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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Betty M. Davis
Mar 9, 2018
Betty M. (Labe) Davis 85 of Womelsdorf died Friday afternoon in her residence. Betty had resided in Temple for thirty years prior to recently moving to Womelsdorf. Mrs. Davis was the wife of Wilbur W. "Bud" Davis. They shared a loving marriage of sixty-seven years. Betty was born in Reading. She was the daughter of the late J. Walter and...

Marie N. Higgins
Mar 7, 2018
Marie N. (Crow) " RIE" Higgins 83 of Jefferson Township died Wednesday morning in the Phoebe Berks Retirement Community, Wernersville. She was the wife of Bernard J. Higgins. They shared a loving marriage of sixty years. Marie was born in Oil City, Venango County, PA. She was the daughter of the late Walter E. and Eva (Farran) Crow. She loved...
Patricia L. DeAngelo
Mar 6, 2018
Patricia L. (Sweitzer) DeAngelo 77 of Muhlenberg Township died Tuesday morning March 6th in her residence after a valiant battle with a long illness. Her devotion to her family and her firm belief in God supported her through her struggle and ultimately gave her peace. . Born in Reading, Patricia was the daughter of the late Geraldine (Schwambach) and William...
Kelly L. Zerbe
Mar 3, 2018
Kelly L. (Krick) Zerbe, 52, of Penn Twp., passed away Saturday evening in her residence surrounded by her loving family. Kelly was married to Terry L. Zerbe. On March 28th Kelly and Terry would have celebrated thirty one years of marriage. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of Norine (Weidman) Krick of Rexmont, Lebanon County and the late Dale...