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Leo Schaner Obituary
Born June 24, 1934, in Greenwich Township, he was a son of the late Curtis and Florence (Benecioff) Schaner.
He worked as a steelworker in several local foundries.
He is survived by his wife, Rosanne (Smith) Schaner, Topton; and his children: Leo R.R. Schaner Jr., Hamburg; Floyd E. Schaner, Meyersville; Curlie M. Schaner, Marie M. (Schaner) Terry, Mary A. (Schaner) Lindsey, Russell E.L. Schaner Sr., Lucille J. (Schaner) Mills, Pamela B.A. Schaner and Peter D.J. Schaner, all of Reading; and Clarence S. Schaner, Reading, with whom Mr. Schaner resided.
Other survivors include a brother, Vernon C. Schaner Sr., Lenhartsville.
There are also 32 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two sons, John J. Schaner and Clayton C.C. Schaner; and four brothers.
Friends will be received Wednesday at 10 a.m., with services at 11 a.m., in Auman Funeral Home, Reading. Burial will be in Berks County Memorial Gardens.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Auman Funeral Home in Leo's name. www.theocauman.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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pat trumbore
December 13, 2008
pam and marie,,, sorry for your lose and my thoughts are with you
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