Born in Moorefield, WV, she was a daughter of the late Bess and Ross Jones and beloved granddaughter of Rosa and William Jones.
Juanita played basketball at Romney High School and in her adult life was an accomplished bowler and swimmer.
She was a proud and dedicated member of the Order of the Eastern Star Chapter No. 251, West Reading, where she served as a past Worthy Matron and was actively involved with those in need.
Juanita enjoyed caring for her home, family and flower garden. She also looked forward to vacationing with her family and best friend, Josephine Neider, in Ocean City, NJ.
Juanita is survived by the love of her life, Charles Deal, Havertown; her daughter, Joy A. Horowitz, Mohnton; four grandchildren: Kevin Horowitz, Birdsboro; Joy Abe, Venice, FL; A. Jason Horowitz, Norman, OK; and Annah, wife of Michael Litzenberger, Abington, MA; two great-grandchildren, Olivia Joy Litzenberger and Mackenzie Faith Litzenberger; her two sisters, Marceda Rowzee, Levels, WV; and Arita Ricewick, Greenspring, WV; and countless family members and friends who will miss her dearly.
She was predeceased by her son, Dennis F. Abe.
Service will be Saturday at 10 a.m. in Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, Inc., 739 Penn Ave., West Reading, PA 19611. Burial will be in Mohnsville Cemetery. Friends may call Saturday from 9 to 10 a.m. in the funeral home.
Contributions may be made to: Alzheimer's Association, 237 Court St., Reading, PA 19601 or Humane Society, 1801 North 11th St., Reading, PA 19604.
Online condolences may be recorded at www.kuhnfuneralhome.com.
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Janice Brown
December 27, 2014
My condolences to the entire family at this difficult time. Juanita is now with God in heaven. Rest in peace. My prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Susann Deborah Wimmer
December 26, 2014
Juanita was a part of my life for a long time. We have many wonderful memories of her at my home and hers. She was an amazing person of whom I was blessed to know. I was so shocked to see her on Wednesday; I am grateful to have had that time with her.
Sandra and Tim Tait
December 26, 2014
So sad to hear of Juanitas passing. She was an amazing women with dignity and grace. Heaven just received a beautiful soul. Great memories heal hearts, keep them close.
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