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Donna Hix Obituary

Donna A. Hix, 71, Sinking Spring, passed away Aug. 27 in Reading Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Leesport, she was a daughter of the late John L.G. and Kathryn M. (Hottenstein) Dietrich.

Hix was employed for 22 years as a treasurer for Berks Enviro Tech Inc., West Reading.

She was a 1952 graduate of Ontelaunee High School.

Surviving are a son, Charles J. Hix Jr., Burton, Ohio; and four daughters: Kathleen A. Hix, with whom she resided; Cynthia E. (Hix) Bagenstose, Wyomissing; Cheryl S. (Hix) Thomas, Cumru Township; and Wendy J. Hix, Sinking Spring.

Other survivors include a brother, John Dietrich, Leesport.

There are also seven grandchildren: Jeffrey Hix, Kristyna Hix, Kevin Hix, Brant Thomas, Jaimie Thomas, Devlin Thomas and Brittany Bagenstose.

Services will be Thursday at 1 p.m. in Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home Inc., West Reading. The Rev. Willard Uhler will be officiating. Friends may call one hour before the service. Burial will be in St. John’s (Gernant’s) Cemetery. Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home Inc., West Reading, is in charge of arrangements.

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Published by Reading Eagle on Aug. 29, 2006.

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Donna Talner

September 22, 2006

Dear Hix Family,
So sorry to hear about your mom's passing. I have so many fond memories of hanging out with all of you in the neighborhood and just wanted to let you know that you are all in my thoughts.
Fondly, Donnna Salvatore Talner

Linda Salvatore-Clary

September 21, 2006

Dear Kathy, Chuck, Cyndi, Cheryl and Wendy,



I was so sad to hear of your Mom's passing. My heart aches for your loss. I'll remember her fondly.



With loving (and many fun) memories,

Linda Salvatore-Clary

George and Julie Bauer

August 29, 2006

Dear Chuck, Adele, and the entire Hix family -- we are so sorry for your sudden loss, and are praying for peace for all of you as time passes and healing gradually washes on shore.... with love,

Cherie Van Buskirk

August 29, 2006

Kathy,

What a tragic loss. Your Mother was known to me through you. I know what a good Mother and friend she was to all of you. I am so sorry for you loss.

Cherie

Kate Thornton

August 29, 2006

Cindy, Tom & Brittany,


We were so sorry to hear about your lose. We have you and your family in our prayers.


Kate, Bill, Evan & Emma Thornton

Richelle Angstadt

August 29, 2006

Kathy,

So sorry to read about your loss. Our condolences to you and your family. Take care.



Rick & Pat

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