphi Kitchens and Cabinetry, Robesonia, retiring in 2008.
Henri enjoyed fishing, camping, softball, reading and especially...
Rosemary D. Mullenberg
Dec 29, 2012
Rosemary (DiTommaso) Mullenberg, 86, of Reading, died December 29, 2012, in her son, Peter's residence.
Her husband, Thomas C. Mullenberg, died April 14, 1991.
Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Jospeh and Rosa (Boccagno) DiTommaso.
She was a graduate of Reading High School in 1944.
Rosemary was the owner/operator of Notary Public, Reading for 40 years, retiring in 2008.
She was...
Joanne R. Smith
Dec 27, 2012
Joanne R. Smith, 63 of Deer Lake died December 27th in St. Joseph's Hospital & Medical Center. She was the husband of Carl J. Smith. Joanne was born in West Reading and was the daughter of the late Myrtel (Brightbill) Neuin and Samuel S, Neuin, Sr. of Bernville. Joanne was a 1967 graduate of Tulpehocken High School and a graduate...
Betty J. Reinert
Dec 26, 2012
Betty Jane Reinert, 77, of Laureldale, died December 26, 2012 in St. Joseph Medical Center.
She was married April 25, 1953 to Kenneth Wilbur Reinert, who died August 16, 1993.
Born in Blandon, PA on February 14, 1935, she was a daughter of the late Bertha (Kellenberger) Reinert.
She was employed a number of years in the maintenance department with Boscov's Department Stores;...
Charles Bradford
Dec 26, 2012
Dr. Charles Ernest Broeckl Bradford, 92, died on December 26, 2012, in The Highlands at Wyomissing, after a two year battle with Alzheimer's Disease. The family would like to thank the staff in Heather Court for the care given to Charles.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Joyce Broling Bradford, and the father of Alan, husband of Marilyn;...
Thomas S. Biermaas
Dec 25, 2012
Thomas Sumner Biermaas, Jr., 87, died December 25, 2012 in his Laureldale Borough residence.
He was the husband of Eveyln Elizabeth (LaMont) Biermaas, whom he married February 15, 1944.
Born in Wildwood, New Jersey on August 23, 1925, he was a son of the late Thomas S. Sr., and Katherine (Britsch) Biermaas.
He was a member of Calvary Lutheran Church, Laureldale.
Thomas was employed...
Evelyn M. Balut
Dec 25, 2012
Evelyn Marie Balut, 93, died December 25, 2012 in her Muhlenberg Township residence.
She was the widow of Edward J. Balut, who died March 21, 1990.
Born in Passaic, New Jersey on May 9, 1919, she was a daughter of the late John and Rose (Yambour) Grayshock.
She was a graduate of East Rutherford High School.
Evelyn was a member of Holy Guardian Angels...
Terrence N. Reinert
Dec 24, 2012
Terrence Normon Reinert, 52, died December 24, 2012 in his East Earl Township residence, surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous fight with cancer.
Born February 2, 1960, in Reading he was a son of Virginia Goldsborough (Reinert) and step son of Robert L. Goldsborough of Shillington.
He was employed as a material handler with Berk Tek, Lancaster for 20 years.
Terry...
Earl W. Hassel
Dec 24, 2012
Earl W. Hassel, SR, 92 formerly of Hamburg died December 24th in Ridgeview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Shenandoah Heights, PA. Services will be private. Burial will take place in Mt. Zion Cemetery, Pottstown, PA. The Burkey & Driscoll Funeral Home, Inc., Hamburg is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.burkeydriscoll.com
Henry Norman Bialas
Dec 24, 2012
Henry Norman Bialas, M.D., 80, of Wyomissing, died December 24, 2012 in Mifflin Center.
He was the husband of Cecilia (Barna) Bialas, whom he married June 15, 1957.
Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Julian and Kathryn (Rzucidlo) Bialas.
He was a 1949 graduate of Reading High School; a 1953 graduate of Albright College and received his Doctorate from...
Donna L. Rossmann
Dec 24, 2012
Donna L. Rossmann, 59, of Wyomissing, died December 24, 2012 in The Reading Hospital and Medical Center.
She was the wife of Anton Rossmann.
Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Henry C. and Effie Orlofski.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by her sister, Cheril Attanasio, TX.
Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, Inc., is in charge of arrangements....
Victor S. Underkoffler
Dec 23, 2012
Victor S. Underkoffler, 90, formerly of Cumru Township, passed away December 23, 2012 in The Reading Hospital and Medical Center, surrounded by his loving daughters.
His wife of 67 years, Mary Jane (Copestick) Underkoffler, died August 14, 2011.
Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Jay S. and Florence (Samsel) Underkoffler.
Victor was a graduate of Boyertown High School and...
A. Jean Barto-Hipp
Dec 23, 2012
A. Jean (Rosenberry) Barto Hipp, 70, died December 23, 2012 in her Wyomissing residence.
She was the wife of Mario H. Hipp, whom she married February 14, 2007.
Born in Pottstown, PA on December 27, 1941, she was a daughter of the late Franklin M. Sr., and Helen E. (Mellinger) Rosenberry.
She was a 1959 graduate of Pottstown High School and attended Bloomsburg...
John H. Yeager
Dec 22, 2012
John Henry Yeager, 81, of Alsace Township, died in Kindred Nursing and Rehabilitation, Wyomissing.
Born September 7, 1931, in Hamburg, he was a son of the late Paul Spayd and Carrie Sarah (Schaeffer) Yeager.
John was employed as the maintenance and grounds supervisor with St. Michael's Convent for 60 years, retiring in 2007.
He was an avid NASCAR, hockey and baseball fan.
John also...