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Katherine Zabczyk Obituary


Katherine K. Zabczyk, 96, of Reading died of natural causes during the afternoon hours of Sunday, May 25, 2014 in the Mifflin Center, Cumru Twp.

Mrs. Zabczyk was predeceased by her husband, Louis Zabczyk, on December 28, 1995. Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Harry W. and Edith L. (Broadman) Schaeffer.

Mrs. Zabczyk is survived by her nephew, Fred, husband of Sharon Ostrowski of Shillington, with whom she last resided. She is also survived by two nephews and three nieces. She was predeceased by her brother, Harry Schaeffer, and her sister, Evelyn (Schaeffer) Krell.

She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Reading. Mrs. Zabczyk was employed by the former Yocum Brothers for many years until her retirement. She enjoyed being at home and watching television with her nephews cat Sam. She will be sadly missed.

Relatives and friends may extend their sympathy and respects to the family of Mrs. Zabczyk on Thursday, May 29, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Kopicki-Bradley Funeral Home, Inc., 239 South Ninth Street, Reading, PA 19602. A Religious Service will be officiated by the Rev. Carol B. Kehler at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow in St. Mary R.C. Cemetery, Reading.

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Published by Reading Eagle on May 28, 2014.

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Anna Mae & Rusty Blankenbiller & Nicole DiPietro

May 29, 2014

Fred & Sharon we are sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts & prayers.

Ann Kolasinski

May 29, 2014

Katherine, you will always be my Grand Mom.. I know you are at peace now & pain free. You were always the light of my day at Mifflin Center, I enjoyed spending time with you & I was Blessed to have been given the chance to know you in my lifetime. I will always remember your beautiful smile & the twinkle in your eyes. I will hold you in my heart forever. I Love You.

donna barnett

May 28, 2014

Rip great great great aunt katherine love always leland and gunner

May 28, 2014

I'm sorry for your loss. May you find comfort knowing that God is near you and is a refuge during this difficult time.
Psalms 9:9

Edward R. Ostrowski

May 28, 2014

I remember Aunt Katherine's guidance, wisdom, given with a smile she bestowed me when I was a child. My prayers are with her.

Cheryl Ostrowski

May 28, 2014

I'm so sorry. I always enjoyed visiting Aunt Katherine's house on Sundays and holidays. She was a wonderful person.

DONNA BARNETT

May 28, 2014

GREAT GREAT AUNT KATHERINE YOU WILL BE DEEPLY AND SADLY MISSED WE WILL NEVER FORGET THE FOND AND DEAREST MEMORIES WE HAVE SHARED WITH YOU WE WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU AND HOPE YOU CONTINUE TO WATCH DOWN UPON US YOU AND UNCLE LOUIE CAN NOW SPEND THE REST OF ETERNITY TOGETHER LOVE ALWAYS AND FOREVER
GREAT GREAT NIECE DONNA BARNETT (REED, GREAT GREAT GREAT NEPHEWS LELAND BARNETT, GUNNER BARNETT

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