Obituaries
Maria Rivera
Dec 22, 2013
Maria A. Rivera, 64, of Reading, passed away in her home Sunday, December 22, 2013, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Puerto Rico, Maria was the daughter of the late Ismale Rivera and Eufemia (Otero) Rivera. Survivors include her 2 daughters, Elizabeth (Rivera) Melendez and Eva (Rivera) Mateo; 16 grandchildren, Evemarie, Joshua, husband of Roseanne, Calizto, husband of Kimberly,...
Hector Torres, Sr
Dec 15, 2013
Hector O. Torres, Sr., 61, of Reading, passed away December 15, 2013 in the Reading Hospital. He was the husband of Aida Luz (Estrella) Torres. Born in Puerto Rico, he was the son of Osvaldo Torres of Puerto Rico and the late Emma Rodriguez. He is survived by 3 children: Hector O. Torres, Jr, Sinking Spring; Anderson Torres, Reading; Emma...

Vivien Steiger
Dec 13, 2013
Vivien E. Steiger, 93, of Shillington, passed away on December 13, 2013 at her residence. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Charles F. Brown, Sr. and Blanche V. (Gilbert) Brown. The family would like to thank Sherri and David Gensley and Carol Buffington for the care they showed to Vivien during her final weeks. Vivien was...
Ellen Dodd
Dec 11, 2013
Ellen P. Dodd, 59, of Marienville, PA, resident of Snyder Memorial Healthcare Center, passed away December 11, 2013. Born in Philadelphia, Miss Dodd was the daughter of Edward J. Dodd and Elizabeth Ann (Driscoll) Dodd. Survivors include brothers Edward J. Dodd, Jr. and William F. Dodd. Ellen is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by...
Esther Goheen
Dec 11, 2013
Esther Mae Goheen, 91, formerly of North Heidelberg Township, passed away December 11, 2013 at Berks Heim where she was a guest for 2 years. She was the wife of the late Warren E. Goheen , who passed away in 1990. Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Raymond Ruth and Catherine (Fasig) Ruth. She was most...
Katherine Koch
Nov 27, 2013
Katherine Koch, 79, of Reading, passed away November 27, 2013 at 5:40 pm in Reading Hospital. She was the wife of Leon J. Koch. Born in Reading she was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Drexel. She was a member of Praise Christian Fellowship Church. In addition to her husband Mrs. Koch is survived by her daughters Karen...
June Vanpelt
Nov 23, 2013
June VanPelt, 89, of West Lawn, passed away peacefully at home on November 23, 2013, surrounded by her devoted family. She was the loving wife of Howard VanPelt, Sr., married for 69 years. Born in Reading, PA, she was the daughter of the late Walter Pelker and Ruth (Helft) Pelker. June was the first born in the Pelker family of...

Peter Guldin, Sr
Nov 16, 2013
Peter J. Guldin, Sr., 75, of Reading, passed away November 16, 2013 in his home. Born in Philadelphia he was the son of the late Sterley and Margaret Guldin. He served in the United States Army and was the owner of Guldin's Roofing and Contracting in Reading. Mr. Guldin is survived by his children Deniene M. Guldin of Reading, Katrina...

Kathleen Brennan
Nov 16, 2013
Kathleen R. Brennan, 63, of Shillington, passed away November 16, 2013 in the Reading Hospital. Born in Minersville, PA, she was the daughter of the late William and Julia (Reynolds) Brennan. Kathleen was psychiatric Nurse at St. Joseph Medical Center and most recently was a self-employed therapist. Surviving are 2 daughters

Joyce Augustine
Nov 3, 2013
Joyce L. Augustine, 87, of Reading, passed away on November 3, 2013 at Manor Care Sinking Spring. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Elmer W. and Leona H. (Brunner) Hetrich. Joyce was employed as a clerk with the 5 & 10 in Reading, and later as a telegrapher with the Reading Railroad. She was predeceased by...

Ruth Brendel
Oct 22, 2013
Ruth Ann Brendel, 70, a resident of Berks Heim, Leesport, PA, passed away October 22, 2013. Born in Wernersville, Miss Brendel was the daughter of Charles Garion Brendel and Helen (Weinhold) Brendel. Survivors include 3 brothers and 3 sisters: John R. Brendel, husband of Helen (Dangler) Brendel of Pottstown; Charles J. Brendel, husband of Nancy (Mentzer) Brendel of Robesonia; Arthur...

Harry Reichardt
Oct 20, 2013
Harry W. Reichardt, 84, of Cumru Township, passed away October 20, 2013 at 5:58 am in Reading Hospital. He was the husband of Cecelia H. (Okonski) Riechardt. Born in Reading he was the son of the late Harry T. Reichardt and Mabel (Fasnacht) Reichardt. He was employed in road maintenance for Cumru Township for 22 years retiring in 1991. In...

Bernice Weand
Oct 19, 2013
Bernice L. Weand, 83, formerly of Muhlenberg Township, passed away October 19, 2013 in Kutztown Manor. She was the wife of the late Richard L. Weand who passed away February 9, 2005. Born in Pottstown she was the daughter of the late Lloyd R. Rutter and Clara E. (Roberts) Rutter. She was a member of Holy Guardian Angels Roman Catholic...

Camilo Roca
Oct 17, 2013
Camilo S. Roca, 52, of Reading, passed away October 17, 2013 in his residence. Born in Cuba he was the son of the late Guillermo Roca and Luz Maria Roca. He is survived by his sons Daniel Roca, Ivan Roca and Noel S. Roca all of Reading. He is also survived by his brother Guillermo Roca of Florida and his...

Richard Nibbelink
Oct 13, 2013
Richard Nibbelink, of Reading, PA passed away on October 13, 2013 at the Reading Hospital where he was a patient since October 1st. Richard was a retiree of Wise Foods of Denver, PA; prior to that he was employed by Luden's, Inc. of Reading as well as McCormick and H. J. Heinz. He was a proud veteran of the U.S....
Joann Frey
Oct 12, 2013
Joann Lois Frey, 71, of Wyomissing, passed away October 12, 2013 at the Highlands at Wyomissing. Born in Allentown, Mrs. Frey was the daughter of the late Joseph C. Osman and Madeline (Sensinger) Kestel. Survivors include: her 2 sons, Scott A. Frey, husband of Amy M. (Wickline) Frey of Lancaster and Cameron T. Frey, husband of Christin P. (Martin) Frey...

Gene Hornberger
Oct 10, 2013
Gene Hornberger, 78, of South Heidelberg Township, Rineholds, PA, passed away Thursday, October 10, 2013. He was the widower of Anna V. (Heister) Hornberger who passed away in 1995. Born in Reading, PA, Mr. Hornberger was the son of James and Gertrude (Keffer) Hornberger. Survivors include his 5 children residing in the Reading area: Gene Hornberger, Jr., husband of Melanie...
Janice Berube
Oct 9, 2013
Janice L. Berube Janice L. Berube, 83, of Brecknock Township, Mohnton, passed away peacefully Wednesday, October 9th, 2013, at home and surrounded by her loving family. Her friends and family also knew Janice as Tootie or Gram. She was the widow of Arthur J. Berube who passed away in 2009. Born in Reading, Gram was the daughter of the late...

Jeanne Eisenhower
Sep 27, 2013
Jeanne M. Eisenhower, 80, of Exeter Township, Reading, passed away September 27, 2013 at the Reading Hospital. She was the wife of William B. Eisenhower. Born in Reading, Mrs. Eisenhower was the daughter of the late Robert F. Kemmerer and Marva A (Kramer) Kemmerer. Surviving in addition to her loving husband is her son, Kerry R. Eisenhower, husband of Cindy...

Dionicio Feliciano
Sep 25, 2013
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