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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...
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Howard Mintzer, Sr
Jun 11, 2015
Howard N. "Munch" Mintzer, Sr., 75, of Reading, passed away on June 11, 2015 at The Reading Hospital and Medical Center. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Earl and Bertha (Gerber) Mintzer. Howard was employed as a dock worker for Branch Motors for 20 years. He later was employed as a foster parent for Concern Foster...
Jeanette Foreman
Jun 3, 2015
Jeanette M. Foreman, 87, formerly of Reading, passed away June 3, 2015 in Spring Lake Rehabilitation Center, Winter Haven, FL. She was the widow of George M. Foreman, Sr, who passed away in 1973. Jeanette was a employed at Palmer Candies as a foiler for many years. Surviving is a son George E. Foreman, husband of Barbara, Lake Alfred, FL;...
Carol Kline
May 24, 2015
Carol A. Kline, 74, of Reading, passed away on May 24, 2015 at Mifflin Center, after a 2 year battle with lung cancer. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Jack Kramer and Mildred J. (Noll) Schaffer, wife of David C. Schaffer. She was employed at Luden's Candy as a candy packer for 38 years, retiring in...
Pura Portuguez
May 22, 2015
Pura Mendez Portuguez, 71, of Reading, passed away on May 22, 2015 at The Reading Hospital and Medical Center. Born in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Damaso Mendez and Rosa Portuguez. She was predeceased by her husband: Juan Delgado and son: Angel L. Delgado. Pura is survived by her children: Maria E. Delgado of Reading,...
Mary Gehris
May 17, 2015
Mary L. Gehris, 93, passed away May 17, 2015 in Berks Heim. She was the widow of Daniel M. "Butch" Gehris, Sr., who passed away February 10, 2015. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late George and Edna Reinert. Mary along with her husband Butch were the owners of Gehris Quality Meats in Topton from 1958-1985. One...
Guila Marberger
May 16, 2015
Guila R. Marberger, 97, formerly of Bernville, died in the Berks Heim on May 16, 2015. She was predeceased by her spouse of 75 years, Carl R. Marberger, and their son, O. Dean Marberger, both of whom passed away in 2014. Born in 1917 at home in Yellow Springs, West Virginia, she was the daughter of Vause E. Whitacre and...
Walter Barlet
May 13, 2015
Walter A. Barlet, 84, formerly of Muhlenberg Township, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family in St. Joseph Medical Center on Wednesday, May 13,2015 at 11:58 pm. He was the husband of the late Mary Jane (Norris) Barlet who passed away November 7, 2009. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Walter A. Barlet, Sr. and...
Robert Zimmerman
May 11, 2015
Robert L. Zimmerman, 89, of Reinholds, with whom he resided with his daughter Debra, passed away May 11, 2015. He was the widower of Dolores S. (Smith) Zimmerman, who passed away November 22, 2000. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Jay and Alvesta (Squibb) Zimmerman. Mr. Zimmerman served in the US Navy during WWII. He was...
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