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Sonja Hurwitz
Feb 20, 2016
Sonja C. Hurwitz, 78, of West Lawn, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, February 20, 2016. She was the wife of the late David (Sonny) Hurwitz. Mrs. Hurwitz was a 30 year employee of Ludens/ Hershey Corporation. She was also a caregiver to Paul Guzinowski for many years. Mrs. Hurwitz is survived by her daughter Doreen wife of...
Anthony Creque
Feb 9, 2016
Tony Creque "Sugar Bear" Died at a very respectable age of 68 in Reading, PA on February 9th 2016. He was surrounded by his wonderful wife, his five children and six grandchildren. Tony Creque wanted it known that he died as a result of amazingly refusing to follow doctors' orders on a constant basis. While eating cake more than average...
Clarke Brossman
Jan 23, 2016
Clarke L. "Buck" Brossman, 90, of Wernersville, passed away Saturday, January 23, 2016 at 12:52 am in ManorCare Health Services, Spring Township. He was the husband of the late Miriam E. (Schultz) Brossman who passed away December 30, 2007. Born in Brownsville, PA he was the son of the late Rufus and Bessie (Krick) Brossman. Mr. Brossman served in the...
Catherine Gallippi
Jan 16, 2016
Catherine M. Gallippi, 101, died at the Berkshire Center in Exeter Township, PA. Catherine was predeceased by her husband of 50 years Anthony J. Gallippi who died in 1987. She is survived by her daughters Janet R. Gebler, of Elizabethtown, KY and Doris Gallippi Heckman, of Exeter Township, PA. She also is survived by her four grandchildren, Rosanne Donovan, Linda...
Minnie Amoroso
Jan 14, 2016
Minnie Amoroso, 93, formerly of Reading, passed away on January 14, 2016 at Kutztown Manor. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Natale and Theresa (Chiole) Amoroso. Minnie was predeceased by her sister: Anna Amoroso. She is survived by her cousin: Dennis Chiole, husband of Elizabeth. A graveside service will take place at Gethsemane Cemetery, 3139 Kutztown...
Yvonne Bailey
Dec 19, 2015
Yvonne C. Bailey, 70, of Cumru Twp., passed away December 19, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. She was the loving wife of Charles Bailey, Jr. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Matthew B. and Marianna (Pietrovito) Delp. Yvonne was a member of St. John Baptist de LaSalle Roman Catholic Church and was employed at Construction...
Ruth Conklin
Dec 2, 2015
Ruth Ann (Johnstone) Conklin, 83, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2015 at Berks Heim following a lingering illness. Ruth was born in Butler, PA to parents: Walter and Esther Johnstone. She attended Butler High School and received a teaching degree from Slippery Rock University. She worked as a teacher at Grove City High School until she and her husband...
Harry Dissinger
Dec 1, 2015
Harry E. Dissinger, 86, of Blandon, passed away on December 1, 2015 at Wyomissing Nursing and Rehabilitation. Born in Richland, PA he was the son of the late Harry E. and Evelyn M. (Zerbe) Dissinger. Harry graduated from Mt. Penn High School. He served his country in the 11th Airborne Division during the Korean War, and later was employed as...
Earl Mayer
Nov 27, 2015
Earl L. Mayer, 93, of Mohnton, passed away on Friday, November 27th, 2015 at 7:40 am in his home. He was the husband of Vera K. Mayer. Born in Berks County, he was the son of the late Edwin A. and Annie (Zuber) Mayer. He was a graduate and salutatorian of Mohnton High School Class of 1939. He served in...
Wayne Mintzer
Nov 27, 2015
Wayne J. Mintzer, 52, of Reading, passed away Friday November 27, 2015 at 4:29pm in his home. Born in Reading he was the son of Howard N. Senior and Jeryl (Matz) Mintzer. He is survived by his children Chad A. and Brandi L. Mintzer, along with 2 brothers. Whelan Schwartz Funeral Home, 444 North 9th Street, Reading is in charge...
Paul Beck
Nov 25, 2015
Paul E. Beck, 95, of Alsace Twp., passed away November 25, 2015 in ManorCare, Laureldale. He was the widower of Pauline (Brown) Beck. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Howard P. and Marie Beck. Paul was employed at Ehrlich Pest Control for over 40 years. Surviving is a son and two step-daughters. A viewing will be...
Doris Renski
Nov 22, 2015
Doris E. Renski, 91, of Exeter Township, passed away Sunday, November 22, 2015 at 9:30 pm in Mifflin Center. Born in Philadelphia she was the daughter of the late Walter Eggert, Sr. and Helen (Eilbert) Eggert. She was a graduate of Frankford High School in Philadelphia and was employed by the former Western Electric as an electronic technician. She is...
Warren Thomas
Oct 30, 2015
Warren N. Thomas, 88, of Reading, passed away Friday, October 30, 2015 at 3:40 pm in Reading Hospital. He was the husband of Etrula H. (Hughes) Thomas. Born in Port Carbon, PA, he was the son of the late Warren N. and Catherine (Colasimo) Thomas. He was a member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witness in West Lawn and served...
John Donato
Oct 28, 2015
John A. "Big John" Donato, 65, of Blandon, passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2015 at 2:25 pm in Penn State Health-St. Joseph. Born in Reading he was the son of the late John and Mary (Acker) Donato. He was a 1968 graduate of Reading High School and a 1972 graduate of Penn State University with a Bachelors of Science degree...
Patricia Slemmer
Oct 27, 2015
Patricia A. Slemmer, 60, of Reading, passed away October 27, 2015. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Leonard J. and Betty J. (Emore) Slemmer. Patricia owned and operated Pat's Custom Canine for over 20 years. She loved dogs and enjoyed working with them. Surviving is a brother Leonard J. Slemmer, Jr., husband of Kathy, West Lawn....
Kenneth Oudinot
Oct 21, 2015
Kenneth S. Oudinot , 54, of Reading, passed away Wednesday October 21, 2015 at 5:05 pm in his home. Born in Reading he was the son of Kenneth W. and Carmella (Bucca) Oudinot. He is survived by his son Angelo D. Oudinot along with 4 sisters. Whelan Schwartz Funeral Home, 444 North 9th Street, Reading is in charge of arrangements...
Pauline Axe
Oct 15, 2015
Pauline J. Axe, 88, of Reading, passed away October 15, 2015 in St. Joseph Medical Center. She was the wife of Donald C. Axe, who passed away January 26, 2008. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Harry R. and Mabel (Glassmoyer) Hilbert. Survivors include daughter Anna L. (Strunk) McLean, wife of Terry, Shoemakersville; two grandchildren Donald...
Andrew Roulston
Oct 15, 2015
Andrew T. Roulston, 90, of Brecknock Township, passed away Thursday, October 15, 2015 at 9:20 am in his home. He was the husband of Janice Roulston. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Andrew and Elizabeth Roulston. He was a graduated of the Naval Academy in 1948 and was a member of Robeson Lutheran Church. He served...
Ivan Eberly
Oct 11, 2015
Ivan L. Eberly, 84, of Lower Heidelberg Twp., passed away October 11, 2015 in his residence. He was the widower of Jean M. (Bube) Eberly, who passed away September 12, 2014. Born in Wernersville, he was the son of the late Martin and Ruthann Eberly. Ivan worked as a machine operator for Interstate Container Company. Survivors include children Allan L....
Michael Ebersole
Oct 8, 2015
Michael H. Ebersole, 60, of Womelsdorf, passed away October 8, 2015 in the Reading Hospital. Born in West Reading, he was the son of the late Walter A. and Moria I. (Williams) Ebersole. Survivors include siblings Daniel Ebersole, David Ebersole and Vicki Mendez. Services will be private.
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