Obituaries

Oct 7, 2023

 

Franklin D.R. Roth, formerly of Reading, son of the late Franklin and Emma Roth.

Born: October 22nd, 1936.

He finally got the peace and quiet he wanted on October 7th, 2023 passing away in Georgia .

He served in the US Navy on the USS Castor during the Korean War.

He was a Painter in the union, a member of...

Oct 5, 2023

Carl E. Messner, 55, of Reading passed away Thursday, October 5th in Tower Health, Reading Hospital.

Carl was born in Reading, son of Amber Kay Althouse and Robert C. Althouse. He was predeceased by his father Larry D. Messner.

Carl is survived by his longtime companion Alyssa A. Hummel.

He is also survived by his siblings, Michelle Maxwell, wife of Jason...

Oct 4, 2023

 

Paul L. Schell, “Pap Pap”, 94, of Bern Township, passed away peacefully in his home on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, with his sons, Dennis and Scott, by his side.

Born in Nuremberg, PA, on September 28, 1929, he was the son of Lloyd and Dartha (Nause) Schell. Paul was the husband of the late Jessie (Keagel) Schell with whom...

Oct 4, 2023

 

Arthur J. Etchberger, 89, of Bernville, passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2023 in Berks Heim. 

Born on February 14, 1934, he was a son to the late R. Fred and Edith (Degler) Etchberger. Arthur was the husband of the late Catherine (Rieser) Etchberger with whom he shared 53 years of marriage at her time of passing in 2012.

Arthur was a 1952 graduate of Wilson...

Oct 2, 2023

Beverley D. Hafer, 74, of Reading passed away Sunday evening in Tower Health, Reading Hospital. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Charles F. Hafer, Jr. and Betty (Johnson) Hafer.

Beverley lived with and is survived by her daughter, Tracy L. Hafer and her son in law Kenneth Frick, Sr.

She is also survived by her Granddaughter,...

Sep 29, 2023

Richard F. Bailey, 86, formerly of Temple, passed away on Friday, September 29, 2023 at Berks Heim.

Born on February 11, 1937, he was a son to the late Floyd E. and Irene (Stepsie) Bailey. Richard was the husband of the late Peggy L. (Kline) whom he married on May 2, 1964 and shared 52 years of marriage at her...

Sep 24, 2023

 

Paul E. Clark, 72, died peacefully on September 24, 2023, in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Susan M. Sek, whom he married on February 12, 1998. They were together as an inseparable team for 33 years.

Born in Reading, Paul was the son of Paul C. and Kathryn...

Sep 24, 2023

 Franklin Leon Lorah, Sr., 85, of Fleetwood, PA, passed away on Sunday September 24, 2023. He was born on December 16, 1937, and raised by Louise D. Gambler.

 

In his earlier years, Frank served in the U.S. Air Force, worked for the United Parcel Service, and spent 32 years as an employee of Carpenter Technology. Frank had a...

Sep 21, 2023

 

Stella Nora (Wunder) Althouse, 96, passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2023, at the Laurel Center in Hamburg.

Born on September 28, 1926, in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Sallie (Knause) Wunder. Stella was married to William J. Althouse, Sr., on October 10, 1942, and was his loving wife until his passing in 2001.

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Sep 16, 2023

Albert J. “Firmly” Camilli, 88, of Temple, passed away Saturday, September 16, 2023.

Born on March 7, 1935, he was a son to the late Anthony T. and Lucy (Protopapa) Camilli.

Albert was a 1952 graduate of Muhlenberg High School and went on to earn his Bachelor’s degree from Albright graduating in 1956. While attending Albright, Albert won 1st prize...

Sep 15, 2023

Richard M. Frey, 75, of Sinking Spring, formerly of Bernville, passed away Friday, September 15th in Penn State, St. Joseph Hospital.

Richard was married for forty-nine loving years to Karen E. (Zerbe) Frey.

Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Monroe and Marian (Speicher) Frey.

Richard is survived by two sons, Patrick R. Frey of Sinking Spring and...

Sep 9, 2023

 

Curtis C. Neuin, Sr., 93, formerly of Robesonia, passed away Saturday evening in Mifflin Court in Shillington.

Curtis was married March 1, 1958, to the late Blanche L. (Ney) Neuin for forty-eight years until her death November 21, 2006.

He was the son of the late George C. and Cora A. (Hollenbach) Neuin.

He is survived by three sons,...

Sep 9, 2023

With sadness, love, and profound gratitude, the family of Jenna Nicole (Hornberger) Schreiber, 38, announces her passing on September 9, 2023, at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was a cherished and devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend.

 

She is survived by her loving husband B. Tucker Schreiber, and daughter,...

Sep 7, 2023

 

Ruth (Smith) Wagner, 88, of Riverview Park, passed away Thursday, September 7, 2023 in her home surrounded by her loving family.

Born on April 24 1935, in Tilden Township, she was the daughter of the late Floyd A. Smith and Eva (Altenderfer) Smith. She was the wife of Melvin J. Wagner with whom she shared almost 70 loving...

Aug 27, 2023

 

Doris Anne (Krause) Schlappich, 86 of Leesport, passed away on August 27, 2023 in the Reading Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

Born on November 7, 1936, she was a daughter to the late Ray P. and Anne (Unger) Krause. Doris was the wife of the late Herbert Schlappich with whom she shared 31 years of marriage at his...

Aug 26, 2023

Mildred (Lamm) Weaver,95, beloved wife of the late Merritt C. "Lefty" Weaver for  sixty- four years, , passed away Saturday morning in her residence in Temple.

Mildred was the daughter of the late Lloyd and Mamie (Shower) Lamm.

Survivors include children: Richard Merritt Weaver and wife, Joan, of Leesport, Beverly A. Reber of Riverview Park,...

Aug 24, 2023

Arlene Elmira (Zerbe) Harle, age 101, died on Thursday, August 24, 2023 at Brookdale Union Park, Monroe, NC. Arlene was born on June 30, 1922, to Edward G. Zerbe and Sallie (Noecker) Zerbe in Bern Township, Berks Country, PA.

Arlene married John Frank Harle on June 5, 1948.  They were married until his death in 2001.  Arlene...

Aug 19, 2023

Eleanor R. DeSantis, 91, passed away Saturday, August 19th in her residence in Keystone Villa At Fleetwood.

Eleanor was married to Ezio DeSantis for seventy years.

Eleanor was the daughter of the late H. Andrew Frazer and Arlene (Fink) Frazer.

Additional survivors include two daughters, Jessica (DeSantis) Jung, wife of Herbert Jung, Jr....

Aug 18, 2023

Mildred O. (Noble) Bortz, 87, of Temple, passed away on August 18, 2023, in her home surrounded by her loving family.

Born on June 17, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Edith (Fioravanti) Noble. Mildred was the wife of the late Leroy R. “Bucky” Bortz whom passed away in 2000.

Mildred...

Aug 15, 2023

Pauline Kathryn Himmelberger (Manbeck), age 100, of Wernersville, passed away Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at Phoebe Berks where she lived for the past 20 years.

Pauline, daughter of Earl and Sallie (Miller) Manbeck, was born in Bethel Township in Berks County on April 30, 1923. She was married to the late John E. Himmelberger for 62 years...