Obituaries

Lawrence E. Muthard, Retired Roofing Contractor

Lawrence E. Muthard, Retired Roofing Contractor

Apr 20, 2011

Lawrence Edward Muthard, 80, of Muhlenberg Township died unexpectedly April 20, 2011 in The Reading Hospital and Medical Center, where he had been a patient since Monday, April 18th.

He was the husband of Dolores Diane (Parker) Muthard whom he married May 19, 1952.

Born October 23, 1930 in Laureldale, he was a son of the late Edward and Marie Elda (Angstadt)...

Elsie E. Ney

Elsie E. Ney

Apr 19, 2011

Elsie E. Ney, 89 of Hamburg died April 19, 2011, in Berks Heim surrounded by her loving daughters. Elsie was born in Wernersville and was the daughter of the late Irwin H. and Grace (Schmehl) Katzaman. Elsie was self employed as a cleaning lady throughout the Hamburg Area working for various homes and businesses until she retired. Elsie enjoyed sitting...

Louise Owens Maines

Louise Owens Maines

Apr 19, 2011

Louise Owens Maines, 92, of Birdsboro, PA, passed away April 19, 2011. She was born in Fair Haven, VT on February 24, 1919. Louise was the daughter of the late Newton and Winifred Owens. She was predeceased on November 30, 1994 by her husband of 55 years, Walter S. Maines, Jr.

Louise attended Rutland High School, Rutland, VT and graduated from...

Natalie T. Wawrzyniak

Natalie T. Wawrzyniak

Apr 19, 2011

Natalie T. Wawrzyniak, 82, of Reading, died April 19, 2011 in The Reading Hospital and Medical Center.

Her husband, Joseph Wawrzyniak, passed away February 7, 2007.

Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Walter and Mary (Bratyszewski) Tatarewicz.

She was a wire bonder for Lucent Technologies for over 20 years.

Natalie was an avid polka dancer. She loved reading and traveling...

James K. Evans

James K. Evans

Apr 19, 2011

James King Evans, 90 of Oley, PA, son of the late Mary King Evans and James Rodger Evans, passed away at the Reading Hospital on April 19 2011, surrounded by his family.

He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Palma DiTommaso Evans, son Joseph DiTommaso Evans; husband of Angela R. Evans, daughters, Pamela Evans Kopel, wife of Thomas G....

Marian A. Rohrbach

Marian A. Rohrbach

Apr 19, 2011

Marian A. (Gressley) Rohrbach Richmond, 95, formerly of Pike Township, Oley, passed away Tuesday, April 19, 2011 at Colonial Manor in York, where she had resided since November, 2009.

Born in Rockland Township, she was the wife of the late Claude B. Rohrbach and the late Laurence C. Richmond, and the daughter of the late Robert R. and Edda B. (Angstadt)...

Janice E. Wolfe

Janice E. Wolfe

Apr 18, 2011

Janice E. Wolfe, 77, passed away peacefully at her Wyomissing home on Monday, April 18, 2011.

Her husband, George W. Wolfe, Jr., died November 22, 2006.

Janice was born in Valley View, PA, on February 26, 1934. She was the daughter of the late Leslie Ellsworth Harner and Hilda (Henry) Harner.

She was a graduate of the Tremont High School class of 1951....

Frank R. Caruso

Frank R. Caruso

Apr 18, 2011

Frank R. Caruso, 76, of West Lawn, died April 18, 2011 in Reading Hospital.

He was the husband of D. Joy (Moyer) Caruso.

Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Romeo O. and Rose (Bridges) Caruso.

Frank was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force.

He was a salesman for Automotive Service, Inc., Sinking Spring for 22 years.

Frank was a current...

Frank D. Calabria

Frank D. Calabria

Apr 17, 2011

Frank D. Calabria, 99, of Wyomissing, died in the Reading Hospital on April 17, 2011 where he was a patient since March 27. Born in Clearfield, PA, he was a son of the late Nicholas and Nancy Calabria. He was employed by Textile Machine Works until his retirement in 1974. Later he worked as a mail carrier for the Reading...

Geraldine R. Snyder

Geraldine R. Snyder

Apr 17, 2011

Geraldine R. Snyder, 86, of Shillington, died April 17, 2011 in The Reading Hospital and Medical Center.

She was the widow of Kenneth E. Snyder, Sr.

Born in Parkview, VA, she was a daughter of the late DeWitt C. and Flossie (Rhodes) Miller.

She was a 1941 graduate of Mt. Clinton High School and a 1943 graduate of Harrisonburg Business College.

She is survived...

Ronald E. Mcconomy

Ronald E. Mcconomy

Apr 16, 2011

Ronald E. McConomy, 75, passed away peacefully April 16, 2011 in his Spring Township residence.

He was the husband of Gloria M. (Briggs) McConomy, whom he married January 11, 1958.

Born in Philadelphia, he was a son of the late Edward McConomy and Mildred (Koerber) Woods.

Ron was a banker for over 30 years, working for Meridian Bank.

He was a volunteer for the...

Frederick L. Wagner

Frederick L. Wagner

Apr 16, 2011

Frederick L. Wagner, 87, of Ruscombmanor Township, passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2011 in his residence.

He was the husband of Ruth B. (Breitegam) Wagner.

Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Paul H. and Esther M. (Bankes) Wagner.

He was employed as a machinist at Textile Machine Works for 40 years, retiring in 1986.

He was an Army Air...

Sylvia K. Miller

Sylvia K. Miller

Apr 16, 2011

Sylvia K. Miller, 64, of West Reading, died April 16, 2011 in The Reading Hospital and Medical Center.

She is survived by her two sons: Christopher C. Miller, West Reading and Richard A. Power, Jr., husband of Lora L. Ott, Laureldale. Also surviving are her siblings: Clarence Gerhard, Jr., Mohnton and Janie Miller, NC. Two grandchildren: Christopher A. Power, April L....

Farrell M. Franks

Farrell M. Franks

Apr 15, 2011

Farrell Michael Franks passed away at home on April 15, 2011.

He is survived by his wife Bilette Franks; loving father of Stephanie Franks Roveda (John), Robert Frederick Franks and Kristin Franks Deshpande (Ajit); dear grandfather of seven; brother of Retired General Frederick Franks and sister Frances Marcus.

Mr. Franks attended Wilson High School in Reading, PA and Pennsylvania State University, where...

Wilson E. Graeff

Wilson E. Graeff

Apr 15, 2011

Wilson E. Graeff, 92 of Tilden Township died April 15th in his residence. His wife, Thelma I. Berstler died August 9, 2008. Wilson was born in Tilden Township and was the son of the late Wilson F. and Sallie M. (Wagner) Graeff. He worked as a core maker for Fairmount Foundry, Hamburg for 46 years retiring in 1981. Wilson was...

Nathan W. Hess

Nathan W. Hess

Apr 12, 2011

Nathan William Hess, 26, died April 12, 2011 in his Reading residence.

Born August 17, 1984 in the Reading Hospital, he was a son of Lisa Donna (McKee) Hess, wife of Rogelio A. Soriano of Muhlenberg Township and William Frederick Hess of Reading.

He is also survived by his maternal grandparents: Eugene F. Plum III of Reading and Dolores F. (Eby) Plum...

Juan Santiago

Juan Santiago

Apr 12, 2011

Juan Santiago, 55, of West Lawn, died April 12, 2011 in The Reading Hospital and Medical Center.

He was the husband of Peggy A. (Wells) Santiago.

Born in Humacao, Puerto Rico, he was a son of the late Antonio and Anna M. (Garcia) Santiago.

Juan was a welder for over 30 years for East Penn Manufacturing last working in March of 2010.

He enjoyed...

Richard H. Moser

Richard H. Moser

Apr 11, 2011

Richard Heber Moser, 78, of Reading, died April 11, 2011 in Berks Heim, Bern Township.

He was the husband of Evelyn Mae (Showers) Moser, who died November 27, 2008.

Born March 12, 1933 in Reading, he was a son of the late Walter and Irene (Ziegler) Moser.

Richard was employed as an electrical lineman with IBEW #146 for over 30 years.

He served in...

Catharine F. Reilly

Catharine F. Reilly

Apr 11, 2011

Catharine Frances Reilly, 71, of Wyomissing, died April 11, 2011 in The Reading Hospital and Medical Center.

She was the loving wife of James Edward Reilly whom she married September 3, 1960.

Born July 31, 1939 in Pottsville, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Catherine (Bopp) Charnoski.

Catharine was a 1957 gradauate of Allentown Central Catholic High School.

She was employed...

Eleanor V. Saweikis

Eleanor V. Saweikis

Apr 9, 2011

Eleanor Veronica (Kobilis) Saweikis, 82, of Spring Township, died April 9, 2011 in The Reading Hospital and Medical Center.

She was the wife of Leo Robert Saweikis, whom she married June 10, 1950.

Born August 8, 1928 in Mt. Caramel, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Verna (Pollock) Kobilis.

Eleanor was employed in retail sales for many years working for...