Robert J. Smith
Apr 13, 2012
Robert Joseph Smith, 74, of Muhlenberg Township, died April 13, 2012 in the Reading Hospital.
He was the husband of Nancy Carolyn (Vath) Smith, whom he married October 17, 1959.
Born in Reading, PA on April 3, 1938, he was a son of the late Stanley G. and Elizabeth M. (Maurer) Smith.
He was a member of Holy Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Church,...
Paul R. Phillips
Apr 13, 2012
Paul R. Phillips, 82 of Hamburg died April 13, 2012 in the Lutheran Home at Topton. Paul was the husband of Marian Anna (Rentschler) Phillips of Hamburg. He was born in Walnuttown and was the son of the late Ralph and Ella (Keiter) Phillips. Paul was a Marine Veteran of the Korean Conflict and a member of St. John's Evangelical...
James J. Gallen
Apr 12, 2012
James "Jim" J. Gallen 83, of Shillington died April 12, 2012 at home in the care of his loving family. He was the husband of Sara "Snooky" (Boyle) Gallen. James was born in Reading, August 15, 1928 the son of A. Joseph and Anna (Strain) Gallen. A fond lifelong resident of Shillington, he attended Sacred Heart Elementary School in West...
E. Richard Ziegenfuss
Apr 11, 2012
E. Richard Ziegenfuss, 92, of Laureldale died April 11, 2012 in his daughter's Laureldale residence.
He was the husband of Regina (Caruso) Ziegenfuss who died November 7, 2010. Geannie was the love of his life for over 68 years. She was his partner, friend, and lover.
Born November 8, 1919 in Reading, he was a son of the late Ralph W. and...
Lucy P. Napoli
Apr 11, 2012
Lucy (Scornavacchi) Napoli passed away peacefully at Berks Heim on Wednesday, April 11, 2012.
Born in Reading on February 12, 1916, she was the daughter of the late Mariano and Paulina Scornavacchi.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 61 years, Joseph Napoli.
She is survived by her son, Santo, his wife, Judy (Eshenaur), her granddaughter, Shelly Kinsey, her husband...
George Edward Scargle
Apr 10, 2012
George Edward Scargle, 81, Whitfield passed away April 10th at home. He was predeceased by his wife, Patricia (Toye) Scargle (April 12, 2009).
Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late George Edward Scargle and Bertha James Scargle. He graduated from Northeast High School. In 1949 he enlisted in the U. S. Air Force National Guard Unit. He trained...
Elsie E. Cooper
Apr 10, 2012
Elsie Ellen (Lutz) Cooper, 89, formerly of Laureldale, died April 10, 2012 in ManorCare Health Services, Inc., Muhlenberg Township.
She was married June 28, 1947 to Maurice S. Cooper, who died April 26, 2011.
Born in Oley Township on October 6, 1922 she was a daughter of the late Frederick and Esther (Reider) Lutz.
She was a member of Robeson Lutheran Church.
Elsie was...
Rodman W. Fischer
Apr 10, 2012
Rodman W. Fischer, 89, formerly of Spring Township, died April 10, 2012, in Delaware Hospice Center, Milford.
His wife, Shirley C. (nee Broome) Fischer, died July 7, 2007.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Wayne L. and Helen M. (Lorah) Fischer.
Rodman was a graduate of Mt. Penn High School.
He was employed by Kawecki Berylco- NGK for 38 years,...
Mildred A. Simon
Apr 10, 2012
Mildred Adella Simon, 91, of West Lawn, died April 10, 2012 in Berks Heim.
Her husband, Joseph A. Simon passed away May 8, 2010.
Born in Mystic, IA, she was the daughter of the late Edgar Montgomery and Emma Gadau (Hansmann) White.
Mildred was a 1939 graduate of Mystic High School.
Surviving are two children: J. Matthew Simon of Pittsburgh and Michele J. Simon...
Carl Elmer Zerbe
Apr 10, 2012
Carl Elmer Zerbe, 84, of Reading, died April 10, 2012 in The Reading Hospital and Medical Center.
He was the husband of Hazel M. (Elliott) Zerbe.
Born in Mohnton, he was a son of the late Elmer and Mabel Zerbe.
He was employed by Maier's Bakery for over 41 years.
Carl was an avid golfer and enjoyed league bowling.
He was a member of Bethany...
John R. Mccloskey
Apr 9, 2012
John R. "Jack" McCloskey, Sr, 69, of Boyertown, died April 9, 2012 in Joanne's House at Hope Hospice, Bonita Springs, FL.
He was the husband of Margaret "Peg" (Ireland) McCloskey.
Born in Reading, he was a son of the late John F. and Elizabeth (Wells) McCloskey.
He was a 1960 graduate of Central Catholic High School and a 1964 graduate of Kutztown University.
Jack...
Gordon R. Yeich
Apr 9, 2012
Gordon Reynold Yeich, 86, of Richmond Township, died April 9, 2012 in the St. Joseph Medical Center.
He was the husband of Sallie Annie (Himmelreich) Yeich, whom he married June 23, 1945.
Born in his Reading residence on November 28, 1925, he was a son of the late Howard Mayberry Yeich and Susan Lillian (Madara) Yeich.
He was employed as a welder for...
Kathleen S. Werley
Apr 7, 2012
Kathleen "Kitty" S. Werley, 65 of Tilden Township died in her residence on April 7th, 2012. She was the wife of David O. Werley. Kathleen was born in Ashland and was the daughter of the late Kenneth D. and Theresa L. (Forte) Hinkle. She was a 1965 graduate of Hamburg Area High School and graduated from Mar-Lin where she obtained...
Maureen T. Taylor
Apr 7, 2012
Maureen Teresa (Hughes) Taylor, 86, of Heritage Towers, Doylestown and formerly of Leesport, PA went to be in the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus on April 7, 2012.
She was the wife of 56 years to the late Joseph Elbert Taylor who died August 13, 2008.
Born June 24, 1925 in Armagh, Ireland, she was the daughter of the late...
Allan E. Hahn
Apr 7, 2012
Allan E. Hahn, 54, of Penn Twp., died April 7, 2012 in Beebe Medical Center, Lewes, DE.
He was the husband of Catharine A. (Wagner) Hahn. They were married December 30, 1978.
Born in Reading, he was the son of Anna R. (DaDamio) Hahn, Temple and the late Arthur K. Hahn.
He was a graduate of Central Catholic High School in 1975 and...
Anne Marie Reedy
Apr 6, 2012
Anne Marie Reedy, 79, of Muhlenberg Township, beloved daughter, sister and aunt, died April 6, 2012 in Reading Hospital.
Born September 25, 1932, in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Harry George and Anna A. (Sauer) Reedy.
Anne was employed as an executive secretary to the president of Dana Corporation for 46 years, retiring June of 1997.
She was a member...
Joseph Zeglen
Apr 5, 2012
Joseph Zeglen, 97, of Millmont, died April 5, 2012 in Mifflin Center.
His wife, Margaret Joan (Korejwo) Zeglen, died June 27, 2010.
Born in McAdoo, he was a son of the late Francis and Gertrude (Bochenek) Zeglen. Joseph spent most of his younger years residing in Poland along with his parents on the family farm.
A 27 year Carpenter Technology employee, he retired...
Mary E. Williams
Apr 5, 2012
Mary E. (Bacastow) Williams, 97, of Wyomissing, died April 5, 2012, in Reading Hospital and Medical Center.
Her husband, Warren D. Williams, died on September 5, 1981. They were married on December 31, 1941.
Born in East Hanover Township, she was the daughter of the late Clayton Bacastow and Anna (Uhrich) Bacastow Bennethum. She was the step-daughter of the late Robert Bennethum.
She...
Gladys P. Lentz
Apr 5, 2012
Gladys P. Lentz, 94, formerly of Wyomissing, passed away April 5, 2012 at Sterling House, Fort Collins, CO, a health care facility, where she was a resident for the past several months. Prior to that she lived in Fort Collins for the past two years with her daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Jon Vastine.
Gladys was born March 12, 1918 in...
Helen M. Adams
Apr 4, 2012
Helen M. Adams, 92, of Reading, joyously was received into the arms of Jesus on April 4, 2012.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late William F. and Elsie C. (Rubright) Adams. She was predeceased by 3 brothers, William, Charles and Harry and 4 sisters, Elsie, Ella, Laura and Catherine.
She was employed by The Quinlan Pretzel Co.
Helen dedicated...