Mary E. Howell
Apr 13, 2022
Mary E. Howell, 95, of Mechanicsburg, passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2022, in the care of the Woods at Cedar Run. She was the loving wife of Mahlon E. Howell, who passed away in 2006. Born in Port Carbon, she was a child of the late Henry and Elizabeth (Skalley) Heisler.
Mary graduated from St. Stephen's High School of Port Carbon...
Elias Anthony Esposito
Apr 12, 2022
Elias Anthony Esposito, 92, passed away on Tuesday, April 12th, 2022 in his Reading residence. He married Dorothy M. (Juzwiski) on August 29, 1953, and they shared 69 years together.
Elias was a lifelong educator. After earning masters' degrees in chemistry and secondary education, he began teaching in the Schuylkill Valley School District, where he remained for his entire 30-year career.
He...
Romi Malhotra
Apr 12, 2022
Romi Malhotra, 73, passed away on April 12, 2022 at the Reading Hospital. She was the wife of Satish Malhotra, with whom she shared 26 wonderful years.
Born in Noormahal, India, she was the daughter of Omprakash and Chandrani Kapania.
After high school, Romi worked at the Children's Home of Reading until her retirement in 2011.
Romi was fond of shopping and cooking,...
Donald Bott Heilman
Apr 12, 2022
Donald B. "Bud" Heilman, former Head Football Coach at Kutztown State University of Pennsylvania, and long-time Associate Athletic Director at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, died in his sleep in his home in Wyomissing, PA, on April 12, 2022 surrounded by family, friends. He leaves behind a legacy of guidance, advice, support, and friendship to the thousands with...
Marie I. Spiegle
Apr 11, 2022
Marie I. Spiegle, 64, of Blandon passed away Monday, April 11, 2022, in the care of Reading Hospital. She was the wife of Thomas, D. Spiegle. She was born in Philadelphia to the late Charles and Doris (Weil) Atkinson.
A loving wife and mother, Marie was caring and nurturing. She always desired to be working, though her health was often a...
Ronald N. Weitzel
Apr 11, 2022
Ronald N. Weitzel, 89, of Wyomissing, passed away on Monday, April 11, 2022, in his home. He married Shirley A. (Wanner) on October 22, 1955, and shared 67 loving years together.
Born to the late Paul R. and Ruth N. (Weyandt) Weitzel, Ron graduated from Wyomissing High School in 1950, and Ursinus College in 1959. Serving in Germany during the Korean...
Anita E. Gundersen
Apr 11, 2022
Anita E. Gundersen, 81, formerly of Bernville, passed away on Monday, April 11, 2022, at Country Meadows, Wyomissing. She was the wife of the late Allan A. Gundersen. They shared many wonderful years together until his passing in 1995.
Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Ruth (Lawson) Pildis. Anita graduated from Ridley Township High...
Nancy L. Bentz
Apr 10, 2022
Nancy L. Bentz, 84, formerly of Wyomissing, passed away on Sunday, April 10, 2022, at Country Meadows, Allentown. She was the wife of the late James N. Bentz. They shared many wonderful years together until his passing in 2000.
Born in Allentown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Pearl (Miller) Snyder. Nancy graduated from Reading High School...
Paul R. Fisher
Apr 9, 2022
Paul R. Fisher, Jr., 82, of Muhlenberg Township, passed away Saturday, April 9, 2022. Sharing a marriage of 46 years, he was the loving husband of Judith A. (Sheehan) Fisher.
The only child of the late Paul and Jane (Wagner) Fisher, Paul was born in West Reading. He graduated from Reading High School '58 before enlisting in the United States Army...
C. Wilbur Love
Apr 9, 2022
C. Wilbur Love, 86, of Wernersville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 9, 2022, in Reading Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. A son of the late O. Lloyd and Bertha E. (Hathorn) Love, he was married for 61 wonderful years to the late Gloria (Wentzel) Love, who passed in 2018. He is also predeceased by a son Darrin, who...
Dennis Schuster Schuster
Apr 8, 2022
Dennis J. Schuster, 73, of Wyomissing, passed away on April 8, 2022 at the Reading Hospital surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Pottsville to the late Joseph and Helen (McAlarney) Schuster, Dennis graduated from St. Clair High School in 1966. Following graduation he headed west to play college football at New Mexico State University. In 1968, he enlisted in the...
Leroy B. Bard, Jr.
Apr 6, 2022
Leroy B. Bard, Jr. 80, formerly of Sinking Spring and Shillington, died April 6, 2022, at the Reading Hospital.
His wife, Christine M. (Maslar) Bard, died on August 3, 2007.
Born in West Reading, he was a son of the late Leroy and Alice (Spresser) Bard.
He attended West Reading High School where he played football, basketball, swimming, and track.
Leroy was employed by...
Lawrence B. Mazer
Apr 5, 2022
Lawrence "Larry" Mazer, 77, of Hamburg, passed away at his residence on April 5th 2022.
Born in McKeeport, PA he was a son of the late Stanley and Cecelia (Jeroski) Mazer.
Larry served in the US Navy aboard the USS Aldebaran from 1966 to 1971. When in port he was stationed in Norfolk, Virginia.
He worked for United States Steel in Homestead, PA...
Ellen Marie Drumheller
Apr 5, 2022
Ellen Marie Drumheller, 80, of Hamburg, passed away on April 5th 2022, at The Laurel Center. Born in Higgins PA, Ellen was the daughter of the late William and Mabel (Kehler) Carl. She was a lifetime member of Women of the Moose. Ellen loved to bake and cook for her family and friends.
She is survived by her son, Michael Allen...
Marie A. Snyder
Apr 5, 2022
Marie A. Wall-Snyder, 94, passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2022, in the care of County Meadows of Wyomissing. Twice widowed, Marie was the loving wife of Claude B. Wall, who passed away in 1969, and William T. Snyder, who passed away in 2016.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Valentine and Regina (Unkel) Vogel. She graduated from...
Bertha Ann Wagner
Apr 4, 2022
Bertha Ann Wagner, 81, passed away on Monday, April 4, 2022 at her Reading residence. She was the wife of the late Leonard A. Wagner.
Born in Reading, PA, Bertha was known as a loving grandmom who would do anything for her grandbabies.
Bertha is survived by her children, Dorothy Watson (husband Carl) and Louis Matz, as well as her sister, Nancy...
Marie Josephine Schoedler
Apr 4, 2022
Marie J. Schoedler, 90, of Wernersville, passed away April 4, 2022, in Reading Hospital.
She was the wife of the late John L. Schoedler, Jr., who passed February 24, 2012.
Born in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of the late Carmen DiBella and Erina (Louden) DiBella.
Marie was a graduate of Little Flower High School, Philadelphia.
She was employed by the Philadelphia court system,...
Robert E. Andrus Iv
Apr 3, 2022
Robert E. Andrus, IV, 51, of Reinholds, passed away April 3, 2022, at Hershey Medical Center.
He was the loving husband of Rosemarie (Cafurello, Conlon) Andrus.
Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Robert E., III., and La Donna (Tothero) Andrus.
Robert was a graduate of Reading High School and Reading Area Community College.
He was employed by Redner's Market for...
David T. Brennan
Apr 3, 2022
David T. Brennan, 64, passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2022, at his Exeter residence. He was the husband of Leslie K. (Fries) Brennan. They shared 31 wonderful years together.
Born in Reading, PA, he was the son of the late Christopher and Frances (Matetich) Brennan. After graduating high school, David joined the U.S. Marine Corps. Following his service, he worked...
Edmund S. Wartels
Apr 2, 2022
Edmund S. Wartels, Esq., a lifelong New Yorker, brilliant corporate attorney, avid Yankees fan, music enthusiast of Chopin and Beethoven, amateur horticulturist, died April 2, 2022, in Green Hills, PA.
Born September 23, 1928 in Brooklyn, NY, raised in New Rochelle, NY by parents Dr. Lester and Dorothy Wartels, Edmund, known by his childhood nickname "Bud," attended The Wharton School of...