Obituaries

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

Eleanor T Frantz

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Franklin L. Lorah

Franklin L. Lorah

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...

Stella Nora Althouse

Stella Nora Althouse

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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Albert J. "Firmly" Camilli

Albert J. "Firmly" Camilli

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...

Richard M. Frey

Richard M. Frey

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...

Curtis C. Neuin

Curtis C. Neuin

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,...

Jenna N. Schreiber

Jenna N. Schreiber

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,...

Ruth (Smith) Wagner

Ruth (Smith) Wagner

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...