All Obituaries

Sharon L. Widener, 78 of Hamburg, passed away March 10th in  her residence.  She was the daughter of the late Rex and Annabelle (Sands) Elliott.  Survivors include, husband, John R. Widener, Daughter, Davier wife of Troy Strausser; 2 Grandchildren; 3 Great Grandchildren.  Funeral Services will be private. MARK J HUMMEL Funeral Home, Reading has charge.

Eugene W. Williams, 57 of North 10th Street, Reading, passed away March 7th in Reading Hospital.  MARK J HUMMEL Funeral Home, Lower Alsace Twp., Reading has charge.  

Linda S. Kantner, 70 of West Lawn, passed on March 5th in the Reading Hospital. She was the wife of the late Frank Kantner. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Emily (Van Seiver) Eschleman.  Linda was a 1966 graduate of Reading High School and was retired from the Cafeteria of Wilson High School.  She is pre-deceased by two children, Zachary Thomas Kantner and Amanda Kantner.  Surviving are two brothers, Sam Eschleman, Myerstown, PA, Keith Eschleman,...

Estrellita Hicks, 50 of Perkiomen Ave., Reading, passed away on March 5th in the Reading Hospital ER.  Born in Oakland, CA., she was the daughter of the late Samuel and WIllie Mae Hicks.  Ms. Hicks was a high school graduate and received her Masters Degree .  She was a Mental Health Counsler and an Associate College Professor.  There will be no funeral services to be listed.  MARK J HUMMEL Funeral Home, Lower Alsace Twp., Reading has charge of arrangements....

Jack D. Spangler, 81 of Flying Hills, passed away on Feb. 23rd in his residence. He was the husband of Patricia A. (Gajewski) Spangler for almost 31 years.  Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Isaac Spangler and late Doris (Wunderlich) Reinhart.  Jack was a graduate of Reading High School Class of 1955.  He was a US Army Veteran.  Jack was the former Mayor of Centerport, PA from 1970-1974.  He was a 50 year member of the Lodge 406 F&AM Hamburg, and 50...

Carolyn J. Heacock, 77 of Fleetwood, died on Feb. 17th in her residence. She was the wife of the late Barry Heacock.  Born in Somerset, PA., she was the daughter of the late Charles E. and Gladys E. (Diener) Steeley.  Carolyn had worked in the Laundry Dept. of the Frederick Mennonite Nursing Home for many years until she retired.  She is survived by two daughters, Debra J. Hahn, Fleetwood, PA, Patricia A. Borowy, DE; 7 Grandchildren; 20 Great Grandchildren.  Private...

Debra J. Sautter, 55 of Pottstown, passed away Feb 16th in Hershey Medical Center.  Born in Allentown, PA., she was the daughter of Kenneth Greiss and the late Helen (Kline) Griess.  Debra is survived by three children, Tiffany Sautter, Christopher Sautter, Samuel Griffin, all of Pottstown, PA; brothers, Ricky Greiss, Boyertown, PA, David Greiss, Pottstown, PA, Randy Kline, NC; also surviving are grandchildren.  Funeral Service will be private.  MARK J HUMMEL Funeral...

Betty Ann Long Rodriguez, 73 of Cotton Street, Reading, passed away on February 12th in St. Joseph Hospital, Bern Twp.  Born in Middletown, NY, she was the daughter of the late Robert Long and Charlotte (Tompkins) Long.  Betty was a retired CNA from both working in nursing homes as well as hospitals.  Surviving are two daughters, Yolanda F. Sanchez and Jachebed Sanchez, both of Reading; also surviving are 3 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.  MARK J HUMMEL Funeral...

Robert C. McBall, Sr., 86 of Boyertown, passed away on Feb. 10th in Southeastern Veterans Center.  Born in Elverson, PA, he was the son of the late William E. and Lillian R. (Williams) McBall.  Robert was a US Air Force Veteran of the Vietnam War.  Surviving is one son, Robert C., Jr., husband Susan McBall, daughters, Brenda and Phyllis McBall; one brother Harvey McBall; sister, Estella Pimentel; 8 Grandchildren 14 Great Grandchildren. Burial at Indiantown Gap National...

William R. Care, 56 of Reading, passed away on Jan 26th in Reading Hospital.  Born in Reading, PA., he was the son of the late Warner L. Care, Sr., and Miriam (Moyer) Care Williams.  Surviving are two children, Eden and Mason Care; one brother, Warner L. Care, Reading, PA.  MARK J HUMMEL Funeral Home, Lower Alsace Twp., Reading has charge of arrangements.