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Anna Casey Obituary


Anna M. Casey, 91, of Wyomissing, passed peacefully at the Highlands on December 1, 2012.

She was the wife of the late John D. Casey, M.D.

Born in York, PA, she was the daughter of the late Frantz and Anna Werner.

She was a graduate of Temple University Nursing School, and was employed at Temple as a Labor and Delivery R.N.; she later served in the United States Navy Nursing Corps during WW II.

Anna is survived by her seven children, Susan (Casey) Lubbers, Emmaus, PA; Judith (Casey) Stephenson, Hillsborough, CA; Elizabeth (Casey) Wonder, Vienna, VA; Anne M. Casey, M.D., White Plains, NY; Lauren (Casey) McTear, R.N., Erdenheim, PA; John D. Jr., M.D., Wyomissing, PA and Steven E. Casey, M.D., Hatfield, PA.

She was blessed with 25 beautiful grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.

Anna was a kind, loving mother and devoted wife. She enjoyed family more than anything. Anna was devout in her Catholic faith and a parishioner at St. Ignatius Loyola Church in her later years.

A private Mass of Christian Burial with interment in Gethsemane Cemetery will be held at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to: Carmelite Monastery, Old York Road at 66th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Reading Eagle on Dec. 6, 2012.

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Charles Diamond

December 10, 2012

Mrs. Casey had a rich and wonderful life. She was a devoted wife and mother raising seven successful children. Her grandchildren adored her. Her life was a guide to true happiness for all of us.

Rhonda Herman

December 8, 2012

MY sympathies to you Anne and your entire family. May God give all of you comfort in your loving memories.

Rhonda Herman

Nikki Fidler

December 6, 2012

John, thoughts and prayers are with you and your family on the loss of your mother. May the memories you shared help comfort you and your family during this difficult time. Take Care.

Bevin Maguire

December 6, 2012

We are sending the whole family our sincere condolences at this time of loss. Mrs. Casey was clearly so loved and has left behind the legacy of her children and grand children.

December 6, 2012

My sympathies to Dr. John and families. God Bless your Mother and all. I'll keep you in my Christmas prayers.

Mary Lou Hydock

December 6, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Anne Marie Casey

December 6, 2012

Mom, you will always be in the hearts of the many people whose lives your love touched especially your loving children and their children.
Love you forever,
Your red-headed daughter,
Anne Marie

December 6, 2012

Although I never met Mrs. Casey, she left a wonderful legacy in the family of Dr. John Casey of Wyomissing. Our deepest sympathies go out to their entire family.
Tony & Brenda Russo

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