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Gloria Schwartz Obituary


Gloria A. Schwartz, 80, of West Reading, passed away September 1, 2013 in Spruce Manor. Her husband, Clair L. "Dutch" Schwartz, died in 2006.

Born in West Reading, she was a daughter of the late Donato and Carmella (Pacella) Ciervo.

She was a 1951 graduate of Reading High School.

Gloria was a secretary for the Berkshire Knitting Mills, West Reading, and also worked as a sales clerk for Pomeroy's, Reading.

She was a member of Sacred Heart R.C. Church, West Reading.

Gloria is survived by her three children: Vicki L. (Beuscher), wife of Kerry Weinman, Penn Township; Richard R., husband of Helen (Busby) Beuscher, Honey Brook; and Selene A. Schwartz, companion of Chris O'Neil, with whom Gloria resided. There are five surviving siblings: Victor, Albert, Danny, Angie Bennet and Mickie Stankiewicz.; four grandchildren, Brenda Ortiz, Christine Baily, Warren Wentzel and Chelsie O'Neil; and three great-grand-children, Kellen Ortiz, Jacoby Walters, and Jaiden Baver. She was predeceased by three siblings: John, Fannie and Annie.

Graveside prayer services will be Thursday at 10 a.m. in Gethsemane Cemetery, 3139 Kutztown Rd., Laureldale. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to: Animal Rescue League of Berks County, P.O. Box 69, Mohnton, PA 19540. Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, Inc., West Reading is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences may be recorded at www.kuhnfuneralhome.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Reading Eagle from Sep. 4 to Sep. 5, 2013.

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Amy Brown

September 5, 2013

Praying for all of you. I am so sorry to hear of Gloria's passing. God bless you all. May the Lord Jesus wrap his loving arms around you and give you peace.Love and Prayers If you need anything please let me know.

Patricia Decarlo

September 4, 2013

My dear aunt Gloria you gave us wonderful memories. Many days down on Kline with our beloved grandma Carmela. Remembering you babysitting me and having lots of laughs together.

Dykty Family

September 4, 2013

Our sincerest condolences.

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