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Barbara Peckham Obituary
Barbara Jean (Hinkle) Peckham, 74, of Reading, passed away Thursday, Feb. 24, 2011, in Reading Hospital.
Born in Al- sace Township, she was a daughter of the late Charles W. and Esther (Folk) Hinkle.
She was employed as a candy packer for 14 years by Godiva Chocolates, and was employed as a receptionist for 16 years by Behm Chiropractic in Exeter.
Barbara enjoyed playing the organ, collecting angels and growing roses.
She attended Spies-Zion Church.
She is survived by one son and his wife, Chris M., and Julie Peckham of Muhlenberg; two daughters: Cheryl A. Peckham of Exeter and Caryn M. Heimbach and her husband, James, of Exeter; one sister, Regina Manwiller, widow of Stanley Manwiller, Exeter; four grandchildren: Jessica and Jared Peckham and Samantha and Brittany Heimbach; three nieces: Charmaine Keller, Judy Kirn, and Loreen Duff; and three nephews: Ronald and Kenneth Wegman and Carl Manwiller.
She was preceded in death by a sister, A. LaRue Wegman.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 2, 2011, at Blankenbiller Funeral Home, 423 Main St., Oley, with Rev. Merrill R. Marisseau officiating.
Burial will follow in Spies-Zion Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service, from 10 to 11 a.m., at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Reading Regional Cancer Center, PO Box 16052, Reading, PA 19612.
To send a condolence online, please visit www.blankenbillerfh.com.
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Jami Kohler
March 2, 2011
Caryn, Jerry and Family,
My deepest sympathy goes out to your entire family with the passing of your mom. Caryn, I know this has been a difficult time for you, and I hope that you can now find some peace. I had the pleasure of knowing your mom for years, and also working with you for years. I know your mom is proud of the wonderful person you have become. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers!! It was a pleasure knowing your mom, she was a wonderful woman!! The Kohler's
ruth folk
February 28, 2011
Cheryl,Chris and Caryn,I know we havent been in touch but i was very shocked to see that u lost your mom,my sympathy is with all of you i will try to give you a call next week cheryl i love u guys
angie harrell
February 27, 2011
Barb we will all miss you a lot at go Godiva it was nice working with u all those years. it was very sad when they told use that u had passed away.. i will always remember the good old time and i will never forget you cause you were a very good sweet person..i love you!!!!! angie harrell
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carmen linares
February 25, 2011
barb i will miss you at work especialy when we all work together in one line ,and we stated speaking spanish you used to said no speak spanish we really drive you crazie.i love you barbarita
Shelly Wolf
February 25, 2011
Barbie I will never forget you . I remember all the fun we all had when we did oyster ! And when we would go to breakfast with are friends ! God bless you and your family Love ya barbie !
Shelly Wolf
February 25, 2011
Barbie I will miss you always !We had good times online when we did oyster. I will never forget you ! Love you !
Lori and Kyle Cooper
February 25, 2011
My son and I both had the pleasure of working with Barb. She was such a kind lady. My son often told me how nice she was to him when he began his awkward first days working in her department with people he didn't know. She'll be missed by all of us at Godiva.
Megan Maurer
February 25, 2011
You were a wonderful women. I will miss you Barb. Love ya
Jaclyn Kratzer
February 25, 2011
God Bless you Barb!
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