Obituaries
Douglas Vancampen
Jul 27, 2013
Douglas Jerre VanCampen, 72, of Exeter Township, passed away July 27, 2013 at 9:00 am in Mifflin Center. He was the husband of Sandra F. (Riegel) VanCampen. Born in Reading he was the son of the late James VanCampen and Bernice (Burkhart) VanCampen. He was a graduate of Schuylkill Valley High School and served in the United States Navy. He...
Maria Salas
Jul 23, 2013
Maria E. Salas, 58, passed away July 23, 2013 at Reading Hospital. Born in Acapulco, Mexico, she was the daughter of the late Florencio Salas and Otilia Galiana. Survivors include one son: Felix Salas, husband of Yineth Fajardo of Shoemakersville, PA; two brothers: Esteban Salas, husband of Luz Martinez of Mexico and Bruno Salas of Mexico; three sisters: Cristina Salas...
Ruth Watkins
Jul 20, 2013
Ruth J. "Jackie" Watkins, 44, of Reading, passed away July 20, 2013 in the Reading Hospital. Born in Yabucoa, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Julio Ortiz, Sr. and Aida Henry. She was also the wife of Minister Timothy Watkins. Jackie was employed at Taco Bell on 5th Street, Reading as a cashier in the Drive-thru. She...
Richard Long
Jul 5, 2013
Richard D. Long, 74, passed away July 5, 2013 at his residence in Leesport. Born in Benton, Illinois, he was the son of the late Walter E. Long and Mary E. Smith. Survivors include one brother: Michael S. Long of Leesport.
Mary Mengle
Jun 28, 2013
Mary G. Mengle, 87, of Wyomissing, passed away at her residence on June 28, 2013. Born in Buffalo, NY she was the daughter of the late James and Mary (Biggins) Glenn. She was predeceased by her husband Jack Mengle and son Glenn Mengle. Mrs. Mengle worked as a customer service representative for Key Bank in Buffalo, NY. Survivors: Son: Scott...
Doris Hermann
Jun 10, 2013
Doris J. Hermann, 92, formerly of Reading, passed away June 10, 2013 at Coventry Manor Nursing Home, Chester County. Born in Wyomissing, she was the daughter of the late John H. and Marie K. (Eckert) Fehr. She was the wife of Paul R. Hermann who passed away March 18, 1992. Survivors include a son: Russell P. Hermann, Pottstown; Daughter: Louise...
Dolores 'Lolene'
Jun 8, 2013
Dolores Alvarez-Medina Lolene, 85, of Reading, passed away at Home June 8, 2013. Lolene was born in Yabucoa, Puerto Rico on April 6, 1928. She was the daughter of the late Margaro Alvarez and Patricia Medina. She was pre-deceased by her husband Ramiro Garay in 1978. Survivors include 4 daughters: Gladys Bowser, Nellie Feliciano, Marilyn Rolon, and Helen Rivera; 6...
Evelyn Oberc
Jun 7, 2013
Evelyn T. Oberc, 89, of Reading, passed away at Manor Care, Laureldale, June 7, 2013. Evelyn was born in Birdsboro, Pennsylvania on September 25, 1923. She was the daughter of the late Andrew and Christine (Zappacosta) Pinti. She was pre-deceased by her husband Edward J. Oberc in May 1999. Evelyn graduated from Birdsboro High School, Class of 1942. She was...
Allen Knarr
Jun 3, 2013
Allen J.Knarr, 79, of Alsace Twp., passed away June 3, 2013 in the Reading Hospital. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Clarence and Cecelia Knarr. He served in the US Navy. Survivors include caregiver: Elaine Marmontello, 3 brothers and 2 sisters. He was an avid fisherman.
Ethel Mckinney
Jun 2, 2013
Ethel A. McKinney, 91, of Mohnton, passed away June 2, 2013 in Reading Hospital. She was the wife of George N. McKinney. Born in Philadelphia she was the daughter of Albert Conner. In addition to her husband Mrs. McKinney is survived by her daughter Barbara A. Meehan wife of Michael D. Meehan of Bensalem and her son George A. McKinney...
Marie Koppenberg
May 31, 2013
Marie C. Koppenberg, 91, of Reading, passed away May 31, 2013 at Manor Care, Laureldale. She was born in Reading on December 21, 1921. She was the daughter of the late Carl Selak and Sarah Brahm. Marie worked as a registered nurse at St. Joseph Medical Center for 30 years. She graduated from St. Peter's High School, class of 1939...
Betty Quire
May 31, 2013
Betty J. Quire, 77, of Feetwood, passed away at Reading Hospital May 31, 2013. Betty was born in Reading, Pennsylvania on January 12, 1936. She was the daughter of the late Martin and Ethel (Bechtold) Scholl. She was pre-deceased by her husband Donald E. Quire in 1991. Betty was pre-deceased by a daughter Robin A. Dautrich in November 30, 2002...
Michael Henry Sr
May 25, 2013
Michael G. Henry Sr., 61, of Reading passed away May 25, 2013 in Reading Hospital. He was the husband of Lois M. (Ziolkowski) Henry. Born in Reading, on May 19, 1952, he was a son of the late George and Maryjane (Keller) Henry. Surviving, in addition to his wife, are three daughters, Kim A. O'Reilly of Boyertown, Gina M. Palm...
Joanne Elia
May 18, 2013
JoAnne Elia, 58, of Laureldale, passed away May 18, 2013 at 6:44 pm in Reading Hospital. Born in Reading she was the daughter of Fay (Byerly) Peco of Reading and the late Charles Nigrelli. She was employed as a printers assistant at Kinteco in Temple. In addition to her mother Mrs. Elia is survived by her daughter Amy J. McNaul...
Kathleen Paul-Anspach
May 14, 2013
Kathleen Ann Paul-Anspach, 51, of Maidencreek Township, passed away May 14, 2013 at 6:55 pm in Reading Hospital. She was the wife of David W. Anspach, Jr. Born in Chester, PA, she was the daughter of Lee Paul of Hardyville, Virginia and the late Ann (Dougherty) Paul. She was a graduate of Downingtown High School and was employed as a...
Josefina Perez
May 14, 2013
Josefina Altagracia Reyes De Perez, 74, passed away May 14, 2013 in St. Joseph Medical Center. She was the wife of Rafael C. Perez. Born in Montecristi, Dominican Republic, Josefina was the daughter of the late Pedro Perez and Leongina Reyes. Survivors include five sons: Jose Luis Gomez, Florida; Rafael C. Perez, New Jersey; Robert A. Perez, Reading; Juan C....
Leonard Lutchkus
May 6, 2013
Leonard L. Lutchkus, 69, passed away May 6, 2013 in Manor Care, Sinking Spring. He was the husband of Patricia (Gervel) Lutchkus. Born in Baltimore, Maryland. He was the son of the late Adolph and Anna Lutchkus. Survivors include two daughters: Marylouise E. wife of Felipe Tahuilan of Reading, and Noel C. Lutchkus of Reading, and seven grandchildren. Whelan Schwartz...
Stanley Luckenbill
May 6, 2013
Stanley S. Luckenbill, 86, formerly of Sinking Spring, passed away May 6, 2013 in Berks County Home-Berks Heim where he was a guest since September 7, 2013. Born in Penn Township he was the son of the late James W. and Alice (Haag) Luckenbill. He was a member of Friedens Lutheran Church in Bernville and later Vinemont Lutheran Church. Mr....
Claudette Narozny
Apr 24, 2013
Claudette Frances Narozny, 62, passed away April 24, 2013 at St. Joseph Medical Center. Born in Reading, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Charles F. Corbit and Ruth V. Britton. Survivors include one daughter: Marie wife of Donald Dreisbach of Whitehall, Pennsylvania; two sons: Gerald M. Bailey of San Diego, California and Stephen R. husband of Sunny Powers...
Paul Armstrong
Apr 13, 2013
Paul Irvin Armstrong, 46, formerly of Reading passed away peacefully after a short stay in Mifflin Center with his family by his side. Paul was born in West Reading on August 25, 1966 a son to Irvin Paul Armstrong and Nancy A. (Kemp) Armstrong of Blandon. He was a graduate of Reading High School. Paul was employed by several local...
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