Jacqueline Sychterz

Jacqueline Ruth (House) Sychterz, 86, of Mohrsville, passed away on April 15, 2016 with family by her side.

She was born in Philadelphia on April 22, 1929 to Arvin and Claudette House. After graduating from Reading High School she performed with a dance company alongside her twin sisters.

She married the late Edward F. Sychterz in 1949 and spent nearly five decades devoted to motherhood. She gave birth to ten children and fostered more than a dozen others.

Several local church communities, most recently Holy Guardian Angels, benefitted greatly from her dedication to the Roman Catholic Church and its Priesthood. Jacque and Ed are survived by their twelve children: Constance Twyman, Dianna Mckittrick, Mary June Haynes, Michael Sychterz, Cathy Iacobazzi, Mary Ann Sychterz, Mary Beth Klopp, Mark Sychterz, Edward Sychterz Jr., Margaret Latshaw, Christi Terefenko and JoAnna Blair.

Jacque's other survivors include 2 daughters-in-law, 6 sons-in-law, 25 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren.

In addition to her many nieces and nephews, Jacque is

also survived by her three brothers: Arvin House Jr.,

Donald House and Dean House.

She was preceded in death by three siblings: Joyce Cratil, Janet Ciatto and Richard House.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to: Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children http://www.casaberks.org or

http://www.retiredreligious.org Retirement Fund for Religious.

Relatives and friends may extend their sympathy and

respects to the family on Friday, April 22, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Holy Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Church, 3121 Kutztown Road, Reading, PA 19605. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Interment will follow in Gethsemane Cemetery.

The Kopicki-Bradley Funeral Home, Inc., Reading, is in charge of arrangements.