Earl Stump

Earl W. Stump, 91, of Sinking Spring, passed away Sunday, March 11, 2012 at the Reading Hospital.

He was the husband of Marijane L. (Lambert) Stump with whom he shared 68 years of marriage on August 21st, 2011.

Born in North Heidelberg Twp., he was a son of the late Robert G. and Jennie (Bickel) Stump.

He was a 1938 graduate of Sinking Spring High School. Earl was a standout baseball player for Sinking Spring teams during high school and before he entered the service.

He was an US Army Air Corps Veteran, having served from 1943-1945 during WWII.

He worked for the former Continental Can Corp. now Sunoco Products for 37 years, retiring in 1986.

He was a very active and dedicated member of St. John's Reformed Church in Sinking Spring, having served as elder, deacon, and trustee of the Church Consistory. He enjoyed fishing, woodworking, and was an avid bowler and Phillies fan. Earl was a true gentleman and known to his many friends as "Earl the Pearl."

In addition to his wife, Marijane, he is survived by two sons, Randall W. Stump, husband of Phyllis, Sinking Spring, and Gregory A. Stump, husband of Lori, Colorado Springs, CO; a sister, Sara Schlegel, West Lawn; four grandchildren: Rebecca Hubbard, Jessica Bodie and Grant and Andrea Stump; and a great-granddaughter, Danae Hubbard.

He was preceded in death by three sisters: Dorothy, Anna, and Margaret; and a brother, Richard.

Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, at Lamm & Witman Funeral Home, Wernersville, with his pastor, the Rev. Robert S. Ziehmer officiating. Friends are invited to call 10-11:00 AM, Thursday, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Pleasant View Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. John's Reformed Church, 4001 Penn Ave., Sinking Spring, PA 19608. Online condolences may be made at www.lammandwitman.com.