Whelan Schwartz http://whelanschwartz.com en Helen M. Oswald [01/17/1916 - 02/20/2012]
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]]> Harold J. Heim [11/03/1922 - 02/10/2012] Harold J. Heim, 89, of Vinemont, passed away peacefully, after a brief illness, in The Reading Hospital & Medical Center on February 9, 2012. He was the son of the late John and Gussie (Haag) Heim. He was preceded in death by his wife Phoebe (Neider) Heim who passed away January 2, 2002. He was also preceded in death by Virginia Holland, his companion and life long friend who passed away January 25, 2012. He is survived by His son J. Michael Heim and his wife Susan of Greensboro, SC, his daughters Senta(Heim) Locket wife of Layton Locket of Wasilla, Alaska and Mitzi Wike wife of Neil Strause of Reinholds. He is also survived by his brother Morton Heim of Sinking Spring, 8 grandchildren and 1 great granddaughter. Mr. Heim was a member of Hillside Christian Church.

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]]> Hector A. Soto [12/11/1971 - 02/09/2012] Hector A. Soto, 40, of Reading, passed away February 9, 2012 at 12:52 pm in his residence of natural causes. Born in Bronx, NY he was the son of Martina (Graciano) Soto of Florida and the late Hector A. Soto. He is also survived by his sister Inocencia Roldan of Seffner, Florida and his brothers Winter Bueno of Muhlenberg Township and Edwardo Bueno of Dominican Republic along with several nieces and nephews.

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]]> Julia Carmona [03/31/1940 - 02/08/2012] Julia Carmona, 71, of Reading, passed away February 8, 2012 at 11:30 am in The Reading Hospital & Medical Center. She was the wife of the late Juan Gonzalez who passed away June 21, 2009. Born in Toa Baja, Puerto Rico she was the daughter of the late Angel and Gumercinda (Oquendo) Carmona. Mrs. Carmona is survived by her children Angel Carmona of Puerto Rico, Sonia Brunet of Puerto Rico, Carmen Brunet of Puerto Rico and Mayde Arroyo with whom she last resided. She was preceded in death by her daughter Thelma Brunet. Also surviving are 6 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and 6 brothers.

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]]> Leon L. Readinger [08/15/1921 - 01/26/2012] Leon L. Readinger, 90, of Earl Twp. passed away January 26, 2012 in St. Joseph Medical Center. Born in Alsace Twp. he was the son of the late Rueben and Ida (Bowers) Readinger. Leon was employed at Boyertown Machine as a machine operator. He was an Army veteran serving in World War II. Surviving are 2 sons: Lynn L. Readinger of Birdsboro and Leonard Readinger of Boyertown, he was predeceased by a daughter Darlene Wise. There are 3 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. Other survivors include a brother Irvin Readinger of Stony Creek and two sisters Elsie Mayberry of Reading and Erma of Leesport.

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]]> Ralph G. Keeport [04/01/1913 - 01/21/2012] Ralph G. Keeport, 98, of Robeson Twp., passed away January 21, 2012 in Berks Heim, where he resided for 3 years. He was the husband of Evelyn B. (Barbour) Keeport who passed away November 28, 1995. Born in Reading on April 1, 1913, he was the son of the late Norman and Carrie M. (Goll) Keeport. He was a self employed Optometrist for more than 45 years retiring in 1992. Surviving are a son Laurence B. Keeport, husband of Barbara of Robeson Twp., a daughter Judine B. (Keeport) Hallisey of Bolton, Massachusetts, 7 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Services will be at the convenience of the family.

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]]> Paulino Jimenez-Torres [06/22/1958 - 01/16/2012] Paulino Jimenez-Torres, 53, of Reading, passed away January 16, 2012 at 11:45 PM in ManorCare Health Services, Laureldale where he was a patient since December 16, 2011. He was the husband of Cheryl L. (Davis) Jimenez. Born in Orocovis, Puerto Rico on June 22, 1958, he was the son of Paula Torres and the late Perfecto Jimenez. In addition to his wife, Paulino is survived by a daughter Amy K. Davis of Reading, a son Paulino Jimenez of Jersey City, NY, 4 grandchildren, and many siblings in the United States and abroad. He is a member of Spring Valley Church of God. Memorial Services will be Monday January 23, 2012 at 11:00 AM in Whelan Schwartz Funeral Home, 444 N. 9th Street, Reading. Rev. Robert E. Hinson will officiate.

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]]> Jose Luis Medina Medina [07/06/1953 - 01/09/2012] Jose Luis Medina Medina, 58, of Reading passed away January 9, 2012 at 12:18 PM in his residence. He was the husband of Graciella Cisneros. Born in Guanajuato, Mexico on July 6, 1953 he was the son of Juan Antonio Medina and Josefina Medina. Jose was employed as a mushroom farmer for 10 years. He is also survived by 4 sons Juan A. Medina, Jorge Medina, Jose Luis Medina and Alfredo Medina; 3 daughters Martha Medina, Nancy Medina and Maria Lissete Medina all of Reading; 20 grandchildren; 3 brothers Francisco Medina of Mexico, Miquel Medina of Reading and Gerardo Medina of TN; 2 sisters Rafaela Medina and Raquel Medina both of Mexico and 2 half sisters Carmen Para and Elena Parra. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday at 7:00 PM in St. Joseph RCC by Rev. George R. Winne. Friends and relativesd will be received Thursday 5:00 to 7:00 PM at the church. Interment will be in Panteon Municipal de la Calera Cemetery in Mexico.

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]]> Francis A. Wieland [07/19/1922 - 01/08/2012] Francis A. Wieland, 89, of Reading, passed away January 8, 2012 at 11:30 AM in ManorCare Health Services Inc, Sinking Spring where he resided since January 4th. He was the husband of Rosalie A. (Bohenek) Wieland. Born in Reading on July 19, 1922, he was the son of the late Francis A. and Emma (Berger) Wieland. Francis was a graduate of Reading High School. He was a US Army veteran of World War 2. Francis was employed for 33 years as a production clerk by Wyomissing Paper Corp. Surviving in addition to his wife are 3 sons Joseph J. Wieland of Hamburg, Francis R. (Bob) Wieland husband of Wendy E. Wieland of Wyomissing and John P. Wieland of Birdsboro and 4 grandchildren Kristi, Kaitlyn, John and Adam. He was a volunteer fireman at the Reading Hose Fire Company for 30 years, a member of the American Legion for 55 years and a Life Member of Veterans Firemans Assn. of Reading.

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]]> Delores G. Fahnauer [11/13/1935 - 01/01/2012] Delores G. Fahnauer, 76, of Mt Penn passed away January 1, 2012 at 3:30am in St. Joseph Medical Center. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late George Koller and Wilhemina (Sweitzer) Giamo. She was also the wife of Carl S. Fahnauer who passed away March 2003. Mrs. Fahnauer was a steelworker at NGK Metals for 13 years, retiring in 1992. Survivors include 3 children: Douglass W. Fahnauer of Mt. Penn, Carla S. Stubbs of Denver and Cheryl L. Bond of Wernersville. There are 8 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren and sister Shirley Pauley of Reading, she was predeceased by a brother Kenneth Koller.

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