Obituaries

Donald James Kelly

Donald James Kelly

Jan 7, 2013

Donald James Kelly, 62, of Sinking Spring, passed away January 7, 2013 in St. Joseph Medical Center.

He was the husband of Patricia Joan (O'Brien) Kelly, whom he married 24 years ago on September 17, 1988.

Born in St. Louis, MO, he was the son of the late Delbert J. and Adelaide (Bender) Kelly.

He was a graduate of Southwest High School; Washington...

Jennie Kazmierczak

Jennie Kazmierczak

Jan 7, 2013

Jennie "Jean" (Sfameni) Russo Kazmierczak, 94, of Wyomissing, died January 7, 2013, in the Reading Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by her husband, Anthony Russo and her second husband, Chester B. Kazmierczak.

Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Peter and Concetta Sfameni.

She was a member of St. John's Roman Catholic Church, Shillington.

Jennie was a beautician for...

Harvey Harris

Harvey Harris

Jan 6, 2013

Harvey Ray Harris, 64, of Oley, died January 6, 2013 in Reading Hospital & Medical Center.

He was the husband of Marlee N. (Zebert) Harris, who died July 4, 2010.

Born in Amory Mississippi, he was a son of the late Harvey Ray Harris Sr. and Joan (Parchman) Harris-Mize, and step son of Herbert E. Mize.

Harvey served in the United States Army.

He...

Melvin L. Mccormick

Melvin L. Mccormick

Jan 5, 2013

God sent his Angel of Mercy into the hospital to take Melvin L. "Leroy" McCormick, 76, from his suffering on January 5, 2013.

Born in Meherrin, VA, he was a son of the late Willie H. and Mazie B. (Walton) McCormick.

He retired from the Parish Dana Corporation after 25 years of service in 1981.

He leaves to cherish his memories his two...

Robert Franklin Dunlap

Robert Franklin Dunlap

Jan 5, 2013

Robert Franklin Dunlap, 91, of Laureldale, died January 5, 2013 in the Reading Hospital and Medical Center.

He was the husband of the late Sarah Elizabeth (Lutz) who died September 2, 1994.

Born in Reading, PA on April 5, 1921, he was a son of the late Franklin J. and Myrtle (Lohman) Dunlap.

He served in the United States Army during World War...

James W. Dietrich

James W. Dietrich

Jan 4, 2013

James W. Dietrich, 76 of Tilden Township died January 4th, 2013 in The Reading Hospital & Medical Center where he had been a patient for a day. He was the husband of Marian E. (Zweizig) Dietrich to whom he had been married to for 56 years. James was born in Richmond Township and was the son of the late Pious...

Carl H. Gensemer

Carl H. Gensemer

Jan 3, 2013

Carl H. Gensemer, 79, of Reading, died January 3, 2013 in The Reading Hospital and Medical Center.

He was the husband of Denise M. (Shannon) Gensemer.

Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Raymond and Elsie (Umbenhouer) Gensemer.

Carl was a U.S. Army veteran.

In addition to his wife he is survived by his daughter, Lynn R., Oswaltt, Dauberville. Also surviving...

Robert H. Jones

Robert H. Jones

Jan 2, 2013

Robert H. Jones, 75, of Kenhorst, died January 2, 2013, in Reading Hospital.

He was the husband of Mary Ann (Borelli) Jones.

Born in Tamaqua, he was a son of the late Henry and Eva (Goodman) Jones.

He was a U.S. Army veteran.

Robert was employed as a grinder for 42 years for Columbian Cutlery, Reading, retiring in 2000.

He was an avid fisherman, enjoyed...

Nancy May Zerbe Schearer

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...