All Obituaries

Edith (Appolloni) Hinnershitz, 94, formerly of West Lawn, passed away on April 15th in Manor Care, Sinking Spring.  She was married to the late Earl R. Hinnershitz, Sr. who passed away in 1977. Born in Minersville, PA, May 16, 1924, Edith was the daughter of the late Jenno (James) Appolloni and Martha ( nee’ Stella) Appolloni.  Edith was a long time telephone operator at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Edith enjoyed music and particularly playing the organ. Edith is survived by...

Patricia Ann Griffith, 60, of Lower Heidelberg Twp., passed away in the evening hours Monday April 1, 2019, in her residence. Born July 4, 1958, in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Earl Pack Sr. & Naomi R. (nee’ Steckline) Pack. She is survived by her children: Lauren N., wife of Keith Schaeffer, Tulpehocken Twp. & Aaron J. Griffith, L. Heidelberg Twp; her siblings: Lloyd Rose, husband of Vivian, Friedensburg, Michael Pack,...

Carroll Donald Lape, 90, of Newmanstown went to join his Lord and Savior on Sunday, March 31, 2019 with his loving wife Linda by his side. Carroll was born on January 26, 1929 in the Lebanon Hospital to Roy and Stella Lape. Carroll graduated from Newmanstown High School with the class of 1949. He was a veteran in the Korean Conflict, where he saw active duty as a radioman in the U.S. Army. Carroll was well known for having Cal-Pat's Dog Training School in South Lebanon, where he...

Rosemary Z. Falkoff, 64, of Marion Township passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2019 at her residence. She is the wife of Bernard R. Falkoff. Born on September 11, 1954, a daughter of the late Emidio and Esther Zaccarelli. In addition to her husband, she is survived by three sons, Clifford Holbert, Corbin Holbert, and Wesley Holbert; and a granddaughter, Olivia. Services will be private. Mull Funeral Home, Womelsdorf is handling arrangements. www.mullfh.com  

Earl Fraim, III, 75 of Robesonia, PA and formerly of Woodlyn passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2019 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Reading. He was the husband of Beverly L. (Haynes) Fraim. Born in Upland on May 11, 1943, a son of the late Catherine (Worrell) and Earl Fraim, Jr. Earl retired from Boeing.  He was a proud member of the NRA, loved cars, especially Mustangs, and enjoyed hunting. Surviving in addition to his wife are three children, Dustin Fraim, of Robesonia, Karen Fraim,...

Nancy L. Snyder, 88, of Robesonia passed away on March 20, 2019 at her residence. Her husband, G. Roderick Snyder died in 1995. Born in Reading on August 17, 1930, a daughter of the late Walter and Grace (Johns) Ludwig. She was a graduate of Reading High School and Bryn Mawr College. Nancy retired from the Wernersville State Hospital. She was an active member of St. Paul's U.C.C., a long-time Trustee at Reading Area Community College, and the first female Chairperson for the Berks County...

June Cora Hatt, 85, of Womelsdorf, passed away in the morning hours, Sunday, March 17, 2019, of natural causes in her residence. She was the wife of Robert F. Hatt. Born June 12, 1933, in Womelsdorf, she was a daughter of the late Frank A. & Cora E. (nee’ Hostetter) Miller. She has worked as a seamstress for the former Valley Forge Flag Co., Womelsdorf. She was a faithful member of Trinity Evangelical Fellowship Church, Womelsdorf, where she was involved...

Walter Nelson Jones, 80, of Womelsdorf, passed away Thursday, March 14, 2019, in his residence. He was the husband of Joyce M. (nee’ Wilson) Jones. Born March 2, 1939, in York, South Carolina, he was a son of the late Jessie O. & Ruby (nee’ Watts) Jones. Walter had served in the US Navy for 28 years, until his retirement. Interment with military honors will be private at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery The Mull Funeral Home, Womelsdorf, has...

Walter W. Wanner, Jr., 39, of Heidelberg Twp. passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at the Reading Hospital. Born in West Reading on November 6, 1979 the son of Lori L. (Patton) and  Walter W. Wanner, Sr., both of Heidelberg Twp. He was a graduate of Conrad Weiser High School. Walter most recently worked at the Morgan Corporation. He loved music  and the arts. In addition to his parents, he is survived by a daughter, Polaris Rose Wanner; a brother, Jeremy...

William G. Heiser, 84, of Womelsdorf passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at his residence. He was the husband of Margaret A. (Kelly) Heiser. Born in Philadelphia on February 7, 1935 a son of the late Carl and Blanche (Pinyard) Heiser. William proudly served in the U.S. Army. He worked many years at the former Sellers Company in King of Prussia. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, William Heiser husband of Roxanne; four sisters, Blanche, Kathy, Mary, and...