Jeannette Bewley, 90, of Reading passed away Friday, July 30th, 2010, at St. Joseph Medical Center, where she was a patient since July 19th.

Jeannette was born in Reading, on March 9, 1920, the daughter of the late Paul R. and Mabel (Bankes) Kenderdine.

She was the widow of James A. Bewley. He died 10/15/1993.

She worked in food services for the Reading School District for 13 years.

She was a member of the former St. Stephen’s UCC,Reading, which is now One UCC .

Jeannette is survived by
two daughters, Eileen J. wife of Robert Hagy of Laureldale.
Suzanne S. widow of Albert Templin of Bernville and
two sons, Alvin J. husband of Deborah Bewley of Mohrsville and Paul R. husband of Lisa Bewley of Bernville.

Jeannette is also survived by
a sister, Betty McNabb of Bern Twp. and
a brother, Richard Kenderdine of Reading.

She is also survived by 8 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.

Memorial Service at the Sanders Funeral Home and Cremation Services,Inc.,1501 N. 11th St. , Reading, at 1:30 PM on Wednesday, August 4th.

Family will receive friends Wednesday 1:00-1:30 PM. at the funeral home.

Interment at Forest Hills Memorial Park.

Please sign online register at www.sandersfuneral.com.

George V. Beitzel,95,formerly of Reading,passed away at 6:35 PM of natural causes,July 22nd, at the Topton Lutheran Home,where he was a resident since 1997.
George was born in Reading, on February 18, 1915, the son of the late George D. and Beulah E. (Frantz) Beitzel.

He was the widower of Pearl M. (Zuber) Beitzel. She died August 23,1998.

He worked as a machinist at Cartech in Reading for 44 years. He retired in 1980.

He served in the US Navy in both World War II and the Korean War.

He was a member of the Patriotic Order Sons of America -Washington Hall.

He loved his grandchildren and to hunt and fish.

He was a 1934 graduate of Reading High School and a graduate of Wyomissing Poly -Tech.

He was a member of St. Thomas U.C.C., Reading, where he was also a member of the church council.

George is survived by
a son,Dale C. husband of Linda L.(Yeakel) Beitzel of Fleetwood.

He is also survived by 2 grandchildren-Christopher A. and Kathleen L. Beitzel

Services from the Sanders Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc.,1501 N. 11th St., Reading, at 10:00 AM on Saturday, July 31st.

Friends are invited to call at the funeral home Saturday 9:00-10:00 AM.

Interment at Forest Hills Memorial Park .

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Endowment Fund-St. Thomas UCC 851 North 11th St. Reading, PA 19604.
Please sign guest register at www.sandersfuneral.com.

David R. Francis, 61, of Reading passed away Friday, July 16th, 2010 at Manor Care - Spring Township, where he had resided since July 6th.

David was born in W.Reading, on February 16, 1949, the son of the late Raymond B.Jr. and Jeannette (Hunsinger) Francis.

He was the husband of Susan M. (Undercuffler) Francis.

He was employed as a substitute teacher for various school districts. He last worked in June.

He loved to read and watch movies. He loved reading history in particular,coin collecting and he liked to go to the casinos.

He was a 1967 graduate of Daniel Boone High School and a 1971 graduate of Albright College.

He was a member of Nativity Lutheran Church Reading, where he was two times church council president and he was also head of ushering. He was currently on church council.

David is also survived by
a sister, Donna Rubendall of Mohnton and
a brother, Daniel Francis of Birdsboro.

He is also survived by 3 nephews and one niece.

Religious Service at Nativity Lutheran Church,1501 N. 13th St., Reading, at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, July 21st.

Friends are invited to call Tuesday 6:00-8:00 PM. at the Sanders Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc.,1501 N. 11th St.,Reading. Friends are also invited to call Wednesday 9:00-10:00 AM. at Nativity Lutheran Church.

Interment at Berks County Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to church memorial fund at the above address or Heartland Hospice 4 Park Plaza Suite 105A Reading, PA 19610.
Please sign guest register at www.sandersfuneral.com.

Margaret C. Wrede, 86, of Reading,passed away Monday, July 12th, 2010 at St. Joseph Medical Center, where she was transferred from Manor Care,Muhlenberg Twp.
Margaret was born in Reading, on December 17, 1923, the daughter of the late Anthony and Margaret (Gallagher) Buser.

She was the widow of Charles E. Wrede,Jr..He died October 14,2007.

She loved to play bingo and and she loved all the Philadephia sports teams.

She was a 1942 Reading High School Graduate.

Margaret was a member of St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church ,Reading.

Margaret is survived by
a daughter, Margaret A. Wrede with whom she last resided and
two sons Joseph C.Wrede friend of Joanne Entzminger of Reading, Robert E. husband of Lisa Wrede of Reading.

Margaret is also survived by
a sister, Elaine Murphy of Leesport.
two brothers, Donald Buser of Arkansas and Thomas Buser of Reading.
She was predeceased by 2 brothers,Anthony and James Buser and a sister,Regina Buser.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at at St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, 1018 N. 8th St.,Reading, Pa. 19604,at 10:00 AM on Thursday, July 15th.

Friends are invited to call Thursday 9:00-10:00 AM. at the church.

Mausoleum Encryptment Gethsemane Cemetery Mausoleum.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Joseph R.C. Church Memorial Fund at the above address.
Please sign guest register at www.sandersfuneral.com.

Dorothy A. Ray, 88,of Ocean Twp.,NJ,formerly of Reading, passed away Thursday, July 8th, 2010 at St. Barnabas Hospice,Palliative Care Center, Long Branch, New Jersey , where she was a patient since last Saturday.

Dorothy was born in Reading, on February 8, 1922, the daughter of the late John and Anna (Folenta) Stofanick.
She was the widow of Donald M. Ray,who died March 18,1983.
She worked as a lay out operator at Western Electric, Reading, for over 30 years.

She was a member of St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church,Reading.
Dorothy is survived by
a daughter, Debra M. Mrzyglocki of Ocean,NJ. and
a son,Donald M. Ray of Salt Lake City,UT.

Dorothy is also survived by
a brother, Charles Stofanick of Delaware.

She is also survived by by 3 grandchildren,Michael Donald Ray and Anna Mrzyglocki and Mark Mrzyglocki, Jr.

She was predeceased by 2 brothers,John and Joseph Stofanick and a sister,Jennie Stofanick.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at at St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, 1018 N. 8th St.Reading, at 10:00 AM on Monday, July 12th.

Closed casket visitation Monday 8:30-9:30 AM. at Sanders Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc.,1501 N. 11th St.,Reading,where services will begin Monday at 9:30 AM.

Interment at Gethsemane Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Olivet Boys’ & Girls’ Club 1161 Pershing Blvd. Reading, Pennsylvania 19611.
Please sign online register at www.sandersfuneral.com.