Obituaries

Amias M. Kofroth

Amias M. Kofroth

Apr 15, 2008

Amias M. Kofroth, son of Christine M. Kofroth, Robesonia, was stillborn April 15, 2008, in Reading Hospital.

Survivors include a maternal grandmother, Stacy Readinger, Robesonia, and maternal great-grandparents, Robert and Mary Kofroth, Reading.

Services will be private. Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, Inc., West Reading is in charge of arrangements.

Peggy J. Coleman

Peggy J. Coleman

Apr 15, 2008

Peggy J. (Evans) Coleman, 80, of Reading, passed way April 15, 2008 in her daughter, Debbie Rader's home who lovingly cared for her in her final days.

She was the widow of Arthur L. Coleman Jr. who passed away March 18, 2001.

Born on August 21, 1927 in Shamokin, PA, she was a daughter of the late William and Mary (Bower) Evans.

Peggy...

Anita L. Harding

Anita L. Harding

Apr 15, 2008

Anita Louise (Hoffman) Harding, 66, of Muhlenberg Township, went to be with her Lord and reunite with her son on April 15, 2008.

Born July 19, 1941 in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Kenneth Menno Hoffman and Etta Mae (Scheller) Hoffman.

She was a 1959 graduate of Liberty High School, Bethlehem.

Anita was an active member of Calvary Lutheran Church,...

Frank C. Stanko

Frank C. Stanko

Apr 14, 2008

FRANK C. STANKO, 81, of Shoemakersville, a retired auditor for the American General Life Insurance Company, died Monday morning at his home after a month long battle with cancer.

Born in Grossmirbisch, Austria in 1926 he and his sister Anna, emigrated to America in 1929 with their parents, Frank and Ida Klucaritz. Arriving at Ellis Island they settled originally in Trenton,...

John J. Breen

John J. Breen

Apr 13, 2008

John Joseph "Jack" Breen, 79, of Shillington and formerly of Fleetwood, died April 13, 2008 at 5:20 pm in St. Joseph Medical Center, where he had been a patient since March 21st.

He was married April 22, 2006 to Dolores Juliett (Guido) Breen of Shillington. He was predeceased by his first wife, Gloria May "Dolly" (Schaeffer) Breen, who died July 12,...

Dorothy M. Hagan

Dorothy M. Hagan

Apr 13, 2008

Dorothy Mary Hagan, 85, of South Heidelberg Twp. died April 13, 2008 in St. Joseph Medical Center, where she had been for four days.

Her husband, Chester E. Hagan, died February 11, 2002.

Born in Cumru Twp., she was a daughter of the late Philip H. and Hettie (Burkholder) Culp.

She was a graduate of Reading High School in 1940.

Dorothy is survived by...

George R. Fleming

George R. Fleming

Apr 13, 2008

George Russell Fleming, 81, of Temple, died April 13, 2008 at 12:40 pm in Reading Hospital, where he had been a patient since April 7th.

He was born February 26, 1927 in Bridgewater, New Jersey.

George was a Navy Veteran of the Korean War.

He was employed as an offshore fisherman his entire life, retiring in 1982.

George was a member of the Long...

Dorothy V. Haas

Dorothy V. Haas

Apr 10, 2008

Dorothy V. (Zychewicz) Haas, 83, of Shillington, died April 10, 2008 in the Reading Hospital.

Her husband, Kenneth C. Haas, died November 11, 2007.

Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Bronislaw and Mary Zychewicz.

She was a graduate of Reading Catholic High School.

She is survived by two sons, Jeffrey S., husband of Libby, Gouglersville; and Kenneth M., husband of...

Elsie S. Gardner

Elsie S. Gardner

Apr 10, 2008

Elsie S. (Schmeck) Gardner, 93 formerly of Fleetwood died April 10, 2008 at 4:20 p.m. in Manorcare Health Services, Muhlenberg Township.

She was the wife of the late John F. Gardner who died February 4, 1985.

Born December 7, 1914 in Pricetown she was a daughter of the late Charles and Mamie (Marks) Schmeck.

Elsie was a member of Salem Shalter's Lutheran Church,...

Sebastian Zampelli

Sebastian Zampelli

Apr 9, 2008

Sebastian "Sam" Zampelli, 87, of Kenhorst, passed away April 9, 2008 in the Reading Hospital.

He was the husband of Patricia A. ( Lecatsas) Zampelli.

Born in Chester, PA, he was a son of the late Donato and Adele (Sacco) Zampelli.

He was a member of Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church.

Sebastian was a life member of Victor Emmanuel Beneficiary Association.

He served in the...

Paul J. Preziosi

Paul J. Preziosi

Apr 9, 2008

Paul J. Preziosi, 79 died on April 9, 2008 in his Muhlenberg Township residence.

He was the husband of the late Joan A. Preziosi, who died September of 1987.

Born in Freeport, NY he was a son to the late Angley and Adalade (Swenny) Preziosi.

Surviving are seven children: Paul of Littleton, CO; Peter of Washington, DC; Thomas of Columbus, GA, Denise Preziosi...

Charles R. Trace

Charles R. Trace

Apr 7, 2008

Charles R. Trace, 83, of Shillington, died April 7, 2008, in Manorcare of Sinking Spring.

Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Earl J. and Helena (McCullough) Trace. He was the husband of Christina T. (Coco) Trace.

He was a graduate of Reading High School, Class of 1942.

Charles was employed as a brakeman/conductor for Reading Railroad/Conrail for 37 years,...

Antoinette Delcollo

Antoinette Delcollo

Apr 7, 2008

Antoinette DelCollo, 93, of Reading, died April 7, 2008 at home surrounded by loving family.

Her husband Joseph "Tattone" DelCollo, died November 21, 1997.

Born in Popoli, Italy, she was a daughter of the late Gaetano and Arcangiola (Cafarelli) Antonucci and arrived in Ellis Island in 1918. She was a devoted member of St. Catharine of Siena Roman Catholic Church, Exeter Twp.

She...

Thelma C. Rentschler

Thelma C. Rentschler

Apr 7, 2008

Thelma C. Rentschler, 98, formerly of Temple died April 7, 2008 at 2:35 p.m. in ManorCare Health Services, Muhlenberg Township.

She was the wife of the late Charles E. Rentschler who died June 2, 1990.

Born May 27, 1909 in Jacksonwald she was a daughter of the late Ludwig and Caroline (Levan) Strassburger.

Thelma was a graduate of The Girl's School.

She was employed...

Theresa A. Jeschke

Theresa A. Jeschke

Apr 7, 2008

Theresa A. Jeschke, 78, passed away April 7, 2008 in her West Reading residence.

She was the loving wife of Chester J. Jeschke for 55 years.

Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Sadie (Ninfo) Iannucci.

She was a graduate of Reading High School in 1948 and of the Reading Hospital School of Nursing in 1952.

Theresa was a...

Filomena L. Baloga

Filomena L. Baloga

Apr 5, 2008

Filomena Lucy (Ciarlone) Baloga, 86, died April 5, 2008 at 3:30 am in her Muhlenberg Township residence.

She was the widow of Andrew John Baloga Jr., who died May 23, 1957.

Born in Reading, PA, on November 30, 1921, she was a daughter of the late Jack Ciarlone and Minnie (D'Agostino) Ciarlone.

She was a 1939 graduate of Reading High School.

Filomena was a...

Warren W. Weber

Warren W. Weber

Apr 5, 2008

Warren Wilson Weber, Sr., 84, of Muhlenberg Township, died April 5, 2008 in Reading Hospital.

He was the husband of Gloria A. (Heckman) Weber, whom he married June 13, 1942.

Born at home in Muhlenberg Township on May 30, 1923, he was a son of the late James F. and Esther (Ochenwadel) Weber.

He was a 1941 graduate of Muhlenberg High School.

Warren was...

Luis Jaydrian Martinez

Luis Jaydrian Martinez

Apr 5, 2008

Luis Jaydrian Martinez was stillborn April 5, 2008 in the Reading Hospital.

He was the son of Michael Rivera and Katherine Martinez, Reading.

Graveside services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. in Gethsemane Cemetery. Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, Inc., West Reading as in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be recorded at www.kuhnfuneralhome.com

Lawrence J. Harakal

Lawrence J. Harakal

Apr 4, 2008

Lawrence Joseph Harakal, 82, of Bern Township, died April 4, 2008 at 12:00 noon in ManorCare Health Services, Inc., Muhlenberg Township, where he had been a patient since February 6th.

He was the husband of Janet Louise (Beane) Harakal, whom he married October 4, 1980. His first wife, Anna Karish Harakal, died 1965.

Born December 4, 1925 in Reading, he was a...

Mary L. Reber

Mary L. Reber

Apr 4, 2008

Mary L. Reber, 87, of Reading, died peacefully on April 4, 2008 in St. Joseph Medical Center, Bern Township, where she had spent her final four days.

Born March 26, 1921 in Reading, she was a daughter of the late William D. and Susan (Obold) Reber. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Robert H. Reber, Sr.

She was a...