Obituaries

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...

Apr 18, 2015

Theodore J. Manderewicz, 83, of Spring Township, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2015 in St. Joseph Medical Center. He was the husband of Angeline "Angie"(Linda) (Markert) Manderewicz. Born in Reading he was the son of the late Stanley and Amelia (Mroczkowska) Manderewicz. He was a 23 year Veteran of the United States Army Military Police and then employed by Boscov's,...

Apr 16, 2015

George T. DeMoss, known as Ted to his friends, formerly of Wyomissing, died in the Reading Hospital on Thursday, April 16, 2015. His family was with him at the time of his passing. Born in Berks County, Ted, 84, was the son of George B. DeMoss and Martha I. DeMoss(Nee Dickert). He was a graduate of the West Reading High...

Apr 14, 2015

Refugia Lopez, 78, of Leesport, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at 6:15 am in ManorCare Health Services, West Reading. She was the wife of the late Francisco Lopez. She was born in Chihuahua, Mexico and is survived by her daughter Salome Bonilla of Leesport. She is also survived by her Step Sons, Herminio Lopez of Lubbock, Texas; Jose Lopez...

Apr 10, 2015

Judith N. Hahn, 71, of Wyomissing, passed away on April 10, 2015 at her residence. She was born in Reading on March 8, 1944, the daughter of the late Myles C. and Fern J. (Deysher) Hahn. Judith was a 1962 graduate of Reading High School. She was employed as a secretary at Gilbert and Associates for 15 years and most...

Apr 10, 2015

Eleanore L. Panajoti, 92, of Spring Twp., passed away April 10, 2015 in ManorCare Sinking. Born in Port Carbon, Schuylkill County she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Helen (Williams) Flyte. Survivors include sons Gene R. Dinger, Bernville; Richard W. Noah, Sr., Sinking Spring. She was predeceased by her son David K. Noah.

Apr 9, 2015

Segundo Torres-Torres, 73, of Reading, passed away on April 9, 2015 at Manor Care West Reading. Born in Villalba, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Julio Torres-Santiago and Facunda Rodriguez. He is survived by his wife: Cecelia Acosta; Children: Maritza Torres, Segundo Torres-Ortis, Judith Torres-Acosta, Alberto Torres-Acosta, Angelica Torres-Ortiz, Alejandro Torres-Ortiz, Joselito Torres-Ortiz, and Yaznil Torres-Ortiz. Many...

Mar 24, 2015

Pamala A. Fleming, 59, of Marion Township, passed away March 24, 2015 at 6:47 pm in her residence of natural causes. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of Mary J. (Gray) Price of Blandon and the late Samuel Reppert. In addition to her mother Pamala is survived by her daughter Courtney L. Fleming of Reading, her sister Julie A....

Mar 19, 2015

Dorothy H. Brown, 93, of Alsace Twp., passed away March 19, 2015 in ManorCare, Laureldale. She was the widow of Robert D. Brown who passed away in 1972. She was the daughter of the late Howard and Marie Beck. Surviving is a daughter Nancy L. Machemer, wife of Gary C. Machemer, Sr., Reading, 5 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren and a brother...