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Kathy Tobias Obituary

Kathy C. Tobias, 55, Fleetwood, passed away Feb. 17, 2008, in Reading Hospital.

She was the wife of John Tobias.

Born in Tampa, Fla., she was a daughter of the late William and Wilhelmina Slagle.

Surviving in addition to her husband are two daughters, Dawn, wife of Rick Hughbanks, in Florida, and Tammy, wife of Rich Martin, in North Carolina; and four sons: Kristian Tobias, Fleetwood; Rick, husband of Tanya Miles, in Texas; Billy Garant, in Massachusetts; and Mark Garant, Fayetteville, N.C.

Other survivors include two sisters, Linda, wife of Richard Jenkins, and Patty, wife of Robert Mahon, both in Florida.

She will be sadly missed by her grandchildren: Emily, Laci, Erin, Jake, Peyton, Zachary, Joey, Madison, Mason, Alexis and Natalie.

Services will be private. There are no calling hours. Stanton Funeral Home & Mortuary of West Reading Inc. is in charge of arrangements.


To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Reading Eagle on Feb. 19, 2008.

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tammy martin

February 21, 2008

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.

Missy Moyer

February 20, 2008

For John and the family. I only knew her for a short while but her impact on my life is infinite.
My deepest sympathy and my best of wishes go out to you all.

IRIS FELICIANO

February 19, 2008

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

mark garant

February 19, 2008

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

john strunk

February 19, 2008

may your family find comfort in each other at this sad,sad time.my daughters alexis and natalie will miss her so.

Adam Cortes

February 19, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Liz Feldbaum

February 19, 2008

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Jen and Bryan Yale

February 19, 2008

We love you so much and will keep you in our hearts forever. The bad times have hurt and made us sad, but the good times are legendary--the cruises, the parties, hanging out on the deck on late summer nights--and they are what we will all remember, laughing through the tears. Hugs and love, from Jen, Bryan, Bean and Boo

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