Obituaries in Reading, PA | Whelan Schwartz Funeral Home, Inc

Francisco Lopez Reading

Francisco Garcia Lopez, 87, of Reading passed away Monday, May 25, 2020 at St. Joseph’s Medical Center. Born in Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Francisco Garcia and Maria Lopez. Francisco is survived by his wife Milagros Aguirre Caraballo. He is also survived by six children: Ruth Garcia Aguirre, wife of Jorge of Waynesboro PA, Myrna Garcia Aguirre of Reading, Alberto Garcia Aguirre, husband of Nancy of Reading, Tony Garcia Aguirre, husband of Olga of Reading, Arlene Garcia...

Francisco Garcia Lopez, 87, of Reading passed away Monday, May 25, 2020 at St. Joseph’s Medical Center. Born in Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Francisco Garcia and Maria Lopez....

Dan Varner Douglassville, PA

Dan Ray Varner transitioned into the next stage of his spiritual journey on May 23 at his home in Douglassville. He was the loving husband of Mary Sharon McGinley and devoted father to sons Joshua, Matthew, and Simon. Also surviving are his grandchildren Tyler and Isabella and brother David. He was a carpenter, musician, emissary of Light, master of peace, and friend to all. His good deeds are too numerous to mention here. Please add your “Dan story” at The Stories of Dan Varner...

Dan Ray Varner transitioned into the next stage of his spiritual journey on May 23 at his home in Douglassville. He was the loving husband of Mary Sharon McGinley and devoted father to sons...

Manuel Ramirez Muhlenberg Twp.

Manuel Ramirez, 66, of Kutztown Road Muhlenberg Twp., died Saturday May 16 in the Reading Hospital. He was the husband of Virginia Rivas De Ramirez. Born in La Vega, Dominican Republic he was a son of the late Juan Alonzo Ramirez and Francisca (Fabre) Ramirez. Mr. Ramirez was self-employed as a general contractor In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Awilda Ramirez, Joan Ramirez, Gabriel Ramirez and Elizabeth Ramirez; his grandchildren Denise Ramirez,...

Manuel Ramirez, 66, of Kutztown Road Muhlenberg Twp., died Saturday May 16 in the Reading Hospital. He was the husband of Virginia Rivas De Ramirez. Born in La Vega, Dominican Republic he was a...

Jane Connor Wyomissing, PA

Jane L. Connor, 88, of Wyomissing, passed away Sunday, May 10, 2020 at 10:22 pm in Penn State Health-St. Joseph Hospital. She was the wife of James G. Connor, Jr. of Reading. Born in Reading, Mrs. Connor was the daughter of the late John and Helen (Bowers) Falter. She is survived by her daughters Robin A. Gehret, wife of Richard I. Gehret of Fleetwood and Erin Connor, wife of Jim Dewald of Idaho and her grandchildren Eric Dewald, Nicholas Fonte, Malia Silfies. Mrs....

Jane L. Connor, 88, of Wyomissing, passed away Sunday, May 10, 2020 at 10:22 pm in Penn State Health-St. Joseph Hospital. She was the wife of James G. Connor, Jr. of Reading. Born in...

Ekaterini Avagianou Reading

Ekaterini Avagianou, 90 of Reading passed away May 2, 2020 at Berks Heim. She was born in Polichnitos, Lesvos Greece to the late George and Hariklia (Theodoris) Basdekos. Katerina was married to the late George Avagianou. She was a member of Sts. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church in Wyomissing, PA. She will be remembered for her deep love for her family and many friends. Katerina is survived by her daughter Irene (Avagianou) Hatzistavrakis and husband Stratos of Reading,...

Ekaterini Avagianou, 90 of Reading passed away May 2, 2020 at Berks Heim. She was born in Polichnitos, Lesvos Greece to the late George and Hariklia (Theodoris) Basdekos. Katerina was...

Ann Cobb West Lawn

Ann M. Cobb, 84, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2020, in the Reading Hospital. There isn’t a family member around who didn’t benefit from her painting, sewing, decorating, counseling, or caregiving services. Ann (Servis) Cobb retired from her earthly works after succumbing to Covid-19 complications. She left behind her husband of 64 years, Jerry; four children: Tim (Marcia) Cobb of Sinking Spring PA, Dawn (Robert) Remus of Hickory NC, Jennifer (William) Griesemer of...

Ann M. Cobb, 84, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2020, in the Reading Hospital. There isn’t a family member around who didn’t benefit from her painting, sewing, decorating,...

Wayne Bossler Reading

Wayne R. Bossler, 65, passed away April 27, 2020 at his home in Reading. He was the son of the late Bruce W. Bossler and Earla A. (Kissling) Bossler. Wayne is survived by his daughter Tanya M. Bossler, significant other of Eric Hoyt of Denver PA and granddaughter, Dakota L. Hoyt. He is also survived by a brother Forrest L. Bossler, husband of Sandra of Garner NC and sister Christy J. Schaeffer, wife of Barry of Sinking Spring. Wayne is also survived by nephew Matthew Fuller and Nieces;...

Wayne R. Bossler, 65, passed away April 27, 2020 at his home in Reading. He was the son of the late Bruce W. Bossler and Earla A. (Kissling) Bossler. Wayne is survived by his daughter Tanya M....

Carnell Talford, Jr. Reading, PA

Carnell "JUNEBUG" Talford, Jr. of Reading, PA departed this life on Friday April 24, 2020 at home with his loved ones after a long fight with ALS. The son of the late Cornell Sr. and Gloria (Lowery) Talford. He was the husband of Stephanie (Twyman) Talford. Junebug as he was affectionately known by was born in Richburg, SC (Chester County). A 1988 graduate of Reading Senior High and a 1990 graduate of BTI. He proudly served in the US Army during Operation...

Carnell "JUNEBUG" Talford, Jr. of Reading, PA departed this life on Friday April 24, 2020 at home with his loved ones after a long fight with ALS. The son of the late Cornell...

Doris Laity Lower Heidelberg

Doris J. Laity, 84, of Lower Heidelberg, passed away on April 10, 2020 at ManorCare Health Services - Sinking Spring. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Harold W. and May (Stoudt) Laity. Doris was the wife of the late Walter Max Miller. She worked in Housing and Food Service at Penn State Berks Campus as a Certified Dietary Manager. She was a faithful follower of Charles Stanley "In Touch...

Doris J. Laity, 84, of Lower Heidelberg, passed away on April 10, 2020 at ManorCare Health Services - Sinking Spring. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Harold W. and May...

Michele King Temple

Michele Eileen King, 57, of Temple, passed away on Wednesday April 8, 2020 at Reading Hospital. She was the daughter of Darrell Gritton and Martha Joanne (Flay) Gritton. Michele is survived by her husband Terry F. King, her mother, Martha Gritton of Shillington and her sons Robert E. Lee King, husband of Jessica, of West Lawn, Jason F. King, companion of Ashley of Temple and Dylan James King, husband of Danielle of Fleetwood. She is also survived by a step daughter, Lisa Gilson of...

Michele Eileen King, 57, of Temple, passed away on Wednesday April 8, 2020 at Reading Hospital. She was the daughter of Darrell Gritton and Martha Joanne (Flay) Gritton. Michele is...

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