Helen V. Sova
Jan 8, 2012
Helen Virginia (Caples) Sova, 92, formerly of Oley, passed away peacefully Sunday, January 8, 2012 in Berkshire Center, where she had resided since November, 2011.
Born in Marcus Hook, PA, she was the wife of the late Stephen A. Sova and the daughter of the late Claude Vernon and Beulah C. (Moreton) Caples.
She was an Army WAAC.
She is survived by a...
Howard S. Peifer
Jan 8, 2012
Howard Samuel Peifer, 63, of Daytona Beach, FL, died January 8, 2012 in Ormond Beach, FL.
Born February 12, 1949 in Reading, he was a son of the late Samuel Peifer and Betty (DaDamio) Auman.
Howard was a 1967 graduate of Reading High School.
He was employed as a tool and die maker with Dana Corporation for 30 years, retiring in 1997. After...
James G. Sauppee
Jan 7, 2012
James "Jim" G. Sauppee Sr., 82, West Lawn, passed away January 7, 2012 in The Reading Hospital and Medical Center.
Jim was the husband of Marie E. (Wagner) Sauppee.
Born in Reading, he was a son of the late J. Robert and Magdalene (Cady) Sauppee.
Jim was self-employed as a painter paper hanger for over 30 years, retiring in 1993.
He was a member...
Pauline E. Dobrosky
Jan 7, 2012
Pauline E. Dobrosky, 88, of Muhlenberg Township, died January 7, 2012 in St. Joseph Medical Center.
She was the wife of Frank J. Dobrosky.
Born in West Reading, she was a daughter of the late Harry and Florence Whitmoyer.
She was a machine operator at Luden's Inc., Reading for over 16 years.
Pauline was an avid bowler and enjoyed bingo, embroidery, painting and taking...
Audrey M. Figura
Jan 7, 2012
Audrey Maxine (Dillon) Figura, 78, of Muhlenberg Township died January 7, 2012 in Reading Hospital.
She was the wife of David E. Figura, Sr, who died April 16, 2009.
Born June 12, 1933 in Coalport, PA, she was a daughter of the late Oliver and Martha (Bathgate) Dillon.
Audrey was a graduate of Conemaugh Valley High School, Cambria County.
She was employed with Penn...
Anna M. Faller
Jan 6, 2012
Anna M. Faller, 92, of Lower Alsace Township died January 6, 2012 in Berkshire Center, Exeter Township.
She was the wife of Deacon George J. Faller who died August 26, 2007.
Born October 21, 1919 in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Alfonso and Rose (Pitcherello) Angelo.
Anna was a 1937 graduate of Reading High School.
She was employed as an office...
Martha A. Savidge
Jan 6, 2012
Martha A. (Antonelli) Savidge, 90, formerly of Temple, died January 6, 2012, in Highlands Skilled Nursing.
Her husband, Alfred F. Savidge, died September 29, 2011.
Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Emidio and Olga (Tomassini) Antonelli.
She was a 1939 graduate of St. Paul's High School and attended Albright College and McCann's Business School.
Martha was employed as the secretary...
Jillian Elaine Harris
Jan 6, 2012
Jillian Elaine Harris, 21, of Sinking Spring entered the Kingdom of Heaven on Friday, January 6, 2012 at St. Joseph Medical Center, Reading, PA after a valiant fight with pneumonia.
Born in Norristown, PA on October 3, 1990, Jillian was diagnosed at birth with Congenital Heart Disease and Cerebral Palsy.
She was the beloved daughter of Sheila (Fry) Duvall and Benjamin Duvall.
She...
Sara T. Stump
Jan 5, 2012
Sara (Trostle) "Shorty" Stump, 85, Spring Township passed away peacefully Thursday, January 5, 2012 in St. Joseph Medical Center, Bern Township. She was the widow of William D. Stump who passed away August 21, 1997. They were married July 22, 1950 at Atonement Lutheran Church. Sara was later a member of West Lawn United Methodist Church. Born in Wyomissing, October...
Franklin K. Noecker
Jan 4, 2012
Franklin K. Noecker, 76, of Laureldale died January 4, 2011 in ManorCare Health Services, Pottstown, PA.
Born September 16, 1935 in Reading, he was a son of the late Charles F. and Beulah (Kercher) Noecker.
Franklin was employed in road construction with Windsor Service, Hyde Park for 40 years, retiring in 1995.
Surviving are nieces and nephews.
Franklin was predeceased by three brothers, Albert...
Marlene P. Hopkins
Jan 4, 2012
Marlene (Proger) Hopkins, 80, died January 4, 2012, in her Spring Township residence.
She was the wife of Theodore F. "Ted" Hopkins. Her first husband, Claude H. Bressler, died February 1, 1994.
Born in West Reading, she was the daughter of the late Fritz J. and Lisetta M. (Richter) Proger.
She was a 1949 graduate of Wilson High School.
Marlene was employed by Exide...
Raymond G. Mast
Jan 2, 2012
Raymond G. Mast, 80, of Pike Township, passed away on Monday, January 2, 2012 in the Reading Hospital where he was admitted earlier in the day.
He was the husband of Gloria B. (Reinert) Mast.
Born in Morgantown, he was a son of the late Samuel and Minnie (Bewley) Mast.
He, along with his wife, operated one of the first dairy farms in...
John R. Frasso
Jan 2, 2012
John "Jack" R. Frasso, 87, of Wernersville, formerly of Lincoln Park, passed away January 2, 2012 at Phoebe Berks Village Garden.
Jack was the husband of Suzanne (Chappell)Frasso, whom he married July 31, 1949.
Born in West Reading, he was the son of the late George W. and Alice V. (Kissinger) Frasso.
He was a proud 1948 graduate of Penn State University.
Jack worked...
Mary J. Shollenberger
Jan 2, 2012
Mary J. (Rubright) Shollenberger, 82, formerly of Shoemakersville died January 2 in Hope Hospice, Cape Coral, Florida. She was the widow of Larry F. Shollenberger who died June 14, 2001. Mary was born in Hamburg and was the daughter of the late Albert and Mabel (Himelberger) Rubright. Mary was a former member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses formerly...
Helen V. Horning
Jan 1, 2012
Helen V. Horning, 96, of Bern Township, formerly of Shillington, died January 1, 2012 in Berks Heim, where she had been a resident since January 2010.
Her husband, Andrew C. Horning, passed away in 1970.
Born in North Manheim Township, she was a daughter of the late Andrew F. and Vallie Dora (Seifert) Fisher.
She was a 1933 graduate of Schuylkill Haven High...
Marie A. Lantrip
Jan 1, 2012
Marie A. Lantrip, 74, of Reading, died January 1, 2012 in Holy Spirit Hospital, Camp Hill.
She was the wife of Jack E. Lantrip, to whom she married on December 21, 1985.
Born in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of the late James A. and Marie A. (Roesch) MacNamara.
She was a member of St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, Reading.
In addition to her...
Karl E. Goetz
Jan 1, 2012
Karl E. Goetz, 74, of Spring Township, died January 1, 2012 at 4:15 pm in the Reading Hospital and Medical Center.
He was the husband of Twila Gail (Venkler) Goetz, whom he married August 18, 1962. They would have celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in August.
Born in West Reading, PA on March 12, 1937, he was a son of the late...
Robert J. Mills
Dec 30, 2011
Robert J. "Bob" Mills, Jr., 86, of Wyomissing, passed away December 30, 2011 in Reading Hospital and Medical Center.
He was the loving husband of Anne (Wenger) Mills, having celebrated 61 years of marriage in August.
Born August 14, 1925 in Foxboro, MA, he was the son of the late Robert J. Mills, Sr. and Mary (Sweeney) Mills.
He graduated from Shillington High...
Esther S. Honn
Dec 29, 2011
Esther S. (Hoffman) Honn, 85, died December 29, 2011 in her Spring Township residence.
She was the widow of Charles R. Honn who died January 16, 1994.
Born in Robesonia, she was the daughter of the late Jerome and Esta S. (Meck) Hoffman.
She was a graduate of Robesonia High School.
Esther was employed as the paymaster for Boscov's Department stores for over 30...
Linda L. Hackett
Dec 29, 2011
Linda Leanza Hackett, 84, of Wyomissing, died on Dec. 29, 2011, in Los Angeles, CA, after spending Christmas with her family. She was the beloved wife of 56 years to Burtis Hackett, who survives her along with their three daughters, Jeanie Hackett of Los Angeles, Joyce Hackett of New York and Julie (Hackett) Behr of New York; her son-in-law, Alan...