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Harold F. George

Harold F. George

Apr 27, 2018

Harold F. George, Jr. 91 of Muhlenberg Township died Friday morning in the Reading Hospital. He was the widower of Eleanor E. (Weaver) George who died September 26, 2010. They had shared a marriage of sixty years. They were married June 14, 1950. Harold was born in Reading. He was the son of the late Harold F. Sr. and Mary...

Margaret K. "Herbie" Manmiller

Margaret K. "Herbie" Manmiller

Apr 23, 2018

Margaret K. "Herbie" Manmiller, 87, of Blandon, passed away Monday, April 23rd in her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was predeceased by her late husband Charles L. Manmiller who passed away September 26, 2009 and her son, Terry L. Manmiller who passed away July 9, 2011. Born in Blandon, she was the daughter of the late Robert Keller...

Leatrice D. Bossler

Leatrice D. Bossler

Apr 20, 2018

Leatrice D. (Hottenstine) Bossler 86 formerly of Blandon died Friday morning in the Reading Hospital. She was the widow of Robert E. Bossler, who died February 20, 2008. Leatrice was born in Rockland, Maine, daughter of the late George A. and Helen A. (Gray) Hottenstine. Surviving are her children; Debbie H. wife of Joseph E. Roulis of Muhlenberg Township, Darlakay...

Sally H. Kurchock

Sally H. Kurchock

Apr 19, 2018

Sally H. Kurchock, 96, formerly of Temple, passed away Thursday morning in Broad Mountain Nursing Home in Frackville. Sally was married to the late Peter Kurchock. Born in Mahanoy Plane, PA, she was the daughter of the late John D. Harding and Selena (Williams) Harding. Sally was a Staff Sergeant in the Army during WW II. Sally is survived by...

Jessie L. Wanner

Jessie L. Wanner

Apr 17, 2018

Jessie L. Wanner, 89, formerly of Bernville, passed away Tuesday, April 17th in Cedar Haven Health Care Center in Lebanon. Jessie was married to the late John J. Wanner who passed away March 17, 2005. Born in Hummelstown PA, she was the daughter of the late Aldus Yingst, Sr. and Elizabeth (Shenk) Yingst. She attended Newmanstown United Christian Church. She...

Carole L. Kemmerer

Carole L. Kemmerer

Apr 16, 2018

Carole L. (Boyer) Kemmerer 73 of Maidencreek Township died Monday evening at Tower Health, West Reading. She was the wife of Roland M. Kemmerer. They shared a loving marriage of forty-eight years. Born in Reading she was the daughter of the late Elmer C. and Mildred A. (Miller) Boyer. Mrs. Kemmerer in addition to her husband is survived by two...

John W. Hartman

John W. Hartman

Apr 12, 2018

John W. Hartman, 90, of Robesonia., passed away Thursday, April 12 in his residence. John was married to the late Jean L. (Becker) Hartman who passed away October 15, 2007. John was the son of the late Lewis M. Hartman and Almeda (Speece) Hartman. John was a member of St. Thomas Church in Bernville. John was formerly employed by Bob...

Jane E. Wiencek

Jane E. Wiencek

Apr 12, 2018

Jane E. (Piotrowski) Wiencek, born in Mt. Carmel, PA, on November 14, 1919, passed away peacefully at Keystone Villa in Douglassville Thursday, April 12, 2018. She also resided in Ridley Park, PA Chesterfield, MO, Newcastle, WA, and Fleetwood, PA. Born to Leon and Maryanna (Karwacka) Piotrowski, she was married to Anthony S. Wiencek for forty-one years until his passing in...

Christopher "Chris" Zezenski

Christopher "Chris" Zezenski

Apr 11, 2018

Christopher "Chris" A. Zezenski, Sr., 59, of Muhlenberg Township, passed away in his home on Wednesday, April 11, 2018. He was the beloved husband of Julie L. (Krick) Zezenski. Chris was born in Pottstown, Pennsylvania on October 23, 1958 and was the son of the late Michael and Eleanora (Maimone) Zezenski. Chris was a mail carrier for the U.S. Postal...

Charles E. Snelson

Charles E. Snelson

Apr 9, 2018

Charles Edward Snelson, of Ephrata, PA, formerly of Muhlenberg Twp., passed away peacefully on the morning of Monday, April 9, 2018 at the age of 91, surrounded by his loving family. Charles is survived by his wife of 64 years, Maragaret Louise (Peg) Snelson; his daughters and their husbands, Mary Ellen (Snelson)and Jonathan Whitney of Albany NY, and Nancy Jo...

Marilyn D. Bisconti

Marilyn D. Bisconti

Apr 8, 2018

Marilyn D. Bisconti 77 of Temple died Sunday evening in her residence. She was the wife of Joseph R. Bisconti. They shared a loving marriage of fifty-nine years. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late William and Mary (Himmershitz) Greisemer. Surviving in addition to her husband is a son, Christian S. Bisconti of Cumru Township. Two daughters;...

Celina Marie Leas

Celina Marie Leas

Mar 29, 2018

Celina Marie Leas, 34, of Muhlenberg Twp., passed away Thursday, March 29th in her residence. Celina was born in Reading, the loving daughter of Jim Leas of Florida and Jo Lee (Waid) Didyoung of Bernville. Celina was employed by Landis Logistics in Muhlenberg Twp. Celina was formerly employed by WaWa on Route 61 in Muhlenberg Twp. Celina loved helping other...

Evelyn N. Faust

Evelyn N. Faust

Mar 26, 2018

Evelyn N. Faust, 94, of Muhlenberg Twp., passed away Monday, March 26th in her residence. Evelyn was married to the late Earl W. Faust who passed away June 16, 1992. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Earl Naftzinger and Naomi (Bortz) Naftzinger. Evelyn was a faithful and the oldest active member of Good Shepherd United Church...

Thomas J. "Slick" Ciesla Jr

Thomas J. "Slick" Ciesla Jr

Mar 25, 2018

Thomas J. "Slick" Ciesla, Jr., 66, of Centre Twp., passed away with his loving family by his side on Sunday, March 25th in his residence after a long and courageous battle with Berylliosis Disease He was married to Sharon L. (Brooks) Ciesla. Thomas and Sharon were married on June 16, 1973 and would have celebrated forty five years of marriage...

Dennis R. Rahn

Dennis R. Rahn

Mar 24, 2018

Dennis R. Rahn, 75, of Muhlenberg Twp., passed away Saturday in his residence surrounded by his loving family. Dennis was married for thirty eight years to the late Deanna D. (Lawcock) Rahn. Born in Temple, he was the son of the late William H. Rahn and Beulah (Seaman) Rahn. Dennis served in the Army during the Vietnam War. Dennis was...

Darryl L. Reitnauer

Darryl L. Reitnauer

Mar 15, 2018

Darryl L. "Peachy"/"Sarge" Reitnauer 79 of Muhlenberg Township died Thursday afternoon in his residence. He was the husband of Barbara A. (Quillman) Reitnauer. Marriage vows were exchanged on January, 9, 1965 at Dryville Church. They shared a loving marriage of fifty-three years. Msgt. Reitnauer was the son of the late William and Pearl (Brunner) Reitnauer. Surviving in addition to his...

Mary Ann Belluch

Mary Ann Belluch

Mar 15, 2018

Mary Ann Belluch, 82, of Chestnut Knoll Personal Care in Boyertown, formerly of Muhlenberg Twp., passed away Thursday in the Reading Hospital. Mary Ann was married to the late Theodore Belluch who passed away September 13, 2014. Born in Mahanoy City, she was the daughter of the late John Bolcavage and Mary (Okal) Bolcavage. Mary Ann was a member of...

Kristine A. Barrall

Kristine A. Barrall

Mar 14, 2018

Kristine A. Barrall of Blandon, born June 30, 1950 in Reading Hospital passed away Wednesday, March 14, 2018. Loving wife of M. Dennis Barrall, who passed away November 14, 2017. Daughter of the late Hedy E. Bossler. Survived by two sons, Dan and Nate Barrall, and granddaughter Corinne Barrall. Kristine was a graduate of Fleetwood High School and attended Mansfield...

Gery J. Botwright

Gery J. Botwright

Mar 13, 2018

Gery J. Botwright, 66, of Reading, passed away Tuesday morning in his residence. Born in Hazelton, he was the son of the late Norris J. Botwright and Helen M. (Jenco) Botwright. He was a member of Holy Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Church. He was formerly employed by Carpenter Technology Corp. and Advance Motors. Surviving is a son, Zachary J. Botwright...

Harold L. Sweitzer

Harold L. Sweitzer

Mar 10, 2018

Harold L. Sweitzer 86 of Blandon died Saturday morning in his residence. He was the widower of Milda M. (Rothermel) Sweitzer. Harold was born in Blandon. He was the son of the late Bentley and Esther (Weidner) Sweitzer. Surviving is a son, Bryan H. Sweitzer of Blandon. A daughter in law, Carol L. Sweitzer of Temple. Two step grandchildren, seven...

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