Obituaries

Michael Strouse

Michael Strouse

Oct 27, 2008

Michael Troy Strouse, 38, of Reading, passed away on Monday, October 27, 2008 at the Reading Hospital and Medical Center, where he had been a patient since Friday. Born in Reading, he was the son of Russell J. Strouse, husband of Cindy (McPherson) Strouse of Reading, and the late Mar Ann (Hitt) Strouse. He was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan,...

Nevaeh Harris-Rivera

Nevaeh Harris-Rivera

Oct 22, 2008

Nevaeh Lynn Marie Harris-Rivera was stillborn October 22, 2008 in St. Joseph Medical Center at 9:30 am She was the daughter of Timothy D. Harris and Linda Rivera. Surviving in addition to her parents are her maternal grandparents Amada and Evelio Rivera of Reading; paternal grandparents Sylvia Jones of Reading and Tony Harris of Reading; maternal great grandparents Maria and...

Antonio Rodriguez

Antonio Rodriguez

Oct 20, 2008

Antonio Rodriguez, 61, of Reading, passed away, Tuesday, October 20th at home. Born in Puerto Rico, he was the son of Graciliano Roridguez and Rafaela Troche. Whelan Schwartz Funeral Home Inc., Reading, are in charge of arrangements

Bertha Snyder

Bertha Snyder

Oct 15, 2008

Bertha G. Snyder, 96, of Green Hills Manor, passed away October 15, 2008 at 3:56 AM. She was the widow of Ralph L. Snyder. Born in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late George and Catherine (Mengle) Grabey. Mrs. Snyder taught school in the Pottstown School District until her retirement. She was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Pottstown,...

Vincent Jackson Sr

Vincent Jackson Sr

Oct 6, 2008

Vincent E. Jackson Sr., 41, of Reading, passed away on Monday, October 6, 2008 at the Reading Hospital and Medical Center, where he had been a patient since Wednesday. Born October 10, 1967 in Reading, he was a son of Raymond T. McFee Jr. of Philadelphia, and Charlotte Jackson Broadus, wife of Ken Broadus, of Harrisburg, and husband of Lucia...

Maria Borrero

Maria Borrero

Sep 8, 2008

Maria O. Borrero, 66, of Reading passed away September 8, 2008 in Central Cardio Vascular Center in San Juan, Puerto Rico. She was the wife of the late Jose A. Borrero, Sr. who passed away September 24, 2004. Born in Utado, Puerto Rico she was the daughter of Sara M. (Cruz) DeJesus of Reading. In addition to her mother, Mrs....

Dawn Zerbe

Dawn Zerbe

Aug 31, 2008

Dawn G. Zerbe, 66, of Reading, passed away August 31st at Berks Heim, where she had been a patient for 4 years. Born December 16, 1941 in Reading, she was a daughter of George F. and Rhea (Schweitzer) Stouse, both still of the Reading area. Services and interment will be private at Forest Hills Memorial Park. Whelan Schwartz Funeral Home,...

Richard Sweimler

Richard Sweimler

Aug 3, 2008

Richard D. Sweimler, 78, of Bern Township passed away in his residence after battling colon cancer for 6 years. He was the husband of Ann L. (Babb) Sweimler. Born in Reading he was the son of the late Elmer and Mary(Miller) Sweimler. Mr. Sweimler was employed as a draftsman for Sanders and Thomas of Pottstown, Dana Corp., Gilbert Associates. He...

Leon Wann

Leon Wann

Aug 2, 2008

Leon W. Wann, 71, of Reading passed away August 2, 2008 at 4:30 pm in his residence of natural causes. He was the husband of Dolores E. (Schultz) Wann. Born in Reading he was the son of the late William K. and Helen (Tobolski) Wann. Mr. Wann was employed as a blocker for Penn Optical in Reading for 45 years...

James Gregro

James Gregro

Aug 1, 2008

James H.W. Gregro, 75, of Sinking Spring passed away August 1, 2008 at 7:34 pm in his residence of natural causes. He was the husband of the late Jeanne L. (Heck) who passed away May 14, 1997. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Raymond and Mildred(Freeze) Gregro. Mr. Gregro was employed by Teamsters Local 429 for...

Mildred Moll

Mildred Moll

Aug 1, 2008

Mildred N. "Millie" Moll, 92, formelry of Reading passed away August 1, 2008 at 9:57 am in the Wyomissing Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was the wife of the late Raymond E. Moll who passed away Janaury 25, 1993. Born in Reading she was the daughter of the late Scott and Ella (Keiser) Hoffmaster. Mrs. Moll was employed for 35...

Lueanice Weeks

Lueanice Weeks

Jul 29, 2008

Lueanice Weeks, 54, passed away July 29, 2008 in York Hospital at 6:00 am. She was the widow of Harold Harris who passed away in 1982 and George Weeks. Born in Reading she was the daughter of Joe Harvey of Glenside and the late Elizabeth(Eaddy) Harvey. Mrs. Weeks was employed as a social worker for the City of Reading and...

Gloria Cruz

Gloria Cruz

Jul 28, 2008

Gloria M. Cruz, 52, Reading, died July 28, 2008, at 4:08 p.m. in St. Joseph Medical Center. Born in Puerto Rico, she was a daughter of the late Bonifacio and Hermeregilda (Cintron) Cruz. She was an inspector for Giorgio Foods. Surviving are two daughters, Janet Laviena and Elizabeth Laviena, both of Reading; and a son, Ramon Cruz, Reading. Other survivors...

Dustin Neiheiser

Dustin Neiheiser

Jul 26, 2008

Dustin N. Neiheiser, 26, Reading, died July 26, 2008, at 6:20 p.m. of natural causes in Reading Hospital. Born in West Reading, he was a son of Daniel J.C. Neiheiser Sr. and Tammie A. (Dorward) Neiheiser, Reading. He is also survived by a brother, Daniel J.C. Neiheiser Jr., at home. Services will he held at the convenience of the family....

Luciano Rivera

Luciano Rivera

Jul 20, 2008

Luciano Rivera, 72, of Reading died peacefully in the presence of his loving family and went to be with his Lord on July 20, 2008 at 3:26 am. He was the Loving husband of Georgina(Rodriguez) Rivera. Born in Orocovis, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Feliciano and Juana(colon) Rivera. In addition to his wife Mr. Rivera is...

Janice Folk

Janice Folk

Jul 18, 2008

Janice P Folk, 79, formerly of Muhlenberg Township, Passed away July 18, 2008 in Sunrise Assisted Living, Ann Arbor, Michigan. Where she resided the past four months. She was the widow of David T. Folk, Jr. who passed away on February 4, 2008 Born April 15, 1929, in Childs, Lackawanna County, she was a daughter of the late Leo A....

Paul Fackler, Sr

Paul Fackler, Sr

Jul 18, 2008

Paul H. Fackler Sr., 75, Reading, died July 18, 2008, at 2:50 p.m. in Reading Hospital, where he was a patient since June 27. He was the husband of Elizabeth A. (Fackler) Fackler. {ok} Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Walter and Marguerite (Mogel) Fackler. He was a maintenance driver for John Nester Janitorial Services. Also...

Valiere Stump

Valiere Stump

Jul 18, 2008

Valiere Stump, 96, formerly of Pinellas Park, FL, passed away Friday July 18, 2008 at 3:45 p. m. in Elmcroft of Reading, where she had been a patient for six weeks. Born in York, she was a daughter of the late Edward and Julia (Ziegler) Allison She is survived by a daughter, Nancy (Stump) Seiger of Mt. Penn. Whelan Schwartz...

Alice Bright

Alice Bright

Jul 15, 2008

Alice C. Bright, 85, formerly of Reading, passed away July 15, 2008 at 7:50 pm in ManorCare-Muhlenberg Township, a resident since January 7, 2000. She was the widow of Richard Dierolf and John Bright. Born in Reading she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Jennie I. (Rhein) Whalen. Mrs. Bright was employed as a laborer for Luden's in...

Lee Whitmoyer, Sr

Lee Whitmoyer, Sr

Jul 3, 2008

Lee A. Whitmoyer Sr., 70, Spring Township, died of natural causes July 3, 2008, at 4:55 a.m. in his residence. Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Harry and Florence (Snyder) Whitmoyer. He was employed as a security guard supervisor for Security Guards Inc., Wyomissing, and then as a courier for Gilbert Associates. He was a peacetime...

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