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Arthur Binner Obituary
He was the widower of Dolores “Dolly” (Bothers) Binner, who died Jan. 20, 1993.
He was a son of the late Harvey S. and Mabel (Hollenbach) Binner.
Born June 24, 1929, in Upper Tulpehocken Township and schooled in Strausstown, he lived most of his working life in Leesport.
He established Art Binner Appliances, Leesport, in 1961, and became entrenched as the “local appliance guy.” Local residents became familiar with him not only for his good business sense, but also for his philanthropic endeavors.
He served for 25 years as a deacon at Trinity United Church of Christ, Leesport.
He was a devoted member of Vaux Masonic Lodge 406, Hamburg, and vice president of the Central Berks Lions Club.
Surviving are a son, Bradley Arthur Binner, Leesport; a daughter, Tanya Lisa (Binner) Lanzilotti, Berwyn, Chester County; much-loved daughter-in-law and son-in-law, Lori Binner and Richard Lanzilotti; and beloved grandchildren: Anika Binner and Elizabeth and Richard Lanzilotti II.
Other survivors include four brothers: Walter and Richard, both of Ephrata; Carl, Hamburg; and Joseph, Bernville; and two sisters, Edna, wife of Melvin Burkhart, New Holland; and Jean, wife of Stanley Haag, Leesport.
He was predeceased by three brothers: Raymond, Merlin and Robert; and four sisters: Helen Binner, Mary Heffner, Earlene Wisser and Fern Wisser.
Services will be Saturday at 11 a.m. in Trinity United Church of Christ, Leesport. Burial will be in Leesport Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be Saturday 9:30 to 11 a.m. in the church. Services by Vaux Masonic Lodge 406 will be at 10:45 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Central Berks Lions Club Sight for Blind, 2207 Main St., P.O. Box 302, Centerport, PA 19516, or Berks Visiting Nurse Association, c/o Hospice, 1170 Berkshire Blvd., Wyomissing, PA 19610. Leibensperger Funeral Homes Inc., Hamburg, in charge of arrangements.
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Jodie, Rachel & Scott Binner
April 3, 2008
Brad, Tanya, and families. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. Uncle Art's smiling face will be missed at the reunions. May your memories bring you comfort.
sean dalton
April 2, 2008
Brad,sorry for your loss .
Mary Louise Dundore
March 31, 2008
Tanya, Brad and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. I have such fond memories with your family. You have been a great neighbor and friend to us.
Donna Sonday
March 31, 2008
Brad, Tanya and families. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Sorry for your loss. "Art" will be missed by many people.
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Sandra Snyder
March 31, 2008
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss - I will always remember all the dinners Art spent with my family and all the fun he generated - our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time . Sandy , Josh , Lauren
Carl & Pauline Binner
March 31, 2008
A brother and brother in law that will be deary missed at the family reunions. To Brad and Tonya and Family he was always fun to talk to and will be strange not getting him horseradish mustard that he like so much. Carl and my deepest sympathy are with you and the family.
brad and heidi givler
March 30, 2008
This is for brad, sorry for your loss, praying for you and the rest of your family!
susan flagmeier
March 30, 2008
You will be sadly missed by us. you were like a grandfather to me, you were there when I needed you most. you will be our angel in heaven. love Susan and Bruce Flagmeier & Ernie Prutzman
Kearney Sheirich
March 30, 2008
My sympathies to all the Binner relatives, Art was a good family man and took care of his flock, we will all miss his presence. Rest well my friend.
Bruce Raifsnider
March 30, 2008
This message is for Carl Binner. I'm sorry for the loss of your brother.
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