All Obituaries

Robert “Bully” Allen Lyon, 75, died March 14, 2019 in his Bernville residence. He was the husband of Sandra Louise (Kerner) Lyon, whom he married March 16, 1963. Born in Reading, Pennsylvania on December 17, 1943, he was a son of the late Harry A. and Elsie Mae (Houck) Lyon. Robert was a 1961 graduate of Penn-Bernville High School. He proudly served with the United States Marine Corps and the Pennsylvania National Guard. Robert was employed for a number of years in production...

Alvin (Al) George Leidel, 93, of Phoebe Berks Village, Wernersville, died March 14, 2019 in Tower Health / Reading Hospital. He was married April 14, 1951 to Betty Lorraine (Hepler) Leidel, who died September 3, 2005. They shared a beautiful marriage, lasting 54 years, setting an example for their children, grandchildren, and more. Born in Fullerton, Lehigh County on January 13, 1926, he was a son of the late Alois and Katharina S. (Schlothauer) Leidel. He was a 1943 graduate of Allentown...

George P. Rebholtz, 90, formerly of Reading, died March 12, 2019 in Berks Heim.   Born December 7, 1928 in Reading, he was a son of the late George C. & Florence M. (Schultz) Rebholtz. George was a 1947 Graduate of Reading High School and a graduate of the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. He was employed as a bookkeeper for Lentz Mills retiring in 1991. He also worked as an accounts receivable clerk for the Reading eagle from 1947-1961. George was a member...

Lee Wayne Garrigan, 85, passed away March 9, 2019 in his Muhlenberg Township residence, surrounded by his loving family. He was the loving husband of Patricia Ann (Miller) Garrigan, whom he was married to for 61 years. Born December 4, 1933 in Reading, he was a son of the late John Joseph and Esther Viola (Orth) Garrigan. Lee was a 1951 graduate of Reading High School, and a 1958 graduate of Albright College, where he earned his bachelor’s degree; and a 1963 graduate of Temple...

Russel David Yoder, 83, of Hyde Park, died March 5, 2019 at Tower Health – Reading Hospital, West Reading. He was the husband of Laura Laydeen (Avery) Yoder, to whom he was married for 60 years. Born October 31, 1935 in Allentown, Lehigh County, he was a son of the late Russell Alvin and Joy Blank (Williams) Yoder. As a young man, Russel was very active in the Boy Scouts, achieving Eagle Scout, and he received the Order of the Arrow, Scouting’s honor society. Russel was a 1954...

Sylvin “Bud” Lee Scolastico, 70, died March 5, 2019 in his Muhlenberg Township residence. He was the husband of Marla J. (Miller) Scolastico, whom he married February 11, 1967. Born in Reading, PA on December 17, 1948, he was a son of the late Salvatore Sylvin Scolastico and Lottie Violet (Griesemer) Scolastico. He was a 1966 graduate of Reading High School. Bud was a car enthusiast and was the current chairman of the Camaro Nationals for the last 9 years. He participated in...

David Lawrence Klopp, 85, passed away March 3, 2019 in the Lutheran Home at Topton. He was the husband of the late Virginia Mae (Heiser) Klopp, who passed away August 4, 2014. Born February 26, 1934 in Richland, he was the youngest child of the late Howard George Samuel and Hattie Lizzie (Stewart) Klopp. David was a 1951 graduate of Richland High School. He was a 1955 graduate of Wyomissing Polytechnic Institute where he earned an associate degree in Engineering Technology. He was...

Elaine Mae Clark, 83, of Exeter Township, died March 1, 2019 in Tower Health / Reading Hospital. Born in Phoenixville, Chester County on May 30, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Stephen J. and Margaret E. (Lorenz) Hasko. She was attended Phoenixville High School. Elaine was a member of Community United Church of Christ, St. Lawrence where she was very active with their visitation program and part of the offertory committee. Elaine had a very giving heart and enjoyed sewing and...

Betty Jane Hepner, 95, of Temple, passed away February 28, 2019 at Penn State Health – St. Joseph, Bern Township. A devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother, she was the widow of Samuel Louis Hepner, who died May 7, 2017. Born June 8, 1923 in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Clarence R. and Florence (Kuser) Esterly. Betty Jane was a 1941 graduate of Reading High School. She was a lifelong member of St. Stephens UCC serving many years as a bible school aid and nursery...

Betty Gertrude Gift, 87, formerly of Locust Street, Reading, had her final curtain call here on earth, February 27, 2019 and joined her sister, Arlene for their opening performance in Heaven.  Betty had been a guest at ManorCare Health Services, Inc., Laureldale for the last 3 years. She was born November 16, 1931 in Reading, Pennsylvania and was a daughter of the late Lester C. and Gertrude M. (Weber) Gift. Betty was a 1949 graduate of Reading High School where she was a member of...