Obituaries
Kim Souders
Feb 4, 2018
Kim M. Souders, 58, of Reading passed away on Sunday, February 4, 2018 at her residence. Born in West Reading, Ms. Souders was the beloved daughter of the late James L. Souders and Maria H. (Hughes) Souders. She was the mother of Michael P. Vigna fiancAC. of Rachel Carls; Christina M. Strohecker wife of Daniel; and grandchildren Seth Daniel; Kayla...
Gloria Mcbrairty
Jan 24, 2018
Gloria L. McBrairty, 74, formerly of Souderton, passed away on January 24, 2018 at her son's residence, where she resided since September of 2017. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Alphonse and Louise (Dubeck) Fiorentino. Gloria was employed as a receptionist for Second Glance Hair Salon of Warminster. She was known for her practical jokes, and...
Dorothy Williams
Jan 20, 2018
Dorothy I. Williams, 84, of Kenhorst, passed away Saturday, January 20, 2018 at 10:55 am in Mifflin Center. She was the wife of the late John L. Williams, Sr. who passed away in 2004. Born in Donaldson, PA, Mrs. Williams was the daughter of the late Daniel L. Kimmel and Ida (Hatter) Donmoyer. She was a member of One United...
Annamae Strunk
Jan 19, 2018
Annamae (Shifflett) Strunk, 87, passed away from natural causes on Friday, January 19, 2018 in her home, with her beloved family by her side. She was the beloved wife of the late Martin R. Strunk Sr. who passed away on October 7th, 1972. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Edward O'dell and Helen A. Shifflett. Annamae...
Ronald Bayliss
Jan 15, 2018
Ronald W. Bayliss, 84, of Muhlenberg Township, PA, passed away Monday, January 15, 2018 at Berks Heim , Leesport, PA. He was the husband of Patricia A. (Sherman) Bayliss. Ron was born on December 14, 1933 in Clarks Green, PA to the late Francis H. & Mabel E. (Stanton) Bayliss. Ron graduated from Clarks Summit High School and attended Keystone...
Arthur Moyer
Jan 4, 2018
Arthur R. Moyer, 84, of State College, passed away Thursday, January 4, 2018 at 1:12 am in Penn State Health-St. Joseph Hospital surrounded with his loving family. He was the husband of Barbara G. (Else) Moyer. They celebrated their 64th anniversary in November. Born in Johnstown, PA, Mr. Moyer was the son of the late Leslie and Sarah (Shannon) Moyer....
Elizabeth Templin
Dec 17, 2017
Elizabeth "Betty" C. Templin, 83, of Cumru Township passed away on Sunday December 17, 2017 at the Reading Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Lloyd E. Templin. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Harry Radar and Sophia Pavlik. During her life she was a proud member of the Berks Quilters Guild. In addition to her...
Gary Goheen
Dec 2, 2017
Gary Lee Goheen, 64, of Wernersville, passed away on December 2, 2017 at his residence. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Warren E. and Esther M. (Ruth) Goheen. Survivors include his sister: Doris M. DeWees, wife of Gary W. of Wernersville, 2 nieces, and 2 nephews. Whelan-Schwartz Funeral Home of Reading is in charge of arrangements;...
Richard Williams
Nov 29, 2017
Richard R. Williams, 80, of Exeter Twp., passed away on November 29, 2017 at The Reading Hospital. Born in Muhlenberg Twp., he was the son of the late Harold and Pearl (Miller) Williams. He was predeceased by his wife Elaine F. Williams. Survivors include his children: Scott K. Williams and Holly D. Williams; grandchildren: Amanda J. Becker, Tabitha N. Edwards,...
Donna Brown
Nov 22, 2017
Donna Landis Brown, 69, of Heidelberg Township, passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at 9:15 pm in her home. She was the wife of Robert E. Brown. Born in Allentown, Mrs. Brown was the daughter of the late Edwin W. and Dorothy J. (Patterson) Landis. She was a kindergarten teacher in the Allentown School District for 32 years retiring in...
Vincent Fields
Nov 17, 2017
Vincent W. Fields, 89, of Exeter Township, passed away on Friday, November 17, 2017 at the VA Hospital in Lebanon. Born in Lebanon County, he was the beloved son of Ammon Fields & Ella (Kissinger) Fields. During his life he was the owner and operator of the Pennside Laundromat for 12 years. Vincent served proudly in the United States Army...
Pearl Schaffer
Sep 13, 2017
Pearl F. Schaffer, 85, of Muhlenberg Twp., went to her heavenly home on September 13, 2017. She was the beloved wife of Stanley G. Schaffer, Sr., celebrating 66 years of marriage on June 30th. Born in Northampton, she was the daughter of the late Robert J. and Cecelia (Groller) Kulp. She was employed by the County of Berks, working as...
Ronald Phile, Sr
Sep 3, 2017
Ronald G. Phile, Sr., 78, of Muhlenberg Township passed away Sunday, September 3, 2017 in his home. He was the husband of the late Joyce G. (Lerch) Phile who passed away January 2, 2017. Born in Pottsville, Mr. Phile was the son of the late Elwood C. and Elizabeth E. (Harris) Phile. He was a machinist at Birdsboro Steel for...
Barbara Homan
Aug 28, 2017
Barbara L. Homan, 81, a resident of Berks Heim, passed away Monday, August 28, 2017 at 5:50 am in Reading Hospital. Born in Reading, Ms. Homan was a daughter of the late Joseph V. and Rhea (Renninger) Homan. She was 1954 graduate of Reading High School, attended First Baptist Church in Reading and was employed by Temple Apparel as a...
Christine Bean
Aug 27, 2017
Christine A. Bean, 63, of Exeter Township, passed away Sunday, August 27, 2017 at 7:20 am in her home. She is survived by her loving companion of 29 years, John DiDominick with whom she resided. Born in Pottstown, Ms. Bean was a daughter of the late Walter R. Bean, Jr. and Anna C. (Edwards) Bean. She was a member of...
James Helm
Aug 14, 2017
James C. Helm, 93, of Keystone Villa at Fleetwood, passed away Monday, August 14, 2017 at 9:55 pm in Manor Care Health Services, Muhlenberg Township. He was the husband of Anita M. (Dry) Helm. Born in Lancaster, Mr. Helm was the son of the late Paul and Edith (Moore) Helm. He formerly resided in Lancaster, Allentown, Oley Hills and Muhlenberg...
Isabelle Hoffmann
Aug 10, 2017
Isabelle M. Hoffmann, 82, of Reading, passed away on August 10, 2017 in the care of her granddaughter. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Earl R. Levan and Fern E. (Ritz) Frank. Isabelle was employed at Stabon Manor Personal Care, retiring in 2010. She was pre-deceased by her step-brother: Olin Wait. Survivors include her children: Douglas...
Flora Walters
Aug 1, 2017
Flora B. Walters, 84, of Reading, passed away on August 1, 2017 at Manor Care Laureldale. Born in Boyertown, she was the daughter of the late William P. and Bertha (Babb) Reitnauer. She is survived by her children: Kitty Sue LeVan of Emmaus, PA; Kathryn A. Stewartz of Stowe; and Laurie Beth Smith of Reading. She is also survived by...
David Ruppert
Jul 26, 2017
David F. Ruppert, 86, of Leesport, passed away on July 26, 2017 at Penn State Health St. Joseph. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Daniel H. and Mabel A. (Moyer) Ruppert. Mr. Ruppert was a 1949 graduate of Reading High School. He was employed for 45 years for Carpenter Steel as a machinist. He was predeceased...
William Beam
Jul 20, 2017
William D. Beam, 86, of Robeson Township, passed away Thursday, July 20, 2017 at 11:50 am in his home. He was the husband of Charlotte L. (Webb) Beam. Born in Parkesburg, Mr. Beam was the son of the late Frank and Loretta (Snoke) Beam. He served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War and was a District...
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