Obituaries

Elizabeth Geist

Elizabeth Geist

Nov 2, 2014

Elizabeth K. (Brown) Geist, 90, passed away on November 2, 2014 at Phoebe Berks. Born February 2, 1924 in Kutztown, PA. She was the daughter of the late Rosary and Edna (Kenney) Brown. Survivors include: 2 Sons: Bradley J. Geist of Reading, PA, Kerry Geist of West Reading, PA; 1 Daughter: Terese Jaromnak of Palm Harbor, Fl.; 1 Grandchild: Kristin...

Jesse Williams

Jesse Williams

Oct 30, 2014

Jesse S. Williams, 44, passed away on October 30, 2014 in Reading Hospital. Born July 16, 1970 in Pittsburg, PA. He was the son of the late Jesse and Janie (Richardson) Williams. Survivors include: 1 Son: Noah J. Williams of Pittsburg, PA; 2 Brothers: Robert L. Poston of Pittsburg, PA, Leroy Poston of Pittsburg, PA; 2 Sisters: Sylvia Poston of...

Patrick Farrier

Patrick Farrier

Oct 30, 2014

Patrick T. Farrier, 52, passed away on October 30, 2014 in Reading Hospital. Born December 28, 1961 in Reading, PA. He was the son of Thomas P. Farrier of Reading, PA and Jean A. (Pike) Mogel of Reading, PA. Survivors include: Step Mother: Jacqueline (Kachel) Farrier of Reading, PA; 1 Brother: Michael S. Farrier of Reading, PA; Half Sister: Dawn,...

Lee Shook

Lee Shook

Oct 25, 2014

Lee E. 'Shookie' Shook, 84, passed away on October 25, 2014 in Kutztown Manor. Born February 13, 1930 in Wyalusing, PA. He was the son of the late Raymond and Lena (Smith) Shook. Survivors include: Spouse: Janet M. (Amole) Shook of Birdsboro, PA; 2 Daughters: Wanda L. (Shook) Matuszak of Fleetwood, PA and Donna L. Shook of Reading, PA; and...

Benjamin Grillo

Benjamin Grillo

Oct 20, 2014

Benjamin Grillo, 90, passed away on October 20, 2014 at the VA Medical Center in Lebanon, PA. Born July 24, 1924 in Reading, PA. He was the son of the late Dominick and Maria (Candeloji) Grillo. He was a Supervisor at the Recreation Department of Reading City for 35 years and he was also a Navy Veteran WW II. Survivors...

Evelyn Szvetecz

Evelyn Szvetecz

Oct 16, 2014

Evelyn M. (Schumacher) Szvetecz, 84, of Spring Township, passed away Thursday, October 16, 2014 in Manor Care, Sinking Spring. She was born September 28, 1930 in Bethlehem, PA. She was the daughter of the late Frank and Evelyn (Yeska) Schumacher. She was pre-deceased by her husband, Charles Szvetecz who passed in 1984; she was pre-deceased by her daughter, Jeanne C....

Olin Marberger

Olin Marberger

Oct 13, 2014

Olin Dean Marberger, 65, of Laureldale, passed away on October 13, 2014 in the Reading Hospital, following a brief battle with cancer. Dean is survived by his wife and partner of 27 years, Susan V. Marberger, and his mother, Guila R. Marberger. He was recently preceded in death by his father, Carl R. Marberger. Dean was born at the St....

Abimael Rivera

Abimael Rivera

Oct 12, 2014

Abimael Ayala Rivera, 28, passed away on October 12, 2014 in Reading Hospital. Born October 30, 1985 in Fajardo, Puerto Rico. He was the son of Ismael Ayala Perez and Maria E. Parrilla. Survivors include: 1 Son: Christian A. Ayala; 1 Daughter: Ah'marie F. Ayala of Reading, PA; and 1 Sister: Lizbeth Colon of Reading, PA.

Digna Jesus

Digna Jesus

Oct 8, 2014

Digna De Jesus Melendez, 77, passed away on October 8, 2014 in St. Joseph Medical Center. Born September 24, 1937 in Ceiba, Puerto Rico. She was the daughter of the late Jose De Jesus and Epifania Melendez. Survivors include: 2 Daughters: Carmen Soto of Reading, PA, Maria Soto of New York, NY; 1 Son: Jose Hernandez of Bronx, NY. Cemetery:...

Aida Rivera-Izquierdo

Aida Rivera-Izquierdo

Sep 28, 2014

Aida L. Rivera-Izquierdo, 67, passed away on September 28, 2014 in Reading Hospital. Born July 30, 1947 in Caguas, Puerto Rico. She was the daughter of the late Antonio Rivera, Sr. and Aida Rivera. She was married to Jesus F. Izquierdo of Shillington, PA. Survivors include: 3 Sons: Jay Rivera of Reading, PA, Antonio Rivera of Reading, PA, and Robert...

Steven Kondrath

Steven Kondrath

Sep 28, 2014

Steven S. Kondrath, 60, passed away on September 28, 2014 in Reading Hospital. Born June 20, 1954 in Reading, PA. He was the son of the late Robert S. Kondrath and living mother Joan M. (Koch) Kondrath. He was married to Shirley M. (Nertavich) Kondrath of Wernersville, PA. Survivors include: 1 Son: Douglas Graybill of Reading, PA; 3 Daughters: Sharlene...

Christine Alderfer

Christine Alderfer

Sep 27, 2014

Christine A. (McDonald) Alderfer, 59, passed away on September 27, 2014 at her residence in Laureldale, PA. Born May 18, 1955 in Reading, PA. She was the daughter of the late Raymond P. and Betty Ann (Rahmer) McDonald. Survivors include: 1 Sister: Susan E. Fisher of Temple, PA and 1 Nephew: Mark Spinka of Jenkintown, PA.

Joseph Iii

Joseph Iii

Sep 24, 2014

Joseph R. Lippincott III, 65, passed away on September 24, 2014 in Reading Hospital. Born September 25, 1948 in Reading, PA. He was the son of the late Joseph R. Lippincott, Jr. and Lucille (Remp) Lippincott. Survivors include: 2 Daughters: Lynn M. Tropf of North Port, Florida and Laura Lippincott of Venice, Florida; Grandson: Bryan Tropf of North Port, Florida;...

Patricia Campbell

Patricia Campbell

Sep 23, 2014

Patricia A. Campbell, 78, passed away on September 23, 2014 in Reading Hospital. Born July 16, 1936 in Reading, PA. She was the daughter of the late Irvin and Pauline (Klemmer) Eyrich. Survivors include: Son: Ronald S. Reidel of Reading, PA; 2 Granddaughter: Nicole Reaidel of Reading, PA and Erika Greth of West Lawn, PA; Sister: Shirley Carl of Reading,...

Mary Masters

Mary Masters

Sep 22, 2014

Mary E. Masters, 86, passed away on September 22, 2014 in Manor Care at Sinking Spring. Born April 6, 1928 in Jackson's Mahanoy City. She was the daughter of the late Daniel and Alice (Clarke) Curtin. Cemetery: Burial will take place at Annunciation Cemetery at Shenandoah, PA following the Mass.

Miguel Alvarado

Miguel Alvarado

Sep 20, 2014

Miguel A. Alvarado, 50, passed away on September 20, 2014 in Aria Health Hospital in Philadelphia. Born October 23, 1963 in Coamo, Puerto Rico. He was the son of Cruz Alvarado and Carmen Sanchez. Survivors include: Daughter: Mariangely Alvarado of Puerto Rico; 2 Sons: Miguel Alvarado of Puerto Rico and Axel O. Alvarado of Puerto Rico; 2 Brothers: Axel Alvarado...

Joseph Lapczenski

Joseph Lapczenski

Sep 14, 2014

Joseph M. Lapczenski, 74, passed away on September 14, 2014 in St. Joseph Medical Center. Born August 26, 1940 in Buffalo, New York. He was the son of the late Joseph and Ann Lapczenski. Survivors include: Daughter: Ann Marie Brown of Corvallis, Montana; Son: Joseph Lapczenski of Rotterdam, New York; and 2 Very Close Friends: Jolene Dunn of Reading, PA...

Gerald Kriner

Gerald Kriner

Aug 30, 2014

Gerald L. Kriner, 67, passed away on August 30, 2014 in St. Joseph Medical Center. Born September 3, 1947 in Mount Pleasant, PA. He was the son of the late Lawrence and Mildred (Brinek) Kriner. Survivors include: Son: Richard Kriner of Reading, PA; 2 Daughters: Andora Kriner of Kentucky and Valeria Kriner of Harrisburg, PA; 6 Brothers: George B. Kriner...

William Moser, Sr

William Moser, Sr

Aug 29, 2014

William R. Moser, Sr, 74, of Muhlenberg Twp., passed away August 29, 2014 in the Hershey Medical Center. He was the husband of Linda L. (Mengel) Moser; they recently celebrated their 53rd wedding anniversary. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Leonard and Mary (Tatarewicz) Moser. Mr. Moser was employed at Weaver's Market as Master Baker in...

Ranjit Chatterjee

Ranjit Chatterjee

Aug 9, 2014

Ranjit Kumar Chatterjee, 77, passed away on August 9, 2014 in Reading Hospital. Born September 27, 1936 in Calcutta, India. He was married to Christine F. (Lindinger) Chatterjee of Exeter Twp. Survivors include: A Daughter: Anita C., wife of Brian McBride of Phoenix, Arizona; 2 Grandchildren: Mathew McBride and Sean McBride of Phoenix, Arizona; and 10 Brothers and Sisters.

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