Jay Harold LeVan Jr.

Jay Harold LeVan Jr., 86, formerly of Pottstown and Reading, passed away March 16, 2008, in Berkshire Center, Exeter Township.

He was the husband of the late Ann (Bechtel) Boyer LeVan.

Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Jay H. LeVan Sr. and Edna (Gerhart) LeVan.

He was a tool and die maker at Dana Corp., Pottstown, for more than 40 years.

When Jay was young he worked in the mailroom of Reading Eagle Company.

Jay assisted in the design of the Hopewell Village Furnace waterwheel when it was restored.

He was a member of Zion's United Church of Christ, Pottstown, where he formerly served on church council.

Jay was a member of Stichter Lodge 254, Free and Accepted Masons, Pottstown.

He was a past high priest, Pottstown Royal Arch, Chapter 271 and a member of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, Valley of Reading.

He was a former director of the Pottstown High Twelve Club and past president of AARP in Pottstown.

Surviving is a daughter, Carol A., widow of Joseph Coringrato, Allentown; and two stepdaughters, Jill Berman, in Georgia, and Judy Trout, in South Carolina.

Other survivors include a sister, Doris, widow of William Kaucher, Reading.

There are also a granddaughter, three stepgrandchildren, and a stepgreat-grandchild.

He was predeceased by a son, Bruce J. LeVan; and a brother, Lee LeVan, who is survived by his wife, Elizabeth M. LeVan, Temple.

Services will be Saturday at 11 a.m. in Milkins Funeral Home Inc., 4914 Kutztown Road, Temple, with the Rev. Peter Nichols officiating. Burial will be in Laureldale Ceme-tery, Muhlenberg Township. Friends may call Saturday one hour prior to services in the funeral home.

Services by Stichter Lodge, No.254 will be Saturday at 10:45 a.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to Zion‘s UCC, Hanover and Chestnut Streets, Pottstown, PA 19464, or the charity of your choice. Please visit the guest book at www.milkinsfuneralhome.com.