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Eleanor Whitaker Obituary

Eleanor G. (Rasch) Whitaker, 92, of Kutztown, passed away on Tuesday, January 22, 2019, in The Lutheran Home at Topton, where she was a resident since May 2018.

She was the widow of Dewey E. Whitaker, who died on January 14, 2001.

Born in Middletown, Conn., Eleanor was a daughter of the late Rudolph A. and Bertha M. (Mrotzek) Rasch, and was a graduate of Julia Richman High School in New York City.

She was a member of New Jerusalem Zion United Church of Christ, Krumsville, where she was a member of the Helping Hands group. Along with being a homemaker, Eleanor operated Mistletoe Magic and The Mill Creek Shops at the Mill Creek Creamery, selling antiques, crafts and holiday gifts for many years. She also enjoyed painting, writing poetry, and playing BINGO at Saucony Cross and The Lutheran Home.

Eleanor is survived by her two daughters, Linda C.

(Whitaker) Lawrence, companion of Abe Keller, Sinking Spring, and Lori A. (Whitaker), wife of Tony R. Zonca, Kutztown; granddaughter, Victoria M. Lawrence, Reading.

In addition to her husband and parents, Eleanor was

predeceased by her sister, Hildegard (Rasch) West; and a daughter, Evelyn K. (Whitaker) Moyer.

A funeral service to celebrate Eleanor's life will be held on Monday, January 28, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. in New

Jerusalem Zion UCC, 1456 Krumsville Road, Lenhartsville, PA (Greenwich Twp.) with Pastor Tammie J. Wisniewski officiating. Burial will follow in New Bethel Zion Cemetery, Greenwich Twp. Relatives and friends are invited to a

viewing on Monday morning from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. in the church.

Ludwick Funeral Homes Inc., Kutztown, is in charge of arrangements. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.Ludwickfh.com.

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Published by Reading Eagle on Jan. 24, 2019.

Memories and Condolences
for Eleanor Whitaker

8 Entries

Lucie Torchia Thompson

January 18, 2024

Dear Zia Eleanor... my mom is now with you. Talk, laugh, and hug each other. Pray for all of us left behind. And, wait for us as God's Will is done. Miss you. Please give my mom a kiss from me.

Leona Bryant

January 31, 2019

I send my deepest sympathy. I will miss her beautiful poems at Christmas time. She was a wonderful lady.

Debbie Krauss

January 31, 2019

Dear Lorilee and Family,
My deepest sympathy on the passing of your mother. May good memories bring you peace.

Debbie Kercher-Krauss

Jane Kropa

January 29, 2019

I have so many fond memories of Eleanor--too many to list them all. She brought so much joy to our family; our daughters and my mother were especially fond of her and appreciated her artistic talents. I remember the wonderful poems she would send yearly, and the time we celebrated her at her church. I remember our conversations about Germans living in Poland immigrating to the US (yes, my family did, too) We were blessed to have Eleanor in our lives. Our granddaughters got to see her briefly when they came trick or treating to Topton Home. I pray God will comfort your hearts, and I am sorry to have missed the calling hours.

Linda Bryant

January 25, 2019

Linda and Lori,
Your mom was friends with my mother, who was one of her neighbors at saucony. She passed away almost 9 years ago, but your mom continued to be pen pals with my daughter Amanda. They wrote back n forth together until my daughter graduated this past june. She was truly a wonderful, caring person. She will be missed.

Lucie Torchia-Thompson

January 24, 2019

Linda and Lori, your mom was precious to my mom and to me. Words cannot express how much she is missed. We will treasure every card, poem, and gift she gave us as with these we will remember her. The time we would visit together will be remembered. Rest assured of my prayers for you at this very sad time. Take comfort that your mom touched our hearts and she will be fondly remembered always. She will never be forgotten.

Adriana Torchia

January 24, 2019

Cara sorella mia, I miss you and will always think of you. You were my very best friend. I enjoyed your phone calls every night. Now, I miss you. With love, your sorella.

Elizabeth Dietz

January 24, 2019

Sending love and light up to my Aunt Eleanor....she is with my Mom again and her parents. God Bless.

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