Robert E. Thomas, Jr. "B.T.", 58, of Sinking Spring, passed away November 5, 2012, at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.
He was the husband of Virginia (Frey) Thomas, his high school sweetheart, whom he married on September 16, 1978. They had just celebrated their thirty-fourth anniversary.
Born in Tacoma, WA, he was a son of Frances (Smith) Thomas, wife of Alexander Busby, Jacksonville,...
Eugene J. Rutkoski, 70, Spring Township, died Monday, November 5, 2012, at home following a lengthy illness.
He was the husband of Ann T. (Gormican), to whom he was married for thirty-five years.
Born in Washington, DC on June 4, 1942, he was a son of the late Ignatius and Latane (Smithdeal) Rutkoski.
Eugene received his B.S.E. from the Colorado School of Mines,...
Lois Virginia (Stephens) Selig, 89, of Lower Heidelberg Township, died November 4, 2012, in Reading Hospital and Medical Center.
She was the wife of Richard A. Selig. They were married on April 29, 1972.
Born in Texas, she was the daughter of the late William and Effie (Behrle) Stephens.
Lois was employed for many years as a seamstress for Robert Krize, Laureldale, retiring...
Margaret L. Lyons, 83, formerly of Mt. Penn, died November 3, 2012 in The Reading Hospital and Medical Center.
Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Ralph S. and Margaret E. (O'Rourke) Lyons.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday at 10 a.m. in St. Catharine of Siena R.C. Church, 4975 Boyertown Pike, Reading. A viewing will...
Carolyn R. Yerger, 79, of Bernville, died November 2, 2012 in Reading Hospital and Medical Center.
She was the wife of Roy H. Yerger who died April 25, 2001.
Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Russell and Helen (Fausnacht) Zillhardt.
Carolyn was a 1950 graduate of Reading High School and attended West Chester University.
She was employed as a waitress...
Donald M. Ravel of Wyomissing, PA entered into eternal rest on November 2, 2012 at home under hospice care.
Donald was born January 22, 1931 on Blair Ave., Reading, PA the youngest of seven children of the late George F. Ravel and Emma C. (Burkhart) Ravel.
He is survived by wife Helen (Auer) Ravel. They were married May 22, 1950 in Elkton,...
Lucy J. Faust, 74, of Shillington, passed away November 2, 2012 in The Reading Hospital and Medical Center surrounded by her loving family.
She was the wife of Thomas G. Faust whom she married 53 years ago on October 10, 1959 in Holy Rosary R.C. Church, Reading.
Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Guiseppe and Isabella (Valerio) Lachina.
She...
Edward "Eddie" Boyd Wolfe, 68, passed away November 2, 2012 in his Muhlenberg residence surrounded by his loving family.
He was the husband of Gail E. (Dunkelberger) Wolfe whom he married July 16, 1965.
Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Boyd Edward and Carrie M. (Engle) Wolfe.
He was a 1963 graduate of Muhlenberg High School.
Eddie and his wife...
Elizabeth Rothermel, 92, passed away October 31, 2012 in her Reading residence.
She was the widow of Stanley Rothermel.
Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Maryanna Cichowicz.
She is survived by many nieces and nephews.
Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, Inc., West Reading is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be recorded at www.kuhnfuneralhome.com.
Amy R. (Hayes) Labe, 85, of Reading, passed away October 31, 2012, in Berkshire Center.
Her husband, Walter H. Labe, died March 2, 2004.
Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Herbert B. and Eva (Zerbe) Hayes.
She was employed as a sewing machine operator for Dolphin's Sportswear, Mohnton, retiring in 1987.
She is survived by her daughter, Linda L. Labe,...
Ella Matilda (Tellam) Reuther, 84, formerly of Laureldale, died peacefully October 31, 2012 in Berks Heim, Bern Township, surrounded by her loving family.
She was the wife of Theodore Clarence Reuther who died July 6, 2009.
Born December 16, 1927 in Berks County, she was a daughter of the late Mr. Tellam and Ida (Homan) Tellam-Ziegler.
Ella was a 1945 graduate of Reading...
Jean G. Waxler, 68, died October 30, 2012 in her Muhlenberg Twp. residence.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of Blanche (Moritz) Brady, Reading and the late Edward Glasser.
She attended Kutztown University.
Jean was an administrative assistant in the Psychology Department at Kutztown University last working in September.
In addition to her mother, Jean is survived by her son, Edward M., husband...
Doris Anne (Hillbish) Reinhard, 81, passed away October 30, 2012, in her Sinking Spring residence. She was the wife of Fred J. Reinhard, whom she married July 1, 1950
Born June 4, 1931 in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Walter Hillbish and Dorothy Mae (Wells) Homan.
She was a 1949 graduate of Reading High School.
Also surviving are two Brothers;...
Catherine (Fretz) Hartline, 97, of Earl Township, died October 29, 2012 in the Berkshire Center, Exeter Township.
She was the wife of Joseph Charles Hartline, who died January 31, 1973.
Born in New Hanover Township, Montgomery County on September 25, 1915, she was a daughter of the late Harrison A. and Catherine G. (Fisher) Fretz.
She was employed ten years in the interior...
Kathleen Ann (Gehris) Sharp, 83, of Muhlenberg Township, died October 29, 2012 in Berks Heim, Bern Township.
Born September 28, 1929, at home in Muhlenberg Township, Berks County, she was a daughter of the late Clarence Nathan and Catherine Eliza (Shover) Gehris.
She was the wife of William Henry Sharp, who died November 5, 2003. They were married on September 27, 1952...
Catherine (Fretz) Hartline, 97, of Earl Township, died October 29, 2012 in the Berkshire Center, Exeter Township.
She was the wife of Joseph Charles Hartline, who died January 31, 1973.
Born in New Hanover Township, Montgomery County on September 25, 1915, she was a daughter of the late Harrison A. and Catherine G. (Fisher) Fretz.
She was employed ten years in the interior...
Dorothy J. (Snyder) Hegarty, 97, of West Reading, died October 28, 2012, in Reading Hospital and Medical Center.
Her husband, Thomas J. Hegarty, Jr., died July 26, 1985.
Born in Rehrersburg, she was the daughter of the late John and Sadie (Moyer) Snyder.
She was a graduate of Reading High School.
Dorothy was employed as a legal secretary for Atty. Harold Blumberg, retiring in...
Dang N. Nguyen, 94, of West Lawn, died October 28, 2012 in ManorCare, West Reading surrounded by his loving family.
His wife, Thuong T. Nguyen, died October 30, 2010.
Born in Vietnam, he was the son of the late Hien V. Nguyen and Ruong T. Ho.
He is survived by his children: Than Nguyen, husband of Kim Nguyen, Maryland; Quang Nguyen, husband of...
Michael S. Mahoney, 58 of Hamburg died Friday evening, October 26th, 2012 in the Reading Hospital & Medical Center. He was born in Easton, PA. and was the son of the late Joseph A. and Theresa (Moore) Mahoney. He was a member of the Catholic Community of the Hamburg Center. Michael is survived by a brother, Joseph Mahoney and a...
D. Alice (Ritzel) Kelly, 89, of Lincoln Park, passed away October 26, 2012 in The Reading Hospital and Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family.
She was the wife of Joseph Eugene Kelly who died March 8, 2010.
Born February 2, 1923 in Westover, MD, she was the daughter of the late Edward J., Sr. and Dorothy Lee (Ford) Ritzel.
Alice was a...