Obituaries
Phyllis M. Jay
Jun 2, 2011
Phyllis M. Jay, 74, of Reading, died June 2, 2011 in Reading Hospital.
Born in Youngstown, OH, she was the daughter of the late Carroll and Pauline (Mihalik) Jay.
She was a secretary for Reading Evangelical Free Church; and was a member of West Wyomissing Chapel.
Phyllis was an avid reader and loved spending time in her flower garden. She also enjoyed fellowship...
Margaret S. Reifsnyder
Jun 1, 2011
Margaret S. Reifsnyder, 91, of Boyertown, passed away on Wednesday, June 1, 2011 in Chestnut Knoll Assisted Living Center, Boyertown.
She was predeceased by her husband, Ernest H. Reifsnyder.
Born in Steelton, but raised in Gilbertsville, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Katherine (Schneider) Stark.
She was employed as a Seamer by the former Fashion Hoisery Mill, Boyertown from 1938...
James A. Walker
Jun 1, 2011
James A. Walker, 59, died June 1, 2011 in his Kenhorst residence.
He was the husband of Sandra L. (Seiters) Walker.
Born in West Reading, he was a son of the late Theodore C. and Caroline G. (Rowe) Walker.
He was a graduate of Reading High School in 1969.
Jim was employed by Baldwin Hardware for over 38 years.
In addition to his wife, he...
Richard H. Spence
Jun 1, 2011
Richard H. Spence, 82, of Robeson Township, died June 1, 2011, in Mifflin Center.
He was the husband of Miriam L. (Enck) Spence.
Born in Hyde Park, he was the son of the late Jesse H. and Mary L. (Knarr) Spence.
He was a 1947 graduate of West Reading High School and a1958 graduate of Kutztown University State College with a bachelor's degree...
Carrie A. Schrack
May 31, 2011
Carrie A. Schrack, 86 formerly of Auburn died in Rest Haven Nursing Home on May 31st. Carrie was the widow of Leroy W. Schrack who died January 28, 2003. She was born in Penn Township and was the daughter of the late Richard and Lillie (Binner) Kramer. Carrie was a homemaker her entire life and was a member of St....
Alexander Campbell
May 31, 2011
Alexander Campbell, Jr., 83, of Reading, died May 31, 2011, in Reading Hospital.
He was the husband of Mary E. (Ulrich) Campbell, the love of his life. They recently celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary.
Born in Newark, N.J., he was the son of the late Alexander, Sr. and Barbara (Watson) Campbell.
He was a graduate of Englewood High School, Englewood, NJ in 1946...
Christine L. Buckley-Papada
May 31, 2011
Christine Lynn Buckley-Papada, 35, of Maidencreek Township passed away May 31, 2011 in the Reading Hospital.
She was the wife of Benjamin Lee Papada whom she married June 12, 1999.
Born February 25, 1976 in Reading, she was a daughter of Gregory Joseph Buckley of Shillington and Linda Lee (Kitchens) Buckley of Laureldale Borough.
Christine is also survived by her dog, Duffy.
She was...
C. Betty Brown
May 30, 2011
C. Betty (Stitzel) Brown, 96, passed away May 30, 2011 in her daughter, Myrna D. Brown's Laureldale residence.
Born July 23, 1914 in Kutztown, she was a daughter of the late Charles Stitzel and Freda Alma (Alandt) Kirby.
Betty was the oldest surviving member of Zion Moselem Lutheran Church, Kutztown.
She was a wonderful mother who lived for her children.
Also surviving are two...
Aristide Peta
May 30, 2011
Aristide Peta, 51, of Reading, died May 30, 2011 in Reading Hospital.
He was the husband of Gloria Peta.
Born in Andali, Italy, he was a son of Elena (Grande) Peta, with whom he resided and the late Francesco Peta.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by three siblings, Donna A., wife of Frank J. Bommentre, Exeter Township, Maurizio Peta, Wyomissing...
Ethel K. Spacht
May 30, 2011
Ethel K. Spacht, 97, formerly of Reading, died May 30, 2011 in Berks Heim.
She was a member of Nativity Lutheran Church, Reading.
Graveside Services will be Monday at 11 a.m. in Laureldale Cemetery. Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, Inc., is in charge of arrangements. www.kuhnfuneralhome.com
Mary J. Mcallister
May 30, 2011
Mary J. (Makowiecki) McAllister, 83, died May 30, 2011 in her Wyomissing residence.
Her husband, R. Jack McAllister, died in 1979.
Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Leon and Carrie (Pokorska) Makowiecki.
She was employed for 10 years by AT&T.
Mary is survived by her son, Roland S. McAllister, Reading; her granddaughter, Heather Snyder NC; two great-grandchildren, Brandon Snyder and...
Felix J. Kopfer
May 28, 2011
Felix J. Kopfer, Jr., 86, of Laureldale, died May 28, 2011 in ManorCare, Laureldale.
His wife, Catherine B. (Hennes) Kopfer, died February 11, 1999.
Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Felix J., Sr. and Rose (Liebezeit) Kopfer.
He was a 1943 graduate of Central Catholic High School and a 1952 graduate of Albright College.
Felix was the owner of Felix...
Violet M. Hoffman
May 28, 2011
Vi "Skip" Violet M. Hoffman, 92, passed away May 28, 2011, surrounded by her loving family in her Spring Township residence.
Her husband, Henry F. "Hank" Hoffman, Jr., died May 1, 1992.
Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Adam P. and Bessie P. (Brenner) Hafer.
She was a 1936 graduate of Muhlenberg High School.
She worked in the Saylor Weaver...
Genie M. Kershner
May 28, 2011
Genie M. Kershner, 77, of Reading, died May 28, 2011 in the Wyomissing Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Her husband, Lionel F. Kershner, passed away in 1994.
Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Theodore and Sylvania (Houseman) Berger.
Genie was a graduate of Kutztown High School.
She worked in data entry for CNA until her retirement.
Genie was an avid reader. She...
Jeanne Swienckowski Berman
May 27, 2011
Jeanne Swienckowski Berman,69, formerly of Reading, PA, died May 27, 2011 in Antioch, Tennessee after a two year battle with lung cancer.
Born on Sept. 16, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Eugenia Swienckowski.
She was a graduate of Reading Central Catholic High School class of 1959.
Jeanne was employed on the set-up crew at the Pavilion of the...
Denise L. Anspach
May 27, 2011
Denise L. (Beam) Anspach, formerly Krick, 56, of Spring Township, died May 27, 2011 in The Reading Hospital and Medical Center.
She was the wife of John R. Anspach.
Born in Reading,PA she was a daughter of the late Daniel C. Beam and Mary L. (Forred) Dorward.
Denise was employed by Alcon Manufacturing. She also worked part-time as a waitress at Lincoln Park...
Margaret R. Fessler
May 26, 2011
Margaret R. Fessler, 87, passed away May 26, 2011 surrounded by her loving family in her Cumru Township residence.
Born in Sinking Spring, she was a daughter of the late John F. and Rose M. (Weber) Flamish.
She was a graduate of Sinking Spring High School and Bryland Institute.
Margaret was a self employed beautician for over 30 years.
She was a member of...
Leroy W. Withers
May 25, 2011
LeRoy Wallace Withers, 90,of Laureldale, died May 25, 2011 in the Reading Hospital.
He was married July 13, 1944 to Mildred Grace (Morello) Withers, who died October 12, 1998.
Born in Reading, PA on April 26, 1921, he was a son of the late Arthur and Frances May (Petroich) Withers.
LeRoy was a member of Calvary Lutheran Church, Laureldale, where he served on...
Mildred R. Stark
May 23, 2011
Mildred Ruth (Kremer) Stark, 95, formerly of Laureldale, died May 23, 2011 in Berks Heim, Bern Township.
She was the wife of Ralph Luscium Stark who died November 7, 1994.
Born November 19, 1915 in Pottsville, Schuylkill County, she was a daughter of the late Milton and Clara (Stallar) Kremer.
Mildred was employed, before her retirement, for many years in the finishing department...
Timothy Michael Moyer
May 23, 2011
Timothy Michael Moyer, 33, died May 23, 2011 in his Spring Township residence.
Born in West Reading, he was the son of Michael Lee and Carol Ann (Matz) Moyer, Spring Township.
He was a 1996 graduate of Wyomissing High School and attended ATC Automotive Training Center, Exton.
Timothy was employed as a mechanic by Conicelli Honda, Conshohocken, last working August 2010.
He was a...
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