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Local Obituaries for Temple, Bernville, Berks County, PA & Surrounding Areas

Doris R. (Rhine) Fetterman
Jul 25, 2018
Doris R. Fetterman, 93, formerly of Temple, passed away Wednesday, July 25th in Keystone Villa at Fleetwood. Doris was married to the late Lee J. Fetterman who passed away August 17, 1980. Born in Muhlenberg Twp., she was the daughter of the late Charles F. Rhine and Irene M. (Davis) Rhine. She was a member of Calvary Lutheran Church in...
Reverend Charles Edward Fair
Jul 19, 2018
REV. CHARLES EDWARD FAIR Our Lord has called home His faithful servant, Charles Edward Fair, Pastor Emeritus of Alsace Lutheran Church, on July 19, 2018 in the skilled care unit of the Highlands at Wyomissing. Born November 11, 1926 in New Brighton, PA, he was a son of the late John D. and Anna (Erath) Fair. He was the husband...
Shirley A. (Lash) Sellari
Jul 8, 2018
Shirley A. Sellari, 84, of Temple passed away Sunday, July 8th in her residence. Shirley was married for fifty nine years to the late Joseph J. Sellari who passed away July 7, 2013. Born in Hamburg, she was the daughter of the late Herbert Lash and Hilda (Reeser) Lash. She was a member of Holy Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Church....

Marcia Jean Bair
Jul 4, 2018
Marcia Jean Bair, 68, of Muhlenberg Twp., passed away Wednesday, July 4th in her residence. She was raised by Ethelyn and Melvin Kerns. She is survived by a daughter, Michon Benic of Shartlesville and a great granddaughter Riley Benic. Services will be private at the convenience of the family.
Karen L. (Litfin) Kohl
Jul 4, 2018
Karen L. Kohl, 59, of Jefferson Twp., passed away Wednesday, July 4th in her residence surrounded by her loving family. Karen was married for twenty years to Robert S. Kohl. Born in Modesto CA, she was the daughter of Doyle Litfin and Sharon (Switzer) Litfin of AZ. Karen was a Certified Nurses Aid. Karen enjoyed sewing and raising chickens. She...
Linda A. (Smith) Arbogast
Jul 1, 2018
Linda A. (Smith) Arbogast 67 of Klingerstown, Schuylkill County died Sunday afternoon in the Penn State St. Joseph's Medical Center. She was the wife of Robert A. Arbogast, Sr. Born in Reading she was the daughter of the late James C. and Theresa (Reinsmith) Smith. Surviving in addition to her loving husband are her children. Robert A. Arbogast, Jr. of...
Barbara G. (Hays) Downs
Jun 28, 2018
Barbara G. Downs, 78, of Fredericksburg, PA passed away June 28, 2018 in Hershey Medical Center, Dauphin County, where she was a patient since June 14, 2018. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Howard R. Hays and Grace M. (Rosalina) Hays. Barbara was a member of St. Thomas Church, Bernville. She was a graduate of Reading...

Mary A (Sohn) Reitenauer
Jun 27, 2018
Mary A. (Sohn) Reitenauer, 91 of Rockland Twp., died Wednesday evening in her residence. Widow of Oscar H. Reitenauer, who died February 20, 2003 Surviving are three daughters and a son. Virginia M. Levengood, Patricia A. Valentine, Linda E. Engle, and Oscar Reitenauer, III Twenty Four Grandchildren, Several Great Grandchildren, and Nineteen Great Great Grandchildren. Mary had been employed by...
Robin Ann (Gardner) Sheetz
Jun 24, 2018
Robin Ann Sheetz (Gardner), 55, of Ruscombmanor, PA., went home to be with the Lord on June 24, 2018, at 7:30 p.m., at the Reading Hospital. Born on May 14, 1963, in Beaver County, PA. She is the daughter of Joseph Charles (Chuck) and Carol Ann Gardner. She was a LPN for over 30 years and worked at Berks Heim,...

Rodney L. Swartz
Jun 22, 2018
Rodney L. Swartz, 73, of Penn Township, died Friday night at Tower Health Reading Hospital, West Reading. He was the loving husband of the late Linda L. (Keppley) Swartz, who died December 8, 2011. Born in West Reading, he was the son of Arlene E. (Long) Swartz, of Bernville, and the late Elmer M. Swartz. Survinging in addition to his...
Leon H. "Babe" Schadler
Jun 17, 2018
Leon H. "Babe" Schadler, 82, formerly of Muhlenberg Twp., passed away Sunday, June 17th in Manor Care in Sinking Spring. He was married for sixty two loving years to Dorothy (Hoagland) Schadler. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Leon W. Schadler and Edna (Lienbach) Schadler. In his earlier years he was a civilian employee for Squad...
Richard T. Gitto
Jun 13, 2018
Richard T. Gitto, 75, of Ruscombmanor Twp., passed away Wednesday evening in Wyomissing Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was the son of the late Dominic S. Gitto and Frances (Mollica) Gitto. He was employed in the construction industry. He served in the U. S. Army. Services will be private. The Milkins Giles Funeral Home, Inc. in Temple is entrusted with...
Sally L. (Krammes) Sabatucci
Jun 6, 2018
Sally L. (Krammes) Ellis Sabatucci, 86, of Blandon, passed away Wednesday evening June 6, 2018 in her residence surrounded by her loving family. Sally was married to the late Joseph E. Sabatucci who passed away February 18, 2001. Born in Pine Grove on June 3, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Winfield Krammes and Pauline (Klick) Krammes. Sally...
Patricia C. (Turner) Deist
Jun 2, 2018
Patricia C. (Turner) Deist 88 of Bern Township died Saturday morning in the Phoebe Berks Health Care Center. She was the wife of Donald T. Deist. They shared a loving marriage of fifty-four years. Pat was born in West Reading. Daughter of the late Joseph and Frances (Ritz) Turner. Surviving in addition to her husband is a daughter, Donna Deist...
Stephanie Kelly Heffner
May 30, 2018
Stephanie Kelly Heffner, 65, passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by loved ones, on Wednesday, May 30, 2018. Born in Reading, PA on July 26, 1952, Stephanie was the daughter of Martha Kelly and George Kelly. Stephanie will be fondly remembered by her husband, Daniel Heffner; her daughter and son-in-law Katie Heffner CesAC. and Wilkins CesAC.; as well as...

Elsie M. Houck (Summerfelt) Ernst
May 30, 2018
Elsie M. (Summerfelt) Houck Ernst, 95, formerly of Bernville, but most recently residing in Sherman, Texas, died May 30 2018 at the Texona Medical Center, Denison, Texas. Mrs. Ernst was the wife of Allen D. Ernst. Her first husband, Paul Houck, died May 25, 2000. Born in Greshville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Augusta (Keonig)...
Richard A. Henne
May 22, 2018
Richard A. Henne 91 of Bernville died Tuesday at 1:47 P.M. in the Penn State St. Joseph's Medical Center. He was the loving husband of Betty I. (Long) Henne. They shared a loving marriage of seventy-three years. Richard was very dedicated to his family. Born in West Reading, he was the son of the late John I. and Amy E....

Donald W. "Tony" Davis
May 18, 2018
Donald W. "Tony" Davis, 79, of Bernville passed away Friday, May 18th in Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center. Tony was married to Shirley (Raezer) Davis. Tony and Shirley are married for fifty seven years. Born in Mt. Pleasant, he was the son of the late Artin Landis and Annie Davis. Tony attended Penn Bernville School. Throughout his life...

Glenn S. Kehr
May 16, 2018
Glenn S. Kehr 50 of Dillsburg died Wednesday morning in his residence. He was the loving husband of Alicia (Candelario) Kehr. Born in West Reading, he is the son of Robert F. Kehr of Hamburg, and the late Nancy (Wilhelm) Kehr. Surviving in addition to his wife and father is a son, Samuel G. Kehr of Hamburg. Also, a step...

Roger R. Thren
May 16, 2018
Roger R. Thren, 76, of Muhlenberg Twp., passed away Wednesday in the Reading Hospital. Roger was predeceased by his wife, Jane (Parsons) Thren who passed away August of 1998. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Ralph and Catherine Thren. Roger served in the U. S. Army 2nd Infantry. Roger was formerly a supervisor at Quadrant EPP...