John W. Chelius

John “Jack” W. Chelius John “Jack” W. Chelius, 93, formerly of Reading, passed away February 28, 2021, at Berkshire Center. His wife, Loretta “Sue” (Ermentrout) Chelius, passed away in January. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Mark B. and Dorothy L. (Miller) Chelius. Jack graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1946. He honorably served his country in the Korean War as a member of the U.S Navy. Jack was the owner/operator of Chelius Plumbing and Heating for 60 years. He was also predeceased by his beloved daughter, Lori, and sisters: Dorothy Chelius, Louise Wertman, and Lucy LaRue. He was the father of six children: John W. Chelius Jr., West Reading; Matt Chelius, husband of Jackie, Mechanicsburg; Mary Smith, wife of Dan Smith, Warminster; James Chelius, Reading; Lori Lewis (deceased), and her surviving spouse, James Lewis, Peach Tree City, GA and Mark Chelius, fiance of Eileen McKeone, West Lawn. There are thirteen grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Jack is also survived by two sisters, Elizabeth O’Connell, Wyomissing; Mary Ellen Liptak, Greenville, SC. Services will be announced at a later date. Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, Inc, West Reading is honored to serve Jack’s family. Condolences may be expressed at www.kuhnfuneralhomes.com.