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Harold Billman Obituary


Harold M. Billman, 86, of Tilden Twp., died Friday, May 10, 2013 in the Reading Hospital and Medical Center.

He was the husband of Betty M. (Kline) Billman.

Born in West Hamburg, he was the son of the late Henry S. and Sarah A. (Kunkleman) Billman.

He attended Hamburg School District until the 10th grade. Harold was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He worked as a communication specialist for Con-rail in Reading for 38 years, last working December 1988.

Harold was a member of Union Fire Co. No. 1 of Hamburg and Beneficial Association, and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. Harold was instrumental in helping to start and organize the Hamburg American Legion Ambulance Service, and he volunteered at ManorCare in Laureldale for 13 years.

He enjoyed traveling and watching the Phillies, Flyers, and Royals.

Surviving in addition to his wife are two children: a daughter, Linda A. (Billman), wife of Todd Rowlands, Hamburg, and a son, Gary L., husband of Mary Lee (Schneider) Billman, Shoemakersville; nine grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

Harold was predeceased by a brother, Wayne F. Billman, and a sister, Ruth E. (Billman) Marks.

Services will be held on Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. from Leibensperger Funeral Homes, Inc. 65 S. 4th Street Hamburg (off street parking in rear). Burial will follow in St. Michael's Cemetery. A viewing will be held Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

For online condolences, please visit www.leibenspergerfuneralhomes.com.

Published by Reading Eagle on May 12, 2013.
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Betty, Linda, Gary, so sorry for your loss, It seem like it's always the good ones that leave us to be with the angels. My prayers go out to you, God Bless

Carol Smith

May 14, 2013

Betty, Linda, and Gary, so sorry for your loss, he is with the angels now, my prayers to you all

Carol Smith

May 14, 2013

Our condolences to our good friend Linda at the passing of her dad. We will keep Linda, Betty and Gary in our thoughts and prayers

Donna Kramer

May 13, 2013

Dear Betty and family,Sorry to hear of the passing of Harold.I am sure he is in peace.My mom and Dad ( Harry & Gladys Fields)always like seeing the both of you.Love Mary Thomsin

Mary Thomsin

May 13, 2013

You are in my thoughts and prayers...

Jessica

May 13, 2013

Linda and Gary - so sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept our deepest sympathy.

Wayne and Sue Fisher

May 12, 2013

good bye neighbor, see you in Heaven.
Harold's family, you are in my prayers.

Pam Yerger

May 12, 2013

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