Obituaries

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...

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....

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....

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...

Allen Calhoun

Allen Calhoun

May 3, 2014

Allen F. Calhoun, 89, passed away on May 3, 2014 in Manor Care, West Reading. Born on July 26, 1924 in Kittanning, PA. He was the son of the late Jacob T., and Bredella (Goldstrom) Calhoun. Survivors include companion: Clifford J. Fasig of Reading; cousins: Aileen & Donald Wyant of Kittanning, PA; and niece Alberta Zachour. Cemetery: Interment will follow...

Thomas Rose

Thomas Rose

Apr 30, 2014

Thomas "Jack" Rose, 90, of Exeter Township, passed away on April 30, 2014 at St. Joseph Medical Center. Born December 17, 1923 in Reading, PA. He was the son of the late Michael A. Rose, Sr. and Miriam H. (Davis) Rose. He was married to his wonderful, loving, caring wife, Rita R. (Ceci) Rose, who he adored, for 65 years....

Ronald Martin

Ronald Martin

Apr 25, 2014

Ronald J. Martin, 69, of Cumru Township, Shillington, PA, passed away April 25, 2014. Born in Los Angeles, CA, Ronald is the son of Mary (Milovich) Martin and the late Foch P. Martin. Ronald is survived by his 2 sons, Jonathan Martin, husband of Karen, of Pitman, NJ; Greg Martin, also of Pitman NJ; and 4 grandchildren. Additional survivors include...

Helen Dornblaser

Helen Dornblaser

Apr 22, 2014

Helen Snyder Dornblaser, 91, died on April 22, 2014. Born in Mohrsville, PA she was the daughter of the late M.Truman Snyder and Edna (Dunkleburger) Snyder. She was married to Arthur Dornblaser for 73 years. Helen remained active throughout her life. She most enjoyed spending time with friends and family. She was always interested in hearing about their lives and...

Gilda Marin

Gilda Marin

Apr 18, 2014

Gilda S. (Garcia) Marin,74, passed away on April 18, 2014 in Reading Hospital. Born on September 2, 1939 in Mayaguez, PR. She was the daughter of the late Jose L. Marin and Monserrate Dumont. Survivors include Husband: Jose L. Garcia of Reading, PA; a Son: Jose Santiago of Robesonia, PA; a Daughter: Maritza Santiago of Reading, PA; and 5 grandchildren...

Robert Bescript, Sr

Robert Bescript, Sr

Apr 15, 2014

Robert S. Bescript, Sr., 57, passed away on April 15, 2014 in Reading Hospital. Born on August 30, 1956 in Darby, PA. He was the son of Robert and Rachel E. (Farber) Bescript. Survivors include Companion: Anne M. Worthington of Birdsboro, PA; a Son: Robert S. Bescript, Jr. of Birdsboro, PA; two Daughters: Crystal E. Bescript of Birdsboro, PA, and...

Carlos Schmidt-Godreau

Carlos Schmidt-Godreau

Apr 14, 2014

Carlos A. Schmidt-Godreau, 49, passed away on April 14, 2014 in Reading Hospital. Born on May 27, 1964 in Ponce, PR. He was the son of the late Francisco Schmidt, Jr. and living mother Maria E. Godreau. Survivors include five Sons: Emilio F. Schmidt of NJ, Jose Cumba of Shillington, Rafael Schmidt of MA, Kenneth C. Schmidt of Reading, and...