Obituaries
Helen M. Hoffer
Apr 5, 2007
Helen M. (Batz) Hoffer, 95, formerly of Temple, died April 5, 2007 at 9:20 am in Manatawny Manor, Pottstown, where she had been a patient.
She was the widow of Theodore Hoffer, who died May 31, 1999.
Born June 20, 1911 in Berks County, she was a daughter of the late Freeman and Eva Alice (Schmeck) Batz.
She was employed as a twister...
William Harris Bentley
Apr 4, 2007
William Harris Bentley, 75, Wyomissing, passed away after a short illness on April 4 in his home with his family by his side.
He was the husband of Judy (Hommas) Bentley. His first wife, Dorothy K. Bentley, a local artist, passed away in 1995.
Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, he was the only child of the late Dorothy (Harris) and Edward Bentley.
He attended...
Samuel H. Smith
Apr 4, 2007
Samuel H. Smith Jr., 48, Reading, passed away April 4, 2007, in his residence. Born in East Orange, N.J., he was a son of the late Samuel H. Sr. and Dorothy (Williams) Smith.
He is survived by his ex-wife, Ashley Smith, Reading.
Other survivors include three daughters: Laura Smith, in Washington state; Amy Keims, in South Carolina; and Desiree Smith, in New...
Evelyne D. Koch
Apr 4, 2007
Evelyne D. Koch, 86, of West Wyomissing, died April 4, 2007 at 3:50 pm in ManorCare Health Services, Spring Township, where she had been a patient since March 27th.
She was the widow of Harry L. Koch, who died November 7, 1998. They were married 59 years.
Born November 28, 1920 in West Reading, she was the daughter of the late Albert...
Ida I. Britigan
Apr 3, 2007
Ida Irene (Rahn) Britigan, 93, of Columbia Cottage, Spring Township and formerly of Temple died April 3, 2007 at 8:41 am in the Emergency Room at the Reading Hospital.
She was the widow of William Lincoln Britigan, who died in 1945.
Born February 18, 1914 in Temple, she was a daughter of the late Jacob and Laura S. (Kerschner) Rahn.
She attended Muhlenberg...
Wilbur G. Krow
Apr 2, 2007
Wilbur G. Krow, 91, of West Lawn, died April 2, 2007 in Reading Hospital, where he had been since February 17.
His wife Gladys M. (Gumpert) Krow died September of 1998.
Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late D. Frank and Ivy L. (Jacobs) Krow.
He was a designer for Richmaid Kitchens for 16 years retiring in 1981.
Wilbur was the...
Timothy M. Braun
Apr 1, 2007
Tim Braun, 60, Muhlenberg Township, passed away on April 1, 2007, at home, surrounded by his family.
He was the husband of Evelyn (Auchenbach) Braun.
Born in Reading, PA, he was the son of the late Frederick and Rita (Gallagher) Braun.
At the time of his death, Tim was employed by Schuylkill Valley School District as an alternative education instructional assistant, last working...
Stratton Koumaras
Apr 1, 2007
Stratton Geroge Koumaras, 92, of Wyomissing, died April 1, 2007 in Mifflin Center.
His wife Helen (Mavrides) Koumaras died January 15, 2007.
Born in Reading, he was a son of the late George and Mary (Odagis) Koumaras.
Mr. Koumaras was a shoe salesman for Pomeroy's and later the Bon Ton for many years.
He was a member of SS Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox...
Dennis L. Schlappich
Apr 1, 2007
Dennis L. Schlappich, 62, of West Wyomissing, died April 1, 2007 in Reading Hospital, where he had been since March 19.
He was the husband of Rosemary "Jackie" Schlappich.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Norman L. and Pauline (Rhine) Schlappich.
He was the owner of Standard Cutlery Service, which he operated from his home for 36 years, last...
Joan A. Pietrobono
Mar 30, 2007
Joan A. Pietrobono, 68, of West Wyomissing, died March 30, in ManorCare Sinking Spring.
She was the wife of Jerry H. Pietrobono.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Anna (Straka) Golenbieski.
Joan was a hostess for both the Hitching Post Restaurant and Dempsy's in Shillington for a combined 15 years.
She was a member of St. Ignatius of...
Henry H. Thompson
Mar 30, 2007
Henry H. Thompson, 77, of Spring Twp., died March 30, 2007 in Polyclinic Hospital, Harrisburg, where he had been since March 1.
He was the husband of Elnor K. (Kohnert) Thompson.
Born in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, he was a son of the late Bert and Louise (Donbrowski) Thompson.
He was a Plant Engineer for Western Electric/ Lucent/ Agere until his retirement in 1987.
Henry...
Sarah J. Disalvo
Mar 30, 2007
Sarah J. DiSalvo, 76 formerly of St. Lawrence, died March 30, 2007 in ManorCare, Laureldale, where she had been since February 20, 1999.
Her husband Francis L. "Babe" DiSalvo died September 21, 1998.
Born in Robesonia, she was a daughter of the late Harry and Laura (Frantz) Crammer.
She was co-owner of Pete's Tavern, Reading for over 20 years.
Sarah was a graduate of...
Agostino Ninfo
Mar 30, 2007
Agostino Ninfo, 69, of Spring Twp., died March 30, 2007 in Reading Hospital.
He was the husband of Maria (Ugluizza) Ninfo.
Born in Santo Stefano di Camastra, Sicily, Italy, he was a son of the late Vito and Guiseppa (Cosentino) Ninfo.
He was last employed as a welder by Reading Railroad.
Agostino was a member of Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church, Reading.
In addition to...
Albert W. Russo
Mar 29, 2007
Albert W. Russo, 69, of Riverview Park, passed away peacefully in the presence of his loving family on March 29, 2007 in his residence, after a brief but valiant battle with his illness.
Born in Reading, he was a son of the late John and Lucia (Verrichio) Russo.
Albert was an elevator mechanic for Otis Elevator, Co., for 40 years until his...
Harry R. Kuser
Mar 29, 2007
Harry R. Kuser, Jr., 88, of Lincoln Park, died March 29, 2007 in Reading Hospital where he had been for 3 days.
His wife Mary E. (Yocom) Kuser died in 1974.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Harry R., Sr. and Nora E. (Hartman) Kuser.
He was first employed by Berkshire Knitting Mills as a line supervisor for many...
Robert L. Rossiter
Mar 29, 2007
Robert L. Rossiter, 89, of Muhlenberg Township, passed away on March 29th at the ManorCare Health Services, Laureldale.
His wife, Marguerite (Fritz) Rossiter, passed away August of 1985.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Donald C. and Mable (Levan) Rossiter.
Robert was a graduate of the Reading High School in 1936.
He worked as a Sales Manager for United Associated...
John D. Thompson
Mar 27, 2007
John D. Thompson III, 78, of Reading passed away on March 27th in his residence.
He was the husband of Mildred I. (Filbert) Thompson.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late John D. and Elizabeth (Stamm) Thompson, Jr.
John is a graduate of the Reading High School.
He worked as a cabinet maker for Northeast Lumber, Reading, for 30 years until...
John B. Garrone
Mar 26, 2007
John B. Garrone, 69, of Reading died March 26, 2007 in Spruce Manor.
Born in Ashland he was the son of Mary E. (Cavanaugh) Garrone.
He was a graduate of Ashland High School.
Memorial Services will be held Monday at 7 p.m. in Walter R. Christ Funeral Home, Inc., Laureldale.
Lester C. Schaeffer
Mar 25, 2007
Lester Claude Schaeffer, 90, died March 25, 2007 at 9:55 pm in his North Heidelberg Township residence.
Born February 24, 1917 in Muhlenberg Township, he was a son of the late Charles and Minnie (Delp) Schaeffer.
He was employed a number of years with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation until his retirement in 1982.
Lester is survived by a nephew, Gary W. husband...
Ronald K. Baer
Mar 24, 2007
Ronald Kenneth Baer, 65, of Laureldale died March 24, 2007 at 2:22 pm in the Reading Hospital and Medical Center, where he had been a patient since March 15th.
He was married May 5, 1989 to Esther Ann (Hinz) Baer.
Born September 6, 1941 in Rockland Township, he was a son of Elda Rebecca (Zuber) Baer of Blandon and the late Leroy...
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