Grace A. Faith, 70, of Sinking Spring, passed away Monday, May 14th, at Reading Hospital and Medical Center, West Reading.

Grace was born in Olean, New York, on November 14, 1941, a daughter of the late Margaret and Floyd Dougherty.

She was the widow of Richard F. Faith, he August 13, 1984. Her first husband was Thomas J. Gibbon and she is survived by her loving companion of 20 years Edwin Huseman.

She worked as a registered nurse at Community General and St. Joseph’s Hospitals; before retiring, she was a dialysis nurse for the Pennsylvania Dialysis Clinic of Reading.

She was a longtime volunteer for Berks Area Youth Recreation (BAYR), loved her grandkids and spending time with them, also, enjoyed her casinos, reading, crossword puzzles and bus trips both long and short.

Grace recieved a nursing degree from the Reading Hospital School of Nursing.

Grace is survived by
two daughters, Barbara “Missy” E., wife of John Feeman, of Wyomissing;
Elizabeth A., wife of Brian Heimbach, of Reading;
two sons Richard T., husband of Tracey Gibbon, of Sinking Spring and Larry T., husband of Karen Gibbon, also of Sinking Spring. Two brothers Howard Dougherty of Harrisburg and Daryl Dougherty of Seattle, WA.

She is also survived by 6 grandchildren, 4 stepchildren with Mr. Faith and by extended family of Mr. Huseman of 8 children and many grandchildren.

Religious Service from the Sanders Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc., 1501 North 11th Street, Reading, at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, May 19th.

Friends are invited to call Friday 6:00 – 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home

Interment at Berks County Memorial Gardens, Maidencreek Twp.

Family will accept flowers or donations to American Cancer Society, 498 Bellevue Ave., Reading, PA 19605. Please sign the online guest register at www.sandersfuneral.com

John E. Fusner, Sr, 73, Reading, passed away at 6:56 AM, Tuesday, May 8th, suddenly, at his residence.

John was born in Reading, on August 13, 1938, a son of the late Evelyn (Reifsnyder) and Donald Fusner
He worked at Luden’s, of Reading.

He served in the U.S. Army Air Force in the Vietnam War.

He was a member of Nativity Lutheran Church, Reading.

John is survived by
a daughter, Pauline A. Fusner, of Reading; two sons David A. Fusner, and John E. Fusner, Jr., of Reading.

Memorial Service will be held at Nativity Lutheran Church, Reading, 1501 North 13th St., Reading, PA 19604, at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, May 11th, with The Rev. Eileen M. Le Van officiating.

Friends are invited to call Friday 9:30 -10:00 A.M. at the church.

Interment at Berks County Memorial Gardens, Maidencreek Twp.

Family request donations to Nativity Lutheran Church Memorial Fund.

The Sanders Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 1501 North 11th St., Reading, is in charge of the arrangements. Please sign the online register at www.sandersfuneral.com.

Ruth S. Larish, 75, formerly of Temple, passed away Monday, May 7th, at Berks Hiem.

She was born in Reading, on February 6, 1937, a daughter of the late Laura (Scheuring) and Walton Reiter.

Ruth worked at Camp Hosiery, Talbot outlet and Meridian Bank.

Ruth is survived by
two daughters, Debra Hart companion of Michael Leonardziak, of Reading;
Bonnie Leonti companion of Ron Carroll, of Reading;
a son, Jerry, husband of Pat Larish, of Lancaster.

Ruth is also survived by a sister “Snook” Henry of Reading.

She is also survived by 4 grandchildren and 9 great gandchildren

Services are private at the convenience of family the Sanders Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 1501 North 11th Street, Reading, is in charge of arrangements. Please sign the online guest register at www.sandersfuneral.com.

Doris G. Xavios, 80, of Ocean City, MD, passed away at 12:28 PM, Sunday, May 6th, at Peninsula Regional Medical Center, Salisbury, Maryland.

Doris was born in Reading, on July 20, 1931, a daughter of the late Viola (Rissmiller) and Ralph Gasser.

She was the widow of Spero Xavios. He died March 9, 2003.

She worked as a business owner in Ocean City, MD.,

Doris is survived by
two daughters, Donna Brittingham, with whom she resided;
Karen (VanHorn) Botvin, of Lancaster;
two sons Terry VanHorn, of Richmond,Va; Gary VanHorn, of Reading;
two step sons District Justice Thomas H. Xavios, of Reading; Jeffrey P. Xavios, of Exeter Township.

Graveside service will be held at Spies-Zion Cemetery at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, May 12th.

Sanders Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 1501 North 11th Street, Reading, is in charge of the arrangements.

George N. Seidel, 94, of Virginville, passed on to heavenly rest on May 4th,2012.

George was born in West Lawn,Pa., on March 2, 1918, a son of the late Ella (Hess) and Lloyd Seidel.

He was predeceased by his wife of 68 years,Geraldine Naomi (Kulp) Seidel. She died 2/6/2012.

George had worked for Textile Machine Works,Sam’s Auto Service and he retired from Leesport Chrysler Plymouth .

He served in the U.S. Army as a 1st Sgt. in WW II. He served in Patton’s 3rd Army and was in charge of all vehicles and tanks and served as security for General Patton.

He was a lifetime member of St. Luke’s Lutheran Church,9th and Green Sts., Reading, Pennsylvania ,19604.

George is survived by
a daughter, Anne L., wife of Michael L. Mescavage, of Virginville with whom he and his wife had lived and
a son,Jack H., husband of Jean Seidel, of Fleetwood.

He is also survived by 5 grandchildren-Michael,Jason,Fawn,Pamela, and Troy and 5 great grandchildren-Morgan,Darrin,Triton,Cora and Lucy.

Services from St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, Reading, at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, May 9th.

Friends are invited to call Wednesday 10:00-11:00 AM. at the church.

Interment at St. Michael’s Cemetery, Tilden Twp.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the church.

Sanders Funeral Home and Cremation Services,Inc.,,1501 N. 11th St.,Reading,is in charge of arrangements.

Family and friends may sign online register at www.sandersfuneral.com.