Debra Anne Schappell
Jun 22, 2012
Debra Anne (Hartranft) Schappell, 69, passed away June 22, 2012 in her daughter's Oley residence.
Her husband, Calvin H. Schappell, died November 2003.
Born January 6, 1943 in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Franklin Peter Hartranft, City Patrolman (1947-1969) and Mary Anna (Bingaman) Hartranft.
Debra worked as a Layout Operator for Western Electric in Laureldale and then for AT&T in...
Michael Anthony Robidas
Jun 22, 2012
Michael Anthony Robidas, 50, passed away unexpectedly on June 22, 2012 in his Riverview Park residence.
He was the loving husband of Rita A. (Davis) Robidas, whom he married 28 years ago.
Born in Reading, he was a son of Felicia (Andrzjewski) Robidas, Reading and the late Paul J. Robidas, Sr..
He was a graduate of Reading High School.
Mike was a dedicated employee...
Robert Stuart Moore
Jun 21, 2012
Robert Stuart Moore, Jr. passed away peacefully on June 21, 2012.
Born in West Reading on January 2, 1927, he was the son of the late Robert S. Moore, Sr. and Helen (Rhoad) Moore. Bob graduated from West Reading High School and then enlisted into the Navy during World War II. Following the war, he attended Franklin and Marshall College, graduating...
Peter Andrew Narusewicz
Jun 20, 2012
Peter Andrew Narusewicz, 55, of Reading, died June 20, 2012, in Reading Hospital. He was the husband of Bahar R. Diken and the gift of her life. Peter was the son of Philip Narusewicz, Princeton, NJ and the late Margaret (Woodruff) Narusewicz, and the brother of James Narusewicz.
After four years of service in the U.S. Navy, Peter traveled all around...
Richard A. Smith
Jun 18, 2012
Richard Allen Smith, 64, died June 18, 2012 in his Reading residence.
He was the partner of Brent S. Druding of Reading.
Richard was born in Reading, PA on July 30, 1947 and was a son of the late Edwin H. and Filomena C. (Piergrossi) Smith.
He was a 1966 graduate of Reading High School and a graduate of Empire Beauty School.
Richard was...
Diane L. Lessie
Jun 18, 2012
Diane L. (Bowman) Lessie, 72, of Wernersville, died June 18, 2012, in Hershey Medical Center.
Her husband, James H. Lessie, died December 2, 2008. They were married on March 7, 1959 and were married for nearly 50 years.
Born in Browns Mills, NJ, she was a daughter of the late Frederick Bowman and Mary E. (Kress) Haas.
She was a graduate of Reading...
Rise A. Long
Jun 17, 2012
Rise A. Long, 67, died June 17, 2012, in her Wernersville residence.
Born in Reading, she was a daughter of Mary (Earhart) Aspinall, Reading and the late Ralph E. Shugart. Rise was adopted in December of 1946 by the late Otto J. and Blanche A. (Weidman) Wagner.
She was a graduate of Wilson High School in 1963 and earned her Associate's Degree...
Cameron Kenneth Breidegam
Jun 17, 2012
Cameron Kenneth Breidegam, son of Ryan and Jennifer (Anderson) Breidegam of Ruscombmanor Township, passed away on Sunday, June 17, 2012 in the Reading Hospital shortly after birth.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sister: Sophia M. Breidegam at home and his maternal grandparents: John and JoAnne Anderson and his maternal uncle Jim Anderson all of Clarks Summit....
Luka W. Noll
Jun 16, 2012
Luka Wayne Noll, 19 months, passed away June 16, 2012 in Hershey Medical Center, Dauphin County, in the arms of his grandmother, Annette, surrounded by his loving family.
Born October 20, 2010, he was a son of Tylor Wayne Noll of Cumru Township and Tori Anne Kessler of Shillington.
Luka loved being silly and making people laugh. He loved cars, trucks and...
Ruth E. Leckrone
Jun 16, 2012
Ruth E. Leckrone, 92, lastly of Exeter Township, passed away on Saturday, June 16, 2012 at 11:40 pm in Berkshire Center where she had been a resident.
Her husband, Edward R. Leckrone passed away on December 6, 1976.
Born in York, she was a daughter of the late Lewis and Elnora (Worley) Gibbs.
She was a 1937 graduate of York High School and...
Harry L. Schaeffer
Jun 16, 2012
Harry Lamont Schaeffer, 97, died June 16, 2012 in his Bern Township residence, surrounded by his loving family.
He was the husband of Mildred Evelyn (Kerr) Schaeffer who died Novomber 1, 2005.
Born November 15, 1914 in Albany Township, he was a son of the late Llewellyn and Maude (Seidel) Schaeffer.
Harry was self-employed as a farmer for over 60 years, retiring in...
Warren H. Kemmerer
Jun 15, 2012
Warren H. Kemmerer, 81, of Oley passed away on Friday, June 15, 2012 in his residence.
He was the companion of the late Alvesta Roth. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Peter W. Kemmerer and Pearl (Hartman) Kemmerer.
He was employed as a maintenance technician for the former Wagner Electric of Boyertown for 46 years, retiring in 1996....
Theodore W. Faust
Jun 15, 2012
Theodore Wayne Faust, Jr., of N. Heidelberg Township, died June 15, 2012 in St. Joseph Medical Center, Bern Township.
He was the loving husband of Joyce L. (Hall) Faust who died June 23, 2011.
Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Theodore W., Sr. and Evelyn (Seavers) Faust.
Ted was a 1953 graduate of Central Catholic High School. He also...
Ferne A. Helbert
Jun 15, 2012
Ferne Alice (Christ) Helbert, 91, formerly of Muhlenberg Township, died June 15, 2012 in Berks Heim, Bern Township.
She was the wife of Irvin Franklin Helbert who died in 1990.
Born December 26, 1920 in West Leesport, she was a daughter of the late Herbert and Helen (Reber) Christ.
Ferne was employed as a full fashion seamer with Rosedale Knitting Mill for a...
Fern A. Zins
Jun 15, 2012
Fern A. Zins-Shelow, 86, of Pennside, passed away June 15, 2012, surrounded by her loving family in the residence of her daughter and son-in-law, Gail, and Johan Olsen, Cumru Township.
She was predeceased by her first husband Irvin F. Zins, on March 30, 1996, on the date of their 52nd Anniversary together. They enjoyed a wonderful life together with their family...
Randy L. Brown
Jun 15, 2012
Randy L. Brown, 61, of West Lawn, died June 15, 2012 in Reading Hospital.
He was the husband of Stephanie J. (Kalaras) Brown. They were married on September 26, 1971.
Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Harry D., Jr. and June L. (Hassler) Brown.
He was a veteran of the US Army.
Randy was a life-long painter. He worked for...
Joseph E. Dolan
Jun 14, 2012
Joseph Edward Dolan, 73, died June 14, 2012 in his Exeter Township residence.
He was the husband of Janet Marie (Wagner) Dolan, whom he married December 29, 1962.
Born in Reading, PA on May 5, 1939, he was a son of the late Thomas Michael Dolan Sr. and Elizabeth Gertrude (Kortenhorn) Dolan.
He was a 1957 graduate of Central Catholic High School and...
Paul M. Hamm
Jun 13, 2012
Paul M. Hamm, Sr., 88 formerly of Strausstown died in the home of his daughter, Joan L. wife of Clarence Bailey of Promise City, Iowa on June 13th, 2012. Paul was the husband of Anna F. (Woerner) Hamm also of Promise City, Iowa. He was born in Albany Township and was the son of the late Clarence R. and Elsie...
Joel Michael Ulrich
Jun 13, 2012
Joel Michael Ulrich, 26, died unexpectedly June 13, 2012, in his Robesonia residence, where he resided with his fiancee Courtney T. Porr.
Born in Reading, he was the son of Robin L. (Strough) Sterner and the late Michael K. Ulrich.
He was a graduate of Governor Mifflin High School in 2004.
Joel was employed by Texas Roadhouse for 10 years under the supervision...
Cynthia A. Bohn
Jun 13, 2012
Cynthia A. (Gilbert) Bohn, 63, of Boyertown, died June 13, 2012.
She was the wife of Kermit E. Bohn.
Born in West Reading, she was a daughter of the late Emerson C. and Althea L. (Bassler) Gilbert.
She was a graduate of Conrad Weiser High School in 1967 and Temple University where she became a Certified Phlebotomist.
Cynthia was a phlebotomist for the Reading...