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Bernard Wood Obituary


Bernard R. Wood Jr., 55, of Centerport, passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2015, in his residence surrounded by his loving family, after a three-year battle with cancer.

Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Bernard R. Wood Sr. and Mary Ann (Stock) Wood, New Tripoli.

Bernard worked for Bill Geist Construction for about 10 years.

He was a member of Tri-County Wing Snappers, and enjoyed fishing, hunting, NASCAR and the Washington Redskins.

Bernard is survived by a son, Brett M. Wood, Schuylkill County; five sisters: Pamela A. (Wood), wife of Timothy J. O'Boyle, Shoemakersville, who was also his caregiver; Karen M. (Wood), wife of Kenneth Arters, Exeter; Holly A. (Wood), widow of the late Thomas Bucks, Mt. Penn; Catherine M. (Wood), wife of Frank Huyard Jr., Mohrsville; and Patricia A. (Wood) Balthaser, companion of Thomas Baker, West Lawn.

Bernard is also survived by a brother, William Wood, Arizona; several nieces and nephews; and his best friends: Mitch, Brian M., Dave, Bryan and Diana.

Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2015, at 11:00 a.m. from Leibensperger Funeral Homes, Inc., 223 Peach Street, Leesport, PA 19533. A visitation will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Life Choice Hospice, 10 Zion's Church Rd., Suite 204, Shoemakersville, PA 19555.

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

Published by Reading Eagle from May 14 to May 15, 2015.
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Brett, I am so sorry for your loss. My Dad loved Bernie and I am sure they are keeping each other company. Please don't hesitate to reach out to me if you need anything.

Kristi (Geist) Duffy

May 26, 2015

RIP bernie

kym Faust

May 17, 2015

my god be with u all

May 16, 2015

RIP my friend.I will always remember the great times we had mushroom hunting throwing horseshoes on the mountian just hanging out.You will never be forgotten.

Ev ZIpp

May 16, 2015

I will think of you whenever I ride my bike, pick up a fishing rod, see a model airplane, or get 72. You were all-in true to the end. Rest in Peace you so deserve it. Love you

Bruce

May 16, 2015

So sorry for your loss.
I have so many happy memories of our younger years spent together.

kym (krezdorn) faust

May 16, 2015

So sorry for your loss. We had some great times at the Camel. I will miss him. Val Webb

May 14, 2015

I can still see the face of the little boy back on Hollenbach Street all those years ago...My condolences to your son as well as my sisters Karen, Holly, Cate, Pat & Pam. Rest in Peace BR...Your brother Bill

William Wood

May 14, 2015

Bernie we were truely blessed to have you in our lives. You will be missed in so many ways but so many great memories we have. Many blessings to you on your new journey. Until we meet again my friend, rest easy. Love to all the family, hugs and prayers.

Bryan and Diana Henn

May 14, 2015

Brett, Aunt Mary & girls,
We just want you to know that you are loved & that we all have great memories of years gone by. BR will always be with us. Hold on to your memories & cherish one another, You are all in our prayers. GOD bless. Love, Susie & Gary

Gary & Sue Stouch

May 13, 2015

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