Jonathan L. Zweizig

Jonathan L. Zweizig

Nov 12, 2012

Jonathan L. Zweizig, 56, of Reading, passed away November 12, 2012 in Jefferson Hospital for Neuroscience, Philadelphia.

Born in West Reading, he was the son of M. Leroy and Janis (Boltz) Zweizig.

He was a 1974 graduate of Reading High School as well as the class president; and a 1979 MBA graduate of Penn State University.

Jonathan was a self employed day trader...

Andrzej Hempel

Andrzej Hempel

Nov 12, 2012

Andrzej "Andrew" Hempel, 86, passed away November 12, 2012 in his Wyomissing residence.

His wife, Krystyna (Milewska) Hempel, died August 13, 2008.

Born in Warsaw, Poland, he was the son of the late Jozef and Urszula (Laguna) Hempel.

He was a 1955 graduate of University of London with a BS in Mechanical Engineering.

Andrzej worked as technical officer for Imperial Chemical Industries, Ltd., Northwich...

Christopher D. Hallman

Christopher D. Hallman

Nov 11, 2012

Christopher D. Hallman, 34, of Pike Township, died November 11, 2012.

Born in Pottstown, he was a son of Douglas N. and Carolee A. (Conklin) Hallman, Boyertown.

He graduated from Boyertown High School in 1996 and attended IUP.

Christopher worked in construction for 12 years for Haines & Kibblehouse, Skippack.

He was a real outdoorsman and loved fishing, mountain biking, hiking and especially archery...

Margaret E. Henrich

Margaret E. Henrich

Nov 10, 2012

Margaret Cunningham Henrich, 89, wife of the late Albert J. Henrich, and a resident of Riverside Shore Rehabilitation Center, Parksley, VA, passed away on Saturday, November 10, 2012 at 5 a.m.

Born July 23, 1923 in Little Falls, NY, she was a daughter of the late Edward F. and Freda Cunningham.

She was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church in Onley,...

Paul B. Grunzig

Paul B. Grunzig

Nov 10, 2012

Paul Bruno Grunzig, 77, of Lincoln Park, passed away peacefully November 10, 2012 in the Reading Hospital and Medical Center, where he had been a patient since Tuesday.

He was the husband of Joanne (Niskoch ) Grunzig, whom he married April 20, 1963.

Born in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, on November 18, 1934, he was a son of the late Bruno F....

Emma Elizabeth Sheidy

Emma Elizabeth Sheidy

Nov 10, 2012

Emma Elizabeth Sheidy, 98, of Wyomissing, passed away November 10, 2012, in her home.

She was the widow of Harvey C. Sheidy.

Born in Wyomissing, she was a daughter of the late Howard and Anna (Kurtz) Sweitzer. Emma attended Shillington High School.

She worked as a cafeteria worker for 25 years at Wyomissing High School, retiring in 1985. Emma was also very active...

Sydney A. Reber

Sydney A. Reber

Nov 10, 2012

Sydney Augustus Reber, 92, of Topton, died November 10, 2012 in The Lutheran Home at Topton, Longswamp Township.

He was the husband of Jeanne Frieda (Hunter) Reber who died January 20, 2011.

Born October 27, 1920 in Laureldale, he was a son of the late George Jonathan and Minnie Charlotte (Homan) Reber.

Sydney was a 1939 graduate of Muhlenberg Township High School.

He was...

Michael W. Drobnick

Michael W. Drobnick

Nov 9, 2012

Michael William Drobnick, 47, of Muhlenberg Township, died November 11, 2012 in Wilkes-Barre, PA.

He was the husband of Denise Marie (Waltz) Drobnick, whom he married June 1, 1991.

Born September 1, 1965 in Reading, he was a son of Rudolph A. and Carol S. (Stephens) Drobnick of Muhlenberg Township.

Michael was a 1983 graduate of Muhlenberg High School and Berks County Home...

Clair Daniel Hasker

Clair Daniel Hasker

Nov 8, 2012

Clair Daniel Hasker, 75, passed away November 8, 2012, at the Reading Hospital and Medical Center.

He was the husband of Deborah "Deb" (De Angelo) Hasker, whom he married July 26, 1986. Born October 2, 1937 in Laureldale, he was the son of the late William R. and Mable E. (Schrack) Hasker.

Clair was employed as a mechanic with Hershey Food Corporation...

Christ Sianis

Christ Sianis

Nov 8, 2012

Christ Sianis, 95, of Wyomissing, died November 8, 2012 in Reading Hospital and Medical Center with his family by his side.

He was the loving husband of Mary (Lamprinos) Sianis, whom he married 66 years ago.

He was a son of the late James and Fotine (Geras) Sianis. Born in Samos, Greece, he and his family emigrated to the U.S. in the...

Allen W. Cartwright

Allen W. Cartwright

Nov 7, 2012

Allen W. Cartwright, 95, passed away November 7, 2012 in his Wyomissing residence.

His wife, Anna M. (Edinger) Cartwright, died June 20, 2009.

Born in Reading, he was a son of the late George and Sarah (Weiser) Cartwright.

Allen was an order picker for Glidden Paint, Reading, retiring in 1979.

He was a member of the Flying Dutchmen Model Airplane Club and enjoyed building...

Lois Marion Binder

Lois Marion Binder

Nov 6, 2012

Lois Marion (Lamson) Binder, age 84, of Shillington, died peacefully on Tuesday, November 6, 2012 at home surrounded by family, following a brave battle with sarcoma.

Lois was born September 10, 1928 in Allentown, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Arthur Clark and Eva Thomas Lamson. She spent her childhood years in Allentown. She graduated from Allentown High School where she...

Andrew S. Yonkovitch

Andrew S. Yonkovitch

Nov 6, 2012

Andrew S. Yonkovitch, 55, died November 6, 2012, in his Flying Hills residence.

Born in West Reading, he was the son of William and M. Louise (Mitchell) Yonkovitch, of Reading.

He was a 1975 graduate of Holy Name High School.

Andrew was employed in customer service for 35 years by Carpenter Technology.

He was a member of St. Margaret's Roman Catholic Church.

In addition to...

Estelle Michael Mitnick

Estelle Michael Mitnick

Nov 6, 2012

Estelle Michael Mitnick, 89 of Plainview, N.Y. died on Tuesday, November 6, 2012 at The Highlands of Wyomissing. She was the wife of Harold I. Mitnick, who died in 2008; they had been married for over 65 years.

Born April 2, 1923, she grew up in Brooklyn during the Depression. During this time she developed a commitment to education, lifelong learning,...

Robert Eugene Thomas

Robert Eugene Thomas

Nov 5, 2012

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 Joseph Rutkoski

Eugene Joseph Rutkoski

Nov 5, 2012

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 Selig

Lois Virginia Selig

Nov 4, 2012

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

Margaret L. Lyons

Nov 3, 2012

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

Carolyn R. Yerger

Nov 2, 2012

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

Donald M. Ravel

Nov 2, 2012

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,...