Obituaries
Anna M. Shappell
Jan 19, 2011
Anna M. Shappell, 92 of Shoemakersville died in the Kutztown Manor on January 19th, 2011. She was born in Shoemakersville and was the daughter of the late Morris and Mamie (Madeira) Shappell. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Luke's Church, Shoemakersville. Anna was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary to the Shoemakersville and Leesport Fire Companies. She...
Ferne D. Stephenson
Jan 17, 2011
Ferne D. Stephenson, 81 formerly of Hamburg died in Seton Manor, Orwigsburg where she had resided since 1/12/2009. She was the widow of David G. Stephenson who died August 1st, 2008. She was born in Pottsville and was the daughter of the late Walter J. and Florence L. (Matthews) Brown. Ferne was employed as the payroll clerk for 30 years...
Leona M. Beidler
Jan 16, 2011
Leona M. Beidler, 90, of West Reading, died January 16, 2011 in The Reading Hospital and Medical Center.
Her husband, Herman F. Beidler, died January 8, 2011.
Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late John and Helen (Schopley) Biffel.
Leona was a graduate of Reading High School.
She worked as an examiner in the Berkshire Knitting Mill, West Reading.
She was a...
James M. Hain
Jan 16, 2011
James M. Hain, 94, of Millmont, Reading, died January 16, 2011 in the Mifflin Center.
Jim was predeceased by his former wife, Neeltje W. Hain.
Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Frank M. and Lena (Missbach) Hain.
He was a 1932 graduate of Wilson High School.
James was a butcher for Milmont Meat Market until his retirement in 1980. Previously...
Sebastiana Bricker
Jan 16, 2011
Sebastiana "Betty" Bricker, 83, died January 16, 2011 in her Cumru Township residence.
Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Joseph P. and Josephine (Saglibene) Guidara.
She was a 1944 gradate of Reading High School.
Betty was the owner of Maria's Sandwich Shop, Chambersburg, for over 20 years. She then worked for Talbot Knitting Mill, APS, Auto Parts and West...
James C. Smith
Jan 15, 2011
James C. Smith, 90, died January 15, 2011 in his West Reading residence, surrounded by his loving family.
He was the husband of Linda (K.) (Wagner) Smart. He was predeceased by his first wife, Theresa (Reinsmith) Smith.
Born in Elizabethtown, he was a son of the late Daniel and Margaret (Conrad) Smith.
James was a graduate of Milton Hershey School for Boys.
He was...
Vasileah Fotis
Jan 14, 2011
Vasileah (Bess) Fotis, 86, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, passed away Friday, January 14, 2011.
She was the beloved wife of Peter F. Fotis, who predeceased her. They had been married 56 years.
Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Socrates and Androniki (Lambros) Georgeadis.
Vasileah was a member of Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church.
Bess will...
Joyce L. Brendle
Jan 14, 2011
Joyce L. (Fischer) Brendle, 67, Whitford Hills, died January 14, 2011 in The Reading Hospital and Medical Center.
She was the widow of Larry W. Brendle, who died December 7, 2007. They were married 46 years.
Born November 9, 1943, in West Reading, she was the daughter of Albert P. and Anna (Laury) Fischer, deceased.
She was a graduate of Wilson High School,...
Norman H. Frantz
Jan 14, 2011
Norman H. Frantz, 69 of Hamburg died in the Reading Hospital and Medical Center, West Reading on January 14th, 2011. He was the husband of Kay (Bryner) Frantz. Norman was born in West Reading and was the son of the late Harry M. and Elsie (Kaercher) Frantz. He was a 1959 graduate of Penn-Bernville High School and a member of...
Florence Mary Feller
Jan 14, 2011
Florence Mary Feller, 85 years of age died on January 14, 2011 from cancer and heart disease. She died in Hospice Center of St. Luke's Hospital, Bethlehem. She was the wife of Ralph Norman Feller for 59 years. Florence was born in Bethlehem and was the daughter of the late Valerio and Henrietta (Tatasciore) Zulli. She graduated from Liberty High...
Mary M. Camilleri
Jan 13, 2011
Mary M. (Cianciosi) Camilleri, 93, departed this life on January 13, 2011.
She was predeceased by two husbands, Santo Corolla and Raymond Camilleri.
Born in West Reading, she was a daughter of the late Angelo and Rose A. (Pachuilo) Cianciosi.
Mary was active in the restaurant business. She was the owner of Camilleri's Italian Bakery, 10th and Muhlenberg, and Mary's Friendly Diner, Exeter...
Larry L. Reider
Jan 12, 2011
Larry L. Reider, 51, of Exeter Township, passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2011 at St. Joseph Medical Center.
Born in Douglassville, he was the husband of Maura (Rose) Reider of Exeter Township and the son of the late Richard Reider and Shirley (DeTurck) McAfee of Birdsboro.
He was employed in the maintenance department of Cambridge-Lee Industries for the past 12 years, last...
Wendy May Rothermel
Jan 12, 2011
Wendy May Rothermel, 57, of Reading, died January 12, 2011 in The Reading Hospital and Medical Center.
Born in West Reading, she was a daughter of the late John Llewellyn and Ruth Eleanor (Snyder) Rothermel.
Wendy was a 1971 graduate of Fleetwood High School.
She was employed as a sewing machine operator with Fleetwood Shirt for 26 years and most recently as a...
Joan L. Heist
Jan 12, 2011
Joan L. (Crocona) Heist, 77, of West Reading, died January 12, 2011, in Reading Hospital and Medical Center.
Her husband, Vincent G. Heist, died February 16, 2001.
Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Lawrence) Crocona.
She was a 1951 graduate of West Reading High School.
Joan was employed by Potteiger Construction, West Reading as their Office Manager....
Wayne H. Simmers
Jan 11, 2011
Wayne Harry Simmers, Sr., 66, of Centre Township, died January 11, 2011 in St. Joseph Medical Center, Bern Township.
He was the husband of Linda Mae (Putt) Simmers.
Born February 28, 1944 in Kingston, PA, he was a son of the late Harry Wayne and Ruth (Zellner) Simmers.
Surviving is a son, Wayne Harry Simmers, Jr.; a daughter, Tawn Marie Dorrian of Dallas,...
Louise J. Long
Jan 9, 2011
Louise J. (Smith) Long 91, formerly of Hamburg died January 9, 2011 in Phoebe Berks Village of the Spring Ridge Community where she had resided the past year. She was the widow of Herbert Long who died October 9, 2001. Louise was born in Hamburg on March 26, 1919 and was one of 7 children of Edward C. and Mary...
Jane L. Boyer
Jan 9, 2011
Jane L. Boyer, 83, of Shillington, died January 9, 2011 in Berks Heim.
Her husband, Raymond C. Boyer, died in 1991.
Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Ralph C. and Edith I. (Eisenbise) Giles.
She worked for The Reading Hospital and Medical Center in the transportation department.
She is survived by her daughter, Rosellen Garman, Reading and son, Clifford Jablonski,...
Herman F. Beidler
Jan 8, 2011
Herman F. Beidler, 93, of West Reading, died January 8, 2011 in Spruce Manor.
He was the husband of Leona M. (Biffel) Beidler.
Born in Robesonia, he was a son of the late James and Elmira (Froelich) Beidler.
Herman was a 1938 graduate of Robesonia High School.
He worked as a knitter in the Berkshire Knitting Mill, West Reading and retired from Polymer Plastics,...
Caroline A. Williams
Jan 8, 2011
Caroline A. Williams, 95, of Shillington, died January 8, 2011 in the Mifflin Center.
She was the widow of John E. Williams.
Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Jerome and Grace (Howards) Rowe.
Caroline was a wonderful mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. She dedicated her life to her family.
She was a devout Christian and attended Glad Tidings Assembly of...
William P. Strickland
Jan 8, 2011
William P. Strickland, 64, known to family and friends as "Billy" was a resident of Reading for the past 30 years.
Billy died on January 8, 2011 at the home of his sisters in Katonah, NY.
Born August 26, 1946 in Bethlehem PA. He was the son of William Lloyd and Margaret G. Strickland.
He was employed as a salesman in paper and...
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