Obituaries
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...
Evelyn Oberc
Jun 7, 2013
Evelyn T. Oberc, 89, of Reading, passed away at Manor Care, Laureldale, June 7, 2013. Evelyn was born in Birdsboro, Pennsylvania on September 25, 1923. She was the daughter of the late Andrew and Christine (Zappacosta) Pinti. She was pre-deceased by her husband Edward J. Oberc in May 1999. Evelyn graduated from Birdsboro High School, Class of 1942. She was...
Allen Knarr
Jun 3, 2013
Allen J.Knarr, 79, of Alsace Twp., passed away June 3, 2013 in the Reading Hospital. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Clarence and Cecelia Knarr. He served in the US Navy. Survivors include caregiver: Elaine Marmontello, 3 brothers and 2 sisters. He was an avid fisherman.
Ethel Mckinney
Jun 2, 2013
Ethel A. McKinney, 91, of Mohnton, passed away June 2, 2013 in Reading Hospital. She was the wife of George N. McKinney. Born in Philadelphia she was the daughter of Albert Conner. In addition to her husband Mrs. McKinney is survived by her daughter Barbara A. Meehan wife of Michael D. Meehan of Bensalem and her son George A. McKinney...
Marie Koppenberg
May 31, 2013
Marie C. Koppenberg, 91, of Reading, passed away May 31, 2013 at Manor Care, Laureldale. She was born in Reading on December 21, 1921. She was the daughter of the late Carl Selak and Sarah Brahm. Marie worked as a registered nurse at St. Joseph Medical Center for 30 years. She graduated from St. Peter's High School, class of 1939...
Betty Quire
May 31, 2013
Betty J. Quire, 77, of Feetwood, passed away at Reading Hospital May 31, 2013. Betty was born in Reading, Pennsylvania on January 12, 1936. She was the daughter of the late Martin and Ethel (Bechtold) Scholl. She was pre-deceased by her husband Donald E. Quire in 1991. Betty was pre-deceased by a daughter Robin A. Dautrich in November 30, 2002...
Michael Henry Sr
May 25, 2013
Michael G. Henry Sr., 61, of Reading passed away May 25, 2013 in Reading Hospital. He was the husband of Lois M. (Ziolkowski) Henry. Born in Reading, on May 19, 1952, he was a son of the late George and Maryjane (Keller) Henry. Surviving, in addition to his wife, are three daughters, Kim A. O'Reilly of Boyertown, Gina M. Palm...
Joanne Elia
May 18, 2013
JoAnne Elia, 58, of Laureldale, passed away May 18, 2013 at 6:44 pm in Reading Hospital. Born in Reading she was the daughter of Fay (Byerly) Peco of Reading and the late Charles Nigrelli. She was employed as a printers assistant at Kinteco in Temple. In addition to her mother Mrs. Elia is survived by her daughter Amy J. McNaul...
Kathleen Paul-Anspach
May 14, 2013
Kathleen Ann Paul-Anspach, 51, of Maidencreek Township, passed away May 14, 2013 at 6:55 pm in Reading Hospital. She was the wife of David W. Anspach, Jr. Born in Chester, PA, she was the daughter of Lee Paul of Hardyville, Virginia and the late Ann (Dougherty) Paul. She was a graduate of Downingtown High School and was employed as a...
Josefina Perez
May 14, 2013
Josefina Altagracia Reyes De Perez, 74, passed away May 14, 2013 in St. Joseph Medical Center. She was the wife of Rafael C. Perez. Born in Montecristi, Dominican Republic, Josefina was the daughter of the late Pedro Perez and Leongina Reyes. Survivors include five sons: Jose Luis Gomez, Florida; Rafael C. Perez, New Jersey; Robert A. Perez, Reading; Juan C....
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