Elaine F. Kaucher, 81, formerly of Reading,passed away Monday, May 6th, at Ware Presbyterian Village, Oxford.

Elaine was born in Myerstown on August 17, 1931, a daughter of the late Sally (Merkey) and Harry Ney.

She was the wife of Irvin A. Kaucher,Jr..

Elaine was a Reading High School graduate.

Elaine is also survived by
a daughter, Susan C., wife of Michael Keulmann, of Elktown,MD.

She is also survived by 1 granddaughter-Emily Keulmann-wife of Marc Arcidiacono and 1 grandson,Nicholas Keulmann.

She was predeceased by a son,Terry A. Kaucher.

Religious Service at the Chapel of Laureldale Cemetery, 4631 Pottsville Pike,Reading ,Wednesday,May 8th,at 1:30 PM

Friends are invited to call Wednesday 1:00-1:30 PM.at the chapel.

Interment to follow..

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 wwwsandersfuneal.com

Robert Ludwig Batdorf, 86, of Reading, died Saturday, May 4th, in the Reading Hospital .

Robert was born in Reading, PA ,.a son of the late Ella and Stephen Batdorf.

He was the loving husband of Shirley J. Batdorf.

He was employed as a research physical chemist department head at Bell Telephone Laboratories for 33 years in NJ and PA.

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Bob was a member of the University Rifle Club,American Chemical Society and AAAS. Bob was a volunteer for Book Bonanza and he also served as President of Crime Watch and attended all Reading,PA.,DARE graduations.He mentored several high school science students and participated as a judge for many Science Fairs held at Allbright College. Bob helped State Trooper “Joe” with school safety programs.He also participated as an Earth Volunteer throughout the US and abroad.

He served as Elder for the New Providence, NJ., Presbyterian Church .

Bob was a 1944 graduate of Reading High School. He served in the US Navy during WWII.He then graduated from Albright College in 1950 and received his Ph.D in Physical Chemistry in 1955 from the University of Minnesota.

He was a member of Calvary Reformed UCC Church ,Reading, Pennsylvania,where he was also Elder and Elder Emeritus.

Robert is survived by
two daughters, Nancy Clark and Carol Batdorf.

Robert is also survived by
a brother, Richard Batdorf.

He is also survived by grandsons,David and Timothy Clark,great grandson,Connor Clark,nieces Donna Jacobson and Wendy Moore and great niece,Carrie Moore.

Memorial Service at Calvary Reformed Church, 640 Centre Ave. Reading, Pennsylvania, 19601,at 7:30 PM on Friday, May 10th.

Friends are invited to call Friday 7:00-7:30 PM at the church.
Omit flowers contributions may be made to the Endowment fund of the church at the above address.
Sanders Funeral Home and Cremation Services,Inc.,1501 N. 11th St.,Reading,is in charge of arrangments.
Family and friends may sign online register at www.sanders funeral.com.

Pearl M. Snyder, 96, of Macungie, passed away Friday, May 3rd, at Lehigh Commons. She was formerly of Reading and Hyde Park.

Pearl was born in Reading, on June 12, 1916, a daughter of the late Bertha (Beiber) and Leroy Smith.

She was the widow Raymond A. Snyder. Mr. Snyder died in 1972.

Pearl was a owner/operator of Tommy Dale Potato Chips from 1957-1979.

She was a member of Rosedale United Church of Christ, Laureldale where she was a member of the Choir and Womens Guild, and known as “the music lady” for children in Sunday School. A member of the Turtle Social Club, and a member of the Sweet Adeline Chorus and quartet sponsored by the Leesport Grange. She also, traveled with the Reading High School Band as a part of “Band Aides” .

Pearl is survived by
a daughter, Carol, wife of Everett Johnson, of Macungie;
a son,Thomas D, husband of Mary LaBrecque Snyder, of Cape May,NJ.

She is also survived by 2 grandchildren Bryan and Leslie Johnson.

Pearl was predeceased by 3 brothers Leroy, William and John, also 3 sisters Jane, Lucy and Ellen.

Religious Service from Rosedale United Church of Christ, 1301 Bellevue Ave., Reading, Pennsylvania, 19605 at 10:00 A.M. on Tuesday, May 7th.

Interment at Alsace Cemetery, Muhlenberg Township.

Family request donations to Rosedale United Church of Christ at the above address.

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

Jean M. Frantz, 93, of Reading, passed away Friday, May 3rd, at Reading Hospital and Medical Center, where she had been a patient since 4/30/13.

Jean was born in Reading on December 23, 1919, a daughter of the late Jennie (Green) and Arthur Shultz.

She was the widow of H. Leon Frantz.. He died 3/27/1994.

Jean loved being with her family and she also loved travelling and shopping.

She was a member of Berean Baptist Church.

Jean is survived by
two daughters, Doris E. Cooper, of Reading and
Susan J., wife of Carl Roth, of Mohnton.

Jean is also survived by
a sister, Mae, widow of Charles Cahoe, of Reading.

She is also survived by 6 grandchildren,10 great grandchildren.
Services from the Sanders Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc.,1501 N.11th St., Reading, at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, May 8th, with Rev.Gary Whittington officiating.

Friends are invited to call Wednesday 10:00-11:00 am. at the funeral home.

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

Harry E. Hertzog, Jr., 60, of Temple, passed away with his family present Thursday, May 2nd, in the residence of his sister,Terry L. Werley in Mohnton .

Harry was born in Reading on September 26, 1952, a son of Patricia J. (Reddy) Hertzog ,with whom he resided and the late Harry E. Hertzog, Sr.

He was employed as a fork lift driver at Super Value in Lancaster for 10 years.

He was a 1971 graduate of Oley High School.

He was a member of Holy Guardian Angels Church in Temple.

Besides his mother and sister, Harry is survived by

three brothers, Robert A. Hertzog, of Reading; Ralph L. Hertzog, of Lower Alsace Twp.; Jeffrey S. Hertzog, of Deer Lake.

Harry is also survived by 6 nephews,2 nieces and 1 grandnephew.

Memorial Service at the Sanders Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc.,1501 N. 11th St. Reading, at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, May 7th.

Friends are invited to call Tuesday 10:00-11:00 AM. at the funeral home.

Interment at Gethsemane Cemetery .

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 498 Bellevue Ave. Reading, PA. 19605.

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