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Jerome Blackwell Obituary

Jerome E. Blackwell, 80, of Shoemakersville, passed away Thursday, December 21, 2023 in his residence. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Allie P. and Josie V. (Turner) Blackwell. He worked many years as a truck driver, last working for Dairy One. He enjoyed working on things, driving, meeting new people, and talking to those new people. He was a very giving man. He is survived by a son: Jerome A. "Skip" Blackwell, husband of Jennifer L. ( Long), Upper Bern Twp.; two daughters: Rachel A. Blackwell, wife of Jodie L. Binner, Bernville, and Elizabeth M. (Blackwell) Brunner, Fleetwood; sixteen grandchildren; and nineteen great-grandchildren. He is also survived by a sister: Carrie (Blackwell) Dabrowski, Arizona. He was predeceased by a son: Reuben E. Blackwell; a brother: Oliver "Lucky" Blackwell; and a sister: Rosemarie (Blackwell) Rentschler. Funeral Services will be held Friday, December 29, 2023 at 1:00 pm from Leibensperger Funeral Homes, Inc., 223 Peach Street Leesport. Burial will follow in Good Shepherd Cemetery, Tuckerton. A viewing will be held from 12 noon to 1:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to: The Bethany Home, 1863 Bethany Rd, Womelsdorf, PA 19567 or Mary's Shelter, 615 Kenhorst Blvd, Reading, PA 19611. For online condolences, please visit www.leibenspergerfuneralhomes.com

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Published by Reading Eagle from Dec. 22 to Dec. 24, 2023.

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Karen and David Hamm

December 28, 2023

Uncle Pete was the best. We will miss him a lot. Our prayers and condolences to all the family.

Alex Digenova

December 23, 2023

One of the kindest most gentle human beings I´ve ever met. Always positive and up beat. Will miss our conversations we used to have.

Aaron and Donna Rentschler

December 23, 2023

Our deepest condolences to Uncle Pete's family. He was a wonderful caring man. Love, Aaron and Donna

Scott and Elisa Davis

December 22, 2023

Condolences to all my cousins and family on Uncle Pete's passing. He is with Nany and Granddad in his Heavenly home now. God Bless!

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29

Visitation

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

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223 Peach Street, LEESPORT, PA 19533

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29

Service

1:00 p.m.

Leibensperger Funeral Homes, Inc.*

223 Peach Street, LEESPORT, PA 19533

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29

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Good Shepherd Cemetery

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223 Peach Street, Leesport, PA 19533

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