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Ann Drager

1933 - 2020

Ann Drager obituary, 1933-2020, Reading, PA

BORN

1933

DIED

2020

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Exeter Township, Pennsylvania

Ann Drager Obituary

Ann G. Drager, 87, of Exeter Township, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, on Wednesday, February 26, 2020. She was the wife of the late Ronald S. Drager, who passed away February 7, 2020. They were happily married for 65 years. Born in Harrisburg, Mrs. Drager was the daughter of the late Michael E. and Coletta (Kelly) Trulinos. She graduated from York Catholic High School, in 1951, where she was an outstanding Majorette. Her love of the band continued by helping at Reading Central Catholic High School. Ann was a member of Saint Catharine of Siena Roman Catholic Parrish. She was very passionate about serving the church. For many years she was a wonderful lector, assisted with flower arrangements, and ran the flower/plant stand at the summer bazaar. She was a member of the Oblates of the Precious Blood. Anne started and managed the soup kitchen with the late Monsignor Felix Losito at Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church. Some of her hobbies included embroidery, knitting and reading. Nothing made her happier than to have the family together as often as possible, including the summer vacations to Chincoteague, Va. She always had a loving smile, kind words and will be truly missed by her family. Mrs. Drager is survived by her children: Mark S. Drager, husband of Kathleen Drager, of St. Leonard, Md.; Timothy L. Drager, husband of Deborah Drager, of Pottstown; James M. Drager, husband of Michelle Drager of Morgantown; Steven P. Drager, husband of Deborah Drager, of Exeter Township; Carol A. Stellwagon, wife of Dean Stellwagon, of Mohrsville; and was preceded in death by her son, Robert D. Drager, in 2009. She is also survived by her grandchildren: David, Tammy, Christine, Spencer, Beth, Megan, Matt, Sara, Tom, Michael, Jeffrey, Samuel, Joseph, Dylan, Lauren and Christian; six great-grandchildren; and her sister, Josephine Lehr, of Hanover, Pa. Mrs. Drager was preceded in death by her sisters: Virginia Nolin, Rita Smith and Ruth Ness. There will be a viewing for friends and relatives in Bean Funeral Home, 6 Fairlane Road, Exeter Township, Monday, March 2, 2020, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. A time for remembrance will begin at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Catharine of Siena Roman Catholic Church 4975 Boyertown Pike, Exeter Township, Tuesday, March 3, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. A viewing for friends and relatives will be hosted from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Entombment will follow in Gethsemane Cemetery Mausoleum, 3139 Kutztown Road, Laureldale. On behalf of her son, Robert, and Ann, in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 3893 Adler Place, Suite 170, Bethlehem, PA 18017. Online condolences may be made at www.beanfuneralhomes.com.

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Published by Reading Eagle from Feb. 28 to Feb. 29, 2020.

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Gary & Nancy Ellis

March 4, 2020

Dear Drager Family, We have uploaded a pic of the hand gesture, "I love you!", that your Mom sent us many years ago. It came as a complete surprise. It just goes to show the length your Mom would go to to show her love. As a child, I always knew my Aunt Ann loved me. With her love, all things became possible for me. I remember her sharing with me how you can always tell a lady by her hands. According to your Mom, a lady always takes care of her nails, etc. Your Mom was a lady in every way. She was very accepting of my hearing impairment even when I wasn't. One time, I was staying with your family in Reading and my hearing aid kept squealing. I didn't know what to do with it. Your Mom took it, put it in a jar, and put it in the cupboard. We laughed and laughed about it. She had a great sense of humor as did all her sisters. When they got together, one was sure to have a great time laughing with 'the sisters'. It was very therapeutic. All the sisters are gone now but my Mom. Going forward, I will remember to laugh as much as possible in their honor. I am so very sad for all of you to have lost your parents within weeks of each other. Just remember, they will live on in our hearts always and in the memories we have of them. We are sending our love to all of you with hugs too and our deepest sympathy for your loss. I know I was blessed to have such an incredible example of love in my Aunt Ann. Know you all have been blessed by her as well.

I love you!

Gary & Nancy Ellis

March 4, 2020

Joseph Behe, Jr.

March 1, 2020

Dear Drager Family, I was so sorry to read of the passing of your parents in so short a time. I pray for both of them and your family. Your mother, Ann, was a second-cousin of mine; her mother, Coletta, was my great aunt, a sister of my grandmother. From my years in Reading, I remember your mother as a warm, wonderful, and devout Catholic woman. All of you have my deepest sympathies. - Joe Behe, Jr., County Cork, Ireland -

February 29, 2020

Eternal rest grant unto Ann oh Lord and let the perpetual light shine upon her.
God please her Family at this sad time and keep them in His care.
Kathleen Cleary Knockstead

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Saint Catharine of Siena Roman Catholic Church

4975 Boyertown Pike, Exeter Township,, PA

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