All Obituaries

Kermit Lowell Gottshall, 95, formerly of Boyertown, went home to Glory on November 14, 2019 after passing in his daughter’s Earl Township residence. He was the widower of Evelyn Lorraine (Swenk) Gottshall. Born October 3, 1924 in his Boyertown residence, he was a son of the late Pearce B. and Katie A. (Reitenauer) Gottshall. Kermit was a graduate of Boyertown High School. He was employed for over 40 years with the Boyertown Auto Body Works, retiring in 1986. After retiring, he...

 Ronald E. McCoy, 82, of Exeter Township, went to be with his Lord, on November 10, 2019 at Reading Hospital & Medical Center.   He was the loving husband of Shirley June (Kuser) McCoy, with whom he shared 53 years of marriage.   Born July 17, 1937 in West Reading, he was a son of the late Elmer and Catherine “Edyth” (Fenstermacher) McCoy.   A contractor from the age of 15, Ronald started his own business, Ronald McCoy Home Improvements, in 1971, and...

Nancy Carole Ploshay, LPN, peacefully entered the arms of the Lord on Saturday, November 9, 2019. Nancy was born on July 27, 1946 to the late Jack Kenneth Freed and Anna Barbara Roth of Willow Grove, Pennsylvania. Nancy graduated 4th in her class from Sacred Heart School of Practical Nursing in Norristown. She was employed at the Montgomery County Geriatric Center for 25 years. More recently, she was employed at Suncoast Hospital in Tampa, Florida. Nancy was the wife of John P....

Marlene June Fisher, 75 of Alsace Township, passed away November 8, 2019 in the Reading Hospital, with her loving family by her side.  She was the wife of Karl Fisher, Jr., whom she married September 10, 1966. Born in Reading, PA on February 4, 1944, she was a daughter of the late Harry W. and Margaret M. (Sweitzer) Hart. She was a 1962 graduate of Muhlenberg High School. Marlene worked as a teacher’s aide at the Berks Career and Technology Center-East...

Jeanette Martin Rettew, 67, of Alsace Township, passed away November 6, 2019 in ManorCare Laureldale.   She was the wife of Donald Richard Rettew, whom she married December 4, 1971.  Born in Lancaster, PA on May 17, 1952, she was a daughter of Ralph Henry Martin of Manheim, Lancaster County and the late Gwen Arlene (Sterneman) Martin.  She was a 1970 graduate of Conestoga Valley High School.  Jeanette loved doing crafts, spending time with her...

Ralph E. Kemery, 86, passed away November 5, 2019 at the Reading Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He was the loving husband of Maryellen T. Kemery, who passed away in 1989. Born, November 29, 1932 in Brandonville, PA, he was the son of the late William and Minnie (Foose) Kemery. He was employed by Western Electrical in the maintenance department. Ralph proudly served in the United States Army. Surviving are his five children: Thomas, husband of Carol Kemery, Michael,...

Jay Harold Fishkin, 87, formerly of McKently Street, Laureldale, died October 31, 2019 at Keystone Villa at Fleetwood. He was the widower of Nan E. (Geschwindt) Fishkin.  Born, April 18, 1932, in Reading, he was a son of the late Irving and Beatrice (Blecker) Fishkin. Jay was a 1950 graduate of Reading High School. He was employed as a steel fitter for 27 years with Penn Iron Works. Jay was a proud Air Force Veteran of the Korean Conflict. He loved cruising and traveled the entire...

Jay Harold Fishkin, 87, formerly of McKently Street, Laureldale, died October 31, 2019 at Keystone Villa at Fleetwood. He was the widower of Nan E. (Geschwindt) Fishkin.  Born, April 18, 1932, in Reading, he was a son of the late Irving and Beatrice (Blecker) Fishkin. Jay was a 1950 graduate of Reading High School. He was employed as a steel fitter for 27 years with Penn Iron Works. Jay was a proud Air Force Veteran of the Korean Conflict. He loved cruising and traveled the entire...

Anthony Pizzo, 92, died October 29, 2019 in his Muhlenberg Township residence. He was the widower of Mary G. (Doleniak) Pizzo, with whom he shared 66 years of marriage. Born, September 2, 1927, in Reading, he was a son of the late Anthony Pizzo, Sr. and Catherine C. (Cappadona) Pizzo. Anthony was a graduate of Reading High School. He was employed with Stickler Products, Reading for a number of years; then Luden’s for 10 years.   He retired from the U.S. Postal Service in...

Gary Lynn Wessner, Sr., 75, died October 28, 2019 in his Muhlenberg Township residence, surrounded by his loving family.   He was the loving husband of Rita B. (Stoltz) Wessner, with whom he shared 56 years of marriage.   Born, December 28, 1943, in Reading, he was a son of the late George R. And Anna M. (Loeb) Wessner.   Gary was a 1961 graduate of Reading High School.   He was employed as a machine operator with Polymer Corporation, then Quadrant, for 43 years,...