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John Maslar Obituary
John M. Maslar Sr., 83, Wyomissing, passed away May 22, 2010, in the Reading Hospital and Medical Center.
His wife, Grace E. (Mease) Maslar, passed away Dec. 3, 2005.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Michael and Anna (Matyszczak) Maslar.
He was an Army veteran of World War II.
Mr. Maslar was employed by the Sealy Bedding Co. and later worked and retired from the Berks County Court House.
He was a member of SS Cyril and Methodius Roman Catholic Church.
He is survived by his two sons, John M. Maslar Jr. of Wyomissing and David M., husband of Ellen M. Maslar, of Kutztown.
There are two grandchildren, Valerie Thompson and Robert J. Maslar; and two great-grandchildren, Emma Thompson and Cameron Thompson.
Also surviving are his loving nieces and nephews, many friends and the McDonald's group.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday at 10 a.m. in SS Cyril and Methodius Church, 449 S. Sixth St., Reading, PA 19602.
Burial will be in Gethsemane Cemetery. Friends may pay their respects Thursday from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. in the Gallman-Sonoski Funeral Home Inc., Reading.
In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the church at the above address.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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George Ziemba
May 25, 2010
John and David:
Our prayers go out to you at this time. I feel rewarded to have known "Mr Maslar" almost my entire life and only know him to have been a warm and loving father to you and someone I looked up to.
George & Michele Ziemba
Brenda Baer
May 24, 2010
John,
I am so sorry for your loss.
Brenda Baer
The Thompsons
May 24, 2010
John and Dad,
I have such great memories of that huge bucket of plastic animals...Pop could tell stories about them for hours. I've also enjoyed the many dinners since we've moved back to the area, and his stories about Italy long ago. Love to both of you as you deal with his loss.
Brenda Feiring
May 24, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
May 24, 2010
David and John
My deapest sympathy for you and your family and with your fathers peace may it also be with the both of you.
Vicky Kresge
Donna Keller
May 24, 2010
John I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. You and your family are in my prayers.
Donna Keller
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