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Gerald K Noecker
Nov 12, 2023
Gerald K. Noecker, 78, of Bernville, passed away Sunday, November 12, 2023, in his home surrounded by his loving family.
Born on October 5, 1945, he was a son to the late Howard E. and Florence M. (Schlappich) Noecker. He was the husband of the late Wanda L. (Hearn) Noecker with whom he shared 34 years of marriage at...
Mary Giles
Nov 3, 2023
Mary (Filak) Giles, 95, formerly of Temple, passed away Friday, November 3rd in Rittenhouse Village at Muhlenberg.
Mary was married for fifty-three loving years to the late William A. Giles , Jr., who passed away November 29, 2003.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Filak, Sr. and Mary Josephine (Kosmerl) Filak.
Mary graduated from Reading High School...
Alma Daubert
Nov 1, 2023
Alma Daubert, 90, of Muhlenberg Township, passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on November 2, 1932, in Oley Township, she was the daughter of the late Amy M. Ohlinger. Alma was the wife of the late Harold J. “Hap” Daubert, Sr. with whom she shared 54 years of marriage at his time...
Gary J. "Pinky" Kohl
Oct 29, 2023
Gary J. “Pinky” Kohl, 85, formerly of Bernville, passed away on Sunday, October 29th in his residence in Country Meadows.
Gary was married for sixty-five years to his loving wife Brenda M. (Kirkhoff) Kohl.
Born in West Reading he was the son of the late Lester Kohl and Mary (Angstadt) Kohl.
Gary was a graduate of Penn Bernville High...
Kathleen E. McNichol
Oct 28, 2023
Kathleen E. McNichol “Peppy”, 77, of Temple, PA passed away Saturday, October 28th in her residence.
She was the daughter of the late Norris J. and Helen M. (Jenco) Botwright.
She was married to Charles A. McNichol, they celebrated more than 55 years of loving marriage.
There was nothing more important to her than her family and five grandchildren.
Her family...
Richard L. Kehler, Jr.
Oct 26, 2023
Richard L. Kehler, Jr., 77, of Jefferson Twp., passed away Thursday, October 26th in the Reading Hospital.
Richard was married for fifty-eight loving years to his wife Diana R. (Kissling) Kehler.
He was the son of the late Richard L. Kehler, Sr. and Mildred (Zaleha) Kehler.
Additional survivors include three children, Kimberly R. White of Saegertown, PA, Diana L. Cornelius...
Ellen E. Perry
Oct 15, 2023
Ellen Elizabeth (Partrick) Perry, 99, was born May 27, 1924 in Danbury, CT and passed away Oct. 15, 2023 at Reading Hospital.
She was a resident of Muhlenberg Township.
She was the daughter of the late Flora (Kellogg) Partrick and Starr Partrick.
Ellen was a 1942 graduate of Danbury High School and was employed as a bookkeeper for what is now...
Eleanor T Frantz
Oct 14, 2023
Eleanor T. Frantz, 91, of Fleetwood, passed away on October 14, 2023 in her home surrounded by her loving family.
Born on October 19, 1931, she was a daughter to the late Raymond and Mary (Saus) Shuman. Eleanor was the wife of the late Earl L. Frantz with whom she shared 70 years of marriage at his time of...
Donald A. Batz
Oct 12, 2023
Donald A. Batz, 74, of Bernville, passed away Thursday, October 12th at his home. He was the husband of Rickia (Weller) Batz and was married to his lovely bride for 55 years.
Born in Lebanon, he was the son of the late Roy and Marion (Long) Batz.
Donald was employed for 30 years at Dana Parish Division, of Reading,...
Rodney W. Hojnowkski
Oct 11, 2023
Rodney W. Hojnowski, Sr., 63, of Womelsdorf, passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 in the Reading Hospital.
Born on September 22, 1960, he was the son of the late June (Spease) Hollenbach and stepson to the late Lester Hollenbach.
Rodney is survived by one son, Rodney W. Hojnowski, Jr., three aunts, one uncle and several cousins.
In addition...
Thomas J Walter
Oct 10, 2023
Thomas J. Walter, 88, of Centre Township, passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at the Reading Hospital.
Born on August 18, 1935, he was the son of the late Thomas and Hulda (Serfass) Walter of Exeter Township; Thomas grew up in Lorane.
A former Berks County Skeet Shooting Champion, Thomas enjoyed hunting, fishing and golfing. He was a member...
Catharine L. Trout
Oct 9, 2023
Catharine “Sis” L. Trout, 99, passed away on Monday, October 9, 2023 at Wyomissing Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Born on January 19, 1924, she was a daughter to the late Rudolph and Ethel (Bartlett) Niehamer. Married in 1958, she was the wife of the late Elmer H. Trout.
Catharine was a former member of St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church....
David W. Hoagland
Oct 8, 2023
David W. “Hoagie” Hoagland, Sr., 82, of Maidencreek Twp., passed away Sunday evening, October 8th in Penn State, St. Joseph Hospital, Bern Twp.
Dave was married to the late Eleanor May (George) Hoagland who passed away March 15, 2022.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late John D. and Olive (Henry) Hoagland.
Surviving is a son, David...
Franklin D. Roth
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...
Carl E. Messner
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...
Paul L Schell
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...
Arthur J Etchberger
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...
Beverley D. Hafer
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,...
Richard F. Bailey
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...
Paul E. Clark
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...
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