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Alumni

Class of 1956

June 14, 2022

Marvin Bain Teater - Leroy DeLong - Franklin Miller - Robert Fiorini - Daniel Suchoza - Bruce Reiter - Betty Swavely Billinger - Joan Missimer - Jerry Wanner - Jean Scatchard Nanni - Thomas Hafer - Beatrice Hafer -Patricia DeMarte -  Wilton Pyle - Charles Eagleman -Harold Care - Patricia Boone Snyder - Gene Cannell - Lois DeWees - Mary Kochel Brown - Gale Walter Hess -Joyce Brightbill Flail - Eugene Hornberger - Ray Miller

Filed Under: Alumni, In Memory

Douglas Wesner

June 14, 2022

Douglas W. Wesner, 64, Exeter Twp., died Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2011 in Reading Hospital.  He was the husband of Betty G. (Groller) Wesner.

Born in Reading, PA, he was a son of Jean L. (Lincoln) Wesner, Exeter Township, and the late Judge Grant E. Wesner.

Doug was a teacher for many years. He started with Tulpehocken School District in 1970 for a year. He then spent the remainder of his career with the Exeter Township School District, first at Lorane Elementary and then was a Reading Specialist and History teacher at the Junior high school until he retired. Following retirement he was a reporter for Berks Mont Newspaper.

He graduated from Exeter High School in 1965; West Chester University in 1969, with a B.A. in History; and Kutztown University with a Masters in Education.

In addition to his wife and mother, survivors include a daughter, Sarah E., wife of Samuel W. Greer III of Philadelphia; grandchildren: Reilly, Grace and Amanda Greer; and a brother, Jonathan L. Wesner of Reading.  He was predeceased by a son, Joshua W. Wesner, on April 20, 2000.

Doug loved everything having to do with his grandchildren.

Filed Under: Alumni, Class Notes

Andrea Rosenthal Malek

June 14, 2022

Andrea (Rosenthal) Malek, Ph.D., of Colts Neck, NJ, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 22 at St. Barnabas Hospice and Palliative Care Center, Long Branch, NJ, with her family at her side.

Andrea was born and raised in Reading, PA, and was graduated from Exeter Township High School. She received her undergraduate degree from Penn State, her Masters from the University of Pittsburgh and her Doctorate from Fordham
University as a Psychologist.

Dr. Malek taught special education in New York City and was the special education supervisor for the New York City Schools. Dr. Malek was a professor of special education for CUNY and most recently was a professor of special education at Monmouth University, NJ, where she retired a few years ago.

Dr. Malek published several works in professional magazines; she was an esteemed educator and presenter at International forums for special education, including Council for Exceptional Children. Dr. Malek’s publications were well-documented and known throughout the country by special education professionals.

Andrea loved traveling the world, and her boat in Boca Raton, Fla., where she had a retirement home and enjoyed the wonderful water view in her back yard. She loved her many friends scattered throughout the world. But her greatest love was her long list of family members and grandchildren. Her favorite thing to do in recent years was doting
on her grandchildren, as well as her parents.

Surviving are her husband, George Malek; Andrea and George’s children: Jason and Cara Malek, Ocean Twp., NJ, Michelle and Jeff Glazer, Marlboro, NJ, and Mark and Traci Malek, Marlboro, NJ; her grandchildren: Ari, Noah and Alana Malek, Holden and Emmy Glazer, and Gabby and Harry Malek; her mother, Phyllis Rosenthal, Tinton Falls, NJ; her siblings, Jan and Marc Greenspan, Ocean Twp., NJ, Jay and Rae Rosenthal, Olney, MD; sister and brothers-in-law, Vera and Joe Wiesel, Judy and Dave Zimmer, all of Boca Raton, Fla.; nieces and nephews: Drew, Gabrielle, Brian and Jackie
Greenspan, Dale and Daniel Levenson and Evan and Shira Rosenthal.

Filed Under: Alumni, Class Notes

Scott Hafer

June 14, 2022

Scott D. Hafer, 56, Jacksonwald, died Tuesday, Feb. 21, 1012 in his residence. He was the husband of Diane V. (Galloway) Hafer.  Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Donald D. Hafer and Janet M. F(Fisher) hafer of Reiffton.

Scott was the owner and operator of the former Hafer’s Outdoor Power Equipment in Exeter for 25 years. For the last five years, he was a Department Supervisor for Home Depot in Pottstown.  He was a member of Schwarzwald Lutheran Church, Jacksonwald.  Scott was a member of the Antique Automobile Club of America. He was a 1974 graduate Exeter High School and a 1978 graduate of Kutztown State College with a degree in business administration.

In addition to his mother and wife, survivors include daughters: Heather L., wife of Timothy N. Claus, of Exeter Twp., and Stephanie L. Hafer and Jill C. Hafer, both at home.  There are also a brother, Steven E. Hafer, husband of Virginia, of Gibraltar; and a sister, Sally M., wife of Kevin S. Kennedy, of Exeter Twp.

Filed Under: Alumni, Class Notes

Mary Field Schildt

June 14, 2022

Mary M. Schildt, 72, of Exeter Twp. passed away Monday, July 29, 2013 in her residence. She was the wife of Donald N. Schildt. Born in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, she was a daughter of the late Marshall W. and Gladys I. (Ray) Field.

Mary was a graduate of Exeter High School in 1959. She began her career working at Western Electric, where she met her loving husband. Later, she made a lifetime career working at Boscov’s East, as a well-known and recognized sales associate.

In addition to her husband, Mary is survived by a daughter, Denise R., wife of Dr. Martin Fried of Bear Creek, PA; sister, Marilyn, wife of Bill Trawitz of Reiffton; and a granddog, Nikka.

Filed Under: Alumni, Class Notes

Michael Chobot

June 14, 2022

Michael Thomas Chobot, 26, passed away August 6, 2013, surrounded by his loving family in his Exeter Township residence after a 22-month battle with Leukemia.

Born in Reading, he was a son of Thomas Michael and Gwyneth (Negley) Chobot, Exeter Township.

He was a 2005 graduate of Exeter High School, where he ran cross country and in 2009 he earned his BA in Film and Video from Penn State University.

Michael was a sound editor and mixer for DuArt Film and Video, Manhattan, NYC. He was nominated for a National Emmy Award in July 2013 for his work on “An Original DUCKumentary” in the category of Outstanding Music and Sound.

He loved composing music and reciting movie quotes. He also enjoyed the outdoors, hiking, kayaking and long-distance running.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his siblings: Jayne (Chobot), wife of Gar Herring, Dallas, TX; Joseph P., husband of Megan M. Chobot, Durham, NC; and Sarah (Chobot), wife of Phillip G. Thomson, Boston, MA. Also surviving are his paternal grandfather, Joseph Chobot, Susquehanna; his niece, Inara Pazienza, Dallas TX; and his “brother,” Chez Pazienza, Los Angeles, CA. Many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends also survive him.

Filed Under: Alumni, Class Notes

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