Obituaries
Eligio Colon Sr
Jan 12, 2017
Eligio C. Colon Sr., 85, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2017 in ManorCare Sinking Spring. He was the beloved husband of the late Nydia E. Colon who passed away on May 16, 2015. Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico he was the son of the late Tomas and Francisca (Cruz) Colon. Eligio is survived by his children, Eligio Colon...
Joyce Phile
Jan 2, 2017
Joyce G. Phile, 77, of Muhlenberg Township, passed away Monday, January 2, 2017 at 10:05 am in her home. She was the wife of Ronald G. Phile, Sr. Born in Reading Mrs. Phile was the daughter of the late Harvey A. Lerch, Jr. and Grace A. (Lilly) Lerch. She was a 1958 graduate of Reading High School and was a...
Shirley Mcmullen
Dec 28, 2016
Shirley L. (Scott) McMullen, 76, of Exeter Township, passed away on December 28, 2016 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Reading. She was the wife of Merrill McMullen, with whom she shared 26 years of marriage. Born in Lancaster, Shirley was the daughter of the late Richard E. Bair and Dorothy E. Dean. She was employed by Watt & Shand of...
James Fasig Jr
Dec 27, 2016
James E. Fasig Jr., 59, of Coatesville passed away December 27, 2016. Born in Reading, he was the son of James E. Fasig Sr. and Josephine L. (Guido) Fasig. Mr. Fasig was a proud member of the United States Army. In addition to his mother he is survived by his children, son Jason Micheal Allen Fasig of Reading; daughter, Elizabeth...
Sherry Pfleger
Dec 16, 2016
Sherry F Pfleger, 69, of Reading passed away December 16, 2016. Born in Blytheville, Arkansas, she was the daughter of Nelson Betts and Etta (Elder) Betts. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Paul I Pfleger Sr. Sherry was a homemaker, devoted mother, and "Nanny" to all. Surviving is her son Paul I Pfleger Jr and three daughters: Gina L...

Ramon Duran(Perez)
Dec 10, 2016
Ramon Duran(Perez), 73, of Reading, passed away Saturday, December 10, 2016 at 6:18 pm in Penn State Health-St. Joseph Hospital. He was the husband of Ramona (Munoz) Duran. Born in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Cristino Duran and Monserrate Perez. Mr. Duran was a member of Saint Peter the Apostle Roman Catholic Church and...

Gloria Ruiz
Dec 4, 2016
Gloria Torres Ruiz, 61, of Reading, passed away on Sunday, December 4, 2016. Born in San Sebastian, she was the beloved daughter of Herminio Torres Lopez and Leocadia Ruiz. She is survived by her son Francisco German; grandchildren Francisco German III, and Corina E. German. Whelan Schwartz Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at...

Stepthen Kreider
Dec 2, 2016
Stepthen R. Kreider 65, of Sinking Spring, passed away on Friday December 2, 2016 in Penn State Health-St. Joseph's Hospital. He was born in Reading, PA. He was proceeded in death by his father Lester R Kreider and a brother Michael L. Kreider. He survived by his mother Ethel Y Kreider of Sinking Spring, his son Ty A. Kline of...

Jose Garcia
Dec 1, 2016
Jose Rosa Garcia, 87, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2016. Family and friends know him best as "Pepe". Pepe was the Beloved husband of the late Dorothy B. Shorter. He was the son of Paula Garcia and Jose Rosa and brother of Efrain, Maria and Dolores Garcia. Pepe is survived by his niece, Alice Lea, nephew Michael Lightfoot and...

George Spanier, Sr
Nov 18, 2016
George B. Spanier, 90, passed away Friday, November 18, 2016 in Berkshire Center. He is survived by his loving wife Dolores T. Spanier and to whom he married on July 9, 1949 in Reading. Born in Reading on September 18, 1926, he was the son of the late John and Julia Spanier. Mr. Spanier was a member of Saint Catharine...
Patricia Farrell
Nov 8, 2016
Patricia Ann Farrell, 89,of Wernersville, passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2016 in Reading Hospital. She was the wife of the late Francis J. Farrell who passed away in 1997. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late James P. and Anna (Miller) Carr. She was a 1943 graduate of Frankford High School and was a member of Faith...
Carmen Ortiz-Gonzalez
Nov 7, 2016
Carmen M. Ortiz-Gonzalez, 73, of Reading, passed away Monday, November 7, 2016 in Penn State Health-St. Joseph Hospital. She was the wife of the late Cruz Lizardi who passed away December 24, 2000. Born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Felipe Ortiz and Josefa Gonzalez. She was a member of Saint Peter the Apostle Church...
Dorothy Wertz
Oct 27, 2016
Dorothy H. Wertz, 92, passed away Thursday, October 27, 2016. She was the wife of the late Spencer W. Wertz, Sr. who passed away in 1981. Born in Reading, Mrs. Wertz was the daughter of the late William and Florence (Seiders) Czarnecki. She was the owner/operator of Dotty's Restaurant on Walnut Street in Reading from 1970-1983 and was a member...
Lelith Newman
Oct 27, 2016
Lelith R. Newman, 67, of Reading, passed away Thursday, October 27, 2016 at 10:12 pm in Reading Hospital. She was the wife of Lecent A. Newman. Born in Jamaica, Mrs. Newman was the daughter of the late George Griffiths and Claire Deacon. She was a member of Spring Valley Church of God and was a personal care giver at Country...
Celestia Deeds
Oct 6, 2016
Celestia M. Deeds, 85, passed away on the evening of Thursday October 6th at the Reading Hospital. Celestia was known affectionately as "Sissy" to family and friends and was surrounded by her loved ones as she passed on. Born in Reading, PA, she was the daughter to the late Robert B. Deeds and Anna M. (Brown) Deeds. She was predeceased...
Nancy Eiceman
Sep 27, 2016
Nancy L. Eiceman, 78, of Lebanon, passed away September 27, 2016 in ManorCare of Lebanon. Born in Lebanon, she was the daughter of the late George H. and Nora E. (Capp) Eiceman. Nancy was a 1956 graduate of Lebanon High School and a member of St. Stephen's Christian Fellowship Church. In her 35 year banking career, she was employed at...

Dennis Hawkins
Sep 15, 2016
Dennis M. Hawkins, 52, of West Lawn, passed away on September 15, 2016 at The Reading Hospital and Medical Center. Born in Dallas, TX he was the son of Russel W. and Vicki (Vinson) Hawkins. Dennis was predeceased by his daughter: April Hawkins. He is survived by his wife: Maria S. (Mendoza) Hawkins, children: Kevin, Daren, Mario, Michael, Karen, and...

Bronson Sadowskas
Sep 7, 2016
Bronson E. Sadowskas, 39, of Exeter Twp., passed away on September 7, 2016 at his residence. Born in Reading, he was the son of Bruce E. and Bonnie M. (Moyer) Sadowskas. Bronson was a graduate of Alvernia University, where he received a B.A. in Addiction Studies. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his Siblings: Benjamin E. Sadowskas...

Michael Long
Aug 28, 2016
Michael S. Long was born July 2, 1949, in Christopher, IL to the late Walter E. Long and Mary Smith. He departed this life on August 28, 2016 at his residence surrounded by his loved ones. Michael studied special education and theatre in college and appeared in several musicals. He was a faithful member of Grace Bible Fellowship Church. He...

Arline Steely
Aug 19, 2016
Arline R.S. Steely, 96, formerly of Muhlenberg Township, passed away Friday, August 19, 2016 in ManorCare Health Services, Muhlenberg Township. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Franklin S. and Sarah (Schearer) Steely. Ms. Steely was a 1938 graduate of Reading High School and was a member of the former Saint Thomas United Church of Christ in...
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