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Dec 2, 2009

Ann M. Schmale, 74, of Exeter Twp., passed away on Wednesday, December 2, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. at Golden Living Center, where she had been a patient since October.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Mr. & Mrs. John Ohnlon.

She was the wife of Thomas Schmale of Exeter...

Dec 1, 2009

Mabel E. Bartman, 90, of South Heidelberg Twp. and formerly of Reading, passed away December 1, 2009 at 8:10 PM in her residence. She was the wife of Samuel G. Bartman who passed away July 10, 1992. Born in Birdsboro on May 5, 1919, she was the daughter of the late Clarence H. and Rosana (Davis) Frederick.

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Nov 29, 2009

Helen L. Sullivan, 88, of Reading, passed away Sunday, November 29, 2009 at home.

Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Gerald A. Sullivan and Florence (Impink) Sullivan.

She was a 1940 graduate of Reading High School, and worked in the Manufacturing Department at AT & T in Reading for 33 years,...

Nov 28, 2009

Cornwall - Dorothy "Dottie" A. Groh, 84, passed away at home with family on Saturday, November 28, 2009. Dottie was the devoted wife to Robert A. Groh for 58 years.

She was the daughter of the late Robert D. and Mabel E. (Meck) Bean and was born in Lebanon, PA.

Dottie...

Nov 27, 2009

Delos Z. Stoudt, 85, of East Cocalico Twp. and formerly of Birdsboro went to be with Jesus surrounded by loved ones on November 26, 2009 at 3:15 PM in Ephrata Hospital where he was a patient for 2 1/2 weeks. He was the husband of Virginia I. (Imhoff) Stoudt. Born in Sinking Spring he was the son of the...

Nov 27, 2009

Ruth Alice Markowski , 77, of Cumru Twp., passed away November 27, 2009 at 6:15 PM in Reading Hospital & Medical Center where she was a patient since September 14th. She was the wife of Andrew E. Markowski. Born in Reading on January 6, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Howard W. and Alice (Reddig) Myers.

Nov 26, 2009

Tabuh R. Rawadi, aka Walter E. Robertson, 81, of Lebanon passed away November 26, 2009 at 5:20 AM in VA Medical Center in Lebanon where he was a patient for 2 weeks. He was born in Portsmouth, Ohio on May 9, 1928.

He served during WW2 and Korea for 14 years as a proud member of the...

Nov 25, 2009

Harold G. Sawyer Jr., 70, of Hampden Heights, passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2009 at home.

Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Harold G. Sawyer Sr. and Barbara (Messer) Sawyer.

He was the husband of Frances K. (Kopenhaver) Sawyer. The couple shared 23 wonderful years of marriage.

He was...

Nov 23, 2009

William W. (Billy) Summers, 67, of Reading, passed away November 23, 2009 at 3:30 AM in his residence. He was the husband of Susan F. (Wanner) Summers. Born in Reading on April 19, 1942, he was the son of the late William I. and Laura J. (Hoffert) Summers.

Mr. Summers was employed in the maintenance department of...

Nov 23, 2009

Ralph R. "Mr. Ralph" Graffius Jr., 76, of Reading, passed away on Monday, November 23, 2009 at 2:40 p.m. at the Reading Hospital and Medical Center, where he had been a patient since November 14th.

Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Ralph R. Graffius Sr. and Fern (Bowers) Graffius. He was...

Nov 23, 2009

Claire V. Schaeffer, 93, formerly of Reading, passed away November 23, 2009 at 8:45 AM in Kutztown Manor where she resided for 3 months. She was the wife of Harry Schaeffer who passed away February 23, 1976. Born in Reading on March 12, 1916, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Clara (Smith) Madara.

Mrs....

Nov 23, 2009

Stella M. Blatt, 97, of Spring Twp. and formerly of Reading, passed away November 23, 2009 at 9:55 PM in ManorCare Health Services in West Reading where she resided for one month. She was the wife of Frank P. Blatt who passed away January 1, 1993. Born in Reading on June 22, 1912, she was the daughter of the...

Nov 20, 2009

Virginia M. Wentzel-Heiser, 87, of Kenhorst, passed away on Friday, November 20, 2009, at 1:25 a.m. at the Reading Hospital and Medical Center, where she had been a patient for less than a day.

Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Ralph W. Clay and Edna (Lessig) Clay.

She was the wife...

Nov 20, 2009

Sharon D. Sauppee, 68, of Spring Township, passed away November 20, 2009 at 4:20 pm in her residence of natual causes. She was the wife of Gerald L. Sauppee, Sr. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of Sara(Lucchese)DiFulvio of Exeter Township and the late Daniel DiFulvio. Mrs. Sauppee was a 1959 graduate of Central Catholic High School and...

Nov 18, 2009

Kirk B. Stitzman, Jr., 69, of Exeter Township, passed away November 18, 2009 at 8:34 am in The Reading Hospital and Medical Center. Born in Reading he was the son of the late Sgt. Major Kirk B. Stitzman, Sr. Ret. and Evelyn M. (Wilkinson) Stitzman. Mr. Stitzman was an avid collector of antiques. He is survived by his brothers,...

Nov 18, 2009

Robert M. Lash, 84, of Wernersville, passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at 9:30 p.m. at home.

Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Lloyd Lash and Minnie (Hottenstein) Lash.

He was the husband of Theresa C. (Moyer) Lash. The couple shared 59 wonderful years of marriage.

He was a...

Nov 16, 2009

Robert Johnson, Jr., 86, of Bern Township, went to be with the Lord on November 16, 2009 at 1:30 pm. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Hazel M.(Stratton)Johnson. Born in Barbersville, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Robert and Dora B.(Brice)Johnson. Mr. Johnson was superintendent of Reading Metals a division of Reading Tube Corp....

Nov 15, 2009

Dr. Douglas W. Flowers D.M.D., 59, of West Lawn, passed away Sunday, November 15, 2009 at 11:55 p.m. at home. Born in Lockport, NY, he was the son of the late Donald Flowers and Doris (Singer) Flowers. He was the husband of Mary (Ganim) Flowers. The couple shared 31 wonderful years of marriage. He was a graduate of Lockport...

Nov 13, 2009

Marlene Louise (nee Baer) Berkstresser, 76, of 403 K Community Drive, died Thursday, November 12th, at home, of natural causes.

Born Sept. 9, 1933 in Brownsville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Laura Catherine (nee Hafer) Baer and John Wilson Baer. She was a...

Nov 13, 2009

Craig A. Peifer, 50, of Sinking Spring, passed into eternity surrounded by a host of loving family and friends at 7:02 PM on November 13th in Reading Hospital & Medical Center where he was admitted on Monday. He was the husband of Linnae C. (Wuenschel) Peifer. Born in Reading on May 12, 1959, he was the son of the...