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Bean Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Inc., Hampden Heights - (610) 376-0985 - Marissa J. Faller, Supervisor
Bean Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Inc., Shillington - (610) 376-1120 - Kevin M. Bean, Supervisor
Bean Funeral Homes & Crematory, Inc., Sinking Spring - (610) 376-1129 - David J. Burawski, Supervisor
Bean Funeral Homes & Crematory, Inc., Exeter Township - (610) 779-2800 - Joseph G. McCullough, Supervisor
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J. Robert Rickenbach, Jr., 94, formerly of Shillington, passed into peaceful eternity to be with his Lord and Savior on November 4, 2016, at Berks Heim where he resided for the past year. Born on June 17, 1922, he was the son of the late J. Robert Rickenbach, Sr., and Mabel (Ulrich) Rickenbach. Bob graduated from Shillington High School in...
Harold Whitney "Hal" Bacon, Sr., 77, of Birdsboro, passed away after a long fight with C.O.P.D. on Monday, October 31, 2016 in the Reading Hospital. He was the husband of Barbara B. "Bonnie" (Smolinski/Shade) Bacon, having been married for 24 years. Born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Mr. Bacon was the son of the late Charles E. and Wynn (Snook) Bacon....
Mildred M. Eckel, 84, of Lower Alsace Township, passed away Sunday, October 30, 2016 at 2:44 pm in her home. She was the wife of the late Richard A. Eckel who passed away October 15, 2003. Born in Reading she was the daughter of the late George and Marie Stubblebine. Mrs. Eckel was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in...
Larry W. Gordon, 74, of Amity Township, passed away Sunday, October 30, 2016 at 12:24 am in his home. He was the son of the late Samuel L. and Pearl C. (Snyder) Gordon. Mr. Gordon was a devoted employee of 31 years at Mrs. Smith's Pies in Pottstown and was a farm hand at Laruel Locks Farm in Pottstown. He...
Arthur Hartry Bell, Jr - 1926-2016 Art Bell died Sunday Oct. 30 after turning 90 years old the day before. He served in the Navy in WWII so became a member of the "Greatest Generation". Born is Kansas City, Missouri, he spent his early years in Kansas City then the family followed his father when he continued his military career...
David K. Buchanan, 70, of Robesonia, passed away on October 27, 2016 at his residence. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Richard K. and June (McMullen) Buchanan. David was a US Air force Veteran, proudly serving his country from 1965-1967. He went on to be employed at AWI in Robesonia, serving in multiple capacities for 35...
Edmond J. Wieczorek, 95, a resident of The Highlands at Wyomissing, formerly of Reading, passed away Thursday, October 27, 2016 in Reading Hospital after a brief illness. He was the husband of the late Anna F. (Trygar) Wieczorek, having been married to the love of his life for nearly 57 years prior to her death in 2004. Born in Reading,...
Effie L. Doukas, 86, of Reading, passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at 9:45 pm in her home. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late George P. and Melpomene (Dalekos) Doukas. Ms. Doukas was a 1948 graduate of Reading High School and was a member of Saint Matthew's Greek Orthodox Church and Saints Constantine & Helen Greek...
Catherine W. Troxel, 68, of Exeter Township, passed away Monday, October 24, 2016 at 12:00 am in her home. She was the wife of Frank J. Troxel, Jr. Born in Patterson, New Jersey, Mrs. Troxel was the daughter of the late James E. and Catherine (Lawler) Jones. She was a baker at Weiss Bakery in Boyertown. In addition to her...
Ida Rebecca "Becky" Scheider, 75, of Wyomissing, passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2016 in her residence. She was the beloved wife, for 52 years, of Paul T. Scheider. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Weaver Sr. After graduating from Reading High School in 1959, Becky was a secretary till she started...
Aurora Ramos, 89, entered into eternal peace on Saturday, October 22, 2016, at Berks Heim Nursing Home in Reading. Born in Brooklyn, NY on February 28, 1927 she was the daughter of the late Patrick and Eladia (Alvarez) Mariani. Aurora was employed as a foster grandparent at Lauer's Elementary School. She was a member of Spring Valley Church of God...
George R. Knorr, 83, of Oley, passed away on October 21, 2016 at his home. From a young age, George was a sports enthusiast, winning many awards in his school days at Jacksonwald. After serving with the US Army in occupied Germany from 1954-1956, George became an avid Roller-skater. He participated in many local and national competitions, eventually ranking number...
Evelyn J. Michalski, 69, of Sinking Spring, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on October 19, 2016 at her residence. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of late Forrest V. Pawling and Florence (Fetter) Pawling. Evelyn was employed as an executive assistant for US Air Express and later Berks County Solid Waste Authority. She loved her family,...
Helen E. Fletcher, 73, of Mifflin Park, passed away Monday, October 17, 2016 at 2:00 am in her home. She is survived by her loving companion of 30 years, Donald E. Gehman with whom she resided. Born in Philadelphia, Mrs. Fletcher was the daughter of the late Earl E. Crockett and Angie (Berbakov) Pollack. She was employed as a woodshop...
Sylvia J. (Bilger) Weiser, 59 of Maidencreek Township, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, when she passed away in her residence on Friday, October 14, 2016 at 4:05 pm after a year-long battle with cancer. Born on March 4, 1957 in the Community General Hospital, Reading, PA she was the daughter of Ray and Myrtle...
Elizabeth W. Mertz, 96, of Spring Twp., passed away on October 13, 2016 at Manor Care Sinking Spring. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Esther G. Witwer. Elizabeth was employed at Rosedale Hosiery & Knitting and R.M. Palmer Candy. She enjoyed reading and telling jokes, and especially loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She...
Gladys H. Miller, 89, of Wernersville, passed away on October 13, 2016 at her residence. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Harry E. Boyer and Dorothy Fisher. Gladys was employed as District Manager for World Book Encyclopedia, Inc. She was also employed as a Secretary for the Salvation Army of Reading, where she later served on...
Lucille E. Meyer, 94, formerly of West Lawn, passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at 7:31 pm in Mifflin Center. She was the wife of the late Frederick E. Meyer who passed away November 25, 2003. Born in Lancaster County, Mrs. Meyer was the daughter of the late Ivan and Anna (Baker) Hertzog. She was s 1941 graduate of Mohnton...
Ethel E. Campbell, 90, of Reading, passed away on October 7, 2016 at her residence. Born in Brandonville, PA she was the daughter of the late William C. and Catherine R. (Brobst) Krantz. Ethel had a great love for life and especially loved her family. She was predeceased by her husband: Donald R. Campbell and siblings: Albert C., Adam F.,...
Charles L. Rhein, Jr., 89, of Wyomissing, passed away on October 7, 2016 at Manor Care Sinking Spring. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Charles L. Rhein, Sr. and Lucy M. (Ochocki) Laskey. Charles was employed as a truck driver for Motor Freight Express for 22 years. He was a member of Lodge No. 62 F...
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1605 Rockland St.
Reading, PA 19604
Tel: (610) 376-0985
Marissa J. Faller, Supervisor
Bean Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Inc.
129 E Lancaster Ave
Shillington, PA 19607
Tel: (610) 376-1120
Kevin M. Bean, Supervisor
Bean Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Inc.
3825 Penn Ave
Sinking Spring, PA 19608
Tel: (610) 376-1129
David J. Burawski, Supervisor
Bean Funeral Homes & Crematory, Inc.
6 Fairlane Rd
Reading, PA 19606
Tel: (610) 779-2800
Joseph G. McCullough, Supervisor
Bean Funeral Homes & Crematory, Inc.