Obituaries

Dennis Hawkins

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

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

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

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...

Barbara Sinkinson

Barbara Sinkinson

Aug 13, 2016

Barbara S. Sinkinson, 91, of Wyomissing, passed away on August 13, 2016 at Country Meadows. Born in Providence, RI she was the daughter of the late Herbert M. and Margaret (Meader) Sherwood. She is survived by her children: Michael F. Sinkinson, Pamela S. Mayo, Caroline S. Lichtenwalter, and William R. Sinkinson. Services will be at the convenience of the family....

William Hoy

William Hoy

Aug 8, 2016

William A. Hoy, 90, of Bern Township, passed away August 8, 2016 in his residence. He was the widower of Ruth E. (Stoudt) Hoy, who passed away in 2014. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late John Franklin and Florence E. (Kramer) Hoy. Mr. Hoy was an US Army veteran serving during World War II and was...

Adela Collado

Adela Collado

Aug 2, 2016

Adela D. Collado, 91, of Cumru Township, passed away on Tuesday, August 2, 2016 in her residence. She was the beloved wife of the late Pedro Celestino Collado. Born in the Dominican Republic, she was the daughter of the late Baldemiro and Mercedes Rivas. Mrs. Collado is survived by her sons Jose V. Collado of Reading,; Jose A. Collado of...

Herbert Cannuli

Herbert Cannuli

Jul 29, 2016

Herbert A. Cannuli, 87, formerly of Sinking Spring, passed away July 29, 2016 in Rittenhouse Village. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Dominic and Catherine (Cannuli) Cannuli. Mr. Cannuli was an US Army veteran and was employed as an inspection foreman for Reading Company and Conrail for 36 years, retiring in 1988. He was a member...

Jacob Bender

Jacob Bender

Jul 27, 2016

Jacob G. Bender, 69, of Reading, passed away July 27, 2016 in the Reading Hospital. He was the widower of Christine L. (Bobeck) Bender. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Jacob P. and Marie (Wiele) Bender. Mr. Bender graduated from Kutztown University with honors in 1974. He was employed as controller of the Greater Pennsylvania Savings...

Glenn Wolf

Glenn Wolf

Jul 27, 2016

Glenn E. Wolf, 74, of Exeter Township, passed away July 27, 2016 in Penn State Health-St. Joseph. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Glenn M. and Anna (Skuczas) Wolf. Mr. Wolf was employed as a carpenter for the Carpenter's Union #492- Reading. Survivors include his children Jeffrey Wolf, husband of Shelly of Reading; Steven Wolf, husband...

Manuel Arocho-Perez

Manuel Arocho-Perez

Jul 19, 2016

Manuel D. Arocho-Perez, 52, of Reading, passed away on Tuesday, July 19th, 2016 at the Reading Hospital. He was the beloved companion of Virginia Wilson for 27 years. Born in Moca, Puerto Rico, he was the son of Manuel D. Arocho and the late Elba Perez. Mr. Arocho is survived by his son Manuel Arocho III and daughter Leslie D....

Robert Schade

Robert Schade

Jul 11, 2016

Robert J. Schade, 75, of Centerport, passed away July 11, 2016 in his residence while surrounded by family. He was the husband of Judith A. (Kelichner) Schade. Born in Mohrsville, he was the son of the late John and Fern (Stoudt) Schade. Mr. Schade was a US Army veteran and an MP at Camp Perry. He worked as an electrician...

Elizabeth Clark

Elizabeth Clark

Jun 27, 2016

Elizabeth A. Clark, 93, of Lake Alfred, FL, passed away June 27, 2016. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Levi and Elizabeth (Eisenhart) Reifsnyder. Survivors include Daughter Barbara Foreman, wife of George, Lake Alfred, FL; son David J. Clark of Readinng; grandchildren Ashley Zimmerman, Bradley Foreman; great-grandchildren Gage Foreman and Henley Foreman. Other survivors include brother...

Ruth Unger

Ruth Unger

Jun 20, 2016

On June 20, 2016 Ruth (Oatman) Unger, residing over the years in Sinking Springs, Fritztown, and Grill, Pa, went to be with our Lord. Greeting her in Heaven were her husband of 58 years, Jack F. Unger, her sons Scott and Terry, her daughter Patricia Unger, and grandson Kirk Unger. She left behind on this earth her sons Barry and...

Carolee Jones

Carolee Jones

Jun 18, 2016

Carolee Jones, 67, of Exeter Township, passed away June 18, 2016 in Berkshire Center. She was the wife of Edward A. Jones. Born in Kingston, PA, she was the daughter of the late George F. and Dorothy M. (Andreas) Houck. Mrs. Jones was employed as a sales manager at John Wanamaker's and also worked for Ashley's Florist and Liz Claiborne....

George Green

George Green

Jun 12, 2016

George E. Green, 68, of Reading, passed away June 12, 2016 in The Reading Hospital. He was the husband of Mary Ann (Nichlas) Green. Born in Elgin, SC, he was the son of the late Abram and Mattie Green. Mr. Green was employed by JH Green Trash Removal for many years. Surviving in addition to his wife Mary Ann are...

Eva Groshel

Eva Groshel

Jun 6, 2016

Eva M. Groshel, 76, of Maidencreek Township, passed away June 6, 2016 in Manor Care Health Services, Laureldale. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Bartley and Mary (Dellinger) Rys. She attended Central Catholic High School in Reading and was employed at Baldwin Brass as a lamp wirer. Eva was an avid Washington Redskins football fan. Survivors...

Rita Rose

Rita Rose

Jun 3, 2016

Rita Rose Ann Rose, 89, of Exeter Township, Loving, Caring,Wonderful Wife, Mother and Grandmother, passed away Friday June 3, 2016 at 5:20 am in Berkshire Center. Born on Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 1926 in Coaldale, PA, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Lena (Rudolph) Ceci. She was preceded in death by her husband Thomas "Jack" Rose. She...

Marilyn Arnold

Marilyn Arnold

Jun 3, 2016

Marilyn P. Martin- Arnold, 81, of Morgantown, passed away on Friday, June 3, 2016 in her residence. She was the wife of the late Barry Arnold and the late Henry B. Martin. Born in New Hampshire, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Ethel (Barrett) Perham. Mrs. Arnold is survived by her son Daniel Martin, husband of Deborah...

Barbara Robinson

Barbara Robinson

May 8, 2016

Barbara A. Robinson, 78, of Lower Alsace Township, passed away May 8, 2016 in Penn State Health-St. Joseph. She was the widow of John E. Robinson. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Leroy and Emma (Barlet) Hyneman. Barbara was employed at Albright College in housekeeping. Survivors include daughter Cynthia L. Hummel, widow of Barry D., Lower...