Stephan Michael Koharcheck
Nov 25, 2011
Stephan Michael Koharcheck, 68, passed away, unexpectedly, in the arms of his beloved wife, "Snuggs", Doris Koharcheck in his Wyomissing residence.
Stevie was predeceased by his first wife, Patricia A. (Eyrich) Koharcheck in August 2003.
Born in Shillington, he was the son of the late Joseph S. and Helen (Snyder) Koharcheck.
He was a 1960 graduate of Governor Mifflin High School.
He worked as...
Bruce T. Bachofer
Nov 25, 2011
Bruce Theodore Bachofer, 78, of Oley Pennsylvania, passed away quietly at home surrounded by his loving family on Friday November 25, 2011.
Bruce was the husband of Dawn Louise (Adams) Bachofer. They were married on June 25, 1955 and enjoyed 56 years of marriage, five children and eight grandchildren.
He was born in Reading on April 20, 1933 to Sara M. Hinkle...
Helen Rappoport
Nov 25, 2011
Rappoport, Helen Jaskulek, 96, died November 25, 2011 at The Highlands at Wyomissing, where she was a resident since 1993.
Her husband, Samuel Rappoport, died in 1995.
Born in Dayton, OH, she was the daughter of the late Harry A. and Hannah (Cohn) Jaskulek.
Two daughters survive: Susan, wife of Thomas Kuzmik, Wilmington, DE and Ruth, wife of Robert Bennett, Alexandria, VA. Also...
Marilouise Vicari
Nov 24, 2011
Marilouise Vicari, 57, died unexpectedly November 24, 2011 in her Hamburg residence.
Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Mario O., Sr. and Frances L. (Thomas) Vicari.
She was a graduate of Holy Name High School in 1972.
Marilouise was employed by CNA Insurance, Reading.
She was a member of Hope Community Church, Fleetwood, where she sang on the worship team.
Marilouise...
Jelke Van Maanen
Nov 24, 2011
Jelke "Jack" van Maanen, 79, of Reading, died November 24, 2011 in Berks Heim.
Born in Amsterdam, July 3, 1932, he emigrated to the U.S. in 1957. He lived in NY until 1991 when he moved to Reading and worked at Reading Coffee Roasters, owned by his brother, Albert van Maanen and Rose Mary Hartigan. He retired at 62 and as...
Anna L. Rentschler
Nov 23, 2011
Anna L. Rentschler, 88, of Wyomissing, died November 23, 2011 in Phoebe Berks.
Her husband, Earl W. Rentschler, passed away in 1985.
Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Anthony and Anna (Rozman) Yaklich.
She is survived by her sister, Helen Winkelman, West Wyomissing and several nieces and nephews.
Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, Inc., West Reading is in charge of...
Deena M. Andrus
Nov 22, 2011
Deena (MacDonald) Andrus, 47, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly November 22, 2011 in her Cumru Township residence.
She was the wife of Edward Y. (Ted) Andrus. They were married on May 24, 1986. She is survived by her son, Mark, age 10.
Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of Dr. Gerald J. and Gameela.(Khaleel) MacDonald of Doylestown, PA.
She was a 1982...
Terry Reed Gring
Nov 22, 2011
Terry Reed Gring, 71, of North Heidelberg Township, passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2011 with his wife, Sharon L. (Killian) Gring, at his side. They were married 50 years on May 16th.
Born in Reading on April 13, 1940, he was a son of the late Harvey S. and Annie (Reed) Gring. He was raised along the Tulpehocken Creek, Glenside.
Terry was...
Jack Y. Braun
Nov 22, 2011
Jack Y. Braun, 78, of Venice, FL, formerly of West Reading, died November 22, 2011 in Florida.
He was the husband of Shelia Braun.
Jack was U.S. veteran, serving in the Korean War.
He worked at Firestone Tire and Rubber Company for 25 years.
In addition to his wife he is survived by four children: Jack, Sue, Brenda and Barbara. Also surviving is his...
Earl W. Price
Nov 21, 2011
Earl W. Price, 88, of Reading, died November 21, 2011 in the presence of his loving and caring daughter Carol and Earl's untiring caregiver Maria Reyes Perez.
He was the husband of that late Julia (Tacyn) Price.
Born November 9, 1923 in Reading, he was a son of the late I. Earl and Margaret (Chelius) Price.
Earl was a graduate of Reading High...
James A. Ford
Nov 19, 2011
James Aloysius Ford, Jr., 78, died November 19, 2011 in his Lower Alsace Township residence surrounded by his loving family.
He was the husband of Frances R. (Eichner) Ford, whom he adored. They were married February 7, 1959.
Born June 21, 1933 in Bethlehem, he was a son of the late James A., Sr. and Esther G. (Wills) Ford.
James was a 1952...
Joseph V. Friel
Nov 19, 2011
Joseph Vincent Friel, 69, of Lancaster, died November 19, 2011 at 4:45 pm in ManorCare Health Services, Inc., Lancaster.
He was the husband of Ann-Marie (Gery) Friel, whom he married October 31, 1981.
Born in Upland, PA, Delaware County on July 25, 1942, he was a son of the late Joseph A. and Veronica M. (Houghton) Friel.
He was a 1960 graduate of...
Otto F. Sattler
Nov 17, 2011
Otto Frederick Sattler, 87, of Muhlenberg Township, died November 17, 2011 in Reading Hospital and Medical Center.
He was the husband of Mary (Daniels) Sattler, whom he married February 1, 1953.
Born April 6, 1924, in Reading, he was a son of the late Otto and Mary (Komlodi) Sattler.
Otto was a graduate of Central Catholic High School.
He was employed as a welder...
Meryl S. Schmidt
Nov 17, 2011
Meryl S. (Rosenberg) Schmidt, 55, died November 17, 2011 in her Muhlenberg Township residence.
She was the wife of Mark Joseph Schmidt, whom she married March 11, 1993.
Born March 20, 1956 in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of the late Allen I. and Dr. Janet I. (Tannenbaum) Rosenberg.
Meryl was a 1973 graduate of Lower Merion High School and an honors graduate...
Everard Anthony Joering
Nov 17, 2011
Everard Anthony Joering, Jr. "Tony", 69, of Spring Twp., died November 17, 2011 in Chestnut Knoll Assisted Living, Boyertown.
He was the husband of Jane M. (McCafferty) Joering.
Born in Cincinnati, OH, he was a son of the late Everard Anthony, Sr. and Margaret Mary (Wright) Joering.
He earned his BCE from the University of Detroit in 1965; MS in Hydraulics from the...
Janelle L. Werner
Nov 16, 2011
Janelle L. Werner, 55, of Reading, passed away November 16, 2011 in The Reading Hospital and Medical Center.
She was the wife of Carl M. Werner.
Born in Reading, she was a daughter of Phyllis (Pennock) Stacherski, Reading and the late Neil Henry.
Janelle worked in distribution for H. Oritsky Co., Reading, for over 24 years; she then worked for Snap-On Tools until...
Carol A. Matte
Nov 16, 2011
Carol A. (Orrs) Matte, 66, of Lower Alsace Twp. passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2011 in her residence.
Born in Reading, she was the wife of John Matte of Lower Alsace Twp, and the daughter of the late Betty (Stacherski) Orrs.
Carol was employed as a hairdresser and cosmetologist for 20 years by Beverly Manor, and worked five years for the Villa...
Thomas A. Schlegel
Nov 15, 2011
Thomas A. Schlegel, 93, formerly of Shillington, passed away on November 15, 2011 in The Glen at Willow Valley Skilled Nursing Facility in Lancaster, PA, surrounded by loving family.
His beloved wife, Louise I. Schlegel, died October 5, 2009.
Born in Topeka, KS, he was the son of the late Levi and Gertrude (Coffey) Schlegel.
He was a proud 1940 graduate of Kansas...
Marion A. Baver
Nov 15, 2011
Marion A. Baver, 76 of West Brunswick Township died November 15th in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest. She was the wife of Frank D. Baver. Marion was born in Auburn and was the daughter of the late Frederick and Stella (Kramer) Sowers. She was a 1952 graduate of Auburn High School and a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Auburn....
William J. Burns
Nov 13, 2011
William J. Burns, 72, died November 13, 2011 in his Reading residence.
His wife, Kay L. (Behler) Burns, passed away in 2003.
Born in Reading, he was a son of the late John William and Helen B. (Kauffman) Burns.
William retired from the Wyomissing Water Authority.
He is survived by two sons: John, husband of Debra Burns, Reading; Richard, husband of Wendy Burns, Reading;...