Obituaries

David G. O'Boyle

David G. O'Boyle

Jan 8, 2010

David George O'Boyle, 59, died January 8, 2010 in his Reading residence.

He was a son of George David and Esther Arline (Stern) O'Boyle.

Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, Inc., West Reading is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be recorded at www.kuhnfuneralhome.com.

Paul D. Druckenmiller

Paul D. Druckenmiller

Jan 7, 2010

Paul D. Druckenmiller, 93, of Myerstown, Lebanon County, died January 7, 2010 in Stone Ridge Retirement Community, Myerstown.

He was the husband of Kathleen J. (Eberly) Druckenmiller of Myerstown. Paul was predeceased by his first wife Roberta (Aschenbrenner) Druckenmiller who died August 5, 1987.

Born November 12, 1916 in Spring City, Chester County, he was a son of the late Charles and...

Jennifer L. Bohn

Jennifer L. Bohn

Jan 6, 2010

Jennifer L. Bohn, 37, of Newmanstown died January 6, 2010 in the Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon.

Born in West Reading, she was a daughter of James A. and Carol A. (Knier) Bohn, West Reading.

Jennifer was a bartender, working at Franz's Tavern, Lebanon.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by her sister, Veronica A. Millard and her two nieces, Alexis M....

Sonia C. Joerger

Sonia C. Joerger

Jan 6, 2010

Sonia C. (Weber) Joerger, 72, of Morgantown, died January 6, 2010 in Reading Hospital.

She was the wife of William L. Joerger.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late William P. and Stella Rita (Gazdzik) Weber.

She was a member of St. Benedict's Roman Catholic Church.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by four children, William L. Jr., Ephrata,...

Thomas R. Jensen

Thomas R. Jensen

Jan 6, 2010

Thomas R. Jensen PE, 83 years old, formerly of Emmaus, PA, died Wednesday January 6th, 2009 at Fellowship Manor in Whitehall, PA, from complications of Dementia. He was born in Chicago, IL and was the son of the late Russell and Maude (Foster) Jensen. Tom graduated from Glen Bard High School Glen Ellen, IL in 1944. He served in the...

Marion E. Nixon

Marion E. Nixon

Jan 4, 2010

Marion E. Nixon, 89, of The Highlands at Wyomissing, died January 4, 2010 in the Reading Hospital.

Her husband, William A. Nixon died May 22, 2002.

Born in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of the late Conrad and Catherine (Hazig) Blaess.

Marion was a secretary, working for Bell of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia.

She is survived by her daughter, Jeanne N., wife of Robert Kaufmann, Sinking...

Elizabeth Hammond

Elizabeth Hammond

Jan 3, 2010

Elizabeth Cave Hammond, 91, of Myerstown, died January 3, 2010 in Reading Hospital.

She was the wife of Frank J. Hammond, Jr. who died October 15, 1982.

Born October 2, 1918 in Charleston, SC she was a daughter of the late Lewis Guy and Annie Poyas (Lee) Cave.

Elizabeth graduated from the College of Charleston with a bachelor's degree in Business.

She was a...

Stanley A. Schappell

Stanley A. Schappell

Jan 3, 2010

Stanley A. Schapell, 81 of Hamburg, died Jan 3 in the Reading Hospital, where he had been a patient since Dec.21. He was the husband of Helen M. (Hepner) Schappell, to whom he was married for 59 years. Stanley was born in Hamburg and was the son of the late Arthur and May (Hartman) Schappell. He retired from Met-ED as...

Richard H. Oswald

Richard H. Oswald

Jan 3, 2010

Richard H. Oswald, 81, of Pennside, died January 3, 2010 in the Reading Hospital and Medical Center.

He was the husband of Bettie M. (Dudley) Oswald.

Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Richard H., Sr. and Helen (Bertolet) Oswald.

Richard was a supervisor for AT&T until his retirement.

He was a member of the Reading Zoning Board for many years.

Richard...

Joseph Fuoti

Joseph Fuoti

Jan 2, 2010

Joseph Fuoti, 81, of Spring Township, died January 2, 2010 in the Reading Hospital and Medical Center.

Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Joseph and Carmella (Julian) Fuoti.

Joseph was a Deli Manager, working for Food Fair Grocery.

He was a member of Holy Rosary R.C. Church.

Joseph was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in WWII.

Joseph is survived by his...

Joseph A. Thomas

Joseph A. Thomas

Dec 31, 2009

Joseph A. Thomas, 86, died December 31, 2009 in his Reading residence.

His wife, Mary R. (Kozak) Thomas, died in 1991.

He is survived by his companion, Vera Whitehead, Green Hills.

Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Andrew and Elizabeth Thomas.

He was a graduate of Reading High School.

Joseph was employed for 39 years as a steel worker, working for...

Bradley A. Waninger

Bradley A. Waninger

Dec 30, 2009

Bradley A. Waninger, 28, died December 30, 2009 in his Reading residence.

Born in Reading, he was a son of Susan K. Waninger, companion of Philip T. Galluppi, Topton, and the late Wayne A. Waninger.

He is also survived by his two siblings: Shaun M. Waninger, Topton and Ashley A. Waninger, Anchorage, AK; his maternal grandparents: Shirley, wife of Claude Field, Leesport...

James W. Carbaugh

James W. Carbaugh

Dec 30, 2009

James W. Carbaugh, "Big Jim Carbaugh", 67 formerly of Port Clinton was taken by God to glory, Wednesday, December 30, 2009 in his Leesburg, Fla. Home. He was born in Hamburg, PA and moved to Leesburg, Fla. In 1995 He was preceded in death by his parents Robye and Helen (Kubilius) Carbaugh of Port Clinton and by his sister, Betty...

Patrick William Minnig

Patrick William Minnig

Dec 29, 2009

Patrick William Minnig, Sr., 78, of Muhlenberg Township died December 29, 2009 in The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia.

He was the husband of Irene JoAnn (Zielinski) Minnig whom he married September 20, 1958.

Born November 30, 1931 in Branchdale, Schuylkill County, he was a son of the late Henry Irvin and Mary Elizabeth (McGovern) Minnig.

Patrick was a graduate of...

Jane A. Ortyl

Jane A. Ortyl

Dec 28, 2009

Jane Anna (Kochel) Ortyl, 88, of Laureldale died December 28, 2009 in ManorCare Health Services, Muhlenberg Township.

She was the widow of Stanley Ortyl.

Born March 26, 1921 in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Oliver and Anna Violet (Davis) Kochel.

Surviving is a daughter Nancy Hotzman of Laureldale; two sisters, Catherine Richards of Wernersville and Susanne Kramlich and four grandchildren.

Walter...

Ruthanne Hartung

Ruthanne Hartung

Dec 28, 2009

Ruthanne Hartung, 71, of Reading, died December 28, 2009 in Reading Hospital.

She was a daughter of the late Paul H. and Florence Mae (Ruth) Kramer.

Ruthanne was a 1960 graduate of Kutztown State College, earning a B.A. in Art Education.

A lifelong artist, she was a juried member of the PA Guild of Craftsmen. Her work is included in many public and...

Heriberto B. Santana

Heriberto B. Santana

Dec 28, 2009

Heriberto B. Santana, Sr., 63, of Reading died December 28, 2009 in St. Joseph's Hospital.

He was the husband of Linda S. (Knipe) Santana.

Born in Yabucoa, Puerto Rico, he was a son of the late Crespin Santana and Dionisia Boria Ocasio.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by 12 children: Maria, Jacqueline, Marisol, Heriberto, Jr., Angel Luis, Reynaldo, Daniel, Orlando,...

Ruth V. Pacifico

Ruth V. Pacifico

Dec 27, 2009

Ruth Viola (Martin) Pacifico, 94, died December 27, 2009 in her Reading residence.

She was the wife of Gabriel B. Pacifico, who died September 29, 1991.

Born in Reading, PA on February 2, 1915, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Elizabeth (Hassler) Martin.

She was a member of St. Margaret's Roman Catholic Church, Reading.

Ruth was a past volunteer with St....

Salvatore Ciatto

Salvatore Ciatto

Dec 26, 2009

Salvatore "Sam" Ciatto, 79, died December 26, 2009 in his Muhlenberg Township residence.

He was the husband of Louise T. (Pinti) Ciatto.

Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Filippo, Sr. and Verna (Caltaliano) Ciatto.

Sam was employed for 38 years as a bricklayer, working for Frank Ferrara, Inc., Wyomissing until his retirement in 1992.

He was a member of Green...

Ruth M. Wetzel

Ruth M. Wetzel

Dec 26, 2009

Ruth M. Wetzel, 95, of West Reading, died December 26, 2009 in the Reading Hospital and Medical Center.

Born in Ashland, she was the daughter of the late Galen B. and Emma (Yost) Wetzel.

Ruth was a 1932 graduate of Ashland High School and a 1936 graduate of Reading Hospital School of Nursing.

She was employed as a registered nurse for 38 years...