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Jack Schera Obituary

Jack Lee Schera, 77, of Reading, passed away Friday, February 21, 2020, at the Reading Hospital. He was the husband of Janet B. (Unger) Schera, with whom he shared 55 years of marriage on Oct. 9. Jack, a son of the late Jacob L. Schera and Sarah (Machemer) Shalter, was born in Reading. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two children, Jannell L. Schera, Lower Alsace Twp.; and Jason L. Schera, husband of Christine, West Lawn; two sisters, Ann Becker, wife of David, Kenhorst; and Sharon Steffy, Terrell, N.C.; and two grandsons, Jakob A. and Gavin L. Ream. Jack was a member of the Lower Alsace, Kenhorst, and Liberty Fire Companies. He was also a member of Clover Park Athletic Assoc. and the 18th Ward Democratic Club. He retired in 2001 from Plumbers Union Local 690, Philadelphia. A memorial service will be held at 6:30 p.m., Friday, Feb. 28, at Lamm & Witman Funeral Home, 243 W Penn Ave., Wernersville. Visitation with the family will be held from 5:30 p.m., until the time of services. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Autism Society of Berks County, PO Box 6683, Wyomissing, PA 19610. Online condolences may be made at www.lammandwitman.com.

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Published by Reading Eagle from Feb. 23 to Feb. 24, 2020.

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February 26, 2020

Dear Janet and family, Ann and Sharon,

Very sad to see of Jack's passing. When ever we would run into each other over the years, we would have long conversations about the days in Millmont.

Chris & Wally Wasik

February 26, 2020

Deepest sympathy to the family of a good man and fellow Forest Inn patron. He always had a smile on his face, and enjoyed talking sports. Butch Heffner

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Ed Tobias

February 25, 2020

Ann so sorry for your loss. I remember him well from our golf games with Dave

Dale Steffy

February 25, 2020

Sandy n me (dale) we're saddened to learn of jacks passing he was colorful on the golf course, jack would say I didn't come here to lay up, I'm goin for it hey jack maybe you can get some tips from ervi he has a few- he will be missed

Jeanne Wysocki

February 24, 2020

Janet Jason Janelle and extended family so sorry to read of Jack's passing. What a huge loss for you all but his memories will last forever. God bless you all and my sincere sympathy

Mary Lou Kuzminski

February 24, 2020

To the Schera Family,

My deepest sympathy on the passing of Jack. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Mary Lou Kuzminski

February 24, 2020

Dear Janet and family, Ann and Sharon,
You have my deepest sympathy and prayers that all your happy memories will bring you comfort. Joyce and Charlie Funk

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