Obituaries

Evelyn Oberc

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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....

Leonard Lutchkus

Leonard Lutchkus

May 6, 2013

Leonard L. Lutchkus, 69, passed away May 6, 2013 in Manor Care, Sinking Spring. He was the husband of Patricia (Gervel) Lutchkus. Born in Baltimore, Maryland. He was the son of the late Adolph and Anna Lutchkus. Survivors include two daughters: Marylouise E. wife of Felipe Tahuilan of Reading, and Noel C. Lutchkus of Reading, and seven grandchildren. Whelan Schwartz...

Stanley Luckenbill

Stanley Luckenbill

May 6, 2013

Stanley S. Luckenbill, 86, formerly of Sinking Spring, passed away May 6, 2013 in Berks County Home-Berks Heim where he was a guest since September 7, 2013. Born in Penn Township he was the son of the late James W. and Alice (Haag) Luckenbill. He was a member of Friedens Lutheran Church in Bernville and later Vinemont Lutheran Church. Mr....

Claudette Narozny

Claudette Narozny

Apr 24, 2013

Claudette Frances Narozny, 62, passed away April 24, 2013 at St. Joseph Medical Center. Born in Reading, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Charles F. Corbit and Ruth V. Britton. Survivors include one daughter: Marie wife of Donald Dreisbach of Whitehall, Pennsylvania; two sons: Gerald M. Bailey of San Diego, California and Stephen R. husband of Sunny Powers...

Paul Armstrong

Paul Armstrong

Apr 13, 2013

Paul Irvin Armstrong, 46, formerly of Reading passed away peacefully after a short stay in Mifflin Center with his family by his side. Paul was born in West Reading on August 25, 1966 a son to Irvin Paul Armstrong and Nancy A. (Kemp) Armstrong of Blandon. He was a graduate of Reading High School. Paul was employed by several local...

Bruce Monyer

Bruce Monyer

Apr 12, 2013

Bruce R. Monyer, 65, of Ontelaunee Twp., passed away April 12, 2013. He was the husband of Jacqueline A. (Edwards) Monyer for 30 years. Born in Reading on October 31, 1947 he was a son to the late Howard and Mary (Kochel) Monyer. Bruce was a 1965 graduate of Governor Mifflin High School. He was employed as a painter by...

Leon Riegel

Leon Riegel

Apr 8, 2013

Leon R. Riegel, 83, of Shoemakersville, passed away April 8, 2013 at 2:55 am in St. Joseph Medical Center. He was the husband of Sonia A. (Contessa) Riegel. Born in Reading he was the son of the late Elwood and Goldie C. (Clevenger) Riegel. He was a postman for the United States Postal Service in Wernersville and served in the...

Edward Harris

Edward Harris

Apr 7, 2013

Edward J. Harris, 62, of 202 West Penn Avenue, Robesonia, passed away peacefully after a short battle with cancer surrounded by his wife Christine M. (Borzellino) Harris and son, Zachary S. Harris partner of Alicia M. Jagels of West Wyomissing on April 7th, 2013 at Life Care Rehab Center in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania after a stay of 2 days. Ed was...

Joyce Hinnershitz

Joyce Hinnershitz

Apr 6, 2013

Joyce R. Hinnershitz, 83, of Reading, passed away April 6, 2013 at 9:00 pm in ManorCare Health Services, West Reading. She was preceded in death by her first husband Andrew Nicklos and her second husband Brooke Hinnershitz. Born in Reading she was the daughter of the late Charles and Caroline (Kemper) Epler. She was a pretzel packer at Tom Sturgis...

Edith Franco

Edith Franco

Mar 31, 2013

Edith L. Franco, 96, of Reading, passed away on March 31, 2013 at Berks Heim. She was predeceased by her husband Frank (Doc) Franco on November 8, 2002 after 70 years of marriage. Edith was born in Reading on May 4, 1916 and was the daughter of the late John and Ellen (Steiner) Campbell. She was employed at Alexander Hat...

Hermes Ginorio

Hermes Ginorio

Mar 24, 2013

Hermes G. Ginorio, 29, passed away March 24, 2013 at his residence. Born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, he was the son of Jose A. Ginorio and Margarita Oliveras. Survivors include three daughters: Jeslian Ginorio of Reading, Samara G. Ginorio of Reading and Isabela M. Ginorio of Reading; a brother: Jose A. Ginorio of Reading; a sister: Yashira C. Ginorio of...

May Light

May Light

Mar 23, 2013

May Light, 92, of Laureldale, passed away March 23, 2013 at 10:40 pm in St. Joseph Medical Center. She was the wife of the late Raymond F. Light who passed away March 10, 2007. Born in Reading she was the daughter of the late Benton Boone Ritz and Bessie Eleanor(Gehret) Ritz. She was a graduate of Muhlenberg High School and...