Jean L. Schmehl

Jean L. Schmehl

Oct 3, 2011

Jean Lois (Gernert) Schmehl, 77, died October 3, 2011 in her Muhlenberg Township residence.

She was the wife of Gerald M. Schmehl, whom she married June 6, 1953.

Born April 7, 1934, in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Arthur I. and Mildred (Clepper) Gernert.

Jean was an avid bingo player.

In addition to her husband, Jean is survived by a daughter,...

Eleanor R. Hill

Eleanor R. Hill

Oct 2, 2011

Eleanor Hill, formerly of Reading, having just celebrated her 90th birthday, peacefully passed into Jesus' waiting arms on October 2, 2011.

She had resided at the Traditions Nursing Home in Bath, OH. The staff, as well as the patients, loved her for her tender smile and her candid sense of humor. Like us, they know she loved Jesus.

Born in Reading, she...

Rodney W. Orth

Rodney W. Orth

Sep 30, 2011

Rodney W. Orth, 68, of Shillington, died in Reading Hospital and Medical Center on September 30, 2011.

He was the husband of Sherry T. (Bolles) Orth.

Born June 9, 1943 in Reading, he was the son of late Warren Orth and Helen (Sell) Orth with whom he resided.

He was a 1961 graduate of Wyomissing High School.

Rodney was employed as a salesman with...

Edith R. Weirich

Edith R. Weirich

Sep 30, 2011

Edith R. Weirich, 81 of Tilden Twp. died September 30, 2011 in her residence. She was the widow of the late Charles A. Weirich who pre deceased her in 2001. Born in Tilden Twp., PA, she was the daughter the late Raymond W. and Mabel M. (Grim) Kessler of Tilden Twp, PA. She was a 1948 graduate of Hamburg High...

Douglas P. Tauber

Douglas P. Tauber

Sep 29, 2011

Douglas P. Tauber, 50 of the Hamburg Center, Windsor Township died in St. Joseph's Hospital & Medical Center on September 29, 2011. He was born in Allentown and was the son of the late Paul Tauber and Betty (Lattimore) Tauber of Allentown. In addition to his mother he is survived by a sister, Linda Frey, Allentown. A Mass of Christian...

Alfred F. Savidge

Alfred F. Savidge

Sep 29, 2011

Alfred F. Savidge, 81, of The Highlands at Wyomissing, died September 29, 2011 in Reading Hospital.

He was the husband of Martha A. (Antonelli) Savidge.

Born in Spring Glen, he was the son of the late Frank and Florence (Carl) Savidge.

He was a Army veteran of the Korean War.

Graveside Services will be Tuesday at 10 a.m. in Gethsemane Cemetery. Edward J. Kuhn...

Raymond H. White

Raymond H. White

Sep 29, 2011

Raymond H. White, 74, died September 29, 2011 in his Kenhorst residence.

He was the companion of Doris Dorsey, with whom he resided.

Born in Reading, he was the son of the late D. Raymond and Bessie M. (Dice) White.

In addition to his companion, he is survived by his daughter, Tracey J., wife of Jeff J. Weitzel, Blandon; three grandchildren: Jeff, Jr.,...

Sarah H. Davis

Sarah H. Davis

Sep 28, 2011

Sarah H. (Merkel) Davis, 99 years, 5 months, formerly of 3013 Kutztown Road, Kitchen's by Davis and 1345 Museum Road, Reading, passed away September 28, 2011 at 9:40 pm surrounded by family, loving aids and nurses at ECC Stoneridge Town Centre, Myerstown, where she was a resident since 2004.

She was married February 23, 1929 to George Davis, who passed away...

John S. Hunter

John S. Hunter

Sep 28, 2011

Dr. John S. Hunter, 98, retired physician, passed away September 28, 2011, in The Highlands at Wyomissing.

Dr. Hunter, formerly of Shillington, husband of Grace G. (Gabel), was a resident at the Highlands at Wyomissing since April 6, 1989. He had a Family Practice at the Shillington residence for 40 years.

Born in Wyomissing, he was the son of the late Sidney...

Clarence E. Schaeffer

Clarence E. Schaeffer

Sep 27, 2011

Clarence E. "Mike" Schaeffer, 91, of Reading, died peacefully at home, September 27, 2011.

He was the loving husband of Ruth W. (Long) Schaeffer whom he married November 29, 1947.

Born February 25, 1920, in Reading, he was a son of the late Harry S. and Carrie (Adams) Schaeffer.

Mike was employed as a welder with Dana Corporation for 34 years, retiring in...

Ronald J. Dentzer

Ronald J. Dentzer

Sep 27, 2011

Ronald James Dentzer, 73, passed away September 27, 2011, surrounded by his loving family in his Muhlenberg Township residence.

He was the husband of Barbara A. (Spahn) Dentzer. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on April 8, 2011.

Born in Reading, he was a son of the late John and Erma (Murray) Dentzer.

He graduated from Reading High School in 1957.

Ron worked as...

William J. Roth

William J. Roth

Sep 26, 2011

William J. Roth, 73, of Reading, died September 26, 2011 in Reading Hospital.

He was the companion of Ruth Billman for 30 years.

Born in Shamokin, he was a son of the late William F. and Kathryn M. (Neary) Roth.

He was a graduate of Central Catholic High School in 1957.

Bill was employed by Carpenter Technology for over 35 years until his retirement.

He...

Sophie M. Matthews

Sophie M. Matthews

Sep 24, 2011

Sophie M. Matthews, 92, formerly of West Reading, passed away peacefully September 24, 2011, surrounded by her loving family in their Wyomissing residence.

Her husband, David L. Matthews, Sr., died July 25, 2006.

Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late George and Helen (Kollar) Kalina.

She was a graduate of St. Peter's High School.

Sophie was the quintessential homemaker, taking great...

Gloria M. Reppert

Gloria M. Reppert

Sep 24, 2011

Gloria M. Reppert, 85 of Alsace Township, passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2011 in her residence.

She was predeceased by her husband, Clifford E. Reppert.

Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Phares B. and Gladys N. (Ruth) Fink.

She worked as an antique dealer and refinisher for many years.

She was a member of Zion (Spies) Evangelical Reformed Church...

David F. Moyer

David F. Moyer

Sep 23, 2011

David Franklin Moyer, 89, of Richmond Township, died September 23, 2011 in ManorCare Health Services, Muhlenberg Township.

He was the husband of Martha E. (Heffner) Moyer who died July 21, 2008.

Born January 6, 1922 in Richmond Township, he was a son of the late Herbert S. and Hannah (Heffner) Moyer.

David was a 1939 graduate of Fleetwood High School.

He was employed as...

Jeanette May Heckman

Jeanette May Heckman

Sep 23, 2011

Jeanette May (Hueston) Heckman, 72, of Temple, died September 23, 2011 in Reading Hospital. She had been taken there from Kutztown Manor, where she had resided for the last 6 years.

She was the loving wife of William C. Heckman whom she married July 21, 1973.

Born January 31, 1939 in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Eugene and Kathryn...

Grace E. Martin

Grace E. Martin

Sep 22, 2011

Grace E. Martin, 89, of Reading, died September 22, 2011 in Berkshire Commons.

Born in Freetown, Sierra Leone, West Africa, she was a daughter of the late Dr. William N. and Grace E. (Snyder) Martin.

She was a graduate of Wyomissing High School, attended Duke University, and then graduated from Abington Memorial Hospital.

Grace worked in the nursing field, private and general duty,...

Emmie Lou Steeley

Emmie Lou Steeley

Sep 22, 2011

Emmie Lou (Faust) Steeley 1916-2011. Emmie Steeley, 95, formerly of Hamburg, passed away peacefully, on September 22, 2011 in Lehigh Valley Hospice, 17th & Chew Sts. Allentown. She had been a patient there since September 8th, 2011. She was the daughter of the late Irene A. (Schinkel) and G. Clayton Faust. She was the wife of the late Harry Steeley...

Elvia Maynez Cataldo

Elvia Maynez Cataldo

Sep 20, 2011

Elvia M. (Maynez) Cataldo, 72, of Wyomissing, died September 20, 2011 in Reading Hospital.

She was the wife of Anthony Cataldo, who she married on January 25, 1964.

Born in Mexico City, Mexico, she was the daughter of the late Alberto and Rita Maria (Grajales) Maynez.

She earned an Associate's Degree from Gordon College in Mexico City.

Elvia was simultaneously a tax consultant for...

Dawn B. Roth

Dawn B. Roth

Sep 19, 2011

Dawn B. Roth, 77, of West Reading, died September 19, 2011 in The Reading Hospital and Medical Center.

Born in Kenhorst, she was a daughter of the late John H. and Myrtle M. (Hill) Werner.

Dawn was a graduate of West Reading High School.

She was an I.T. Manager for Astor Industries, Reading, from 1965 to 2001.

Dawn was an avid bowler, camper and...