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William Marzano

William Marzano

Jul 11, 2017

William Alfred Marzano, 72, of Exeter Township, a gentle and loving man passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2017 of natural causes. Born in Brooklyn, New York he was the son of Alfred Marzano and Ann Dagostino. William is survived by his loving companion Frieda Podolsky; sons, Jason Marzano, husband of Jeanene ; Ian Marzano, ; step-children, Aaron Podolsky; Janna...

Anne Dongas

Anne Dongas

Jul 10, 2017

Anne Marie Dongas, 75, of Wyomissing, passed away Monday, July 10, 2017 at 1:30 am in Reading Hospital. She was the wife of the late Albert G. "Al" Dongas who passed away May 8, 2004. Born in Larksville, PA, Mrs. Dongas was the daughter of the late Stanislaw and Ewa (Gondeck) Warminski. Her career focused mainly in sales, and her...

Katherine Schlaybach

Katherine Schlaybach

Jul 10, 2017

Katherine Elizabeth (Hoffman) Schlaybach It is with great sadness that the family of Katherine Schlaybach announces her passing on July 10 at the age of 95 years. Known to her friends as Kass, she was married to the late Robert L. Schlaybach for 61 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her children, Barbara Stankiewicz and Robert (Patricia) and her...

Sarah Marabella

Sarah Marabella

Jul 10, 2017

Sarah Marabella, 95, of Shillington, passed away Monday, July 10, 2017 in Manor Care Health Services, Spring Township. She was the wife of the late Louis Marabella. Born in Mohnton, Mrs. Marabella was the daughter of the late Antonio and Sally (Stronk) Nocera. She attended Church of God and was employed as a sewing machine operator for Izod until her...

Richard Barnett

Richard Barnett

Jul 9, 2017

Richard D. Barnett, 82, of Kenhorst, passed away Sunday, July 9, 2017 at 11:15 pm in his home. He married the love of his life Agnes P. (Mobilio) Barnett who passed away December 25, 2012 and to whom he was married to for 58 years. Born in Reading, Mr. Barnett was the son of the late Charles and Elsie (Sebastion)...

Alfred Risati

Alfred Risati

Jul 7, 2017

Alfred Alesi "Fred" Risati, 58, of Lower Heidelberg Township, passed away Friday, July 7, 2017 at 11:02 am in The John Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland. He was the husband of Christine A. (Siket) Risati. Born in Huntingdon, PA, Mr. Risati was the son of the late Alfred and Lena (Alesi) Rispigliati. He was a 1977 graduate of Mount Union High...

Paul Bross,Jr.

Paul Bross,Jr.

Jul 4, 2017

Paul J. "Bud" Bross, Jr. 73, a resident at the Highlands at Wyomissing, passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2017 at 5:53 am in his residence. Born in Reading, Mr. Bross was the son of the late Paul J. Bross, Sr. and Mary (Kramer) Bross. He was a 1962 graduate of Central Catholic High School and a 1967 graduate of McCann...

Christine Maslar

Christine Maslar

Jul 2, 2017

Christine A. Maslar, 83, a resident at Sacred Heart Villa, passed away Sunday, July 2, 2017 at 3:30 am. She was the wife of the late John J. Maslar who passed away September 14, 2005. Born in Reading, Mrs. Maslar was the daughter of the late Robert W. and Elizabeth (Kollar) Latshaw. She was a member of Saints Cyril &...

James Trostle

James Trostle

Jul 2, 2017

James Warren Trostle, 73, of Spring Township, passed away Sunday, July 2, 2017 at 6:10 pm in his home. He was the husband of the late Loretta J. (Boyd) Trostle who passed away in February 2015. Born in Reading, Mr. Trostle was the son of the late Clarence and Helen (Haag) Trostle. He served in the United States Army during...

Dorothy Zeltzer

Dorothy Zeltzer

Jul 1, 2017

Dorothy A. Zeltzer, 75, of Wernersville, formerly of Fountain Hill, passed away on July 1, 2017 at Laurel Center. Born in Erie, she was the daughter of the late Stephen and Mary (Skeabick)Kramer. Mrs. Zeltzer was a graduate of Villanova Academy of Erie, PA. She went on to be employed at the Berks County Courthouse, working in the tax department...

Doris Velasco

Doris Velasco

Jun 29, 2017

Doris L. Velasco, of West Lawn, passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2017 at the Reading Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Miguel Velasco. Born in Tamaqua, PA, she was the daughter of the late Harry O. and Isabel (Augustine) Lauer. In addition to her husband she is survived by her children, John Robertshaw, of New Jersey; Iris (Robertshaw)...

Arnold Balatgek

Arnold Balatgek

Jun 28, 2017

Arnold P. Balatgek, 80, of Exeter Township passed away on June 28, 2017 at Penn State Health- St. Joseph. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Paul and Julia (Valentine) Balatgek . He was a 32-year active member of the Exeter Township Lions Club, 17 years of which he was the organization's Treasurer. Throughout his life, he...

Michael Snyder

Michael Snyder

Jun 24, 2017

Michael M. Snyder, 67, of Robeson Township, passed away Saturday, June 24, 2017 at 7:00 am in his home. He was the husband of Shigemi (Okado) Snyder. Born in Bryn Mawr, Mr. Snyder was the son of the late Albert John Snyder and Mary Helen (Holsing) Snyder. He was a data base administrator for FIS Global in Malvern. In addition...

Mary Thomas

Mary Thomas

Jun 17, 2017

Mary Frances Thomas, age 91, passed away June 17, 2017 at Phoebe-Berks Senior Living Community with her family keeping vigil at her side. She was a wonderful wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother, teacher, golf buddy and always fun to be around. Predeceased in 1990 by her husband, Charles Rex Thomas, she is survived by their daughters Beth (Rick) Poole of...

Arlene Patton

Arlene Patton

Jun 17, 2017

Arlene Patton, 81, of Sinking Spring, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on June 17, 2017, at The Reading Hospital. She was the wife of Robert R. Patton. Together they celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on May 4, 2017. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Stella (Grzegorzewski) Quaintance. Arlene was a 1953...

Walter Jarsocrak, Sr

Walter Jarsocrak, Sr

Jun 16, 2017

Walter J. "Schmitty" Jarsocrak, Sr., 97, formerly of Sarasota, FL, passed away on June 16, 2017 at Topton Lutheran Home. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late George and Katherine (Kieta) Jeziorczak. Mr. Jarsocrak was employed as a shoe stitcher for Barmac Shoes for over 40 years. He retired from Polymer in 1984 after working as a...

Kevin Dautrich

Kevin Dautrich

Jun 15, 2017

Kevin P. Dautrich, 50, of Cumru Township, passed away on Thursday, June 15, 2017 at his residence. He was the beloved husband of Ronann R. (Reiner) Dautrich. Born in Reading, he was the son of Kenneth P. Dautrich and Edwina (Snyder) Andrusiak. Kevin attended Governor Mifflin, graduating in 1985. He also served proudly in the U.S. Navy. He was employed...

Catherine Piasecki

Catherine Piasecki

Jun 14, 2017

Catherine Piasecki, 94, formerly of Sinking Spring, passed away on June 14, 2017 at Berks Heim. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late John and Ethel (Jones) Loughlin. Catherine was employed as a sales representative at VF Outlets in Reading for 16 years. She was a member of St. Ignatius Loyola R. C. Church. She was predeceased...

Louise Frasso

Louise Frasso

Jun 14, 2017

Louise H. Frasso, 90, of Muhlenberg Township, passed away on Wednesday June 14, 2017 at Columbia Cottage. She was the loving wife of the late Robert A. Frasso. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late William H. and Margaret H. (Major) Hullinger. Mrs. Frasso was a member of Alsace Lutheran Church in Reading. After retiring from Hamilton...

John Eitnier

John Eitnier

Jun 13, 2017

John M. Eitnier, 98, of Cumru Township, passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at the Mifflin Center. He was the beloved husband of the late Arlene R. (Breidenstein) Eitnier who passed away on January 21, 2010. Born in Lancaster County, he was the son of the late Urias and Mabel L. (Leeking) Eitnier. Mr. Eitnier was a Sheet Metal...