Obituaries

Arthur Dornblaser

Arthur Dornblaser

Oct 1, 2015

Arthur Forrest Dornblaser, 94, died on October 1, 2015 at Phoebe Berks Village. Born in Nazareth, PA to Forrest Dornblaser and Laura (Heil) Dornblaser Johnson. He was married to the late Helen Snyder Dornblaser tor 73 years. Arthur was a Superintendent in the forging department at Carpenter Technology for 33 years, and then worked for the Sovereign Bank. He was...

Joseph Kasprzewski

Joseph Kasprzewski

Sep 29, 2015

Joseph J. Kasprzewski, 68, of Reading, passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2015 at 5:30 PM in Reading Hospital after a two year battle with cancer in which he fought until the end. He was the husband of Sherryl A. Kasprzewski. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Joseph Francis Kasprzewski and Mary Rose Fialkowski. He was a...

Karen Hinks

Karen Hinks

Sep 22, 2015

Karen L. Hinks, 55 of Spring Twp., passed away September 22, 2015 in the Reading Hospital. She was the wife of William J. Hinks, IV. She was the daughter of the late Eugene V. Mierzejewski and Barbara A. (Becker) Beck. Karen was a 1977 graduate of Oley Valley High School. Survivors include sons: Jason M. Hinks, Womelsdorf; Justin C. Hinks,...

Marian Baker

Marian Baker

Sep 13, 2015

Marian L. Baker, 73, of Reading, passed away September 13, 2015 in the Reading Hospital. She was the widow of Ronald E. Baker, who passed away September 5, 2010. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Rev. Allwin and Bernice (Grainger) Walls. Marian was employed at Giant as a cashier for 20 years. Survivors include daughter Darla...

Jose Colon

Jose Colon

Sep 8, 2015

Jose A. Colon, 62, of Reading, passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2015 at 1:29 am in Reading Hospital. He was the husband of Esmeralda Colon. Born in Puerto Rico he was the son of the late Cristobal Colon and Celia Torres. He is survived by his children Elvin Colon; Mayra Colon; Emilyann Colon; Taina Colon; Jose A. Colon, Jr. and...

Adrian Herrera, Jr

Adrian Herrera, Jr

Sep 5, 2015

Adrian Herrera, Jr., 19 , of Reading, passed away Saturday, September 5, 2015. Born in Reading he was the son of Adrien Herrera, Sr. and Juana Herrera of Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico. He is also survived by his grandparents, Trinidad and Guadalupe Garcia with whom he last resided, sisters Maria Del Rosario, Anna Gabriela Herrera and Isaura Herrera all of Reynosa,...

Malcolm Kroninger, Jr

Malcolm Kroninger, Jr

Sep 1, 2015

Malcolm R. "Mac" Kroninger, Jr., 74, of Reading, passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2015 at 9:48 am in his home of natural causes. He is survived by his companion of 23 years, Gloria J. Kissinger with whom he last resided. Born in Philadelphia he was the son of the late Malcolm R. Kroninger, Sr. and Marian L. (Dotterer) Kroninger. He...

Wilfred Santiago

Wilfred Santiago

Sep 1, 2015

Wilfred Santiago, 52, of Reading, passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2015 in St. Joseph Medical Center. Born in Puerto Rico he was the son of Mercedes Santiago of Camden, New Jersey and the late Patricio Santiago. He is survived by his son Jeffrey Santiago, husband of Merachell Santiago and Wilfred D. Santiago, Jr. husband of Maria Elizabeth Santiago. He is...

Irene Rowley

Irene Rowley

Aug 26, 2015

Irene E. Rowley, 80, of Reading, passed away August 26, 2015 in St. Joseph Medical Center. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of late Leroy and Emma (Barlet) Hyneman. Irene was employed as an assembler for Arrow International. Survivors include son William A. Rowley, Jr., husband of Joan, Sinking Spring; four grandchildren, four great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a...

Miguel Rivera

Miguel Rivera

Aug 26, 2015

Miguel Angel Rivera, 43, Reading, passed away August 26, 2015 in his residence. Born in Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Miguel A. and Maria Rolon. Miguel was a chef working at various restaurants. He is survived by son Gekaur Rivera, Reading; sisters: Edna Rivera, Reading and Vanessa Fields, Reading. A viewing will be held at Whelan...

Donald Herber

Donald Herber

Aug 18, 2015

Donald W. Herber, 82, of Spring Twp., passed away August 18, 2015 in his residence. He was the husband of Beatrice A. (Sweitzer) Herber, they celebrated 43 years of marriage. Born in Perry Twp., PA, he was the son of the late Jerry and Lizzie (Ely) Herber. Donald was a US Army veteran serving during the Korean War. He was...

Robert Engler, Jr

Robert Engler, Jr

Aug 12, 2015

Robert V. Engler, Jr., 73, of Muhlenberg Twp., passed away August 12, 2015 in Manor Care, Laureldale. He was the husband of Patricia G. (Eisenhart) Engler, who passed away in May 2012. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Robert V. Engler, Sr. and Dorothy (Young) Lerch. Robert was self-employed of his own carpentry business for over...

Thomas Swisher

Thomas Swisher

Aug 5, 2015

Thomas L. Swisher, 72, of Brecknock Twp., passed away August 5, 2015 in the Lebanon VA Medical Center. He was the husband of Ruthie J. (Machuzick) Swisher; they celebrated 50 years of marriage. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late John L. and Lillian A. (Blatt) Swisher. Thomas proudly served in the US Army during the Vietnam...

Cheryl Spease-Wloczewski

Cheryl Spease-Wloczewski

Jul 26, 2015

Cheryl L. Spease-Wloczewski, 59, of Lower Heidelberg Township, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2015 at 6:00 pm in her home. She was the wife of David G. Wloczewski. Born in West Reading, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Catherine (Koch) Spease. She was a member of St. John's (Hain's) UCC Wernersville. In addition to her husband, Cheryl...

Cesar Cepeda

Cesar Cepeda

Jul 24, 2015

Cesar I. Cepeda, 77, of Reading, passed away on July 24, 2015 at The Reading Hospital and Medical Center. Born in RA�o Piedras, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Isaac Cepeda and Antonia Rosa. He is survived by his wife: Emma Cepeda of Reading; Children: Wilma, Madeline, Cesar Jr., and Orlando Cepeda of Reading and Lizeina Cepeda...

Alfredo Acosta

Alfredo Acosta

Jul 16, 2015

Alfredo Acosta, 57, of Reading, passed away on July 16, 2015 at Wyomissing Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born in San Germen, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Alfredo Acosta, Sr. and Clotilde Padilla. Survivors include: Sisters: Maria, Gloria, Adelaida, Rosa, Ana, And Carmen Acosta Padilla and Brothers: Wilfredo, Edwin, Luis, and Jesus Acosta Padilla. Niece: Ahily Ortiz...

Dorothy Ravel

Dorothy Ravel

Jul 11, 2015

Dorothy May Ravel, 87, of Reading, passed away Saturday, July 11, 2015 at 11:54 am in her home. She was the wife of the late George E. Ravel, Sr. who passed away in 1987. Born in Cedar Top, Berks County, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Gertie (Dietrich) Fritz. She was a Candy Maker at Luden's in...

Nedra Emes

Nedra Emes

Jul 7, 2015

Nedra W. Emes, 82, of Amity Township, passed away July 7, 2015 at 6:00 am in Reading Hospital. She was the wife of Dr. William R. Emes. Born in West Chester she was the daughter of the late Frank and Ona (Catt) Whitesides. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Emes is survived by her daughters Melissa Emes of Reading and...

Scott Unger

Scott Unger

Jun 19, 2015

After a courageous battle with cancer, Scott D. Unger, 57, of Shillington passed with peace and grace on June 19, 2015 with his family by his side. Born in Reading, PA in May 1958 to Jack and Ruth Unger. He was the fourth of five children. He graduated from Governor Mifflin High School in 1976. He married Deborah (nee Suchoza)...

Angelo Torres

Angelo Torres

Jun 12, 2015

Angelo Torres, 68, of Reading, passed away on June 12, 2015 in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his wife, Frances, his two youngest daughters, Michelle and Angela, his son-in-law, Jose, and Army brother Hank "Tiny" Farley. Born in Bronx, NY he was the son of the late Angel Torres and Alicia R. (Alomar) Torres. Mr. Torres was a...

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