Obituaries
Alfred Helm
Aug 28, 2013
Alfred H. Helm, 84, of Exeter Township, Reading, PA, formerly of Long Island, NY, passed away unexpectedly August 28, 2013 in his home. He was the widower of Hannelore Helm (Kroemer) who passed away in 2010. Born in TA�rkenfeld, Germany, Mr. Helm was the son of Johann and Aloisie Schittenhelm. Survivors include 3 loving children: Walter W. Helm, husband of...
Ellen Weigley
Aug 17, 2013
Ellen R. Weigley, 73, of Phoebe Berks Village, Wernersville, passed away on August 17, 2013. Born in Scranton, PA, she was the daughter of the late Robert A. Reimer and Catherine (McDonough) Reimer. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband, Ira Weigley, son John David Glucksnis, daughter Lauren Ragsac, grandchildren Jarad and Daniel Glucksnis, and Arun Ragsac. She...
Irene Seifrit
Aug 16, 2013
Irene K. (Miller) Seifrit, 81, of Reading, passed away August 16, 2013. Irene was born in Reading, Pennsylvania on May 17, 1932. She was the daughter of the late Herbert and Georgia (Eaton) Miller. She was pre-deceased by her husband Samuel W. Seifrit in January 16, 2011. Survivors include two daughters: Sharon R. Seifrit at home, and Katherine M. Machemer...
Miguel Rivera
Aug 16, 2013
Miguel A. "Junior" Rivera, 63, of Reading, passed away at Reading Hospital on August 16, 2013. Miguel was born in Aibonito, Puerto Rico on May 31, 1950. He was the son of Miguel A. Rivera and Angelita Vazquez. Survivors include two daughters: Edna L. Rivera of Reading, and Vanessa Rivera of Reading; one son: Miguel A. Rivera of Florida; four...
John Troup
Aug 13, 2013
John H. Troup, 64, died peacefully after an illness on Tuesday, August 13, 2013 at Reading Hospital. He was born in Harrisburg, PA on May 16, 1949. He was the son of the late John H. and Dorothy (Holland) Troup. John was a ceramic artist for over 30 years. John's work has been exhibited at various galleries throughout the state,...
Betty Bonilla
Aug 7, 2013
Betty Bonilla, 59, of Reading, passed away August 7, 2013 at the Reading Hospital. She was the wife of Juan R. Bonilla. Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Mrs. Bonilla was the daughter of the late Emilio Santos Marrero and Virginia Rivera Rivera. Surviving in addition to her husband are her four children, Jason Fuentes, Christopher Fuentes, Jose Torres, and...
Theodore Blessing
Aug 1, 2013
Theodore R. "Ted" Blessing, 95, formerly of Greenfields and Country Meadows, passed away August 1, 2013, surrounded by his three children at Reading Hospital; where he was taken from Berks Heim where he resided since June. He is survived by Mary C. (Brailer) Blessing, his loving and devoted wife of 61 years. Born in Reading on March 30, 1918 he...
Marlene Hancock
Jul 31, 2013
Marlene Hancock, 62, of Harrisburg, passed away July 31, 2013 at 8:50am in the Hershey Medical Center. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Wilmon Turpin and Mary A. (Hancock) Billups. Marlene was employed at Cott Premium Beverage as a packer. Survivors include a son: Arik L. Hancock, Sr., husband of Teka Hancock, Harrisburg, and a daughter:...
John Wetzel, Jr
Jul 29, 2013
John H. Wetzel, Jr., 56, of Reading, passed away July 29, 2013 in St. Joseph Medical Center. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late John H. Wetzel, Sr. and Virginia M. (Remp) Machemer of Shillington. Survivors in addition to his mother are a step-father James H. Machemer, Sr., Shillington, sister: Nadine, Lancaster and maternal grandmother Eva Remp,...
Ana Gonzalez-Lugardo
Jul 29, 2013
Ana D. Gonzalez-Lugardo, 79, passed away Monday, July 29, 2013 at St. Joseph Medical Center. Born in Hatillo, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Vicente Gonzalez and Delia Lugardo. Survivors include 4 Daughters: Lidia Rivera of Puerto Rico, Hilda Rivera of Reading, Mariluz Rivera of Reading, Carmen R. Rivera of Reading; 6 Sons: Miguel Rivera of Chicago,...
Glenn Urban
Jul 28, 2013
Glenn J. Urban, 61, of Reading, passed away July 28, 2013 at 4:06 PM in Reading Hospital where he was a patient for one day. He was born in Reading on April 8, 1952 a son of the late Francis J. and Vivian B. (Furlow) Urban. Glenn was a 1970 graduate of Reading High School and served in the US...
Howard Boles
Jul 27, 2013
Howard S. Boles, 75, of Reading, passed away July 27, 2013 at 6:38 pm in Reading Hospital. He was the husband of JoAnn (Bair) Boles. Born in Reading he was the son of the late Leonard C. Boles and Grace(Robinson) Boles. He was a hide stacker at Garden State Tanning in Reading. In addition to his wife Mr. Boles is...
Keith Petruska
Jul 27, 2013
Keith A. Petruska, a.k.a. "Tiny," 74, died on July 27th at Manorcare in Laureldale, where he had resided since October 2012. He was born in Lebanon, PA on August 3rd, 1938, the son of Dorothy (Wertz) Petruska Bowen, Albert F. Petruska, and stepfather Robert J. Bowen. He graduated from Reading High School and Kutztown State College, and served four years...
Douglas Vancampen
Jul 27, 2013
Douglas Jerre VanCampen, 72, of Exeter Township, passed away July 27, 2013 at 9:00 am in Mifflin Center. He was the husband of Sandra F. (Riegel) VanCampen. Born in Reading he was the son of the late James VanCampen and Bernice (Burkhart) VanCampen. He was a graduate of Schuylkill Valley High School and served in the United States Navy. He...
Maria Salas
Jul 23, 2013
Maria E. Salas, 58, passed away July 23, 2013 at Reading Hospital. Born in Acapulco, Mexico, she was the daughter of the late Florencio Salas and Otilia Galiana. Survivors include one son: Felix Salas, husband of Yineth Fajardo of Shoemakersville, PA; two brothers: Esteban Salas, husband of Luz Martinez of Mexico and Bruno Salas of Mexico; three sisters: Cristina Salas...
Ruth Watkins
Jul 20, 2013
Ruth J. "Jackie" Watkins, 44, of Reading, passed away July 20, 2013 in the Reading Hospital. Born in Yabucoa, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Julio Ortiz, Sr. and Aida Henry. She was also the wife of Minister Timothy Watkins. Jackie was employed at Taco Bell on 5th Street, Reading as a cashier in the Drive-thru. She...
Richard Long
Jul 5, 2013
Richard D. Long, 74, passed away July 5, 2013 at his residence in Leesport. Born in Benton, Illinois, he was the son of the late Walter E. Long and Mary E. Smith. Survivors include one brother: Michael S. Long of Leesport.
Mary Mengle
Jun 28, 2013
Mary G. Mengle, 87, of Wyomissing, passed away at her residence on June 28, 2013. Born in Buffalo, NY she was the daughter of the late James and Mary (Biggins) Glenn. She was predeceased by her husband Jack Mengle and son Glenn Mengle. Mrs. Mengle worked as a customer service representative for Key Bank in Buffalo, NY. Survivors: Son: Scott...
Doris Hermann
Jun 10, 2013
Doris J. Hermann, 92, formerly of Reading, passed away June 10, 2013 at Coventry Manor Nursing Home, Chester County. Born in Wyomissing, she was the daughter of the late John H. and Marie K. (Eckert) Fehr. She was the wife of Paul R. Hermann who passed away March 18, 1992. Survivors include a son: Russell P. Hermann, Pottstown; Daughter: Louise...
Dolores 'Lolene'
Jun 8, 2013
Dolores Alvarez-Medina Lolene, 85, of Reading, passed away at Home June 8, 2013. Lolene was born in Yabucoa, Puerto Rico on April 6, 1928. She was the daughter of the late Margaro Alvarez and Patricia Medina. She was pre-deceased by her husband Ramiro Garay in 1978. Survivors include 4 daughters: Gladys Bowser, Nellie Feliciano, Marilyn Rolon, and Helen Rivera; 6...
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