Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Harold L. High
Apr 3, 2008
Harold Llewellyn High, 85, of Cumru Township, died April 3, 2008 at 6:25 pm in the Mifflin Center, Curmu Township, where he had been a resident since June 1, 2002.
He was married November 20, 1948 to the late Eleanor Dorothy (Amrhein) High, who died December 30, 2002.
Born December 10, 1922 in Leesport, he was a son of the late Charles...
Colleen Mae Schmehl
Apr 3, 2008
Colleen Mae (Holohan) Schmehl, 56, passed away peacefully after a long battle with cancer in her Ontelaunee Township residence April 3, 2008 at 6:45 am with her husband by her side.
She was the loving wife of Ronald James Schmehl, whom she married June 10, 1972.
Born in Pottsville, Schuylkill County on May 27, 1951, she was a daughter of Dolores Mae...
Maria Posch
Apr 2, 2008
Maria Posch, 84, formerly of West Reading, passed away April 2, 2008 in Manor Care Health Services, Sinking Spring where she resided for two years.
She was the widow of Anton Posch who passed away February 8, 2001.
Born in Neufutok, Yugoslavia, she was a daughter of the late Josef and Maria (Beckerle) Stutz.
Maria was employed at the former Berkshire Knitting Mills,...
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