Obituaries

Agnes E. Coldren

Agnes E. Coldren

Nov 21, 2009

Agnes E. Coldren, 100, of The Highlands at Wyomissing, died November 21, 2009 in Reading Hospital.

Her husband, Gilbert A. Coldren, died in 1984.

Born in Spring Twp., she was a daughter of the late Robert M. and Emma Leland (Hornberger) Miller.

Agnes was a member of Immanuel United Church of Christ, Shillington.

She is survived by two daughters, Margaret A., wife of James...

John W. Hartung

John W. Hartung

Nov 21, 2009

John W. Hartung, 75, of Reading, died November 21, 2009.

He was the husband of Ruthanne (Kramer) Hartung.

Born in Reading, he was a son of the late J. Edwin and Ruth M. (Harpst) Hartung.

He was a 1952 graduate of Reading High School and a 1961 graduate of Kutztown University, earning a B.S. in Secondary Education.

John was a teacher of History and...

Anna Schock

Anna Schock

Nov 19, 2009

Anna Schock, 83, passed away November 19, 2009 in her West Reading residence surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Maria (Figiola) and Sabatino Fabriziani.

She was employed for 35 years as a machine operator by Helmar Manufacturing Company, retiring in 1992.

Anna was a member of Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, West Reading.

She is...

Irene B. Bickel

Irene B. Bickel

Nov 19, 2009

Irene B. Bickel, 89, formerly of Wyomissing, died November 19, 2009 in her daughter's Shillington residence.

She was the wife of Russell S. Bickel, Sr. to whom she was married on May 28, 1957.

Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Samuel Elwood and Emma (Katzenmoyer) Brown.

She was a Reading High School graduate in 1938.

Irene was employed by Althouse...

Edward Walsky

Edward Walsky

Nov 19, 2009

Edward "Ted" G. Walsky, 43, died November 19, 2009 in his Coatesville residence.

Born in Summit, NJ, he was a son of Lawrence and Priscilla (Kelting) Walsky, Wyomissing.

He was a 1984 graduate of Wyomissing High School and a 1989 graduate of University of Delaware.

Ted started with AT&T (Cingular) in 2005 as a Regional Vulnerability Manager within Network Security of the Northeast...

Linda R. Krall

Linda R. Krall

Nov 19, 2009

Linda Ruth Krall, 61, of Temple, died of natural causes November 19, 2009 in the St. Joseph Medical Center, Bern Township.

Born May 29, 1948 in Reading, PA, she was the daughter of Warren Levi Krall, with whom she resided and the late Martha E. (Kozlowski) Krall, who died March 31, 2004.

She was a 1966 graduate of Muhlenberg High School.

Linda was...

Emmalou Angstadt

Emmalou Angstadt

Nov 19, 2009

Emmalou Angstadt, 57, of Muhlenberg Township, died November 19, 2009 in ManorCare Health Services, Muhlenberg Township.

Born March 1, 1952 in Reading she was a daughter of the late Harvey E. and Ruth E. (Eyrich) Angstadt.

Emmalou was employed in the workshop with Prospectus/Berco for 35 years.

She was a member of Rosedale United Church of Christ, Laureldale.

Emmalou loved to bowl and going...

Sara B. Miner

Sara B. Miner

Nov 16, 2009

Sara B. "Lovey" Miner, 66, died November 16, 2009 in her residence after a lengthy illness.

She was the wife of Joel W. Miner, Sr.

Born in Phoenixville, she was a daughter of the late Elizabeth Pavlick and Joseph Beck.

She was a graduate of St. Eleanor's Elementary School, Collegeville; Bishop Kendrick High School, Norristown and Hahnemann Hospital School of Radiology. She was...

Thomas A. Maher

Thomas A. Maher

Nov 15, 2009

Thomas Anthony Maher, 93 of West Lampeter Township, Lancaster County, died November 15, 2009 at 1:10 am in Lancaster General Hospital where he had been since late Saturday evening.

He was the husband of Martha Louise (McGee) Rudolph-Maher, whom he married December 17, 2004.

Thomas was predeceased by his first wife, Dorothy Louise (Quinlan) Maher, who died November 23, 1989.

Born in Philadelphia,...

Raymond E. Wise

Raymond E. Wise

Nov 15, 2009

Raymond E. Wise, Jr., 84, of Wyomissing, died November 15, 2009 in ManorCare of Sinking Spring, surrounded by his loving family.

He was the husband of Alona Jean (Corkins) Wise.

Born in Muir, he was a son of the late Raymond E. and Madie R. (Koons) Wise.

He was a 1943 graduate of Porter Township High School, Reinerton.

Raymond was employed for 39 years...

Danielle B. Sedlis

Danielle B. Sedlis

Nov 14, 2009

Danielle (Dannie) B. Sedlis, of Wyomissing, passed away peacefully in her home from natural causes Saturday morning.

Born and raised in New York City, Dannie graduated from Boston University in 1972 and subsequently worked for apparel manufacturer David Crystal in its New York showrooms.

At Crystal, Dannie met her husband, Bill, and they were married in 1979. In 1982, the couple relocated...

Arlene M. Gift

Arlene M. Gift

Nov 14, 2009

'Last Curtain Call for Dancers'

Arlene Marie Gift, 76, of Reading, died November 14, 2009 in the Reading Hospital and Medical Center where she was a patient along with her sister at the same time.

Born September 29, 1933 in Reading, PA., she was a daughter of the late Gertrude M. (Weber) Gift.

She was a member of Holy Guardian Angels Roman Catholic...

Florence C. Sell

Florence C. Sell

Nov 14, 2009

Florence C. Sell, 97, formerly of Wyomissing, died November 14, 2009 in Spruce Manor, West Reading.

Her husband, Russell M. Sell, died July 13, 2005.

Born August 12, 1912 in Reading, she was a daughter of the late William and Esther (Stitzler) Snyder.

Florence was a member of Calvary Lutheran Church, Laureldale.

She is survived by her two daughters: Carol A., widow of Calvin...

James R. Augustine

James R. Augustine

Nov 14, 2009

James Robert Augustine, 48, died November 14, 2009 in his Reading residence.

Born July 13, 1961 in Reading, he was a son of the late Otterine and Jane E. (MacDonough) Augustine.

James was a member of South 7th Street Mennonite Church, Reading.

Surviving are two siblings, Michael O., husband of Linda S. (Heinz) Augustine of Reading and Susan M. (Augustine) Parsons of Reading.

James...

William A. Scheneman

William A. Scheneman

Nov 12, 2009

William A. Scheneman, 82, Wyomissing, PA, passed away November 12, 2009, surrounded by his loving family. Born January 6, 1927, in Akron, Ohio, he was the son of the late Raymond and Geraldine (Taylor) Scheneman.

He was the loving husband of Jeanne K. (Lorah) Scheneman for 63 years.

He was a graduate of Parkersburg High School, West Virginia and the Ernest Williams...

Arline E. Moyer

Arline E. Moyer

Nov 12, 2009

Arline Eva (Rahn) Moyer, 90, of Maidencreek Township, died November 12, 2009 in the Hearthstone at Maidencreek Assisted Living, where she had been a patient since October 28th.

She was the wife of Howard R. Moyer, who died September 29, 2008.

Born in Greenwich Township on August 8, 1919, she was a daughter of the late Byron and Maggie (Christman) Rahn.

She was...

Edna M. Herb

Edna M. Herb

Nov 12, 2009

Edna May Herb, 92, of Muhlenberg Township and formerly of 3210 Earl Street, Laureldale where she resided for 60 years, died November 12, 2009 in The Reading Hospital and Medical Center, where she had been a patient since November 4, 2009.

She was married May 11, 1940 to Elwood Clyte Herb, who died July 21, 1981.

Born in her residence at 5113...

Steve M. Baksic

Steve M. Baksic

Nov 11, 2009

Steve Matt Baksic, 90, of Reading, PA, died November 11, 2009 at 4:00am in the Golden Living Center, Exeter Township.

He was the husband of Dorothy Alice (Schwambach) Baksic, who died April 20, 1997.

Born in Bessemer, Michigan on April 15, 1919, he was a son of the late James and Katherine (Barkovich) Baksic.

He retired from the Military as a First Sergeant...

Doris R. Sabulsky

Doris R. Sabulsky

Nov 11, 2009

Doris R. (Preneta) Sabulsky, 77, of Wyomissing, died November 11, 2009 in Reading Hospital.

Her husband, John A. Sabulsky, died April 22, 2004.

She was a member of St. Stephen's Polish National Catholic Church, where she was a member of the ANS Society.

She is survived by three children, John J., husband of Denise, Mohnton; Carol A., wife of Steven Amann, Phillipsburg, NJ...

Lillian V. Wagner

Lillian V. Wagner

Nov 10, 2009

Lillian Viola Wagner, 89, formerly of Hyde Park, died November 10, 2009, in Mifflin Center, Cumru Township.

She was the wife of H. Earl Wagner who died September 25, 1986.

Born March 28, 1920 in Muhlenberg Township, she was a daughter of the late William Henry and Mable May (Klick) Nagle.

Lillian was a graduate of Mt. Penn High School.

She was employed as...