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Irene Spitko Obituary
Irene W. Spitko, 100, formerly of
Allentown, passed away Saturday,
September 30, 2017 at Berks Heim Nursing Home, Leesport.
Born in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late
William James and Erma Mae (Erdell) Waters. Before
retiring in 1987, she worked as a department manager at Zollinger Harned department store for 15 years and Van Scoy Jewelers for 7 years. She was a member of the
Newcomers Club and an avid bridge player and played for seven different clubs. She was a former member of the
former Boulevard E.C. Church, Allentown.
Survivors, sons Ronald B. and his wife Diane, of
Allentown, Arthur W., of Schnecksville; daughter, Diane L. Staniszewski, of Leesport; four grandchildren: Sharon Transue and her husband, Wayne, Connie Spitko and her companion, Scott Duncan, Stacey Reeder and her husband Dave, Geoffrey Spitko, and his wife, Colleen; five great grandchildren; and a sister, Wilma J. Scully.
She was predeceased by a grandson, Kyle Staniszewski; brothers, James Beatty and Michael Waters.
Services, 11:00 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 5 at Trexler Funeral Home, 1625 W. Highland St. Allentown. Calling begins at 10:00 a.m. Entombment at Grandview Mausoleum.
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The Reverend Doctor David Charles Smith
October 1, 2017
The members and friends of Jordan United Church of Christ extend our deepest sympathy and Christian love to Geoff, Colleen, Jake, and the entire family at this time of loss. May the peace of the Risen Christ offer comfort and hope in the days ahead.
Kerry Hicks
October 1, 2017
So very sad to learn of Miss Irene's passing. I am so blessed to have had the honor and privilege to have met such a wonderful person as Irene in this life. We spoke and prayed together often during her stay with us at Berks Heim. She is and will be dearly missed!
May the Lord bless you, her family, through this time and time to come.
God bless you,
Chaplain Kerry
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