Obituaries

Doris Focht

Doris Focht

Aug 7, 2014

Doris M. (Seidel) Focht, 81, passed away On August 7, 2014 in Manor Care Nursing Home in Laureldale, PA. Born August 11, 1932 in Reading, PA. She was the daughter of the late Clarence and Mabel (Bohner) Seidel. She was married to Russel J. Focht of Laureldale, PA. Survivors include: A son: Jeffrey F., husband of Julie Focht of Shillington,...

Dorothy Gentile

Dorothy Gentile

Aug 6, 2014

Dorothy (Medvetz) Gentile, 92, passed away on August 6, 2014 at home in Shillington, PA. Born September 3, 1921 in Humbold, PA. She was the daughter of the late Stephen and Katie (Palipchelk) Medvetz. Survivors include: 1 Son: Robert J. Gentile of Shillington, PA; 3 Daughters: Jennifer A., wife of Kevin Berger of Mohrsville, PA, Justine, wife of Ron Cummings...

Trinidad Medina

Trinidad Medina

Jul 28, 2014

Trinidad Gonzalez Medina, 66, passed away on July 28, 2014 in Reading Hospital. Born February 1, 1948. He was the son of the late Florentino Gonzalez and Eufracia Medina. He was married to Manuela Hernandez of Reading, PA. Survivors include: 5 Sons: Jose a. Gonzalez of Reading, PA, Leonardo Gonzalez of Reading, PA, Nicolas Gonzalez of Mexico, Sergio Gonzalez of...

Augusto Suarez

Augusto Suarez

Jul 16, 2014

Augusto Suarez, 67, passed away on July 16, 2014 in Reading Hospital. Born April 16, 1947 in New York, NY. He was the son of the late Tiburcio and Juanita (Vazquez) Suarez. Survivors include: Son: Carlos A. Suarez of Dover, NJ; 3 Sisters: Jennie A. Gleason of Long Island, Violet Balto of Louisiana, and Edna Rivera of Florida; 2 Grandchildren:...

James Focht

James Focht

Jul 8, 2014

James R. Focht, 61, passed away on July 8, 2014 in Reading Hospital, Reading, PA. Born October 29, 1953 in Reading, PA. Survivors include: Parents: Russell J., and Doris M. (Seidel) Focht of Laureldale, PA; Son: Neil P. Focht of Temple, PA; Daughter: Michelle Hollister of Boise, Idaho; 4 Grandchildren: Lucas J. Focht of Temple, PA, Sky T. Focht of...

Daphne Merritt

Daphne Merritt

Jul 7, 2014

Daphne S. Merritt, 51, passed away July 7, 2014 in Spring Township. Born November 27, 1962 in Greensboro, North Carolina. She was the daughter of the late Glen C., and Marcena (Anderson) Merritt. Survivors include: 2 Sisters: Karen Boyd of Lancaster, PA, Daiscia Roseberry of Georgia; a Brother: Del Merritt of Maine; a niece and 5 nephews.

Carmen Rosado

Carmen Rosado

Jul 3, 2014

Carmen G. Rosado,83, passed away on July 3, 2014 in Reading Hospital. Born August 24, 1930 in Hatillo, Puerto Rico. She was the daughter of the late Segundo Rosado and Aurora Rios. Survivors include: Daughter: Carmen Cortes of Reading, PA; 2 Brothers: Juan Rosado of Hatillo, PR and Luis Rosado of Hatillo, PR; 4 Grandchildren and 5 Great Grandchildren.

Mary Blessing

Mary Blessing

Jun 28, 2014

Mary C. (Brailer) Blessing, 89, passed away June 28, 2014 in Stone Ridge Retirement Living Center surrounded in the arms of her 3 children. She was the wife of the late Theodore R. Blessing who passed away August 1, 2013 and to whom she was married to for 61 years. Born in Reading she was the daughter of the late...

Jose Torres

Jose Torres

Jun 22, 2014

Jose Tenorio Torres, 39, of Reading, passed away June 22, 2014 at 10:22 pm in Reading Hospital. Born in Ojos DeAgua, Yuriria, Guanajuato, Mexico, he was the son of Manuel Tenorio of Mexico and the late Maria Torres. He is survived by his son Juan Tenorio of Florida and his daughters Jasmine Tenorio of Florida and Jessica Tenorio of Reading....

Carl Marberger

Carl Marberger

Jun 22, 2014

Carl R. Marberger, 95, formerly of Bernville, died in the Berks Heim on Sunday, June 22, 2014. He was the husband of Guila R. Marberger who was with him at the time of his passing. They were blessed to celebrate their 75th wedding anniversary in October of 2013. Born in 1919 Upper Tulpehocken, Carl was the son of Raymond H....

Terry Epler

Terry Epler

Jun 20, 2014

Terry J. Epler, 71, of Reading, passed away June 20, 2014 in ManorCare, Sinking Spring. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late James and Mary (Pennypacker) Epler, Jr. Terry served in the US Army and was employed by the State of Pennsylvania in turnpike security for many years. Terry loved to fish, play pool and was an...

Ernest Dunkelberger

Ernest Dunkelberger

Jun 17, 2014

Ernest R. Dunkelberger, 84, passed away on June 17, 2014 in St. Joseph Medical Center. Born July 12, 1929 in Bally, PA. He was the son of the late Howard and Susan (Romig) Dunkelberger. He was married to Judith A. (Angstadt) Dunkelberger of Kutztown, PA. Survivors include: 5 Sons: Eric Dunkelberger of Wernersville, PA, Jeffrey Dunkelberger of Kempton, PA, Clinton...

Lorraine Piersol

Lorraine Piersol

Jun 4, 2014

Lorraine M. (Greene) Piersol, 64, passed away on June 4, 2014 in Golden Living Center, Exeter Township. Born December 15, 1949 in Philadelphia, PA. She was the daughter of the late George and Lorraine (Bondira) Greene. She was a Registered Nurse at St Joseph Medical Center at Reading, PA for many years. Survivors include: 2 Sons: Erin J., husband of...

Dresimene Louis

Dresimene Louis

Jun 2, 2014

Dresimene Pierre Louis, 77, passed away on June 2, 2014 in Reading Hospital. Born April 10, 1937 in St. Marc, Haiti. She was the daughter of the late Louis P. Pierre Louis and Camilla Altime. Survivors include: 4 Sons: Fanel Jean Louis of Reading, PA, Claute Jean Louis of Reading, PA, Berthony Jean Loius of Haiti, and Rene Jean Louis...

William Dorsey

William Dorsey

May 31, 2014

William M. Dorsey, 64, passed away on May 31, 2014 at his residence in Reading, PA. Born February 11, 1950 in Reading, PA. He was the son of the late Howard Dorsey. Survivors include: Wife: Diane R. Dorsey of Indiana; and 4 Daughters: Lena Covel of Florida, Kristin Covel of Florida, Shannon C. Hnot of Reading, PA, Ashley Rivera of...

Areana Mercado

Areana Mercado

May 25, 2014

Areana J. Mercado, 9, passed away on May 25, 2014 in Voorhees Pediatric Facility in New Jersey. Born April 16, 2005 in Brooklyn, New York. Survivors include: Mother: Felicia L. Mercado of Reading, PA; Father: Alturo A. Norero of Reading, PA; and Two Sisters: Makayla M. Cruz and Nevaeh N. Winston of Reading, PA.

Ralph Steeves, Jr

Ralph Steeves, Jr

May 22, 2014

Ralph M. Steeves, Jr., 56, passed away on May 22, 2014 in Reading Hospital. Born December 16, 1957 in Washington DC. He was the son of the late Ralph M., Sr. and Alice I. (Orrs) Steeves. Ralph was a truck driver of solid waste for City of Reading for many, many years and he was also an Army Veteran. Survivors...

Phillip Bryant

Phillip Bryant

May 13, 2014

Phillip B. Bryant, 63, passed away on May 13, 2014 in Reading Hospital. Born August 30, 1951. He was the son of the late Libby Steele. He was married to Yvonne D. Johnson of Reading, PA. Survivor include a son: Robert Burton of Philadelphia, PA; 3 daughters: Anya M. of Reading, PA, Hubba of Philadelphia, PA, and Ebony of Philadelphia,...

Gloria Dengler

Gloria Dengler

May 11, 2014

Gloria R. "Becky" Dengler, 83, passed away on May 11, 2014 in Golden Living Center, Exeter Township. Born January 9, 1931 in Reading, PA. She was the daughter of the late Raymond C. and Rachael B. (Baer) Dengler. Survivors include a friend: Linda Sfingas of Exeter Township.

Robert Mcdonough

Robert Mcdonough

May 8, 2014

Robert P. McDonough, 53, passed away on May 8, 2014 at his residence in Laureldale, PA. Born March 27, 1961 in Reading, PA. He was the son of the late Raymond E., and Pricilla (Zito) McDonough. He was married to his loving wife Alethea A. (Alspach) McDonugh of Laureldale, PA. He worked as an equipment operator at Penn Dot for...

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