Obituaries

Dorothy Snyder

Dorothy Snyder

Dec 21, 2014

Dorothy V. "Twiggy" Snyder, 82, of Swatara Twp. Lebanon County, passed away December 21, 2014 in the Hershey Medical Center. She was the wife of William J. Snyder who passed away December 29, 2004. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Violet (Blew) Hassler. She was employed at Willson Safety Products as a production worker...

David Noah

David Noah

Dec 19, 2014

David K. Noah, 61, of Reading, passed away December 19, 2014 in his residence. Born in Pottsville, he was the son of the late James G. Noah and Eleanore L. (Flyte) Noah, Sinking Spring. Survivors include brothers Gene R. Dinger, Bernville; Richard W. Noah, Sr., Sinking Spring.

Florence Buzas

Florence Buzas

Dec 19, 2014

Florence J. Buzas, 95, widow of Charles J. Buzas, of Sinking Spring, PA passed away at Berks Heim on December 19, 2014. Born in Paxinos, PA she was the daughter of the late Walter and Charlotte (Ciepleski) Vockie. Florence enjoyed needlework, cooking, word search puzzles and especially spending time with her family. Survivors include her son: Jerome W. Buzas, M.D.,...

Nelson Castro

Nelson Castro

Nov 28, 2014

Nelson Claudio Castro, 48, passed away on Friday, November 28, 2014 in Reading Hospital. Born April 23, 1966 in Guanica, Puerto Rico. He was the son of the late Fernando Claudio Ramos and Ana L. Castro Alicea. Survivors include: Companion: Brenda M. Torres of Reading, PA; 1 Brother: Luis F. Claudio Castro of Massachusetts; 4 Sisters: Mirta Claudio Castro of...

John Villarreal

John Villarreal

Nov 7, 2014

John V. Villarreal, 29, passed away on Friday, November 7, 2014 in Reading Hospital. Born May 8, 1985 in Reading, PA. He was the son of Raul Villarreal of Reading, PA and Pauline Rhodes of Reading, PA. Survivors include: FiancAC.: Yelitza M. Font-Hernandez of Oklahoma, 3 Brothers: James Villarreal of Lebanon, PA, Raul Villarreal Jr. of Reading, PA and Joel...

Rose Brown

Rose Brown

Nov 5, 2014

Rose S. (Watson) Brown, 93, passed away on November 5, 2014 at Berkshire Center. Born August 4, 1921 in Oxfordshive, England. She was the daughter of the late Fred and Beatrice Watson. Survivors include: 1 Son: Jeff Brown of Exeter Twp.

Elizabeth Geist

Elizabeth Geist

Nov 2, 2014

Elizabeth K. (Brown) Geist, 90, passed away on November 2, 2014 at Phoebe Berks. Born February 2, 1924 in Kutztown, PA. She was the daughter of the late Rosary and Edna (Kenney) Brown. Survivors include: 2 Sons: Bradley J. Geist of Reading, PA, Kerry Geist of West Reading, PA; 1 Daughter: Terese Jaromnak of Palm Harbor, Fl.; 1 Grandchild: Kristin...

Patrick Farrier

Patrick Farrier

Oct 30, 2014

Patrick T. Farrier, 52, passed away on October 30, 2014 in Reading Hospital. Born December 28, 1961 in Reading, PA. He was the son of Thomas P. Farrier of Reading, PA and Jean A. (Pike) Mogel of Reading, PA. Survivors include: Step Mother: Jacqueline (Kachel) Farrier of Reading, PA; 1 Brother: Michael S. Farrier of Reading, PA; Half Sister: Dawn,...

Jesse Williams

Jesse Williams

Oct 30, 2014

Jesse S. Williams, 44, passed away on October 30, 2014 in Reading Hospital. Born July 16, 1970 in Pittsburg, PA. He was the son of the late Jesse and Janie (Richardson) Williams. Survivors include: 1 Son: Noah J. Williams of Pittsburg, PA; 2 Brothers: Robert L. Poston of Pittsburg, PA, Leroy Poston of Pittsburg, PA; 2 Sisters: Sylvia Poston of...

Lee Shook

Lee Shook

Oct 25, 2014

Lee E. 'Shookie' Shook, 84, passed away on October 25, 2014 in Kutztown Manor. Born February 13, 1930 in Wyalusing, PA. He was the son of the late Raymond and Lena (Smith) Shook. Survivors include: Spouse: Janet M. (Amole) Shook of Birdsboro, PA; 2 Daughters: Wanda L. (Shook) Matuszak of Fleetwood, PA and Donna L. Shook of Reading, PA; and...

Benjamin Grillo

Benjamin Grillo

Oct 20, 2014

Benjamin Grillo, 90, passed away on October 20, 2014 at the VA Medical Center in Lebanon, PA. Born July 24, 1924 in Reading, PA. He was the son of the late Dominick and Maria (Candeloji) Grillo. He was a Supervisor at the Recreation Department of Reading City for 35 years and he was also a Navy Veteran WW II. Survivors...

Evelyn Szvetecz

Evelyn Szvetecz

Oct 16, 2014

Evelyn M. (Schumacher) Szvetecz, 84, of Spring Township, passed away Thursday, October 16, 2014 in Manor Care, Sinking Spring. She was born September 28, 1930 in Bethlehem, PA. She was the daughter of the late Frank and Evelyn (Yeska) Schumacher. She was pre-deceased by her husband, Charles Szvetecz who passed in 1984; she was pre-deceased by her daughter, Jeanne C....

Olin Marberger

Olin Marberger

Oct 13, 2014

Olin Dean Marberger, 65, of Laureldale, passed away on October 13, 2014 in the Reading Hospital, following a brief battle with cancer. Dean is survived by his wife and partner of 27 years, Susan V. Marberger, and his mother, Guila R. Marberger. He was recently preceded in death by his father, Carl R. Marberger. Dean was born at the St....

Abimael Rivera

Abimael Rivera

Oct 12, 2014

Abimael Ayala Rivera, 28, passed away on October 12, 2014 in Reading Hospital. Born October 30, 1985 in Fajardo, Puerto Rico. He was the son of Ismael Ayala Perez and Maria E. Parrilla. Survivors include: 1 Son: Christian A. Ayala; 1 Daughter: Ah'marie F. Ayala of Reading, PA; and 1 Sister: Lizbeth Colon of Reading, PA.

Digna Jesus

Digna Jesus

Oct 8, 2014

Digna De Jesus Melendez, 77, passed away on October 8, 2014 in St. Joseph Medical Center. Born September 24, 1937 in Ceiba, Puerto Rico. She was the daughter of the late Jose De Jesus and Epifania Melendez. Survivors include: 2 Daughters: Carmen Soto of Reading, PA, Maria Soto of New York, NY; 1 Son: Jose Hernandez of Bronx, NY. Cemetery:...

Aida Rivera-Izquierdo

Aida Rivera-Izquierdo

Sep 28, 2014

Aida L. Rivera-Izquierdo, 67, passed away on September 28, 2014 in Reading Hospital. Born July 30, 1947 in Caguas, Puerto Rico. She was the daughter of the late Antonio Rivera, Sr. and Aida Rivera. She was married to Jesus F. Izquierdo of Shillington, PA. Survivors include: 3 Sons: Jay Rivera of Reading, PA, Antonio Rivera of Reading, PA, and Robert...

Steven Kondrath

Steven Kondrath

Sep 28, 2014

Steven S. Kondrath, 60, passed away on September 28, 2014 in Reading Hospital. Born June 20, 1954 in Reading, PA. He was the son of the late Robert S. Kondrath and living mother Joan M. (Koch) Kondrath. He was married to Shirley M. (Nertavich) Kondrath of Wernersville, PA. Survivors include: 1 Son: Douglas Graybill of Reading, PA; 3 Daughters: Sharlene...

Christine Alderfer

Christine Alderfer

Sep 27, 2014

Christine A. (McDonald) Alderfer, 59, passed away on September 27, 2014 at her residence in Laureldale, PA. Born May 18, 1955 in Reading, PA. She was the daughter of the late Raymond P. and Betty Ann (Rahmer) McDonald. Survivors include: 1 Sister: Susan E. Fisher of Temple, PA and 1 Nephew: Mark Spinka of Jenkintown, PA.

Joseph Iii

Joseph Iii

Sep 24, 2014

Joseph R. Lippincott III, 65, passed away on September 24, 2014 in Reading Hospital. Born September 25, 1948 in Reading, PA. He was the son of the late Joseph R. Lippincott, Jr. and Lucille (Remp) Lippincott. Survivors include: 2 Daughters: Lynn M. Tropf of North Port, Florida and Laura Lippincott of Venice, Florida; Grandson: Bryan Tropf of North Port, Florida;...

Patricia Campbell

Patricia Campbell

Sep 23, 2014

Patricia A. Campbell, 78, passed away on September 23, 2014 in Reading Hospital. Born July 16, 1936 in Reading, PA. She was the daughter of the late Irvin and Pauline (Klemmer) Eyrich. Survivors include: Son: Ronald S. Reidel of Reading, PA; 2 Granddaughter: Nicole Reaidel of Reading, PA and Erika Greth of West Lawn, PA; Sister: Shirley Carl of Reading,...