Jean Hollenbach

Jean B. Hollenbach, 90, of Womelsdorf (Tulpehocken Twp.) passed away Tuesday, October 8th, 2013 at the StoneRidge - Towne Center in Myerstown.

Her husband Harold H. Hollenbach died June 24, 1996. Born in Rehrersburg, she was the daughter of the late Agnew S. and Suzanne M. (Sherman) Tryon.

She was a graduate of

Womelsdorf High School. She was a member of Trinity U.C.C., Rehrersburg.

She was co-founder and served as a volunteer

librarian of the Bethel-Tulpehocken Free Public Library, Bethel; a charter member of the Tulpehocken Settlement Historical Society, Womelsdorf; and a former Reading Eagle news correspondent. She also served as Judge of Election and was a past president of the Bethel V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary.

She is survived by two sons: Henry K. Hollenbach, husband of Loretta, and Harry S. Hollenbach, husband of Shawn; four daughters: Susan J. McLaughlin; Clarissa T., wife of John Enck; Millie H., wife of Paul Benfer, and Maria M. Hollenbach; a brother, John S. Tryon, eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Services will be held Monday, October 14th at 11:00 a.m. at Hill Funeral Home, Rehrersburg, with Rev. Joseph Long officiating. Interment at Altalaha Church Cemetery, Rehrersburg. Friends are invited to call Monday 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at Hill Funeral Home.

Online condolences may be made at www.lammandwitman.com.