Obituaries
Josephine J. Magee
Oct 21, 2012
Josephine J. Magee, 80, of Spring Township, passed away October 21, 2012 in The Reading Hospital and Medical Center.
Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Gustav and Florence (Zborowski) Jablonski.
She was a 1949 graduate of Central Catholic High School.
Josephine worked as an administrative assistant for the Internal Revenue Service.
She was a member of St. Ignatius Loyola, R.C....
Karla Dee Mcgaughey
Oct 20, 2012
Karla Dee McGaughey, 53, of Sinking Spring, passed away October 20, 2012 in The Reading Hospital and Medical Center.
Born in McKeesport, she was a daughter of Carl and Helen Kendall.
Karla is also survived by her three children: Richie C. (Melissa) McGaughey; Olivia M. McGaughey (Jeremy Sroka); Kendall (Trevor) Cummings and their father, Richard G. McGaughey. Three grandchildren: Devin Smith, Neila...
Kirby L. Weidenhammer
Oct 20, 2012
Kirby L. Weidenhammer, 57, of Ruscombmanor Township, passed away on Saturday, October 20, 2012 in his residence.
He was the husband of Roxanne (Egolf) Weidenhammer.
Born in Reading he was a son of Helen (Keibach) Weidenhammer of Leesport and the late Kirby Weidenhammer.
He was a 1972 graduate of Oley Valley High School and was a member of St. John's (Gernants) Church, Leesport.
He...
Albert D. Hafer
Oct 20, 2012
Albert D. "Sonny" Hafer, Sr. of Ruscombmanor Township, passed away on Saturday, October 20, 2012 in the Reading Hospital emergency room.
He was the husband of Jean L. (Dieter) Hafer
Born in Oley, he was a son of the late Harry R. and Ruth (Oxenford) Hafer.
He was employed in maintenance with F.M. Browns, Fleetwood for many years prior to retiring.
He was a...
Karla Dee Mcgaughey
Oct 20, 2012
Karla Dee McGaughey, 53, of Sinking Spring, passed away October 20, 2012 in The Reading Hospital and Medical Center.
Born in McKeesport, she was a daughter of Carl and Helen Kendall.
Karla is also survived by her three children: Richie C. (Melissa) McGaughey; Olivia M. McGaughey (Jeremy Sroka); Kendall (Trevor) Cummings and their father, Richard G. McGaughey. Three grandchildren: Devin Smith, Neila...
Anna E. Speece
Oct 19, 2012
Anna E. Speece, 92, formerly of Cumru Township, passed away October 19, 2012 in Berks Heim.
Her husband, Arthur J. Speece, Sr., died December 25, 2007.
Born in Bern Township, she was the daughter of the late Oscar and Clara M. (Oxenrider) Ernst.
Anna worked for AT&T for over 25 years, retiring in 1982 and was a member of the Telephone Pioneers.
She was...
Elizabeth A. Miller
Oct 19, 2012
Elizabeth "Liz" A. (Lynch) Miller, 47, of West Reading died October 19, 2012 in The Reading Hospital and Medical Center.
She was the wife of G. Robert Miller, whom she married 21 years ago on September 21.
Born in Mt. Carmel, she was a daughter of the late Edward and Joan (Joyce) Lynch.
She was a 1983 graduate of Mt. Carmel High School,...
Jeanette Lyn Smith
Oct 19, 2012
Jeanette Lyn Smith, 6 months old, of Birdsboro, passed away October 19, 2012 in The Reading Hospital and Medical Center.
Born in West Reading, she was the daughter of Christopher W. and Jessica L. (Moll) Smith.
She is survived by her siblings: Samantha Smith, Carl Smith, Kayla Esch and Cory Smith. Also surviving are her maternal grandparents: Daniel L. Moll, Exeter and...
Lois C. Deppen
Oct 18, 2012
Lois C. Deppen, 80 of Hamburg died in her residence on October 18, 2012. She was the widow of Lester G. Deppen, JR who died December 15, 2000. Lois was born in West Reading and was the daughter of the late Russell J. and Dorothy (Boughter) Levan. She was a 1950 graduate of Wilson High School and graduated from Albright...
Ronald A. Moreau
Oct 18, 2012
Ronald A. Moreau, 65, Chief Executive Officer and President of Can Corporation of America, who believed an honest, strong work ethic, and devotion to family and hockey are the benchmarks by which a life is defined, died peacefully at his home in Fleetwood Pennsylvania, with his loving family by his side. Ron lived each day, right until his last, with...
Julia A. Barkley
Oct 16, 2012
Julia A. Barkley, 53, formerly of Lancaster, passed away October 16, 2012 in ManorCare, West Reading.
Born in Philadelphia she was the daughter of James M. Barkley, Sr., Mexico and Joyce Andruzak, Douglassville.
She was a graduate of Danbury High School, CT.
Julia was a member of St. Ignatius Loyola R.C. Church, Whitfield.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by her brothers:...
Frances Goodwin
Oct 16, 2012
Frances Prudhon Goodwin, 90, of Bern Township, died October 16, 2012 in Keystone Villa, Douglassville.
She was the wife of Harry Eugene Goodwin.
Born July 10, 1922 in Nashua, Iowa, Frances became a writer, editor, and cartoon illustrator, as well as a mother and homemaker. Frances graduated with a BA in Journalism in 1943 from the University of Iowa, where she met...
Thelma M. Schmehl
Oct 15, 2012
Thelma M. Schmehl, 91 formerly of Exeter Township died October 15th, in the Mifflin Center, Shillington. She was the widow of Elmer E. Schmehl who died June 20, 1982. Thelma was born in Ontelaunee Township and was the daughter of the late William and Carrie (Matthews) DeLancey. Thelma is survived by 3 daughters: Donna M. widow of John Swanger, Shillington,...
Gary D. Davis
Oct 12, 2012
Gary D. Davis, 75, of Sinking Spring, died October 12, 2012, in St. Joseph Medical Center, Bern Township.
He was the husband of Brenda Irene (Dickey) Davis, whom he married January 13, 1967.
Born in Fairfield, IN, he was a son of Harold L. Davis and Hazel F. (Haag) Davis-Brown.
Gary graduated from Manilla High School in 1955 and attended Indiana Central Univ.,...
Anthony Modano
Oct 12, 2012
Anthony Modano, age 72, of West Palm Beach, Florida passed away on Friday, October 12, 2012 in a hospital near his home.
Born in Reading, on June 6, 1940, he was a son of the late Samuel and Rose Modano.
He is survived by his son, Anthony Modano and two sisters, Josephine Bigos and Theresa Scalese.
Anthony was predeceased by two brothers, Anthony...
John D. Metzger
Oct 12, 2012
Dr. John David Metzger PhD., P.E. of Irwin, Pennsylvania formerly of Reading, Pennsylvania and Northport, New York passed away on October 12, 2012 at the age of 59. Beloved son of Lukrezia (Lunenschloss) Metzger and the late Peter Paul Metzger. Devoted and Loving Father of Rachel, Matthew and Jennifer. Brother of Ronald Metzger and Gilda Keturakis.
Graduated from Wilson High School...
Irvin Walter Brumbach
Oct 12, 2012
Irvin W. "Jesse" Brumbach, 70, went to find that elusive "hole in one." He died at home at 4:00 p.m. on October 12, 2012 in Kathy's arms, surrounded by family and friends.
Born September 13, 1942, in Alsace Township, he was the son of the late Walter R. and Hilda (Folk) Brumbach.
Irvin was a graduate of Reading High School and finished...
Daniel P. Reiter
Oct 12, 2012
Daniel Paul Reiter, 23, of Cumru Township, died October 12, 2012 in The Reading Hospital and Medical Center.
Born November 20, 1988, he was a son of Ronald I., husband of Eleanor (Aguila) Reiter of Rockland Township and Jane A. (Harper) Fisher of Cumru Township.
Other survivors include two siblings: Christopher Shulski of Marion Heights, Northumberland County and Isaac A. Reiter of...
Mae F. Herb
Oct 11, 2012
Mae F. Herb, 87, of Oley, passed away on Thursday, October 11, 2012 in Kutztown Manor where she was a resident.
She was predeceased by her husband, Chester M. Herb in November 2005.
Born in Oley, she was a daughter of the late Harry and Cora (Kercher) Howard.
She was a 1942 graduate of Oley Valley High School and attended St. John's United...
Arlene A. Schutter
Oct 10, 2012
Arlene A. Schutter, 89 died October 10, 2012, in Arden Courts Assisted Living, Allentown. She was predeceased by 2 husbands, Kenneth R. Weitzel in 1965 and Robert W. Schutter on June 23, 2003. Arlene was born in Bowmansville and was the daughter of the late Stephen and Lillie (Lorah) Kramer. Arlene worked as a self employed beautician for many years...
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