Obituaries
Barbara J. Lonaberger
Jan 9, 2013
Barbara J. Lonaberger, 77, of West Reading, passed away January 9, 2013 in ManorCare West Reading.
Her husband, Leon Lonaberger, died in 1997.
Born in Reading, she was a daughter of Irvin and Edna (Witmer) Harding.
Barbara worked as a packer for R.M. Palmer Co. for 30 years, retiring in 1997.
She was a member of Central Park United Methodist Church, Reading, where she...
Leon D. Correll
Jan 9, 2013
Leon D. Correll, 86 of Hamburg died January 9th, 2013 in Schuylkill Medical Center East, Pottsville. He was born in Rocktown, (Tilden Township) and was the son of the late Charles and Ardella M. (Learch) Correll. Mr. Correll served in Korea with the U.S. Army and then Vietnam with the U.S. Air Force. He retired on May 31, 1971 after...
Sarah Muhlenberg Grace
Jan 9, 2013
Sarah Muhlenberg Grace, 55, of Kenhorst, died January 9, 2013, in Reading Hospital.
Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Dr. J. Peter and Dorothy (Snider) Muhlenberg.
She was a graduate of Wyomissing High School in 1975 where she was named class president and received the "Pro" Nelson award for outstanding senior female athlete. Sarah graduated from Allegheny College...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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