All Obituaries

Dorothy D. Orman, 85 of Shoemakersville, passed away on Jan. 19th in the Reading Hospital. She was the wife of the late James A Orman, Jr.   Born in Hatfiled, PA., she was the daughter of the late Eli Krupp and Doris (Shaffer) Krupp.  Funeral Services and Interment will be private. MARK J HUMMEL Funeral Home, Lower Alsace Twp., Reading has charge. 

Stella L. Stoeber, 61 of Reading, became an Angel on Jan. 17th  under hospice care in the Reading Hospital.  She was the wife of the late Martin D. Hohl and companion of John L. Billman with whom she resided. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Charles E and Ruth E. (Ludwig) Stoeber.  Stella was a 1975 graduate of Reading High School.  She has worked for numerous manufacturing companies in the area until she retired in 2018.  She was pre deceased by one...

Barbara J. Smith, 67, of Reading, passed away peacefully on January 7th in the Reading Hospital.  She was the wife of the late Dennis G. Smith, Sr. Born in Elverson, PA, she was the daughter of the late Russell V. and Evelyn F. (Hetrick) Kurtz.  Barbara spent most of her career in hospitality management and loved the Lord.  She loved to travel and enjoyed teaching three generations of family and countless other children how to fish.  Barbara had a positive impact on...

Elizabeth B. Scholz, 79 of Exeter Twp., passed away on Jan. 4th in her residence at 2:45 PM.  She was the widow of Charles Scholz.  Born in Newark, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Emil Marx and the late Elizabeth M. Edwards.  She is survived by her loving daughter with whom she resided.  Also survived by four grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.  Funeral Services are private.  MARK J HUMMEL Funeral Home, Lower Alsace Twp., Reading has charge of...

David L. Henne, 81 of Fleetwood, passed away on Dec 30th in St. Joseph Hospital, Bern Twp.  He was the husband of Eleanor R. (Stiegler) Henne.  Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Martin Luther and Laura (Obenhausen) Henne.  David enjoyed Hunting, Trap Shooting and was an animal lover.  He was a retired Owner Operator of D&E Express Fleetwood, and prior he drove for Textile Chemical Co. He was a member of Frieden’s United Church of Christ, Oley. ...

Margaret H. Mainwaring, 83 of Kutztown, passed away on Dec. 26th in Phoebe Berks, Wernersville.  She was the wife of the late Donald J. Mainwaring.  Born in Glasgow, Scotland, she was the daughter of the late James Hunter and Catherine (Scobie) Hunter.  Surviving children, Aileen M. Willilams, Philip J. Mainwaring; one granddaughter; sister, Phyllis Baker,   MARK J HUMMEL Funeral Home, Lower Alsace Twp., Reading has charge. 

Crispina (Wi) Yu, 75 of Muhlenberg Twp., passed away on Dec. 24th in Hershey Medical Center.  She was the wife of the late Dr. Charles Yu.  Born in Mercedes Camarines Norte, Philippines, she was the daughter of the late Hina Uy and Pilar De Los Reyes.  Surviving are two daughters, Dr. Meriam Yu, Muhlenberg Twp., Therese Gardner, Oshawa, Canada; one granddaughter.  A Memorial Mass will be on Monday, December 31, 2018 at 10:00 am in the chapel of Sacred Heart Catholic...

James B. Ott, 57 of Rockland Twp., Fleetwood, passed away on Dec. 14th in his residence.  He was the husband of Kerrie A. (Roberts) Ott of 37 years.  Born in Sellersville, PA., he was the son of Sandra J. (Derstine) Ott and the late Ronald N. Ott.  James was Operations Director of Media Fusion Technology of Boyertown, PA.  He was a graduate of Central Bucks High School.  Surviving in addition to his wife is one daughter, Kristen A. Ott, Altoona, PA; one son, Bryan...

Mary J. Pirigyi, 79 of Boyertown, passed away on Dec. 10th in the Reading Hospital.  Born in New York, NY, she was the daughter of the late John and Irene (Ilko) Toth.  Surviving is one daughter, Lisa Pirgyi, Boyertown, PA.  MARK J HUMMEL Funeral Home, Lower Alsace Twp., Reading has charge of her private arrangements.

Joan A. Meyers, 83 of Lower Alsace Twp., Reading, passed away on Dec. 7th in Reading Hospital.  Born in Reading, she was the daughter of late Jacob P. and Emily S. (Wells) Meyers.  Joan was retired from being a High School Physical Education Teacher.  She was the last surviving member of her family.  MARK J HUMMEL Funeral Home, Lower Alsace Twp., Reading has charge of her private cremation arrangements.