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Apr 19, 2010

Brian L. Brumbach, 50, of Reading, passed away on Monday, April 19, 2010 at 11:07 a.m. at home.

Born in Reading, he was the son of John A. Brumbach of Blandon and the late Nancy C. (Fisher) Brumbach.

He was a graduate of Brandywine High School, and received his Masters in Chemical Engineering...

Apr 18, 2010

Ruth V. Lutz, 88, of Reading, passed away April 18, 2010 at 10:50 AM in Wyomissing Nursing & Rehab Center where she resided since March 5, 2010. Born in Reading on October 9, 1921, she was the daughter of the late William H. Sherman and the late Catharine G. (Firestone) Kalbach.

Ruth was employed as the store...

Apr 18, 2010

Barbara A. Forrer, 79, of Muhlenberg Township, passed away Sunday, April 18, 2010 at 3:48 am in the Reading Hospital & Medical Center with her loving family by her side. Barbara passed away from complications following surgery for pancreatic cancer. She was the wife of the late Tilden C. Forrer who passed away March 16, 1998. Born in Easton,...

Apr 15, 2010

Kathy A. Hess, 56, of Exeter Twp., passed away on Thursday, April 15, 2010 at the Reading Hospital and Medical Center, where she had been a patient for two days.

Born in Reading, she was the daughter of Bob Garber of Atlanta, GA and Kathleen Wells of Palmyra, PA. She was the wife of Daniel L. Hess....

Apr 15, 2010

Douglas Roy Holloway, 87, died April 15, 2010, at Reading Hospital Medical Center.

Roy was born June 1st, 1922 in Devon, England to Mary and Harry Holloway. He attended high school in Pleasantville, New York. Upon his entrance into the U.S. Army, he took his oath to become a U.S. Citizen. While serving...

Apr 13, 2010

Gloria Green, 80, conert pianist, teacher, recording artist passed away April 13, 2010.

As an expert in the interpretation and performance technique Beethoven developed to play his own sonatas, her loss is felt keenly by pianists and teachers to whom Gloria Greene passed on her unique musical heritage.

She studied for nearly ten years with...

Apr 13, 2010

Emily L. Hiester, 101, of Sinking Spring, passed away April 13, 2010 at 11:05 PM in Reading Hospital & Medical Center where she was a patient since April 11th. She was the wife of Charles W. Hiester who passed away September 16, 1955. Born in Spring Twp. on June 28, 1908, she was the daughter of the late Calvin...

Apr 12, 2010

Paul C. Harbach, 95, formerly of Wyomissing Hills, passed away April 12, 2010 at 3:50 PM in Wyomissing Nursing & Rehab Center where he resided since October 2009. He was predeceased by 2 wives M. Christina (Moore) Harbach in 1972 and Alice G. (Gicker) Harbach on May 4, 1998. Born in Reading on January 21, 1915, he was the...

Apr 10, 2010

Theodore C. "Ted" Reitz, 83, of Sinking Spring, passed away on Saturday, April 10, 2010 at home.

Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Lester S. Reitz and Magdalene (Crouse) Reitz.

He was the husband of Vivian (Miller) Reitz. The couple shared 56 wonderful years of marriage.

He was employed...

Apr 9, 2010

Hampton G. "Jake" Rapp, 101, formerly of Reading, passed away April 9, 2010 at 3:15 pm in ManorCare Health Services, Muhlenberg Township, a resident since March 23, 2010, Prior to residing at ManorCare, Mr. Rapp resided at Country Meadows of Wyomissing and later at Rittenhouse Senior Living in Muhlenberg Township. He was the husband of the late Elsie C....

Apr 9, 2010

Florence M. (Filip) Bartal, 79, of Reading, passed away on Friday, April 9, 2010, at 12:39 a.m. at Country Meadows in Wyomissing.

Born in Summit Hill, PA, she was the daughter of the late Casmir Filip and Sophie (Gniadecka) Filip, and widow of the late Francis M. Bartal, who passed away in 1987.

She was...

Apr 9, 2010

Olive D. Swavely, 96, formerly of West Lawn, passed away April 9, 2010 at 1:25 am in ManorCare Health Services, West Reading a resident for 4 years. She was the wife of the late Raymond L. "Hap" Swavely who passed away December 10, 1998. Born in Orwigsburg, PA she was the daughter of the late Charles Samuel and Lottie...

Apr 6, 2010

Rodney A. "Rod" Fetter, 70, of Reading, passed away on Tuesday, April 6, 2010 at 3:15 a.m. at home.

Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Stewart Fetter and Hattie (Bechtel) Fetter. He was the husband of Marie J. (Hafer) Fetter. The couple shared 46 wonderful years of marriage.

He was a...

Apr 6, 2010

Helen S. Isert, 86, of West Lawn, passed away April 6, 2010 at 6:43 PM in her residence. She was the wife of Thomas M. Isert. Born in Carlyle, IL on August 2, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Schneider) Spitz.

Mrs. Isert was a 1941 graduate of St. Mary's High School...

Apr 5, 2010

William J. Tremper, 77, of Spring Township, passed away April 5, 2010 at 9:10 am in Wyomissing Nursing and Rehabilitation Center a resident since March 17, 2010. He was taken to the nursing home from St. Joseph Medical Center. He was the husband of Dorothea L. (Kercher) Tremper. Born in Scranton, PA, he was the son of the late...

Apr 3, 2010

Edward J. Gilbert, 81, of Reading went to be with the Lord surrounded by his loving family April 3, 2010 at 10:05 AM in Reading Hospital & Medical Center where he was a patient for 4 days. His nicknames were (Gilly) and (Bud). He was the husband of Dorothy J. (Smith) Gilbert. Born in Hamburg on November 15, 1928,...

Apr 3, 2010

Thomas J. Coleman, 69, of Muhlenberg Twp. and formerly of Reading, passed away April 3, 2010. Born in Reading on January 19, 1941, he was the son of the late Miles and Mary (Gehringer) Coleman.

Mr. Coleman was a 1960 graduate of Reading High School and graduated with an associate degree in Electrican Engineering from Wyomissing Poly...

Apr 2, 2010

Joseph L. "Beansy" Waligorski, 79, of Temple, husband of Rose A. (Sfameni), whom he married 56 years ago on February 27th, entered into peace on Friday, April 2, 2010, surrounded by his beloved family following a courageous battle with cancer.

Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Raymond and Mary (Domagalski) Waligorski.

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Mar 30, 2010

John J. Kostick, 85, of Reading, passed away on Monday, March 29, 2010 at home.

Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Michael Kostick and Rose (Subliscak) Kostick.

He was the husband of Bertha M. (Swidersky) Kostick. The couple shared 59 wonderful years of marriage.

He was a veteran with...

Mar 30, 2010

Esther M. Barker, 75, of Willow Street, Lancaster County, passed away March 30, 2010 at 4:50 PM in her residence. She was the wife of Alvin H. Barker.

Bornin Akron, PA on December 20, 1934 she was the daughter of the late Clayton G. and Florence M. (Clair) Habecker.

Mrs. Barker was a member of...