Joan L. (Dower) Brumbach-Cullen, 73, formerly of Reading,passed away at 3:20 PM, Monday, June 21st, 2010, in the home of her daughter,Terry,in Riverview Park.

Joan was born in N. Heidelberg Twp. on August 12, 1936, the daughter of the late Elmer and Marie (Luck) Dower.

She was the widow of Thomas W. Cullen. He died 10/12/2000.

Joan was employed by the Reading School District for 8 years and she retired in 2009.During that time she was very proud of being a study hall monitor and she enjoyed working with children. She previously worked for NGK Metals in Muhlenberg Twp. for 18 years.

She loved fishing and spending time with her family.

Joan is survived by
five daughters, Sherry L. Brumbach of New Smyrna Beach,FL.,
Tammy C. Brumbach of Leesport,
Terry L. wife of Kenneth DeWald of Riverview Park,
Linda J. McArthur of Riverview Park and
Jodie L. Brumbach,fiancee of John Hiester of Reading.

She is also survived by 8 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.

She was predeceased by a brother,William Dower.

Services from the Sanders Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc.,1501 N. 11th St., Reading, at 9:00 am on Friday, June 25th.
Friends are invited to call at the funeral home Thursday evening from 6:00-8:00 PM.

Entombment at Forest Hills Memorial Park .

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice Memorial Fund 4 Park Plaza Suite 105A Reading, PA 19610.
Please sign online register at www.sandersfuneral.com.