Ethel M. Swope

Ethel M. Swope, 85, of Kenhorst, died Friday, April 1, 2011, in Reading Hospital.

She was the wife of John J. Paris. Her first husband, Robert D. Swope, died in 1983.

Born in Shartlesville, she was a daughter of the late William and Lizzie (Wagner) Shollenberger.

Mrs. Swope was a hairdresser in her early years.

She then became an operator for Western Electric, then Lucent Technologies, for many years until her retirement.

She was a member of Christ Yocum's Lutheran Church, Grill.

Mrs. Swope was the youngest of 13 children. She had received her Cosmetology License.

She was a member of the Telecon Pioneers and the "Over 50 Club." She sang with the group "The Sweet Notes."

She loved to travel and liked dancing and most especially liked spending time with her family.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by three sons: Robert H. Swope, husband of Kath-leen, of Reading; Kerry D. Swope, husband of Loraine, of Indiana; and Brian K. Swope, of Pottstown.

Also surviving are one grandson, Adam H. Swope; two stepdaughters: Cathleen Peters, wife of Robert, of Exeter Twp., and Linda Lepera, wife of Michael, of Reading; six stepgrandchildren; and 11 stepgreatgrand-children.

Visitation will be held at the Lutz Funeral Home Inc., 2100 Perkiomen Ave., Mount Penn, on Wednesday, April 6, from 9:30-11 a.m.

Services will Wednesday, April 6, at 11 a.m. at Lutz Funeral Home Inc.

Interment wil be at Forest Hills Memorial Park, Reiffton.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice, 4 Park Plaza, Suite 105, Wyomissing, PA, 19610, or Christ Yocum's Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, 840 Philadelphia Ave., Reading, PA, 19607.

For online condolences please visit www.lutzfuneralhome.com.