Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Glen D. Brickel
Jul 24, 2012
Glen David Brickel, 41, of Exeter Township died July 24, 2012 in Reading Hospital and Medical Center, as a result of a motorcycle accident.
He was the husband of Michele E. (Poorman) Brickel whom he married April 5, 1995.
Born February 25, 1971 in Pottstown, he was a son of David R., husband of Marilyn M. (Toy) Brickel of Exeter Township and...
Geraldine S. Cook
Jul 22, 2012
Known as a loving wife and mother, Geraldine (Gerry) Smith Cook, 85, of Wyomissing, PA passed away after her battle with cancer on Sunday, July 22, 2012.
Gerry is survived by her wonderful and loving husband, Irving Paul Cook, of Wyomissing, PA. They were happily married for 61 years and are the proud parents of five children, ten grandchildren, and four...
Lorraine M. Reinert
Jul 22, 2012
Lorraine Mae Reinert, 67, died July 22, 2012 in her Laureldale residence.
She was the wife of Glenn Wilson Reinert whom she married May 13, 1967.
Born January 24, 1945 in Reading, she was a daughter of Rae M. and Glenna Elizabeth (Spatz) Hix of Upper Bern Township.
Lorraine was employed as a packer, sealer and laminator with W.R. Grace, now Sealed Air...
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