Obituaries
Alma M. Holzer
May 8, 2011
Alma M. Holzer, 94 of Tilden Township died May 8th in her daughter's residence. She was born in West Brunswick Township and was the daughter of the late Robert and Mary Long. She was the widow of Leroy W. Holzer who died in 1978. Mrs. Holzer was a homemaker all her life and a member of St. Michael's Church, Tilden...
Benjamin A. Millard
May 8, 2011
Benjamin Anthony Millard, 19, passed away in his Alsace Township residence May 8, 2011.
Born May 31, 1991 in Reading, he was a son of Charles Kenneth, Jr. and Sheri Lynn (Manwiller) Millard.
Ben recently received his G.E.D.
Ben loved playing video games and enjoyed bowling and reading.
Also surviving are three siblings: Bret A. Millard and his girlfriend Jessica A. Godek of Windsor...
Darlene C. Tulley
May 6, 2011
Darlene Cheryl Tulley, 59, of Kenhorst, died May 6, 2011 in Reading Hospital.
She was the wife of Kevin Michael Tulley, whom she married November 30, 1991.
Born August 14, 1951, in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Clayton Albert Brooks, Sr. and Louise Jane (Noe) Brooks Bobst.
Darlene was a 1969 graduate of Mifflin High School and attended Alvernia College.
She...
Anthony R. Mitchell
May 6, 2011
Anthony R. "Mitch" Mitchell, 96, died May 6, 2011, in his Wyomissing residence.
His wife, Mary E. (Rinaldi) Mitchell died January 15, 2008.
Born in Clearfield, he was a son of the late Frank and Tindara (Spinella) Mitchell.
Mitch volunteered for the U.S. Army serving as a Sergeant in Patton's Third Army with the 773rd Tank Destroyer Battalion. During WWII, he was in...
Loc Van Tran
May 5, 2011
Loc Van Tran, 78, died May 5, 2011, in his Reading residence.
He was the husband of Cao Nguyen.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by four children, Tho Van Tran, Lai Thi Tran, both of Reading, Hue Thi Tran, GA, Nhung, Kim Thi Tran, Vietnam and eight grandchildren.
Friends may call Saturday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in Edward J....
Denise L. Jones
May 4, 2011
Denise L. (King) Jones, 74, of Wyomissing, died May 4, 2011, in Reading Hospital and Medical Center.
Her husband, David M. Jones,Sr., died May 5, 2000.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin P. and Evelyn K. (Sheeler) King.
She was a graduate of Reading High School.
Denise is survived by four children, David M., Jr., husband of Tracy, Wyomissing,...
Margherita Caloiero
May 4, 2011
Margherita Caloiero, 72, died May 4, 2011 in her Laureldale Borough residence.
She was the wife of Guerino Caloiero, whom she married January 2, 1961.
Born in Sersale, Italy on February 8, 1939, she was a daughter of the late Fedele and Maria (Filipelli) Cuda.
She was employed 10 years with her son at Margherita's, Muhlenberg Township.
Margherita is also survived by four children:...
Margaret K. Cullen
May 3, 2011
Margaret K. "Peggy" (Kleinlein) Cullen, 83, died May 3, 2011 in her Spring Township residence.
She was the wife of Richard T. Cullen. Peggy was predeceased by her first husband, Francis J. McCaul, who died on May 30, 1982.
Born in Pottsville, she was a daughter of the late Ralph and Mary (Michel) Kleinlein.
She was a graduate of Pottsville Catholic High School.
Peggy...
Dorothy Venona Messner
May 1, 2011
Dorothy Venona Messner, 91, of Alsace Township, passed away on Sunday, May 1, 2011 in the St. Joseph Medical Center Emergency room.
Her husband, Earl Messner passed away on January 30, 1991.
Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late William and Mamie (Downer) Yoder.
She was a self employed caterer lastly working with the Crystal Restaurant, Reading for 20 years...
Alfred Weitkunat
May 1, 2011
Alfred Weitkunat, 83, passed away May 1, 2011 in his Shillington residence.
He was the companion of Elizabeth B. Rothermel, Wyomissing. His wife, Nellie J. (Schwab) Weitkunat, died January 20, 1994.
Born in Reading, he was a son of the late August and Franziska (Baranauzki) Weitkunat.
He was a graduate of Reading High School and The University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School of Business.
Alfred...
Gary R. Boyer
Apr 30, 2011
Gary R. Boyer, 58, died April 30, 2011 in his Reading residence.
Born in West Reading, he was a son of the late John H., Sr. and Dorothy P. (Ziegenfuss) Boyer.
He is survived by two children, Troy K., husband of Kathi, Reading and Michele M., wife of Ricky Phillips, Fleetwood. There are three siblings, John H., Jr., Donald G. and Mary...
Marguerite U. Waldron
Apr 30, 2011
Marguerite U. Waldron, 98, of Reading, died April 30, 2011 in ManorCare, Sinking Spring.
Her husband, James M. K. Waldron, artist and teacher, passed away in 1974.
Born in Wyomissing, she was a daughter of the late Rudolph and Clara (Proger) Ullrich, both from Cham, Germany.
Marguerite attended Wyomissing High School, was a graduate of Reading High School and Stoner's Business School.
She worked...
Richard H. Schaefer
Apr 29, 2011
Rev. Richard Henry Schaefer, 81 of Phoebe Berks Village and formerly of Kent Ave., Laureldale, died April 29, 2011 in the Pheobe Berks Health Center.
He was the husband of Ruth Catharine (Rahn) Schaefer, whom he married August 8, 1953.
Born in Greece, New York, he was a son of the late Edward L. and Edith L. (Kneeland) Schaefer.
He was a 1947...
Beatrice W. Romanofsky
Apr 29, 2011
Beatrice W. Romanofsky, 87, of Wyomissing Hills, died April 29, 2011 in ManorCare Nursing Center, West Reading.
She was the wife of John M. Romanofsky.
Born in Altoona, PA, she was a daughter of the late Andrew L. and Anastasia C. (Garahan) Stoltz.
She was a 1941 graduate of Altoona Catholic High School and attended post graduate secretarial school.
Beatrice worked as a secretary...
Shirley A. Norquest
Apr 28, 2011
Shirley walked home into the hands of her Lord on April 28, 2011 surrounded by her loving family in her North Heidelberg Township residence.
She was the beloved wife of Thomas E. Norquest, whom she married on October 20, 1973.
Born on July 15, 1947 in Blossburg, PA, she was a daughter of the late Elwin L. and Lucy A. (McIlwain) Austin.
She...
Douglas H. Lesher
Apr 28, 2011
Douglas H. Lesher, 73 of Reading died April 28th in St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center. He was predeceased by his wife Christine F. Lesher. Douglas was born in Perry Township and was the son of the late Herman R. and Mae I. (Schappell) Lesher. Douglas was a self employed farmer, and worked as an independent contractor for Select Sires...
Roland B. Toms
Apr 27, 2011
Roland B. Toms, 77, of Oley, passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2011 at 2:10 pm in the Golden Living Center, Exeter Township.
He was predeceased by his wife Auralea E. (LaPearl) Toms in 2000.
Born in Gabelsville, he was a son of the late Leon and Florence (Bechtel) Toms
He was an Army Veteran of the Korean War and had attended the...
Helen J. Brennan
Apr 27, 2011
Helen J. (Walsh) Brennan, 82, of Wyomissing Hills, passed away on April 27, 2011 in Reading Hospital and Medical Center surrounded by her loving family.
She was the wife of Robert W. Brennan. They celebrated their 53rd wedding anniversary on January 25th.
Born in Wilkes Barre, she was a daughter of the late James and Dorothy (Nevius) Walsh.
Helen graduated Plains Memorial High...
Attorney Norman E. Dettra
Apr 27, 2011
Norman E. Dettra, Jr., 80, of Phoebe Berks and formerly of Lincoln Park, died April 27, 2011, in Reading Hospital and Medical Center.
He was the husband of Nancy C. (Neatock) Dettra. They were married on June 19, 1954.
Born in West Reading, he was the son of the late Rev. Norman E. and Sarah E. (Ash) Dettra.
He was a graduate of...
Laura M. Graybill
Apr 26, 2011
Laura M. Graybill, 30 of Upper Bern Township died in her home on April 26th. Laura was born in West Reading and was the daughter of Daniel A. and Ellen M. (Dunkelberger) Graybill with whom she resided. Laura was a 2000 graduate of Hamburg Area High School. In addition to her parents she is survived by 1 brother, Daniel A....
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