Obituaries

Jul 24, 2015

Cesar I. Cepeda, 77, of Reading, passed away on July 24, 2015 at The Reading Hospital and Medical Center. Born in RA�o Piedras, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Isaac Cepeda and Antonia Rosa. He is survived by his wife: Emma Cepeda of Reading; Children: Wilma, Madeline, Cesar Jr., and Orlando Cepeda of Reading and Lizeina Cepeda...

Jul 16, 2015

Alfredo Acosta, 57, of Reading, passed away on July 16, 2015 at Wyomissing Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born in San Germen, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Alfredo Acosta, Sr. and Clotilde Padilla. Survivors include: Sisters: Maria, Gloria, Adelaida, Rosa, Ana, And Carmen Acosta Padilla and Brothers: Wilfredo, Edwin, Luis, and Jesus Acosta Padilla. Niece: Ahily Ortiz...

Jul 11, 2015

Dorothy May Ravel, 87, of Reading, passed away Saturday, July 11, 2015 at 11:54 am in her home. She was the wife of the late George E. Ravel, Sr. who passed away in 1987. Born in Cedar Top, Berks County, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Gertie (Dietrich) Fritz. She was a Candy Maker at Luden's in...

Jul 7, 2015

Nedra W. Emes, 82, of Amity Township, passed away July 7, 2015 at 6:00 am in Reading Hospital. She was the wife of Dr. William R. Emes. Born in West Chester she was the daughter of the late Frank and Ona (Catt) Whitesides. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Emes is survived by her daughters Melissa Emes of Reading and...

Jun 19, 2015

After a courageous battle with cancer, Scott D. Unger, 57, of Shillington passed with peace and grace on June 19, 2015 with his family by his side. Born in Reading, PA in May 1958 to Jack and Ruth Unger. He was the fourth of five children. He graduated from Governor Mifflin High School in 1976. He married Deborah (nee Suchoza)...

Jun 12, 2015

Angelo Torres, 68, of Reading, passed away on June 12, 2015 in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his wife, Frances, his two youngest daughters, Michelle and Angela, his son-in-law, Jose, and Army brother Hank "Tiny" Farley. Born in Bronx, NY he was the son of the late Angel Torres and Alicia R. (Alomar) Torres. Mr. Torres was a...

Jun 11, 2015

Howard N. "Munch" Mintzer, Sr., 75, of Reading, passed away on June 11, 2015 at The Reading Hospital and Medical Center. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Earl and Bertha (Gerber) Mintzer. Howard was employed as a dock worker for Branch Motors for 20 years. He later was employed as a foster parent for Concern Foster...

Jun 3, 2015

Jeanette M. Foreman, 87, formerly of Reading, passed away June 3, 2015 in Spring Lake Rehabilitation Center, Winter Haven, FL. She was the widow of George M. Foreman, Sr, who passed away in 1973. Jeanette was a employed at Palmer Candies as a foiler for many years. Surviving is a son George E. Foreman, husband of Barbara, Lake Alfred, FL;...

May 24, 2015

Carol A. Kline, 74, of Reading, passed away on May 24, 2015 at Mifflin Center, after a 2 year battle with lung cancer. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Jack Kramer and Mildred J. (Noll) Schaffer, wife of David C. Schaffer. She was employed at Luden's Candy as a candy packer for 38 years, retiring in...

May 22, 2015

Pura Mendez Portuguez, 71, of Reading, passed away on May 22, 2015 at The Reading Hospital and Medical Center. Born in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Damaso Mendez and Rosa Portuguez. She was predeceased by her husband: Juan Delgado and son: Angel L. Delgado. Pura is survived by her children: Maria E. Delgado of Reading,...

May 17, 2015

Mary L. Gehris, 93, passed away May 17, 2015 in Berks Heim. She was the widow of Daniel M. "Butch" Gehris, Sr., who passed away February 10, 2015. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late George and Edna Reinert. Mary along with her husband Butch were the owners of Gehris Quality Meats in Topton from 1958-1985. One...

May 16, 2015

Guila R. Marberger, 97, formerly of Bernville, died in the Berks Heim on May 16, 2015. She was predeceased by her spouse of 75 years, Carl R. Marberger, and their son, O. Dean Marberger, both of whom passed away in 2014. Born in 1917 at home in Yellow Springs, West Virginia, she was the daughter of Vause E. Whitacre and...

May 13, 2015

Walter A. Barlet, 84, formerly of Muhlenberg Township, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family in St. Joseph Medical Center on Wednesday, May 13,2015 at 11:58 pm. He was the husband of the late Mary Jane (Norris) Barlet who passed away November 7, 2009. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Walter A. Barlet, Sr. and...

May 11, 2015

Robert L. Zimmerman, 89, of Reinholds, with whom he resided with his daughter Debra, passed away May 11, 2015. He was the widower of Dolores S. (Smith) Zimmerman, who passed away November 22, 2000. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Jay and Alvesta (Squibb) Zimmerman. Mr. Zimmerman served in the US Navy during WWII. He was...

May 9, 2015

Quentin E. Fair, 93, of Exeter Twp., passed away May 9, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. He was the widower of Florence (Koeneke) Fair, who passed away October 28, 1997. Quentin was a member of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Muhlenberg Twp., where he was a very active church member since 1968 where he held various...

May 5, 2015

Angelita Castro, 54, of Bronx, NY passed away May 5, 2015 in Monte Fiore Hospital, NY. She was the wife of Nelson Martinez. Born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, she was the daughter of Heriberto Arturo Castro Guerrero and Francisca A. Altemar. Surviving are children Jennifer Castro, Jessica Castro, one grandchild, and siblings Manuel Castro, Orlando Castro and Ana Rosa...

Apr 25, 2015

Elwood E. Ludwig, 52, of Reading, passed away April 25, 2015 in the Reading Hospital. He was the husband of Barbara A. (Bleiler) Ludwig. Born in West Reading, he was the son of the late Nancy Messersmith. Surviving are children: Amanda Wesner, Reading; Michelle Ludwig, at home; Autumn Iovanna, Schuylkill County and six grandchildren.

Apr 23, 2015

Frederick L. Clemons, Jr., 64, of Birdsboro, passed away on April 23, 2015 at the VA Hospital in Lebanon. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Frederick L. Clemons, Sr. and Dorothy (Trate) Clemons. he is survived by his children: Samantha Clemons and Poppy Clemons., Grandchildren: Gabriel and Malachi. Sisters: Micheline Rhoads and Sandra Steffy.

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Apr 22, 2015

Susie Pearl Helen Torres, 73, of Spring Township, passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 22, 2015 at 5:31 am in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of Roberto Torres. Born in Birdsboro, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin March and Erma Schweitzer. She was employed by Luden's as a Laborer and then as a...

Apr 20, 2015

Joan A. Moyer, 77, of Kutztown, passed away April 20, 2015. She was the wife of John A. Moyer, who passed away Aug. 10, 2011. Born in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late Camillo and Ethel (Karmann) Marks. Survivors include daughters Roxanne J. Moyer, Kutztown; Karen A. Staffieri, Lake Wales, FL; Carol A. Grim, Hamburg; 5 grandchildren and...