Obituaries
Charles W. Gordner
May 9, 2009
Charles Wilmer Gordner, 81, formerly of Temple, died May 9, 2009 at 2:06 a.m. in the Reading Hospial and Medical Center.
He was the husband of Theresa M. (Sheehan) Gordner, whom he married September 9, 1950.
Born October 10, 1927 in Muhlenberg Township, he was a son of the late Charles Henry and Hannah Marcella (Sweitzer) Gordner.
Charles was employed by Molly Company,...
Eileen L. Dunkelberger
May 9, 2009
Eileen L. Dunkelberger, 59, of Cumru Twp., died May 9, 2009 in Mifflin Center.
Born in Reading, she was a daughter of Arlan Dunkelberger, Wernersville and the late Colleen (Spatz) Dunkelberger.
She was a graduate of Governor Mifflin High School.
Eileen was employed by Arrow Intl. for 18 years, last working in January as a welder. She had previously worked for both Sharpoint...
Mae M. Bellini
May 8, 2009
Mae M. (Greco) Bellini, 92, died May 8, 2009 in the Zerbe Sisters Skilled Nursing Center.
Her husband, Carmen Bellini, died in 2005.
Mae is survived by two children, George L. Bellini, Birdsboro and Connie F. Roggio, West Chester and a sister, Connie Buttacavolli, Ambler. Six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren also survive her.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday at...
David T. Polidor
May 7, 2009
David T. Polidor, 46, died May 7, 2009 in his Telford home.
Born in Chester, PA on October 16, 1962, he was a son of Robert P. and Patricia A. Polidor.
He was a graduate of William Tennent High School.
David was a machinery technician by trade, last working for the John R. Bromiley Company, Inc., Chalfont, PA. He was formerly a commercial...
Stanley F. Jagielski
May 6, 2009
Stanley Frank Jagielski, South Heidelberg Township, was born November 12, 1921 and went to Heaven May 6, 2009. He was affectionately known from an early age by the nickname Muggsy. He was one of 8 children raised by his father, John on Laurel St in Reading, His mother Maryanna passed away when he was only a boy.
Like his father he...
Ngan Thi Luu
May 3, 2009
Ngan Thi Luu, 72, of Reading, died May 3, 2009 in the Reading Hospital, where she had been a patient since April 28th.
Born June 3, 1936 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, she was a daughter of the late Hoa Can Luu and Nam Thi Doan.
She was employed as a seamstress for 14 years with Dolphin Corporation, Mohnton, retiring in...
Charles W.K. Dietrich
May 2, 2009
Charles W.K. Dietrich, 87, of Sinking Spring Borough, died May 2, 2009 at 10:23 pm in ManorCare Health Services, Spring Township, where he had been a patient since April 15th.
He was the husband of Esther Hilda (Levan) Dietrich, whom he married June 13, 1942.
Born in Bern Township on October 19, 1921, he was raised by the late Clinton and Annie...
Dorothy K. Lowry
May 2, 2009
Dorothy K. (Ammon) Lowry, 93, formerly of Rehoboth Beach, DE, died May 2, 2009 in Reading Hospital and Medical Center.
Born in Reading September 15, 1915, she was the daughter of Flora Ammon. Dorothy was the widow of Gentry Lowry, Sr., who died July 1981.
Dorothy was a Reading High School graduate. She was employed as a knitting machinist by Textile Knitting...
Bonnie M. Gentile
May 1, 2009
Bonnie M. Gentile, 58, of Reading, died May 1, 2009, in her residence.
She was the widow of Ronald Gentile.
Born September 9, 1950, in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Ferman Frederick, Jr. and Carrie Elizabeth (Ulrich)Cooley.
Bonnie was employed by various nursing homes over the years and predominantly worked in healthcare.
Surviving are a daughter, Denise M. (Knier), wife of...
John R. Patterson
May 1, 2009
John "Jack" Robert Patterson, 77, of Lower Alsace Township, died May 1, 2009 in the St. Joseph Hospital.
He was the husband of Jane L. (Mengel) Patterson, who he married August 8, 1973.
Born in Reading, PA on May 29, 1931, he was a son of the late Joseph L. and Kathryn G. (Clawges) Patterson.
He was a 1949 graduate of Reading High...
Audrey D. Palm
Apr 30, 2009
Audrey Doris Palm, 77, of Hyde Park, Muhlenberg Township, died April 30, 2009 at 11:30 p.m. in Reading Hospital and Medical Center.
She was the ladyfriend of Russell R. Wayne, of 49 years, with whom she resided.
Born, November 16, 1931 in Reading, she was a daughter of the late David, Jr. and Martha A. (Bortz) Batdorf.
Audrey was employed as a supervisor...
Candita Perez
Apr 29, 2009
Candita Perez, 83, of Reading, died April 29, 2009 in Reading Hospital.
Her husband Juan Perez died in 1976.
Born in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, she was a daughter of the late Jose and Isabel (Mercado) Delgado.
She was a member of St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church, Reading.
Candita loved music and dancing.
She is survived by two sons, Juan, Reading and Jesus, Bronx, NY;...
Anna T. Perna
Apr 29, 2009
Anna T. Perna, 81, formerly of Reading, died April 29, 2009, in the Wyomissing Nursing Home.
Born October 17, 1927 in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Maria (Vigaretti) Perna.
Anna was a 1946 graduate of Central Catholic High School.
She was employed for 25 years by Nichols Department, Muhlenberg Township.
Anna is survived by her nephew Frank Perna, Reading....
Lynn G. Eckert
Apr 25, 2009
Local Musician and Businessman Lynn G. Eckert, 74, of Blandon, peacefully left this life and entered into eternal rest on Saturday, April 25, 2009 at 8:00 a.m. in Hershey Medical Center, Derry Township. He was stricken ill Thursday evening after performing at the Centerport Lions Club.
He was the loving husband of Arbutus V. (Filbert) Eckert, whom he married September 24,...
Juan Segarra
Apr 24, 2009
Juan Segarra, 77 of Reading, died of natural causes in ManorCare, West Reading on April 24, 2009.
He was born on August 6, 1931.
Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of arrangements.
For online condolences, please visit www.kuhnfuneralhome.com
Gregory A. Bennethum
Apr 23, 2009
Gregory A. Bennethum, 62, of Reading died of natural causes in his residence on April 23, 2009.
He was born on December 30, 1946.
Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of arrangements.
For online condolences, please visit www.kuhnfuneralhome.com.
Elizabeth M. Strain
Apr 23, 2009
Elizabeth M. (Sokol) Strain, 68, of Spring Township, passed away Thursday, April 23, 2009 in the Reading Hospital and Medical Center, West Reading.
She was the loving wife of Donald R. Strain.
Born in Reading on July 19, 1940, she was the daughter of Michael and Anna Sokol.
Elizabeth was the loving mother of her son, Joseph W., husband of Michele L. Strain...
Anna May R. Hendricks
Apr 22, 2009
Anna May R. Hendricks, 80, of Laureldale, passed away April 22, 2009, in Reading Hospital, where she was a patient since April 16.
She was the wife of Albert F. "Spike" Hendricks.
Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Elmer and Anna May (Smith) Schultz.
She was a 1947 graduate of Reading Central Catholic High School.
Anna May was employed for...
William D. Christ
Apr 22, 2009
William Daniel Christ, 92, died April 22, 2009 in his Muhlenberg Township residence.
He was the husband of Virginia Ethel (Kelchner) Christ, whom he married January 10, 1938.
Born, May 19, 1916 in Ontelaunee Township, he was a son of the late Herbert and Helen (Reber) Christ.
William was employed by Polymer Corporation, Northmont, as a foreman for 25 years, retiring in 1981.
He...
Elizabeth W. Goodwin
Apr 22, 2009
Mrs. Elizabeth W. (Waters) Goodwin, 93 of Reading, passed away April 22, 2009 in her home.
Known as Libby to her friends, she was the daughter of the late William N. and Margaret H. (Richardson) Waters and the widow of the late Dr. James F. Goodwin, Jr., deceased March 28, 1973.
Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Mrs. Goodwin was a graduate of Allegheny...
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