All Obituaries

Rose A. Lantz, 76 of Reading, passed away on Oct. 10th in St. Joseph Hospital, Bern Twp.  She was the wife of the late Franklin W. Lantz.  Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Sarah (Moyer) Himmelberger. Rose was employed as a School Crossing Guard near Schuylkill Ave for 18 years.  She we predeceased by brothers, Robert, Harold and Eugene Himmelberger.  Surviving are three daughters, Teresa wife of Joe Manmiller, Christina Adams, Tina wife of Neil...

John D. Fricker, 60 of Reading, passed away on Oct. 3rd in the Reading Hospital.  He was the husband of Marcia (Lang) Fricker.  Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Richard and Margaret (Miller) Fricker.  Surviving in addition to his wife are his children, Jonathan D. Fricker, Reading, PA; daughters, Candle Williams, Miami, FL, Amanda Fricker, Reading, PA; brother, Richard Fricker, Jr; 3 Grandchildren.  Funeral services will  be held on Monday at 11:00 AM in...

Sheryl A. Koch, 62 of Boyertown, passed away on Sept. 25th in the Reading Hospital. She was the wife of James J. Koch.  Born in Hartford, CT., she is the daughter of Catherine (Femia) Hansken and the late Alex Hansken.  She was predeceased by a son James Koch.  Surviving in addition to her mother and husband is one daughter, Sharon Koch; siblings, Sandra Hansken and Alan Hansken; 2 Grandchildren.  MARK J HUMMEL Funeral Home, Lower Alsace Twp., Reading has charge of her...

Pamela L. Dunn, 72 of Reading, passed away on Sept. 25th in Spruce Manor, West Reading.  She was the wife of the late Richard Dunn.  Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Dolores (Ganster) Scheuren.  Pamela was a retired RN that had worked for many years in Home Healthcare.  She was predeceased by one son, Richard Czarnecki.  Surviving is one son, Eric Scheuren, Reading, PA; one daughter, Christina Lascala, Exeter Twp., PA; one sister,...

Loretta Donato, 78 of West Reading, passed away on Sept. 22nd in the Reading Hospital. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Pauline (Spangler) Deeter.  Surviving are her children, Dean Donato, Jennifer Donato-Moyer, Candis Donato; Siblings, Jackie Deeter, Patricia Deeter and Darlington Deeter; 2 Grandchildren; 3 Great Grandchildren. MARK J HUMMEL Funeral Home, Lower Alsace Twp., Reading has charge of arrangements.  

ohn D. Pletcher, Jr., 83 of Boyertown, passed away on Sept. 20th in Manatawny Manor, Pottstown.  He was the husband of Beverly S. (Pritchard) Pletcher.  Born in Morgantown, WV, he as the son of the late John D. and Dorothy E. (Holt) Pletcher.  MARK J HUMMEL Funeral Home, Lower Alsace Twp., Reading has charge of arrangements. 

Frank T. Orsag, 93 of Reading, passed away on Sept 20th in The Gardens at Easton.  He was the husband of the late Barbara (O'Neil) Orsag.  Born in Rose Run, PA, he was the son of the late Frank and Anna (Magyer) Orszag.  Surviving is one son, Eric F. Orsag, Fleetwood, PA; one sister, Anne Carroll, FL; 2 Grandchildren; 3 Great Grandchildren. Services are private.  MARK J HUMMEL Funeral Home, Lower Alsace Twp., Reading has charge.

Randy L. Miller, 63 of Exeter Twp., passed away on Sept. 17th in his residence.  He was the husband of Carol L. (Wyckoff) Miller.  Born in Reading, he was the son of  Richard and Anna (Snyder) Miller, Shoemakersville, PA.  He belonged to the Hillside Playground Assoc. and the Washington Fire Co., Reading.  Surviving in addition to his wife and parents are daughters, Melissa Urban, Andrea Gonzalez, Kristen M. Musser, Nicole Moyer, all of Reading; brothers, Richard J....

Donna L. Garber, 67 of Topton, formerly of Boyertown, passed away on Sept. 14th in the Topton Lutheran Home.  Born in Pottstown, she was the daughter of the late William E. and Mayetta Y. (Gift) Miller.  Donna was a member of Ark Bible Chapel of Boyertown.  She was a retired Beautician at various locations over her career in the Boyertown area. Donna was a graduate of Boyertown High, class of 1970 and of Empire Beauty School, Reading. She is predeceased by one brother, Donald...

Matthu S. Reid, 28 of Exeter Twp., passed away on Sept. 13th in the Reading Hospital. Born in Reading he is the son of Sherrie D. (Hummer) Reid and Charles R. Reid.  Surviving in addition to his parents is on brother, John Edwards. MARK J HUMMEL Funeral Home, Lower Alsace Twp., Reading has charge.