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Marcia Vandenbosch Obituary
Marcia F. (van der Bent) Vandenbosch, 52, passed away July 24, 2010, in her Wyomissing residence surrounded by her loving family.
She was the wife of Dr. John T. Vandenbosch.
Born in Westfield, Mass., she was a daughter of Theresia M. (van der Loop), Shillington; and the late Dirk J. van der Bent.
She was a 1976 graduate of Governor Mifflin High School and a 1980 graduate of Albright College.
Marcia was employed as a social worker by Reading Hospital, retiring in 1987.
In addition to her husband and mother, she is survived by two sons, Jonathan P. Vandenbosch, Bethesda, Md.; and Matthew D. Vandenbosch, and her daughter, Abigail E. Vandenbosch, both at home; and two brothers, Dirk A., husband of Susan van der Bent, and Michael C. van der Bent, both of Shillington.
Graveside services will be private in Laureldale Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Friends may call Wednesday from 5 to 8 p.m. in Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home Inc., 739 Penn Ave., West Reading, PA 19611.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Reading Hospital and Medical Center, P.O. Box 16052, Development Fund, Reading, PA 19612-6052. Online condolences may be recorded at www.kuhnfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Marcia Vandenbosch
August 5, 2010
Dear John & Family:
So sorry to hear of your dear ones passing. God Bless and comfort you at this sad time. Keep the memories in your heart.
Love & Prayers,
Rosemarie (Pinti) Strock & Bill Strock
Mary Minotto
August 3, 2010
John and Family,
So very sorry for your loss; thinking of you and wishing you peace during this sad time. Keeping you in my prayers.
LeRoy Adams
July 31, 2010
Dr. Van den Bosch and family,
We are with you in thought and in spirit at this sad time.
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family,
LeRoy & Carol Adams
July 30, 2010
My deepest sympathies to all who loved Marcia. She was a beautiful woman inside and out.
Rhonda Horn-Jones
Barbara and Lisa Neubauer
July 30, 2010
Our prayers and condolences go out to you and your family. We are keeping you in our thoughts.
July 29, 2010
We are deeply sorry for your loss. Marcia warmed everyone with her smile, gentleness and kindness.
Mimi, Scott, Travis & Ian Quillman
Randy Shurr
July 28, 2010
My prayers go out to Marcia's family and friends. God bless.
(Gov. Mifflin Class of 1976)
Sandie Maurer
July 28, 2010
Dr. Van den Bosch
My deepest condolences to you and your family.
Susan Smith
July 28, 2010
Dr. VanDenBosch,
Dan and I want to offer our condolences to you and your family. I will always remember how much my Father loved to talk to Marcia when she was his Social Worker during his illness at the Reading Hospital. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
July 28, 2010
Dr. Vandenbosch,
Gary, Ashley and I extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Cheryle Egan, Fleetwood, PA
John & Joan Kuzio
July 28, 2010
Dr. Van den Bosch:
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. You and your family will be in our prayers.
July 28, 2010
Dr Vandenbosch, Elliott and I would like to extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers at this time.
Elliott and Gloria Barnett
Judy (Heist) Pauley
July 28, 2010
Dear John and family,
I will always remember my friendship with Marcia during our years as social workers at Reading Hospital. She was an extraordinary person. I will be praying for your comfort in this great loss.
William Post
July 28, 2010
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
George Saltzman III
July 27, 2010
Dr. Van den Bosch
My deepest condolences to you and your family.
Leslie Giardiello
July 27, 2010
Jonathan I was fortunate to know your mom from the time she was a little girl in pigtails living on Philadelphia Avenue. I lived right up the alley, and I would play with Dirk and your mom along with the Leisey children. I was so happy when we met again at Wyo Hills when you were in Lauren's class. We spent many times chatting while waiting for you to come out at the end of the day. I will miss her smiling face and her kind and wonderful heart. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
July 27, 2010
Dr. VandenBosh, Alice and I extend our deapest sympathy to you and your family.You are in our thoughts and prayers.May the Lord comfort you. RAY DENGLER BIRDSBORO PA
Susan Puwalski Marsh
July 27, 2010
Dr VandenBosch,
I will always remember what a dear person Marcia was when I worked with her. She treated everyone with kindness, dignity and respect. My prayers are with you and your family at this time.
McGowans
July 27, 2010
So very very sorry for your devastating lose. Your family is in our hearts and prayers.
Brad Hill
July 27, 2010
At this time of your loss there never seems to be the right words to say to ease your grief. But you can take comfort in knowing that your loved one would want you to find solice in all of the fond memories and cherished times that were shared. Not to sit and grieve to long but to celebrate those memories with a smile.
Dr VandenBosch and family all my prayers and may the Lord be with you and give you strength.
Krick Family
July 27, 2010
To Marcia Vandenbosch Family:
Your mother/wife was always a friendly face at the WYO swim functions and schools. We are very sorry for your loss.
The Krick Family (Rick,Mick,Casey & Carly)
July 27, 2010
To Marcia Vandenbosch Family:
You mother/wife was always a friendly face at the WYO swim meets and schools!! We are very sorry for your loss.
The Krick Family (Rick,Mick,Casey & Carly)
stuart macausland
July 27, 2010
matt will always remember the excitement your mom showed ,when you and sean won doubles this year. your mom jumped up and we hugged. we will miss her.
mr. mac
Karen Masano
July 27, 2010
Michael,
I am so sorry to learn of your sisters passing. She was always such a very nice person. You and your family are in my prayers. Most sincerely,
July 27, 2010
John, We are so very sorry to hear of your loss. I will always remember your kindness to my father, Myles Opperman, during his lengthy illness. I have always had very high regards of you as a person and a physician. I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Kathy and Howard (Chip) Smith
16 Rabbit Run Lane
Berlin, Maryland 21811
(formerly of Wyomissing)
Kathleen Pretti
July 27, 2010
Be Still
Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.
Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.
If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.
Dr VandenBosch and family, My prayers are with you at this time. God Bless.
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