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Barbara Deckman Obituary
Barbara E. Deckman, 78, of Reading, Pa., passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2017 in the Penn State Health at St. Joseph in Reading. She was born in Enhaut, Pa., on October 10, 1938, a daughter of the late John Adam and Katharine Roller Frishcorn.
She was a retired manager at the Reading Housing
Authority.
Barbara was a member of the Praise Christian Fellowship of Blandon.
She was a very giving person and was involved with many animal charities.
She is survived by children: Marijo Skinner of Drums, Pa., Charles Richard Lehigh, Jr., of Fla. and John William Deckman of Reading; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son,
Herbert R. Deckman, Jr., daughter, Suenell Deckman and granddaughter, Jordyn Ream.
Memorial service will be held on Friday, January 20, 2017 at 1 p.m. in Praise Christian Fellowship, 323 June Ave., Blandon, PA. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Humane Society of Berks County, 1801 N. 11th St., Reading, PA 19604. Rohland Funeral Home, Inc. of Lebanon, Pa., is handling her arrangements.
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January 22, 2017
Sincere sympathy to Barbara's family. We are sorry to hear of her passing, but remember her kindness, Christmas gift, & Christmas cards she sent over the years after being our neighbor & friend on Houtztown Rd., Myerstown.
Wilmer & Ruth Ann Ebersole
Josh Albani
January 18, 2017
Grandma, I just want to say how much you have meant to me. You have always been my rock and have always been there for me no matter what. You are everything a person should strive to be. I will love you and miss you always. Till I see you again.
January 17, 2017
To one of my best friends and colleague. Missing you. You had a heart of gold. You never complained and was always a good ear to talk to. I am sure you have gotten your angel wings. Will see you in heaven. Love, Sandy Cunnius.
January 17, 2017
May God's loving kindness and comfort help you and your family through this very sad time Psalms29:11
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Maggie Hansen
January 16, 2017
Barbara was a gem. She had so many health problems but carried on everyday. She had difficulty doing most things but was available to listen to anyone who needed to talk. She had a kindness that is rare in this world. Go with God my friend, you will be missed.
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