Myra M. Voigt
Nov 25, 2012
Myra McMahon Voigt passed away on November 25, 2012 in her home, surrounded by loved ones, after an 18 month courageous attempt to battle cancer. We all admire her for her strength, grace and optimism during this time in her life when the odds were not in her favor.
Myra was born in 1935 in Fremont Ohio, the daughter of James...
Richard L. Wagner
Nov 23, 2012
Richard L. Wagner, 87, of Exeter Township, passed away November 23, 2012 in The Reading Hospital and Medical Center.
He was the husband of Geraldine F. (Weber) Wagner.
Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Paul F. and Marie E. (Focht) Wagner.
He was a graduate of Reading High School and Temple University.
Richard was a master electrician and co-owned Wagner...
Nancy J. Heilman
Nov 21, 2012
Nancy J. (Frisco) Heilman, 82, formerly of Wyomissing, died peacefully in her sleep on November 21, 2012 at Berks Heim.
She was the wife of Donald B. "Bud" Heilman. They were married on August 18, 1951.
Born in Bridgeport, she was the only child of the late George V. and Helen (Domourad) Frisco.
She was a 1948 graduate of West Catholic High School...
Walter E. Zimmerman
Nov 21, 2012
Walter Edward Zimmerman, 91, of Fleetwood, passed away at St. Joseph Medical Center.
Born in Chicago, Illinois on September 9, 1921, he was a son of the late Walter Charles and Katherine (Moroney) Zimmerman.
Walter is survived by his wife of over 50 years, Pamm (Cucinotta) Zimmerman who provided him with love and devoted care.
Walter was a loving father to Sandra (Zimmerman)...
Adrian J. Dougherty
Nov 20, 2012
Adrian Joseph Dougherty, 85, died November 20, 2012 in Golden Living Center, Exeter Township.
Born March 19, 1927 in Cresson, PA, he was a son of the late Louis and Elizabeth (Lauer) Dougherty.
He served in the U.S. Army during World War II.
Adrian was emoloyed as an independant bulk mail cantractor by the U. S. Government for 17 years.
Surviving are two daughters,...
Phyllis C. Greth
Nov 20, 2012
Phyllis C. Greth, 85, of Bern Township, died November 20, 2012 in Berks Heim.
She was the wife of Joseph C. Greth whom she was married to for 63 years.
Born in Merrill, WI, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Alta (Bauman) Rathke.
She graduated from American Hospital, Chicago, IL, earning her Nursing degree.
Phyllis was a registered nurse for 38...
Nora R. Shaaber
Nov 20, 2012
Nora Ruth (Schweitzer) Shaaber, 78, died November 20, 2012, in her Pike Township residence.
She was married May 12, 1972 to Dennis Paul Shaaber.
Born July 17, 1934 in Alsace Manor, she was a daughter of the late Roy and Ruth K. (Milligan) Schweitzer.
Nora graduated from Mount Penn High School.
She was a member of Salem Shalters Church. Nora was employed as a...
Marilyn J. Mcgrath
Nov 20, 2012
Marilyn Joyce (Wertz) McGrath, 77, of Spring Township died November 20, 2012 in The Reading Hospital and Medical Center, West Reading.
She was the wife of Rodney L. "Rod" McGrath whom she married June 15, 1957.
Born May 25, 1935 in West Reading, she was a daughter of the late Mervin J. and Jeannette (Geise) Wertz.
She was a 1953 graduate of West...
Patricia A. Witman
Nov 19, 2012
Patricia A. Witman, 76, of Kenhorst, died November 19, 2012 in Berks Heim.
She was the wife of Jack R. Witman.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late William A. and Ruth E. (Loewen) Schatz.
She was a gradutate of Reading High School in 1954 and attended both Kutztown University and Albright College.
Patricia was in education for over 30 years....
Catherine I. Stern
Nov 19, 2012
Catherine I. Stern, 88 of Tilden Township died November 19th in the Reading Hospital and Medical Center. She was predeceased by two husbands, James W. Clay in 1955 and Edgar D. Stern on November 26, 1988. Catherine was born in Perry Township and was the daughter of the late Pious E. and Ida M. (Hottenstein) Dietrich. She was a member...
Florence M. Garszczynski
Nov 18, 2012
Florence M. Garszczynski, 88, of Colony Park, passed away November 18, 2012 in Berks Heim.
She was the wife of John F. Garszczynski, whom she married 66 years ago on February 9, 1946.
Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late George and Mary Amelia (Surowiec) Druzba.
She worked as a sales associate for Wanamaker's, Hecht's and Strawbridge and Clothier, retiring...
Annastacia Mae Keech
Nov 17, 2012
Annastacia "Staci" Mae Keech, 15, of York, passed away November 17, 2012 in York Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in West Reading, she was a daughter of Katrina L. Wadzinske, York and Christian L. Keech, Pottsville. Also surviving are her sister, Chyondra Charee Keech; her friend, Aaron J. Wright; her grandparents and many aunts and uncles.
She was a 10th...
Gloria I. Greene
Nov 17, 2012
Gloria Iacone Greene died on Saturday, November 17, 2012 in Northfield, Minnesota.
Born in Reading on August 3, 1926 she was a daughter of the late F. Alexander and Mary Louise Vladi Iacone. Her father was a prominent haberdasher in Reading until his death in 1942.
Gloria was a gifted musician. Upon graduation from Reading High School, class of 1944, she received...
Dorothy Pendlebury-Lackey
Nov 16, 2012
Dorothy Pendlebury-Lackey, 100, passed away November 16, 2012 in The Highlands at Wyomissing.
She was predeceased by her first husband, William D. Pendlebury in 1967 and her second husband, Leo W. Lackey in 2005.
Born in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of the late George F. and Annie (McColley) Holden.
Dorothy lived most of her life in the Philadelphia area with the exception...
Kenneth E. Klein
Nov 16, 2012
Kenneth E. Klein, 89, of Wernersville, died November 16, 2012 in The Reading Hospital and Medical Center.
He was predeceased by his first wife, Grace E. (Seidel) Klein in 1977 and his second wife, Florence A. (Pott) Klein, in 2011.
Born in West Reading, he was a son of the late Paul G. and Luella (Snyder) Klein.
Ken worked for Textile Machine Works...
Ronald D. Fisher
Nov 16, 2012
Ronald D. Fisher, Sr., 76, passed away November 16, 2012 in his West Reading residence.
He was the husband of Joyce (Holdeman) Fisher, whom he married 58 years ago on September 18, 1954.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Lester W. and Candace (Graul) Fisher.
He was the owner of All Safe Electrical Inspections for 20 years, retiring in...
Margaret I. Wills
Nov 15, 2012
Margaret I. (Sherman) Wills, 100, formerly of West Reading, died November 15, 2012, in Cornwall Manor.
Her husband, Gerald K. Wills, died June 15, 1999.
Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Henry W. and Gertrude M. (Ganster) Sherman.
She was a 1933 graduate of Kutztown State Teachers College.
Margaret was employed for 21 years as an elementary school teacher for...
Sylvia C. Swoboda
Nov 14, 2012
Sylvia C. (Manno) Swoboda, 97, formerly of West Reading, died November 14, 2012, in Berkshire Center.
Her husband, Joseph A. Swoboda, died October 12, 2002.
Born in Kane, she was a daughter of the late Samuel and Rose (Lantz) Manno.
She was a 1933 graduate of Kane High School.
Sylvia was a secretary for 26 years for CNA Insurance, retiring on September 30, 1985.
She...
Concetta Notario
Nov 13, 2012
Concetta Notario, 94, of Kenhorst, died November 13, 2012 in The Reading Hospital and Medical Center.
She was the wife of Joseph Notario who died February 1, 1987.
Born November 16, 1917 in Chester, Delaware County, she was a daughter of the late Donato and Adela (Sacco) Zampelli.
Concetta was a member of Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church, Reading.
Surviving are her three children:...
Vivian R. Christman
Nov 13, 2012
Vivian Ruth (Shade) Christman, 82, died November 13, 2012 in her Oley Township residence.
She was married November 18, 1950 to the late George D. "Shorty" Christman, who died February 19, 2010.
Born January 18, 1930 in Laureldale, PA, she was a daughter of the late Clifford M. Sr., and Mildred M. (Anderson) Shade.
She was a 1947 graduate of Oley High School.
Vivian...