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...
Colton James Vecchio
Jun 12, 2012
Colton James Vecchio was stillborn in the Reading Hospital on June 12, 2012.
Surviving are his parents, Christopher D. and Sarah L. (Obert) Vecchio and Colton's sister Maya Lynn Vecchio.
Other survivors include maternal grandparents, John and Sally Obert and paternal grandparents, Mick and Christine Vecchio.
Services will be private at the convenience of the family. Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, Inc., West...
Corinne D. Lewis
Jun 12, 2012
Corinne D. (Williams) Lewis, 85, formerly of West Reading, died June 12, 2012, in The Lutheran Home at Topton.
Her husband, Homer L. Lewis, died September 22, 2008.
Born in West Reading, she was a daughter of the late Alan and Hannah Esther (Labe) Williams.
She was a 1945 graduate of West Reading High School.
Corinne was employed as a bookkeeper for six years...
Robert J. Smalley
Jun 12, 2012
Robert Joseph Smalley, 57, of Reading, died June 12, 2012 in the Reading Hospital and Medical Center.
He was the husband of Linda Ann (Raifsnider) Smalley, whom he married February 17, 2001.
Born October 4, 1954 in Philadelphia, PA, he was a son of the late Russell William Smalley, Sr. and Ethel Mae (Burns) Smalley.
He was employed as a truck driver for...
David F.D. Wenrich
Jun 11, 2012
David F.D. Wenrich, 89, of Reading, died June 11, 2012, in Reading Hospital and Medical Center.
He was the husband of Fern P. (Kissling) Wenrich, Reading. His first wife, Anna M. (Wisniewski) Wenrich, died August, 1971.
Born in Gouglersville, he was the son of the late Birden and Annie (Schadler) Wenrich.
He was a 1940 graduate of Shillington High School.
David was a U.S....
Michael J. Wixon
Jun 11, 2012
Michael J. Wixon, 75, of Brecknock Twp., died June 11, 2012, in Reading Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Raymond S. and Margaret M. (Gruber) Wixon.
He worked at Wixon's Bakery for 34 years retiring in 1988 as co-owner. Michael also co-owned Penn-Cecil House from 1981 to 1987.
Michael was a coin collector...
Michael J. Crosby
Jun 10, 2012
Michael J. Crosby, 57, of Exeter Township, after a brief battle with cancer, passed away on Sunday, June 10, 2012 in the Mifflin Center, Shillington where he had been a resident since May 25th.
Born in Plainfield, N.J., he was a son of Joan K. (Kauffman) Crosby of Exeter Township and the late Charles H. Crosby.
He had attended Exeter High School...
Thomas J. Campbell
Jun 10, 2012
Thomas J. Campbell, 84, of Spring Township, passed away the morning of June 10, 2012, in St. Joseph Hospital.
He was the husband of Jeanette E. Campbell.
Born in Bryn Mawr, PA, he was the son of the late George and Winifred Campbell.
He was a longtime resident of Lansdale before moving to West Lawn.
He was a U.S. Marines Corps veteran.
Tom was one...
Patricia Anne Hilton
Jun 10, 2012
Patricia Anne (Strickler) Hilton, 83, passed away June 10, 2012, in her Sinking Spring residence.
Her husband, Richard E. Hilton, died May 6, 2004.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Leonard and Kathryn Frances (Dietrick) Strickler.
She was a graduate of Reading High School in 1946 and St. Joseph Hospital School of Nursing in 1950.
Patricia was employed by St....
Stanton W. Madara
Jun 9, 2012
Stanton W. Madara, 59, formerly of Fernwood Street, passed away June 9, 2012, surrounded by his loving family and friends in his Muhlenberg township residence.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late William A. and Grace L. Madara.
Stan worked for Prospectus Berco for 35 years where he made many fruitful friendships.
He enjoyed jigsaw puzzles and listening to music....
Marianne Ginnochio
Jun 9, 2012
Marianne H. (Honig) Ginnochio, 88, died June 9, 2012 at 6:35 pm in Spurce Manor Nursing and Rehabilation Center, West Reading.
She was the widow of Daniel Francis Ginnochio.
Born December 9, 1923 in Keitzheim, Germany, she was the only child of Rudolph and Ida (Samual) Honig.
She was employed for over 30 years in check recovery with Citi Corp.
Marianne is survived by...
Paul F. Reidenhour
Jun 9, 2012
Paul F. Reidenhour, Sr., 96 of Windsor Township died June 9, 2012 in the Kutztown Manor. His wife, Ruth E. (Wessner) Reidenhour died June 23, 2001. Paul was born in Windsor Township and was the son of the late Francis and Minnie (Swoyer) Reidenhour. He was a self employed farmer his entire life and was a member of Zion's Evangelical...
Kenneth R. Trout
Jun 9, 2012
Kenneth R. Trout, 88, formerly of Wyomissing, died June 9, 2012 in The Landis Home, Lititz.
His wife, Myrtle D. (Dries) Trout, passed away in 1996.
Born in Muhlenberg Township, he was a son of the late William E. and Jenny (Lutz) Trout.
Ken was a 1942 graduate of Muhlenberg High School.
He worked for Edward A. Reider Construction Company, Reading for 10 years...
Helen E. Smith
Jun 9, 2012
Helen E. Smith, 95 formerly of Auburn died in the Schuylkill Medical Center, Pottsville on June 9, 2012. She was a resident of Rest Haven for many years. Her husband, Victor Smith died in 1975. She was born in Drehersville and was the daughter of the late Victor and Esther O. (Schwenk) Hofffman. She worked as a sewer for Arco...
Ronald L. Pursel
Jun 7, 2012
Ronald L. Pursel, 69, died June 7, 2012 in his Centre Township residence.
His wife, Patricia E. (McVaugh), passed away July 15, 2007.
Born in Bloomsburg, he was a son of the late Floyd G. and Frances (English) Pursel.
Ron worked in law enforcement for the Military Police, Conrail and in 1999 he retired from Berks County Prison. He and his wife also...
Catharine A. Geissler
Jun 6, 2012
Catharine A. Geissler, 87, formerly of Wyomissing Hills, died June 6, 2012 in Kindred Transitional Care and Rehabilitation Center, Reading.
Her husband, Francis G. Geissler, died July 7, 1999.
Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late William A. and Rosie (Umbenhauer) Ripple.
She was a graduate of Reading High School in 1942.
Catharine was first employed by Berkshire Knitting Mills and...
M. Catharine Balthaser
Jun 6, 2012
M. Catharine Balthaser, 98 of Perry Twp., died June 6th in Berks Heim where she was a resident. She was the widow of Paul R. Balthaser who pre deceased her in 2003. Born in Center Twp., she was the daughter of the late Elias Stein and Jennie (Laucks) Stein. She was a Homemaker and also worked at various garment factories...
Kenneth M. Snyder
Jun 6, 2012
Kenneth M. Snyder, 48, of Oley, passed away Wednesday, June 6, 2012 at St. Joseph Medical Center.
Born in Charlotte, NC, he was the son of Martin E. Sr. and Linda L. (Ulrich) Snyder of Oley.
He was a member of the Reading Motorcycle Club.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by two daughters: Tanya L. Boulden and her husband Scott...