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| Name | Obituary | Date of Pub. | Publication/Location | Transcribed by |
| Babb, George | George Babb, for many years was a resident of Alsace Twp., this county, died last Friday night in tis city at a pretty old age. | 5 Apr 1814 | Reading Adler Reading, Pennsylvania | VLH |
| Babb, Johannes | Johannes Babb, an old resident of Alsace Twp., this county, died about a week ago. | 18 Apr 1815 | Reading Adler Reading, Pennsylvania | Nancy Piper |
| Babb, Matthias | Matthias Babb, an old resident of this city, died last Friday in his 58th year. | 12 Jan 1813 | Reading Adler Reading, Pennsylvania | VLH |
| Baker, Rebecca E. | Rebecca, widow of Henry E. Baker died at her the home of her son-in-law near Earlville, aged 84 years 4 months and 3 days. Deceased is survived by the following children: Ellen wife of Clayton Dilliplane, with whom she resided; William E. and Thomas, all of Earlville; Millie(Amelia), wife of Calvin Hertzog, of Weavertown. Mrs Baker was one of the oldest residents of this community and the last of her family. Her husband preceded her in death many years ago. Mrs. Baker was a member of Amityville Reformed Church. | 11 Dec 1924 | Boyertown Democrat Boyertown, Pennsylvania | VLH |
| Baners, Mrs. Frederick | Reading, Pa., April 28: The funeral of Mrs. Frederick Bankers was held at Blandon today at the same hour as the funeral of her sister, Mrs. Hannah Walters was being held at Phoenixville, the two having died five hours apart. | 30 Jun 1918 | Philadelphia Inquirer Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | VLH |
| Barlet, Dorothy M. | Private services were held for Dorothy M. Barlet, 91, formerly of Fleetwood, who died July 5 in Kutztown Manor, where she had been a resident. She was the widow of Daniel K. Barlet, who died in 1954. Born in Oley Township, she had been employed for 11 years by Luden's Inc., Reading, retiring in 1977. She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Fleetwood. Barlet is survived by a daughter, Beverly A. (Barlet) Conrad, Fleetwood, and a sister, Harriet (Labe) Focht, Oley. There are also three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Burial was in Salem (Shalters) Cemetery, Alsace Township. The Mae A. Stump Funeral Home Inc., Fleetwood, was in charge of the arrangements. | 10 Jul 2003 | Boyertown Area Times Boyertown, Pennsylvania | VLH |
| Barlet, Lester W., Sr. | Lester W. Barlet Sr., 66, Richmond Township, died of natural causes May 10 in Reading Hospital. He was the husband of Beatrice H. (Arndt) Barlet. Born in Reading, he was a son of the late John P. R. and Minerva S. (Schittler) Barlet. Barlet was employed by the Myers Canning Co., Tuckerton, and was last employed for 37 years by Quaker Maid Kitchens, Ontelaunee Township, retiring in 1996. He was an Army veteran. Barlet is also survived by three daughters: Cindy L. (Barlet) Sprecher, and Dawn M. (Barlet) Wengert, both of Fleetwood; and Judith D. (Barlet) Strausser, Hamburg. Other survivors include three sons: Clifford W., and Lester W. Dr., both of Fleetwood; and Michael A., Kutztown. Also surviving are a sister, Barbara L. (Barlet) Burkert, Fleetwood; and six brothers: John P. R. Jr., Gary L., Jerry L. Sr. and Raymond N. Sr., all of Fleetwood; Paul W. Sr., Hamburg; and Earl S., Temple. There are also 13 grandchildren, six stepgrandchildren and three stepgreat-grandchildren. Services will be Monday at 11 a.m. in the Mae A. Stump Funeral Home Inc., Fleetwood. Burial will be in Berks County Memorial Gardens, Maidencreek Township. | 12 May 2005 | Reading Eagle Reading, Pennsylvania | VLH |
| Batteicher, Martin | Martin Batteicher a resident of Heidelbert Twp., this county, died last week. | 7 May 1811 | Reading Adler Reading, Pennsylvania | VLH |
| Bauer, Michael | Michael Bauer, a resident of Oley Twp., this county committed suicide last Thursday, the 27th of last month. | 2 Oct 1810 | Reading Adler Reading, Pennsylvania | VLH |
| Bauer, Mrs. Lovina Schoch | Mrs. Peter Bauer, wife of a respected farmer of Hillegas, died at her residence Saturday night after a brief ilness. She had been suffering from ill health for a number of years, but was not seriously ill until a month before her death. Mrs. Bauer was a most admirable woman with many lovable qualities. She was an exceptionally well-beloved neighbor and a kind and Christian mother, and a devout church member. She reared a large family of children and lived to see all of them reach respectable manhood and womanhood. She was 68 years old. Had 11 children of whom 8 are alive- Magnus of Allentown; Jonathan, David and Mary of Philadelphia; Irwin, Reuben A., Henry F., and Oliver of Hillegas. Funeral services Thursday from the residence near Haring Hotel. Father Nathe will hold services and burial in Bally Catholic Cemetery. | 12 Aug 1899 | Town and Country Newspaper Pennsburg, Pennsylvania | VLH |
| Bayer, Maria | Maria Bayer, died last Wednesday in her 24th year, daughter of Mr. Henry Bayer, hotel proprietor of this city. | 4 Nov 1800 | Reading Adler Reading, Pennsylvania | VLH |
| Bear, Jacob | Died on the 1st inst., in Berks county, Pa., Mr. Jacob Bear, at the advanced age of 104 years, 5 months and some days. | 17 Nov 1824 | Republican Compiler Gettysburg, Pennsylvania | VLH |
| Bechtel, Christian | Christian Bechtel, an old and wealthy resident of Cumru Twp., this county, died on the 1st, aged about 62 years. | 8 Nov 1814 | Reading Adler Reading, Pennsylvania | VLH |
| Bechtel, Johannes | Johannes Bechtel, an old resident of Exeter Twop., this county, died last week, aged about 86 years. | 29 Mar 1814 | Reading Adler Reading, Pennsylvania | VLH |
| Bechtel, Mrs. Catherine | Mrs. Catherine Bechtel, died on the 12th, aged 54y 5m 5d, she was the widow of Christian Bechtel who died lately in Cumru Twp., this county. | 29 Nov 1814 | Reading Adler Reading, Pennsylvania | VLH |
| Becker, Christopher | Berk's Farmer Murdered (By Associated Press) Reading, Pa., June 3 - Christopher Becker, a prominent farmer of Oley township was probably murdered last night by an unknown person. His body was found in his barn yard filled with shot. Becker was 53 years old and wealthy. the shooting is regarded as very mysterious. | 3 Jun 1897 | Wilkes-Barre Times Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania | VLH |
| Becker, Gottfried | Gottfried Becker, an old resident of Reading, died last Sunday. | 25 Mar 1806 | Reading Adler Reading, Pennsylvania | VLH |
| Becker, Samuel | Samuel Becker, of Muhlback, died last Wednesday, aged between 36 and 40 years. | 8 Aug 1809 | Reading Adler Reading, Pennsylvania | VLH |
| Beidler, John | John Beidler, an esteemed resident of Robeson Twop., this county, died last week. | 23 Jul 1811 | Reading Adler Reading, Pennsylvania | VLH |
| Bellman, Kate (Ruth) | Kate E. (Ruth), wife of Charles Bellman, aged 61 years, 2 months and 18 days, died Thurdsay at her home, 1141 Green street from complications. She had been in ill health for several months. Deceased was a daughter of James and Kate (Wenrich) Bellman. She was a member of the Reformed congregation of Hain's Church, Wernersville. Besides the husband there survive one daughter, Mrs. Robert Kauffman, this city; eight gandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was the last of her immediate family. | 4 Dec 1925 | Reading Eagle Reading, Pennsylvania | VLH |
| Bender, Henry | Henry Bender, aged 68 years died of a complication at 11.25 p. m. Sunday at his home, 222 South Eleventh street, after an illness of three months, a week of which time he was confined to bed. He was a carpenter and followed that trade a long time. In recent years he had a shop in the rear of his home, where he did repair work. He was born in Schaefferstown, Lebanon county, and was a son of the late Thomas and Matilda (nee Musser) Bender. He was a member of the Reformed Church of Shaefferstown, Lebanon county. He leaves his widow, Sarah (nee Evans) and a son, Oscar Bender, residing at home; three grandchildren and one sister, Kate, widow of Solomon Moyer, of Schaefferstown. | Monday 20 Dec 1920 | Reading Eagle Reading, Pennsylvania | VLH |
| Bender, Mrs. Sarah | Sarah, widow of Henry Bender, 82, died this morning at her home 222 South 11th St. Her parents were Evan and Mary (Hartman) Evans. She was a member of the Schaefferstown reformed Church. Surviving are a son, Oscar Bender, Reading; three grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and one sister, Mrs. Jane Yeagley, in Lebanon County. Funeral Monday at 1:30 p.m. from the Seidel Funeral Chapel, the Rev. H. Adam Bachman, Schaefferstown, officiating. Interment will be made in the Schaefferstown Cemetery. | Thursday 9 Dec 1943 | Reading Eagle Reading, Pennsylvania | VLH |
| Bentz, Mrs Maria | Mrs. Maria Bentz, wife of Sebastian of Bern Twp., this county, died on the 26th last November, at age of 34 years. | 22 Dec 1812 | Reading Adler Reading, Pennsylvania | VLH |
| Berger, Herber | Herber Berger, died on the 11th of February in Tulpehocken Twp., this county, aged 79y 8m 1d. | 28 Jan 1815 | Reading Adler Reading, Pennsylvania | VLH |
| Bernhardt, Wendel | Wendel Bernhardt, died on the 27th in Alsace Twp., this county, aged 68 years less 10 days. | 4 Jan 1814 | Reading Adler Reading, Pennsylvania | VLH |
| Bertolette, Cyrus F. | Farmer Dies of Injuries: HAMBURG, Pa., July 19 - Cyrus F. Bertolette, a wealthy farmer of Oley township, died today, aged 51 years. He was assisting in unloading hay o Saturday, when he fell off the wagon and fractured his skull. | 20 Jul 1906 | Philadelphia Inquirer Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | VLH |
| Beyer, John | John Beyer, aged 100 years, died last week at the home of Valentine Beyer in Amity Twp., this county. | 10 May 1814 | Reading Adler Reading, Pennsylvania | VLH |
| Beyer, Mrs. Catharine | Mrs. Catharine Beyer, wife of Jacob Beyer, died in Richmond Twp., this county , aged 54 years | 20 Mar 1804 | Reading Adler Reading, Pennsylvania | VLH |
| Bickel, Amelia | Amelia Bickel died at Little Oley on Sunday, aged about 54 years. Deceased had a tumor in her stomach, with which she suffered intensely for over three months. She lived with her only brother, Willoughby Bickel. Neither was ever married. The parents are dead for many years. The funeral took place on Thursday. Services were held in the Lutheran Church, and interment was made in Fairview Cembetyer , Boyertown. | 14 Aug 1904 | Boyertown Democrat Boyertown, Pennsylvania | VLH |
| Bickel, Elizabeth | Elizabeth Bickel, wife of Tobias Bickel of Heidelberg Twp., this county, died last Friday morning after a lingering illness in her 59th year. | 13 Sep 1814 | Reading Adler Reading, Pennsylvania | VLH |
| Bickel, Tobias | Tobias Bickel, died last Sunday a week ago on December 24th, an old resident of Heidelberg Twp., this county. | 3 Jan 1815 | Reading Adler Reading, Pennsylvania | VLH |
| Bischoff, Johann | Johann Bischoff, died on the 31st, last August in Exeter Twp., this county, in his 73rd year. | 9 Sep 1812 | Reading Adler Reading, Pennsylvania | VLH |
| Bitting, Elizabeth | Reading, Pa., May 3: Mrs. Elizabeth Bitting, 62, wife of Richard Bitting, of Amityville, died today of general debility. She leaves several brothers, amongh them being Richard and Emanuel Potter, of Reading. | 4 May 1918 | Philadelphia Inquirer Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | VLH |
| Bley, Conrad | Conrad Bley, of this place, died on Tuesday morning last, after an illness of a few months. Mr. Bley sustained a stroke of paralysis last fall, which gradually affected his mind until he became entirely demented. Conrad Bley was born in Oley township, Berks county, in 1818, and moved to this county in 1862. He leaves a wife, two sons nad a daughter surviving him. | 15 Apr 1886 Page 3 | The Indiana Democrat Indiana, Pennsylvania | VLH |
| Bohn, Fredrich | Fredrich Bohn, died o nthe 2nd of May on his farm in Heidelberg Twp., this county, in his 61st year. | 10 May 1814 | Reading Adler Reading, Pennsylvania | VLH |
| Boltz, George | George Boltz, an old resident of Tulpehocken Twp., this county, died on the 27th, aged 85y 5m 5d. | 7 Nov 1815 | Reading Adler Reading, Pennsylvania | VLH |
| Boos, Rev. Wilhelm | Reverend Wilhelm Boos, died I this city on the 28th of last November, in his 75th year. He was for many years a Reformed Ministher of a number of parishes in the vicinity of Reading. | 6 Dec 1814 | Reading Adler Reading, Pennsylvania | VLH |
| Borneman, Dr. John S. | Physician Dies in Boyertown; Practices Medicine Over Half Century; Headed Berks Society Dr. John S. Borneman, dean of Berks County physicians, died at his home, 229 East Philadelphia Avenue, at 1:50 a.m. today. On March 15, he would have celebrated his 56th year as a practicing physician. He was aged 81 years. Dr. Borneman was one of the oldest practicing physicians in the East.Dr. John S. Borneman, dean of Berks County physicians, died at his home, 229 East Philadelphia Avenue, at 1:50 a.m. today. On March 15, he would have celebrated his 56th year as a practicing physician. He was aged 81 years. He was a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and was widely known. In recent years he had been honored at a number of "old timers" banquets. He was stricken last week and his attending physican, Dr. Richard G. Argens, detected a rapidly developing uremia condition, which finally caused his death. On march 15, 1878, Dr. Borneman was graduated from the University of Pennsylvania, and had been actively engaged in his profession, until a few weeks ago. Although of the old school of medicine, the physician adapted himself to the modern conditions and closely followed the new happenings in the medical field. Dr. Borneman always stoutly maintained the day of the general practitioner has not passed. He was a member of the Berks County Medical Society and a former president of the organization; the Pennsylvania State Medical Society and the American Medical Association. He was the last member of his family. There survive his widow Mary (Shaner) and the following daughters: Elsie, wife of Charles C. Burdan, ice cream manuafacturer; Amy at home; Helen, a graduate of Penn State and Johns Hopkins University. His parents were the late Isaac H. and Esther M. (Stauffer)Borneman. As a youth, he had an ambition to become a school teacher. This object he achieved, teaching school in New Hanover for four terms, in Upper Merion for one term and one term at Hatboro. While teaching he continued his studies and later entered the medical school of the University of Pennsylvania. He received his degree in 1878, being one of a class of 127 students. After graduating from the University, Dr. Borneman began practice in Sassamansville. After 23 months in that community he moved to this borough, occupying the same office during his entire career as a local physician. During Dr. Borneman's nearly 56 years of active practice he attended more than 3,500 maternity cases. Up until his fatal illness he had not missed a day at his office in 38 years. Only once before in his lifetime was he unable to attend to his practice because of illness. That was when he was stricken with an attack of typhoid fever about 39 years ago. Funeral Tuesday at 2 p.m. from the home. Interment in Fairview Cemetery. The Rev. George G. Greenawald, pastor of Good Shepard Reformed Church will officiate. The body may be viewed Monday evening. The J.J. Brown Estate has charge. | 10 Feb 1934 | Boyertown Democrat Boyertown, Pennsylvania | VLH |
| Bowers, Matilda | Reading, Pa., June 29: After an illness of over a year, Mrs. Matilda Bowers, wife of William W. Bowers, of this city, died today of a complication of diseases,a ged 82. She was a prominent member of St. Paul's Reformed Church and was active in a number of lodges. | 30 Jun 1918 | Philadelphia Inquirer Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | VLH |
| Boyer, Andrew B | Reading, Pa., May 3: Andrew B. Boyer, son of David Boyer, of Royerstown, died today of pneumonia after a few days illness, aged 37. | 4 May 1918 | Philadelphia Inquirer Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | VLH |
| Boyer, Nelly | Nelly Boyer, daughter of Heinrich Boyer, died in Reading last Friday. | 7 Mar 1809 | Reading Adler Reading, Pennsylvania | VLH |
| Braun, Conrad | Conrad Braun, died Sunday the 2nd, aged 92 years. | 5 Apr 1803 | Reading Adler Reading, Pennsylvania | VLH |
| Brecht, Jacob | Jacob Brecht, died a week ago yesterday in his 64th year, and old resident of this city and Writer of Commisioners of Berks County. | 6 Jun 1815 | Reading Adler Reading, Pennsylvania | VLH |
| Brecht, Michael | Michael Brecht, died here yesterday in his 82nd year, a wealthy and one of the oldest residents of the city. His wife of almost the same age preceded him some weeks ago to eternity. | 2 Aug 1814 | Reading Adler Reading, Pennsylvania | VLH |
| Breiner, John | John Breiner died last Thursday, aged 2y 8m. | 10 Jul 1804 | Reading Adler Reading, Pennsylvania | VLH |
| Brumbach, Howard T. | Reading, Pa., April 28: Howard T. Brumbach, 30, was found dead in a chair at his home today. He had been suffering from asthma. | 30 Jun 1918 | Philadelphia Inquirer Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | VLH |
| Brumbach, Mildred A. | Services were held in the Christ & Catagnus Funeral Home, Oley, for Mildred A. Brumbach, Reading, who died Aug. 27 in ManorCare Health Services, West Reading, where she resided three weeks. Burial was in the Spies-Zion Cemetery, Alsace Township. She was the wife of Carl W. Brumbach. Born in Oley Township, she was a daughter of the late William F. and Ella H. (Auman) Himmelreich. Until retiring, she was employed in the Western Electric cafeteria. She was previously employed at the Curtis Stevens & Embry Shoe Factory, and was an examiner for the former Kauffman Knitting Mill, and Oley Ship and Shore Company. Brumbach was a member of Zion Spies Evangelical Reformed Church, Alsace Township. She was past president and vice president of the Women’s Guild, and was also a long-time choir member. She was past president of the Oley Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary and past president of the Oley Legion Auxiliary. She was a former member of the Blandon Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary and its’ Relief Association, and also the Ruscombmanor Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary and Relief Association. Also surviving are two daughters, Marion A. (Lorah) Zweizig, Reading, and Betty Lou (Lorah) Reider, Fleetwood; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. There are also a brother, Ned L. Himmelreich, Oley, and five sisters: Erma J. (Himmelreich) Gieringer, Fleetwood; Grace S. (Himmelreich) Heffner, Charlestown, Md.; Anna C. (Himmelreich) Reifsnyder, Oley; Helen M. (Himmelreich) Miller, Reiffton; and Sara E. (Himmelreich) Smith, North Olmsted, Ohio. | 29 Aug 2002 | Kutztown Area Patriot Kutztown, Pennsylvania | VLH |
| Burdan, Mrs. Henry S. | Mrs. Kate W. Burdan nee Bryan, wife of Henry S. Burdan, died at her late home, known as Burdan's Blacksmith Shop, near Little Oley, Tuesday morning following an illness covering several months, during which time she suffered with asmathical bronchitis. Deceased was a daughter of Mary Wentzel and the late William Bryan, and was born at Morysville, near Boyertown, on May 15, 1856, being in her 63rd year. There survive her mother, Mary Wentzel Bryan, of Boyertown; her husband, Henry S. Burdan, and the following children: Hiram B., of Pottstown; William H. Burdan, of Reading; Florence wife of Frank W. Clouser, of Pottstown; Susan B., wife of Newton Carver, of Boyertown, and Charles B., of New York City, N.Y. The following brothers and sisters also remain: Olivia, wife of Allen Mory, of Rosedale, PA; Ida widow of Irvin Landis, of New Berlinville; Henry Bryan of Boyertown; Joel Bryan, of Oley, and Hattie wife of William Brown of Morysville. Deceased was a confirmed member of St. John's Luthern Church, Boyertown, having been admitted to membership in 1872. The funeral will be held this Saturday at 8:30 o'clock at the home. Services at Fairview Chapel, Boyertown. Rev. A.M. Weber, of St. John's Lutheran Church will officiate. Interment in Fairview Cemetery | Saturday 18 Jan 1919 | Berks Democrat Berks County, Pennsylvania | VLH |
| Burkert, Ella M. | Ella M. Burkert, 91 of Allentown died Thursday in her home. She was the wife of the late Paul J. Burkert. Born in Weisenberg Township, she was a daughter of the late Oliver J. and Mary T. (Reichelderfer) Reitz. Survivor: Daughter Ruth M. with whom she resided. Services: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Trexler Funeral Home, 1625 Highland St., Allentown. Call 1-2p.m.Tuesday. | 28 Nar 1992 | Kutztown Area Patriot Kutztown, Pennsylvania | VLH |
| Buscher, Carl | Carl Buscher, of Reading, died last Sunday night. He was a member of Capt. Klein's company which lately was encamped in the neighborhood of Philadelphia, on the Delaware. | 3 Jan 1815 | Reading Adler Reading, Pennsylvania | VLH |
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