Obituaries
Dorothy J. Kokoski
Apr 28, 2013
Dorothy J. Kokoski, 71, of Cumru Township, passed away April 28, 2013 in The Reading Hospital and Medical Center.
Born in Sewickley, PA, she was a daughter of the late Walter and Sophie (Augustine) Kokoski.
Dorothy was a 1959 graduate of Ambridge High School.
She worked as an executive secretary for the Navy, NASA and SPC in Washington DC, retiring in 2003.
Dorothy was...
Francis Leroy Mcdonald
Apr 27, 2013
Francis L. "Mac" McDonald, 86, of Reading, died on Saturday morning, April 27, 2013 at Mifflin Court, Shillington, where he resided for the past 2 years.
He was predeceased by his wife, Elizabeth L. (Loeper) McDonald, with whom he was happily married from October 11, 1969 until her death in October, 2007.
Born in Philadelphia on July 11, 1926, he was a...
Angela V. Mollica
Apr 27, 2013
Angela V. Mollica, 100, formerly of Wyomissing, passed away April 27, 2013 in Holy Family Manor, Bethlehem.
She was the wife of Joseph Mollica who died July 1, 2003.
Born February 6, 1913, in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Vincent and Nunziatta (Vazzano) Vispico.
Angela was employed as a seamstress with David Crystal and Ves-Pico Uniform Center, Reading, which was...
Lee H. Mckinney
Apr 26, 2013
Lee H. McKinney, 80, of Sinking Spring, passed away April 26, 2013 in The Reading Hospital and Medical Center.
His wife, Bernadette (Montague) McKinney, died March 31, 2013.
Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Robert Nevin and Agnes McKinney.
Lee was a 1950 graduate of Reading High School and attended Wyomissing Polytechnic Institute.
He worked for AT&T his entire career.
Lee...
Edward J. Schuck
Apr 26, 2013
Edward Jerome Schuck, 83, passed away on April 26, 2013 in his Wyomissing home.
He was the loving husband of Carol Ann (Mitchell) Schuck, whom he's been happily married to for 51 years.
Born October 19, 1929 in Brooklyn, NY, he was a son of the late Edward H. and Emma H.(Dettling) Schuck.
He was a graduate of Trinity High School, Long Island,...
Donald L. Hartman
Apr 26, 2013
Donald L. Hartman, 68, of Tilden Township, passed away in Orwigsburg Center.
He was the companion of Joan M. (Hertzog) Zimmerman, who was his soul mate and love of his life.
Born in West Reading, he was a son of the late Lloyd C. and Pauline K. (Koch) Hartman.
He was a 1962 graduate from Oley Valley High School.
Donald was a good handyman...
Carmela Haggerty
Apr 25, 2013
Carmela "Millie" (Brusca) Haggerty, 89, formerly of Muhlenberg Township died April 25, 2013 in her residence at Hearthstone at Maidencreek.
She was married 60 years to John Felix Haggerty, Jr., who died March 19, 2003.
Born in Reading, PA on August 17, 1923, she was a daughter of the late Guiseppe and Lena (Capizzi) Brusca.
She and her late husband were the owners...
William Philip Jones
Apr 24, 2013
The Reverend William Philip Jones, 72, formerly of Wyomissing, died April 24,2013, in Holy Family Manor, Bethlehem, PA.
Born February 9, 1941 in Hinsdale, Ill., he was the son of the late Philip E. and Frances C. Jones of Wyomissing. He attended Sacred Heart School, West Reading, PA, Reading Central Catholic High School, Reading, PA, and graduated in 1958 from Wyomissing...
Betty Elaine Hartberger
Apr 23, 2013
Betty Elaine Hartberger, 90, of Muhlenberg Township, passed away April 23, 2013 in The Reading Hospital and Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family.
Her husband, Leo J. Hartberger, died December 24, 1984.
Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Wilson D. and Lillian (Mervine) Fidler.
She was a member of Calvary Lutheran Church, Laureldale.
Betty loved spending time with her...
Joseph J. Reider
Apr 23, 2013
Joseph J. Reider, 83, of Muhlenberg Township, died April 23, 2013, in Reading Hospital and Medical Center.
He was the husband of Evelyn C. "Dolly" (Brown) Reider.
Born in Reading, he was a son of the late James and Madeline (Jordon) Reider.
Joseph was president/co-owner of: Snack World Inc.; Square Deal Fruit; Snack World Outlet Valley Distributing and Krick's Corner for over 25...
Robert A. Reber
Apr 21, 2013
Robert A. Reber, 55, passed away April 21, 2013 in his Muhlenberg Township residence.
Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Robert L. and Jean H. (Walker) Reber.
He was a graduate of Muhlenberg High School.
Robert was previously employed by Kutztown University as a media specialist until his health failed.
He is survived by his sister, Roberta Reber Robinson, widow...
Harvey Charles Leidich
Apr 21, 2013
Harvey C. Leidich of Sinking Spring, PA, formerly of Wyomissing, PA, passed away April 21, 2013 in Berks Heim. Eighty-seven (87) years of age. Loving husband, father, grandfather and brother.
Predeceased by his parents, Adam D. Leidich and Elizabeth Rine Leidich, and sisters Jean Aikens and Louise Gehres.
Survived by: His wife of 68 years, Ruth M. Leidich, three daughers, one son,...
June P. Kleffel
Apr 21, 2013
June Pearl Kleffel, 83, formerly of Reading, died April 21, 2013 in Berks Heim, Bern Township.
She was the of widow of Richard Donald Kleffel.
Born in Blandon, she was a daughter of the late James E. and Gertrude G. Manmiller.
June was employed as a produce clerk with Weis Markets, Muhlenberg Township for 17 years, retiring in 1999.
She was a member of...
Helen Marie Weber
Apr 21, 2013
Helen Marie Weber, 80, of Reading, passed away April 21, 2013 in The Reading Hospital and Medical Center.
Her husband, William Weber, died July 31, 2012.
Born in Bronx, NY, she was a daughter of the late Julius and Marie (Benzinger) Foss.
She liked working with the public and was employed with New York Trust Company, Baldwin Brass and Reading Airport.
Helen loved spending...
Julia Helen Novitsky
Apr 20, 2013
Julia Helen Novitsky, 78, passed away April 20, 2013 in her Muhlenberg Township residence.
She was the loving wife of Donald Matthew Novitsky, whom she married 55 years ago on October 12, 1957.
Born in Tomhicken, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Anna (Wojcik) Brutosky.
She was a member of Holy Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Church, Hyde Park.
Julia loved being...
Thomas F. Nolan
Apr 19, 2013
Thomas F. Nolan, Jr., 81, of Wyomissing, passed away April 19, 2013 in The Reading Hospital and Medical Center.
Born in West Lawn, he was the son of the late Thomas F., Sr. and Caroline (Bower) Nolan.
Tom was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in the Korean Conflict.
He was a member of Sacred Heart R.C. Church, West Reading.
Tom is survived by his...
Rosemarie Intelisano
Apr 18, 2013
Rosemarie (Clemente) Intelisano, 83, formerly of Muhlenberg Township, died April 18, 2013 in ManorCare Health Services, Spring Township, surrounded by her loving family.
She was the loving wife of John Intelisano whom she married July 29, 1950.
Born December 21, 1929 in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Rocco and Madeline (Passaro) Clemente.
Along with her husband, she ran Intel's Sandwich...
Michael K. Stanko
Apr 17, 2013
Michael K. Stanko 60, died April 17,2013, peacefully in his sleep at his home in Elizabethtown after a long battle with cancer.
Mike was the son of Frank C. and Dorothy M. (Serfass) Stanko. He was born in Philadelphia and grew up in West Lawn, Pa.
Mike was a graduate of Sacred Heart School in West Reading, Holy Name High School (Class...
Donald J. Kehm
Apr 17, 2013
Donald J. Kehm, 79 of Tilden Township died April 17th in Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest where he had been a patient the past 6 days. He was the husband of Sandra J. (Sipple) Kehm. Donald was born in Allentown on April 12th, 1934 and was the son of the late Frank G. and Mary H. (McMann) Kehm. Donald was a...
Barbara Ann Rodrock
Apr 16, 2013
Barbara Ann Rodrock, 83 of Wyomissing, formerly of Shillington, died April 16, 2013, at Mifflin Center.
Born in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of the late Theodore O. and Agnes F. (Connolly) Rodrock.
She was a 1947 Graduate of Central Catholic High School.
Barbara worked for Penn State University, Berks Campus, as an administrative assistant for 25 years, retiring in 1991. During those...
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