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Alma Bankes
May 8, 2017
Alma Zimmerman Bankes, 89, of Exeter Township, passed away on Monday, May 8, 2017 at Berks Heim. She was the loving wife of the late Robert Bellman Bankes who passed away in 1993. Together they raised four daughters. Born in Reading on May 11, 1927, Alma was the daughter of the late Harry S. and Evelyn (Waid) Zimmerman. She was...
Lenoir Cherrington
Apr 28, 2017
Lenoir M. Cherrington (Sweeny) 91, of Reading, Pennsylvania, passed away April 28, 2017, at Manor Care-Sinking Spring, where she had been a resident for two years. Lenoir was born in Allentown, PA in August of 1925, and was one of three children. She graduated from Allentown High School and from the Roosevelt Hospital School of Nursing in New York City....
Bernice Gray
Apr 27, 2017
GRAY, on the 27th day of April, Bernice A. Gray wife of Thomas F. Gray, of Conway, South Carolina. Aged 77 years Mass of Christian Burial will be held in St. Columbkill Roman Catholic Church, 200 Indian Spring Rd. Boyertown, PA 19512, Friday, May 5, 2017 at 11:00 am. Reverend Martin Kern will officiate. Interment will follow at Gethsemane Cemetery....
Julian Acevedo-Nieves
Apr 7, 2017
Julian Acevedo-Nieves, 81, of Reading, passed away on Friday, April 7, 2017 at the Wyomissing Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. He was the beloved husband of Matilde E. Rangel. Born in Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Mauricio and Rufina (Nieves) Acevedo. In addition to his wife he survived by his daughter Nelida Acevedo; 2 brothers and 1...
Celeste Wilson
Apr 2, 2017
Celeste Rochele Wilson, 39, of Philadelphia, passed away on April 2, 2017. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Frank J. Wilson and Patricia J. Wilson. She is survived by her mother: Patricia J. Wilson, Sister: Tiffany R. Morales, and brother: Frank J. Wilson, II. Whelan-Schwartz Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements; online condolences may be...
Edward Mcbrairty
Mar 26, 2017
Edward J. McBrairty, 78, of Souderton, Montgomery County, passed away Sunday, March 26, 2017 in Southeastern Veterans Hospital. He was the husband of Gloria L. (Fiorentino) McBrairty. Born in Hazleton, PA he was the son of the late John Joseph McBrairty and Hazel (Everly) McBrairty. Mr. McBrairty served in the United States Army and was an engineer at Clinical Analysis...
Richard Cherrington
Mar 15, 2017
Richard L. Cherrington, 89, of Reading, Pennsylvania, passed away March 15, 2017 at Country Meadows in Wyomissing. Richard was born in Crackersport, PA in May of 1927, and was the third of three children. He graduated from Allentown High School and was a World War II veteran. Richard is survived by his wife, Lenoir. They were married 67 years. He...
Vicki Liebman
Mar 9, 2017
Vicki Robin Liebman, age 63, of Ephrata, Pa, passed away on Thursday morning, March 9, 2017. Born in Philadelphia, she was the beloved daughter of the late Eleanor (Glass) Liebman. Vicki obtained her Bachelor's degree from Penn State University. She also was a Data Base Administrator at Capital Blue Cross for 25 years. Vicki was predeceased by her sisters Eileen...
Kenneth Dunkelberger
Feb 23, 2017
Kenneth D. Dunkelberger, 84, of Reading, passed away Thursday, February 23, 2017 at the Reading Hospital. He was the beloved husband of the late Mary E. Dunkelberger who passed away on May 8, 2006. Born in Shoemakersville, he was the son of the late Leroy and Margaret (Zimmerman) Dunkelberger. Kenny worked 2 years at the Reading Hospital, 32 years at...
Catherine Kernan
Feb 23, 2017
Catherine A. Kernan, 100, formerly of Reading, passed away on February 23, 2017 at Berks Heim. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Chester J. and Elsie M. (Price) Warfel. She was the widow of James J. Kernan, who passed away on March 27, 2011. Catherine was a loving and compassionate person. She was always very caring...
Robert Fitz
Feb 21, 2017
Robert (Bob) Fitz, 72 passed away Tuesday February 21, 2017 at the Reading Hospital and Medical Center with his son by his side. He was proceeded in death by his long time love, Sandra (Cassale) Fitz and his step son Kevin Trabbold. Bob was born in Prospect Park, Pa. He was the son of the late Peter Fitz and Sarah...
Amado Ruiz
Feb 14, 2017
Amado Ruiz, 69, of Reading, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at the Reading Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Elsa I. (Roman) Ruiz. Born in Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Amado and Monserrate (Traval) Ruiz. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children Juan C. Ruiz, partner of Jennifer Ortiz of...
Marjorie Walker
Feb 5, 2017
Marjorie Walker 89, of Reading, passed away on Sunday February 5, 2017 in Berks Heim. Born in Barbados, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Ursula Walker. Mrs. Walker was employed by Berks Heim as a housekeeper for 20 years. She also enjoyed cooking for her family, as well as her many activities at Washington Presbyterian Church, and...
Marsha Gladfelter
Jan 28, 2017
On Saturday, January 28, 2017, Marsha Kay (Rice) Gladfelter was released from the vessel her disease left behind. Her journey began in Baltimore, MD in August of 1943 before moving with her family to Wilmington, DE where she stayed through High School. She was active in sports in High School including basketball and volleyball. She spent her summers in her...
Marie Braun
Jan 24, 2017
Marie C. Braun (Warfel) Born June 11, 1923, Reading PA. Married Joseph A. Braun on May 1, 1943 in Chicago IL. Joseph died July 11, 2002. Marie retired from City Hall Water Dept. She is survived by her daughter, Carol Ann Snyder and her son, James Joseph Braun. Her grandchildren Michael Stump married to Dawn, Michele Braun, Marcy Owens, James...
John Bruckart
Jan 23, 2017
John W. "JB" Bruckart, 82, of Wyomissing, went to be with his Lord & Saviour on January 23, 2017. He is survived by his devoted wife, Carol (Hinnershitz) Bruckart, who shared 35 loving years together. He was the son of Russel S. & Geneva C. (Eidam) Bruckart. John served as a Paratrooper in the United States Army during the Korean...
Wilma Cepeda
Jan 15, 2017
Wilma Cepeda "Mimi", 57, of Reading, passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2017 in her residence. Born in New York, she was the daughter of Cesar I. and Emma (Cortez) Cepeda. In addition to her mother she is survived by her daughter Joana Ward "JoJoe" of Reading; sister, Madeline Cepeda of Reading; brothers, Cesar Cepeda Jr. of Reading, and Orlando...
Christine Chatterjee
Jan 15, 2017
Christine F. Chatterjee 75, passed away peacefully at Phoebe Berks Healthcare Center on Sunday January 15, 2017. She was born in Reading, the daughter of the late Alois and Katharina Lindinger. Christine, the wife of the late Ranjit K. Chatterjee, is survived by her daughter Anita C. McBride, son-in-law Brian McBride, her two grandsons Matthew and Sean McBride, brother Irving...
Eligio Colon Sr
Jan 12, 2017
Eligio C. Colon Sr., 85, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2017 in ManorCare Sinking Spring. He was the beloved husband of the late Nydia E. Colon who passed away on May 16, 2015. Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico he was the son of the late Tomas and Francisca (Cruz) Colon. Eligio is survived by his children, Eligio Colon...
Joyce Phile
Jan 2, 2017
Joyce G. Phile, 77, of Muhlenberg Township, passed away Monday, January 2, 2017 at 10:05 am in her home. She was the wife of Ronald G. Phile, Sr. Born in Reading Mrs. Phile was the daughter of the late Harvey A. Lerch, Jr. and Grace A. (Lilly) Lerch. She was a 1958 graduate of Reading High School and was a...
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