Heather A Warfel
Feb 12, 2022
Heather A. Warfel, 79, formerly of Wyomissing, passed away Saturday, February 12, 2022, in the care of Rome Memorial Hospital, Rome, NY. She was the loving wife of John M. Warfel.
Born in Watertown, NY, to the late Stanley R. and Alice B. (Amlaw-Benson) Goodman, Heather devoted herself to caring for others. She graduated from Nursing School before undergoing further study...
Claire M. Fruchter
Feb 11, 2022
Claire M. (Heisler) Fruchter, 96, passed away on Friday, February 11, 2022, at her home in Reading, PA. She was married to the love of her life, the late Morris Fruchter until his passing in June, 1992.
Born in Reading, PA, she was the daughter of her beloved mother Dorothy (Martin) Heisler. Claire graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1942....
Charles Franklin Wurst, Jr.
Feb 9, 2022
Charles Franklin Wurst, Jr., CFW, 89, passed away February 9, 2022, in his Muhlenberg Township residence.
His wife, Betty Jean (Long) Wurst died on March 21, 2018.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Charles Franklin, Sr., and Helen (Heebner) Wurst.
He was employed by Carpenter Technology Corporation for 28 years working in the box shop.
Charles enjoyed spending time outdoors...
Cynthia Ann Kendrick
Feb 8, 2022
Cynthia A. Kendrick, 69, of Mohnton, passed away on Tuesday, February 8, 2022, in her residence. Born in Lebanon, Cindy was a daughter of Peter F. Nelson and the late Mildred J. (Klepec) Nelson.
Cindy graduated from Twin Valley High School and later enrolled at RACC before completing her Bachelor's Degree from Alvernia. She began working at Traveler's Insurance Company 17...
James C. Papada
Feb 7, 2022
James C. Papada, 82, of Shillington, passed away Monday, February 7th, 2022 in the care of Penn State St. Joseph's Medical Center. He was the husband of Ann (Schaefer) Papada.
Born in Pottsville in 1939, he was the son of Anthony Papada and Blanche (Klock) Papada.
He was a graduate of Minersville High School in 1957 and Susquehanna University in 1961 with...
Joseph Blaum
Feb 4, 2022
Joseph Blaum, 74, passed away on February 4, 2022, at his Reading residence. Born in Reading, PA, he was the son of the late Joseph A. Blaum, and Frances (Considine) Blaum.
Joseph graduated from West Reading High School in the class of 1966. He enlisted in the US Navy for eight years before settling down to work at APR Supply doing...
Robert W. Zellers
Feb 2, 2022
Robert W. Zellers, 73, of Reading, passed away during the evening hours of Wednesday, February 2, 2022, in the care of Penn State St. Joseph's Medical Center. He was the widower of Jeanette M. (Jarsocrak) Bender-Zellers, who passed away in 2018 after 42 years of happy marriage.
Born in Reading to the late Walter B. and Arlene M. (Bagenstose) Zellers, Bob...
Philip A. Pugliese
Feb 2, 2022
Philip A. Pugliese, 67, of Hamburg PA, passed away February 2, 2022, at Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital.
He was the loving husband of Kathleen S. (Collins) Pugliese.
Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was a son of the late Anthony J. and Ramona M. (Micciche) Pugliese.
He was a graduate of Valley Stream Central High School, Valley Stream, NY.
Philip was a member of St....
Patricia Ann Robinson
Feb 1, 2022
Patricia Ann Robinson, 87, passed away on February 1, 2022, at Green Hills Manor. Born in Albany, NY, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Alice (Salt) Crowley. Patricia earned an Associate's degree in nursing and went on to work as a Registered Nurse for most of her life. She was employed by Dr. Prasad in St. Croix,...
Edward John Frei
Feb 1, 2022
Edward John Frei, 64, of West Lawn, passed away on February 1, 2022, at Reading Hospital. Born in Reading to the late Stefan and Hildegard (Sattler) Frei, Ed worked largely in construction for many years.
A simple man, Ed enjoyed walking in the woods and going fishing. He enjoyed driving for driving's sake.
Left to treasure his memory are his daughter, Angela...
Joan Louise Jacobs
Feb 1, 2022
Joan Louise Jacobs, 90, passed away February 1, 2022, at The Highlands at Wyomissing.
Born in Boyertown, she was the daughter of the late John W. and Pearl (Fryer) Jacobs.
She was a graduate of Pottstown High School in 1949; West Chester University in 1953 and Penn State University in 1965 where she earned a master's degree in education.
Joan was employed by...
Paul J. Ford
Feb 1, 2022
Paul J. Ford, Jr., 66, passed away on February 1, 2022 in his Reading residence.
Born in Scranton in 1956, he was a son of Mary (Gribbin) Ford, a resident of Phoebe Berks and the late Paul J. Ford.
He was a graduate of Wilson High School in 1973.
In addition to his mother he is survived by two brothers, John, husband of...
Richard K. Mccaulley, Jr.
Feb 1, 2022
Richard K. "Dick" McCaulley, Jr., 83, of Wyomissing, passed away on February 1, 2022, at the Reading Hospital.
He was the loving husband of Linda M. (Williams) McCaulley.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Richard K., Sr. and June V. (Wolf) McCaulley.
He was a graduate of Reading High School.
Dick was employed by Rockwell International as a machinist.
He enjoyed...
Janet A. Wolfe
Jan 31, 2022
Janet A. Wolfe, 87, passed away on Monday, January 31, 2022, at the Reading Hospital. She was the wife of the late Harold E. Wolfe until his passing in 2014. They shared many wonderful years together.
Born in West Reading, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Angelina (Fantilli) Porreca. Janet graduated from West Reading High School in 1951....
Anne Elizabeth Nyari
Jan 28, 2022
Anne E. Nyari, 78, of Mohnton, passed away Friday, January 28, 2022, in the care of the Reading Hospital after a sudden illness. She was the loving wife of Ronald J. Nyari, Sr., with whom she celebrated 55 years of happy marriage.
Born in Philadelphia to the late Frank and Eleanor (Cole) Cody, Anne graduated from Lincoln High School in 1962....
James Hafer
Jan 27, 2022
James S. Hafer, 75, of Port Orange, FL, passed away Thursday, January 27, 2022 following a four month illness.
Born September 21, 1946, in Reading, PA, he was the son of the late Ralph Stanley Hafer and Grace (Becker) Hafer.
After graduating from Reading High School, Jim worked many years in the shipping department at Berkshire Knitting Mills in Wyomissing. In the...
Rose Marie Kimak
Jan 26, 2022
Rose Marie Kimak, 83, passed away on January 26, 2022. She was the wife of the late Robert J. Kimak, with whom she shared many wonderful years.
Born in Bath, PA, she was the daughter of the late Thomas J. and Helen K. (Klusko) Temos.
Rose Marie is survived by her son, Jason Kimak.
She was predeceased by her husband, Robert.
Due to concerns...
Robert Lazarchick
Jan 25, 2022
Robert Lazarchick, 85, passed away on January 25, 2022, at Reading Hospital. He was born October 18, 1936 in his grandparents' home in Mar Lin, Pa., the son of the late John and Anna (Pisiak) Lazarchick.
Robert was an exceptional student and athlete. He graduated from Pottsville Area High School, Class of 1954, where he met a group of lifelong friends....
Linda Louise Kellenberger
Jan 25, 2022
Linda Louise Kellenberger, 74, of Robersonia, passed away on January 25, 2022, at Reading Hospital.
Her husband, Thomas D. Kellenberger, passed away on February 16, 2020.
Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Chester and Betty (Eisenbise) Schlappich.
She attended Penn-Bernville High School. Linda was a nurse's aide at Wernersville State Hospital and Wyomissing Lodge. She was the manager of...