Obituaries

Barbara A. Somers

Barbara A. Somers

Aug 1, 2012

Barbara A. Somers, 59, passed away August 1, 2012 in her Centre Township residence. She was the loving wife of Harry L. Somers.

Born January 24, 1953 in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Lewis S. and Anna M. (Lord) Seaman.

She worked for Narrow Fabric Industries as a supervisor for 26 years and later was employed by Penske in...

Marie L. Nonnemaker

Marie L. Nonnemaker

Aug 1, 2012

Marie Mercill Leety Nonnemaker, 91, passed away on Wednesday, August 1, 2012, just 21 days shy of her 92nd birthday. She was a resident of the Highlands at Wyomissing when she lost her battle with lung cancer.

Marie graduated in 1938 from Shaler High School in Glenshaw, Pennsylvania., She went on to secure her R.N. from Carnegie Melon Technical Institute's West...

Julianne Witmer

Julianne Witmer

Aug 1, 2012

Julianne "Judy" (Haas) Witmer, 84, of West Lawn, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family August 1, 2012 in San Ramon Regional Medical Center, CA.

Her husband, Cameron T. "Woody" Witmer, passed away in 2007.

She was a 1945 graduate of West Reading High School.

Judy was a nutrition supervisor for Penn State University via the Agricultural Center from 1977 to 1988;...

Gerald A. Alvarez

Gerald A. Alvarez

Aug 1, 2012

Gerald A. Alvarez, 76, passed away peacefully, August 1, 2012, surrounded by his loving family in his Spring Township residence.

He was the devoted husband of Judith A. (Miller) Alvarez.

Born in Jersey City, NJ, he was a son of the late Joseph S. and Ruth (Wandle) Alvarez.

He was a U.S. Air Force veteran, serving in Germany during the Korean Conflict.

Jerry worked...

Barbara A. Somers

Barbara A. Somers

Aug 1, 2012

Barbara A. (Seaman) Somers, 59, passed away August 1, 2012 in her Centre Township residence.

She was the loving wife of Harry L. Somers.

Born January 24, 1953 in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Lewis S. and Anna M. (Lord) Seaman.

She worked for Narrow Fabric Industries as a supervisor for 26 years and later was employed by Penske in...

William R. Weber

William R. Weber

Jul 31, 2012

William Robert Weber, 86, formerly of West Lawn, died July 31, 2012 in Berks Heim, Bern Township.

He was the husband of Helen M. (Foss) Weber, whom he married February 27, 1988.

William was predeceased by his first wife, Helen (Szelak) Weber, who died in 1987.

Born in Philadelphia, PA on May 14, 1926, he was a son of the late John H....

Clarence Keppley

Clarence Keppley

Jul 31, 2012

Clarence Keppley, Jr., 91, of formerly of Laureldale died July 31, 2012 in Rittenhouse Senior Living.

He was the husband of June Margaret (Rowe) Keppley who died December 24, 2000.

Born August 14, 1920 in Reading, he was a son of the late Clarence, Sr. and Lottie (Daniels) Keppley.

Clarence was employed as a tool maker with Western Electric and Lucent Technologies for...

Martin D. Reusing

Martin D. Reusing

Jul 31, 2012

Martin D. Reusing, 49, of West Reading, died July 31, 2012, in Jefferson Township.

Born on December 26, 1962 in Reading, he was a son of Margaret A. (Reddington) Reusing, Lancaster and the late Martin F. Reusing.

Martin was a graduate of Reading Area Community College and received his R. N. certificate from Alvernia University.

He was employed as a landscaper for Manny's...

Franklin W. Pehlman

Franklin W. Pehlman

Jul 31, 2012

Franklin William Pehlman, 80, of Perry Township died July 31, 2012 in the Lebanon VA Medical Center.

He was the husband of Gladys Jane (Schaffer) Pehlman, who died September 29, 2009.

Born in Reading, PA on December 29, 1931, he was a son of the late Raymond and Helen (Moyer) Pehlman.

He attended Muhlenberg High School.

Frank was employed for over 30 years with...

Betty A. Snider

Betty A. Snider

Jul 30, 2012

Betty A. (Ruhnke) Snider, 52, died July 30, 2012 in her Mt. Penn residence.

Born October 24, 1959 in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Erwin and Anna (Purschke) Ruhnke.

Betty worked for the Reading School District for over 15 years in the food service department.

She was a very loving and wonderful mother and will be dearly missed.

Betty is survived...

Margaret K. Graeff

Margaret K. Graeff

Jul 29, 2012

Margaret K. Graeff, 93 of Hamburg died in the Reading Hospital and Medical Center on July 29, 2012. She was the widow of Oscar J. Graeff who died April 4, 2001. She was born in Pottsville, PA. Margaret worked for several years for Hamburg Knitting Mill and Bender's Bakery in Hamburg. She was also employed as an assistant to Dr....

Wayne A. Seifarth

Wayne A. Seifarth

Jul 28, 2012

Wayne A. Seifarth, "Big Al" 74, of Robesonia, died peacefully on July 28, 2012 in The Reading Hospital and Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family, conversation, and sacred jazz music.

He was a 1955 graduate of Reading High School, a 1960 graduate of Albright College, and a 1964 graduate of Temple University. Al was a junior high school history and...

Nannette E. Evans

Nannette E. Evans

Jul 28, 2012

Nannette E. Evans, 69, of Alsace Township, passed away on Saturday, July 28, 2012 in the Reading Hospital where she was a patient.

She was the wife of William R. Evans.

Born in Pottstown, she was a daughter of the late Ray I. and Margaret R. (Essick) Troxel.

She was a 1961 graduate of Oley Valley High School and was a member of...

Janice M. Novak

Janice M. Novak

Jul 27, 2012

Janice M. (Bukowski) Novak, 76, of Muhlenberg Township, died July 27, 2012 following a six and a half year battle with cancer.

Her husband, Samuel Lattanzio, died in 2008.

Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Stanley E. and Jennie M. (Scianna) Bukowski.

She was a 1954 graduate of Reading High School.

Janice was an executive secretary for Baldwin Brass, in...

Dorothy A. Zerr

Dorothy A. Zerr

Jul 27, 2012

Dorothy A. Zerr, 75, of Reading, died July 27, 2012 in The Reading Hospital and Medical Center.

Born in Boyertown, she was a daughter of the late Melvin C., Sr. and Anna (Endriczi) Rhoads.

Dorothy worked in the accounts payable department for Boscov's Department Store for over 32 years.

She is survived by her two sons: Gary Zerr, North Branch, MI and Jeffrey...

Ellen E. Weirich

Ellen E. Weirich

Jul 27, 2012

Ellen E. "Chippy" Weirich, 89 of Hamburg, died July 27th in Manor Care, Sinking Spring. She was the widow of Jack W. Weirich who died February 28th, 2001. Ellen was born in Shoemakersville and was the daughter of the late DeCosta and Elizabeth (Rothermel) Shearer. Ellen was the valedictorian of Perry High School, class of 1941. She was a member...

Reynold D. Miller

Reynold D. Miller

Jul 26, 2012

Reynold D. Miller, 82, formerly of Reiffton, passed away on Thursday, July 26, 2012 in Berkshire Center, Exeter Township, where he was a resident for 3 weeks.

His wife, Helen M. (Himmelreich) Miller passed away April 5, 2008.

Born in Exeter, he was a son of the late Howard A. and Helen (Angstadt) Miller.

He was a self employed farmer in Limekiln for...

Hunter Mark Moser

Hunter Mark Moser

Jul 26, 2012

Hunter Mark Moser, son of Derek K. and Jenny R.M. (Focht) Moser of Leesport was stillborn on Thursday, July 26, 2012 in St. Joseph Medical Center

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his Maternal Grandfather: Terry, Widower of Sally Focht of Leesport and his Paternal Grandparents: Dennis K. and Debbey L. Moser of Alburtis. Also surviving are his...

Robert H. Hafer

Robert H. Hafer

Jul 25, 2012

Robert Howard Hafer, Sr., 82, died July 25, 2012 in his Lincoln Park residence.

He was the husband of Palma F. (Volpiccini) Hafer, whom he married November 3, 1956.

Born in Boyertown, PA on May 6, 1930, he was a son of the late Howard A. and Anna G. (Reidenauer) Hafer.

He was a member of St. John the Baptist de La Salle...

Paul L. Keller

Paul L. Keller

Jul 25, 2012

Paul L. Keller, 85 of Shoemakersville died in the Laurel Center, Tilden Township on July 25th. He was the husband of Marie C. (Heinley) Keller who died July 29, 2009. Paul was born in Richmond Township and was the son of the late Ellsworth and Cora K. (Becker) Keller. He worked at Fleetwood Tannery for many years and also retired...