Obituaries

Margaret George

Margaret George

Nov 17, 2008

Margaret E. George, 85, of Robesonia, formerly of Reading, passed away on Monday, November 17th, at 4:21 p.m. at home. Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Johanna (Conway) Pierce, and widow of John V. George, who passed away April 29, 1987. She was a former member of St. Joseph's R.C.C. in Reading, where she...

Harold Keifrider

Harold Keifrider

Nov 17, 2008

Harold W. Keifrider, 57, Reading, passed away Nov. 17, 2008, at 11:06 a.m. at home. He is survived by five daughters: Shannon M., Reading; Sarah, Reading; Summer Love, Reading; Kyra Elizabeth, Reading; and Candy, in New York. Other survivors include a brother, Dennis Vogt, in Pennsylvania; a sister, Jean Maggard, in Kentucky; a stepbrother, Seth Vogt, in Pennsylvania; and a...

Gerald Keim

Gerald Keim

Nov 11, 2008

Gerald N. A�a�A"ShortyA�a�A� Keim, 66, of Reading, passed away November 11, 2008 at 1:45 PM in VA Medical Center, Lebanon, where he was a patient for 9 weeks. He was the loving husband of Darlene (DePasquale) Keim. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Norman and Kathryn (Dunkelberger) Keim. He was a graduate of Reading High School...

Gertrude Matousek

Gertrude Matousek

Nov 2, 2008

Gertrude B. Matousek, 88, of Reading, passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2008 at 11:15 p.m. at Kutztown Manor, where she had been a patient for one month. Born in Chicago, IL, she was a daughter of the late Robert Beran and Ella (Masek) Beran, and widow of the late Leonard Matousek. She is survived by her son: Michael Matousek...

Pearl Johnson

Pearl Johnson

Nov 1, 2008

Pearl S. (Jackson) Johnson, 90, of Reading, passed away Saturday, November 1st at Wyomissing Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, where she had been a patient for three months. Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Paul and Charlotte Jackson, and widow of Ray W. Johnson, who passed away in 1957. Survivors include her Companion of the last forty...

Michael Strouse

Michael Strouse

Oct 27, 2008

Michael Troy Strouse, 38, of Reading, passed away on Monday, October 27, 2008 at the Reading Hospital and Medical Center, where he had been a patient since Friday. Born in Reading, he was the son of Russell J. Strouse, husband of Cindy (McPherson) Strouse of Reading, and the late Mar Ann (Hitt) Strouse. He was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan,...

Nevaeh Harris-Rivera

Nevaeh Harris-Rivera

Oct 22, 2008

Nevaeh Lynn Marie Harris-Rivera was stillborn October 22, 2008 in St. Joseph Medical Center at 9:30 am She was the daughter of Timothy D. Harris and Linda Rivera. Surviving in addition to her parents are her maternal grandparents Amada and Evelio Rivera of Reading; paternal grandparents Sylvia Jones of Reading and Tony Harris of Reading; maternal great grandparents Maria and...

Antonio Rodriguez

Antonio Rodriguez

Oct 20, 2008

Antonio Rodriguez, 61, of Reading, passed away, Tuesday, October 20th at home. Born in Puerto Rico, he was the son of Graciliano Roridguez and Rafaela Troche. Whelan Schwartz Funeral Home Inc., Reading, are in charge of arrangements

Bertha Snyder

Bertha Snyder

Oct 15, 2008

Bertha G. Snyder, 96, of Green Hills Manor, passed away October 15, 2008 at 3:56 AM. She was the widow of Ralph L. Snyder. Born in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late George and Catherine (Mengle) Grabey. Mrs. Snyder taught school in the Pottstown School District until her retirement. She was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Pottstown,...

Vincent Jackson Sr

Vincent Jackson Sr

Oct 6, 2008

Vincent E. Jackson Sr., 41, of Reading, passed away on Monday, October 6, 2008 at the Reading Hospital and Medical Center, where he had been a patient since Wednesday. Born October 10, 1967 in Reading, he was a son of Raymond T. McFee Jr. of Philadelphia, and Charlotte Jackson Broadus, wife of Ken Broadus, of Harrisburg, and husband of Lucia...

Maria Borrero

Maria Borrero

Sep 8, 2008

Maria O. Borrero, 66, of Reading passed away September 8, 2008 in Central Cardio Vascular Center in San Juan, Puerto Rico. She was the wife of the late Jose A. Borrero, Sr. who passed away September 24, 2004. Born in Utado, Puerto Rico she was the daughter of Sara M. (Cruz) DeJesus of Reading. In addition to her mother, Mrs....

Dawn Zerbe

Dawn Zerbe

Aug 31, 2008

Dawn G. Zerbe, 66, of Reading, passed away August 31st at Berks Heim, where she had been a patient for 4 years. Born December 16, 1941 in Reading, she was a daughter of George F. and Rhea (Schweitzer) Stouse, both still of the Reading area. Services and interment will be private at Forest Hills Memorial Park. Whelan Schwartz Funeral Home,...

Richard Sweimler

Richard Sweimler

Aug 3, 2008

Richard D. Sweimler, 78, of Bern Township passed away in his residence after battling colon cancer for 6 years. He was the husband of Ann L. (Babb) Sweimler. Born in Reading he was the son of the late Elmer and Mary(Miller) Sweimler. Mr. Sweimler was employed as a draftsman for Sanders and Thomas of Pottstown, Dana Corp., Gilbert Associates. He...

Leon Wann

Leon Wann

Aug 2, 2008

Leon W. Wann, 71, of Reading passed away August 2, 2008 at 4:30 pm in his residence of natural causes. He was the husband of Dolores E. (Schultz) Wann. Born in Reading he was the son of the late William K. and Helen (Tobolski) Wann. Mr. Wann was employed as a blocker for Penn Optical in Reading for 45 years...

James Gregro

James Gregro

Aug 1, 2008

James H.W. Gregro, 75, of Sinking Spring passed away August 1, 2008 at 7:34 pm in his residence of natural causes. He was the husband of the late Jeanne L. (Heck) who passed away May 14, 1997. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Raymond and Mildred(Freeze) Gregro. Mr. Gregro was employed by Teamsters Local 429 for...

Mildred Moll

Mildred Moll

Aug 1, 2008

Mildred N. "Millie" Moll, 92, formelry of Reading passed away August 1, 2008 at 9:57 am in the Wyomissing Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was the wife of the late Raymond E. Moll who passed away Janaury 25, 1993. Born in Reading she was the daughter of the late Scott and Ella (Keiser) Hoffmaster. Mrs. Moll was employed for 35...

Lueanice Weeks

Lueanice Weeks

Jul 29, 2008

Lueanice Weeks, 54, passed away July 29, 2008 in York Hospital at 6:00 am. She was the widow of Harold Harris who passed away in 1982 and George Weeks. Born in Reading she was the daughter of Joe Harvey of Glenside and the late Elizabeth(Eaddy) Harvey. Mrs. Weeks was employed as a social worker for the City of Reading and...

Gloria Cruz

Gloria Cruz

Jul 28, 2008

Gloria M. Cruz, 52, Reading, died July 28, 2008, at 4:08 p.m. in St. Joseph Medical Center. Born in Puerto Rico, she was a daughter of the late Bonifacio and Hermeregilda (Cintron) Cruz. She was an inspector for Giorgio Foods. Surviving are two daughters, Janet Laviena and Elizabeth Laviena, both of Reading; and a son, Ramon Cruz, Reading. Other survivors...

Dustin Neiheiser

Dustin Neiheiser

Jul 26, 2008

Dustin N. Neiheiser, 26, Reading, died July 26, 2008, at 6:20 p.m. of natural causes in Reading Hospital. Born in West Reading, he was a son of Daniel J.C. Neiheiser Sr. and Tammie A. (Dorward) Neiheiser, Reading. He is also survived by a brother, Daniel J.C. Neiheiser Jr., at home. Services will he held at the convenience of the family....

Luciano Rivera

Luciano Rivera

Jul 20, 2008

Luciano Rivera, 72, of Reading died peacefully in the presence of his loving family and went to be with his Lord on July 20, 2008 at 3:26 am. He was the Loving husband of Georgina(Rodriguez) Rivera. Born in Orocovis, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Feliciano and Juana(colon) Rivera. In addition to his wife Mr. Rivera is...