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Lillian Lopata Obituary
Lillian G. Lopata, 82, of Boyertown passed away on Monday, July 11 at the Reading Hospital and Medical Center. She was born in Hegins, PA, on Dec. 29, 1928, to the late Arthur and Gertrude (Bowman) Boyer. She is survived by her husband, Nicholas Lopata whom she married July 31, 1954, and had been married to for 56 years.
Lillian graduated in 1950 from Albright College and later earned a master's degree in reading psychology from Temple University, and had additional studies at Kutztown University. She retired in 1989 after teaching for many years at Governor Mifflin Junior High School. She was an avid bridge player and talented artist.
In addition to her husband, Nicholas, Lillian is
survived by two sons, Thomas P. Lopata, Pikeville, and Douglas D. Lopata and his wife, Kelley, Boyertown; a daughter, Nan E. Lopata, Alexandria, Virginia; and one grandson, Trenten Lo-pata. Also surviving is one brother, Dean Boyer, Leesport. She was preceded in death by a sister, Ellen Mc-Comsey.
Services for Lillian will be held at the convenience of the family and have been entrusted to the Auman Fu-neral Home, 390 West Neversink Road, Reading. Online condolences may be made at www.aumansinc.com. The family requests that memorial contributions in her memory be made to the Alzheimer's Association (online at www.-alz.org or by calling 800.272.3900), where a memorial account has been established in Lillian's name.
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Memories and Condolences
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6 Entries
August 7, 2011
Dear Nick and family,
So sorry to hear about Lillian at the Bowman Reunion today.We missed see you.
Love ,Bud(Ray) and Marion Bowman
July 15, 2011
May your memories outweigh your sadness.
Carol Smith
July 15, 2011
Dear Nick and Family,
Dale and I are so sorry to read about Lillian's passing. We remember her delivering the beautiful wreaths you made to our shop. She was warm and friendly always. It was more like a visit from Grandma, than business.
She loved the home you built together,
and always seemed content with life.
May your sorrows outweigh your sadness.
With Love,
Carol and Dale Smith
CAROL Shoppes, florist
Bert Scott
July 14, 2011
I had both Mr. & Mrs. Lopata when I attended Mifflin Junior High in the 70's. She was a very nice and knowledgeable teacher and she will be missed. Please accept our condolences in her passing. God bless you.
Don Fatzinger
July 14, 2011
My condolances to your family. I remember coming down to your house many years ago with my family. Both Nick and Lillian were great influences on all the students who were lucky enough to have them as teachers.
Don Fatzinger, Jr. GMHS class of 1967
July 14, 2011
Sincere sympathy to the family and friends. I know you do not know me but I have several items she painted for me,when I lived in the Boyertown area. A wonderful person and talented.
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