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John Haas Obituary

John D. Haas, 74, of Oley, passed away Friday February 10, 2023 at the Reading Hospital.  He was the owner of John Haas Seafood and Oley Valley Auction Company. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Eli C. Haas and Mary E. (Hafer) Haas. John enjoyed fishing, playing poker, and watching NASCAR. He worked as an auctioneer, barber, and fish monger. He also enjoyed cooking, gardening, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.  John wanted to be remembered as a fighter, a believer in God, and a loving and caring son, brother, father, and grandfather.  Surviving are his girlfriend Sonja Degler; children John S. Haas husband of Carol, Dr. Marcy A. Haas wife of Phil Quezada, and Mandy S. Jancovic wife of Thomas; grandchildren Kayla, Austin, Alexandra, Misha wife of Brett, Brian, and Eli; great grandchildren Ethan and Joshua; brother Charles W. Haas; and furry daughter Ginger. A memorial service will be held Saturday March 4, 2023 at 11:00 AM at Fleetwood Bible Church, 2847 Moselem Spring Rd., Fleetwood, PA 19522. Interment will be private. Visitation will be held Saturday from 10:00-11:00 AM at the church.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in John's memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at https://www.stjude.org/give.html?sc_dcm=58700008259337038&sc_cid=kwp&sc_cat=b&gcl src=aw.ds&ds_rl=1285465&ds_rl=1291300&ds_rl=1290690&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIuvCshtiB_ QIVGI7ICh3jhgRwEAAYASACEgILpPD_BwE

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Published by Reading Eagle from Feb. 16 to Feb. 19, 2023.

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Advanced comfort specialists

February 21, 2023

Our Deepest Sympathy & Condolences to John Haas's family. He will be greatly missed

Harvey & Donna Meade

February 18, 2023

We've had many great summer visits with you since our meeting 20 years ago...I Thank You for being such a wonderful and helping friend to my brother Dennis for many decades! The invite to the races at Talladega still stands, I know you'll be watching...................Godspeed John!

Harvey & Donna Meade
Auburn, Alabama

Dick Fatkin

February 18, 2023

Rest in peace my friend .

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