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Mary Gottschall Obituary


Mary A. Gottschall, 96, of Reading, passed away Monday, June 27th, peacefully, at St.

Joseph Medical Center.

The widow of Robert R. Gottschall, who passed away in 2007. Mary was born in Lebanon on May 1, 1920, a

daughter of the late Agnes (Hartmann) and Herman Eisenhour.

She was a graduate of Lebanon Catholic High School and was a member of St. Margaret Roman Catholic Church, Reading.

Mary is survived by her three daughters: Roberta M. Gottschall, wife of James Carlisle, of Reading; Julie A. Gottschall, widow of William J. Schoch II, of Reading;

Gloria H. Gottschall, of Reading; and son, Robert R.

Gottshall Jr., husband of Nicole, of Temple.

She is also survived by five grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and two great-great-granddaughters.

She was predeceased by a daughter, Mary Hojnowski, in 1998.

Friends and relatives are invited to call Tuesday from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the John P. Feeney Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Margaret Roman Catholic Church, Reading, at 10 a.m. Interment at Gethsemane Cemetery, Laureldale.

Arrangements entrusted to the John P. Feeney Funeral Home, in Reading's Centre Park Historic District, 625 N. 4th St. at Centre Ave., Reading, PA 19601.

Obituary, directions and condolences at www.johnfeeneyfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Reading Eagle from Jun. 29 to Jul. 1, 2016.

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Sherri Heckman and Family

July 5, 2016

Roberta, Bobbie, Julie, and Gloria. My thoughts and prayers go out to you. I have such fond memories of your Mom. Always so thoughtful and caring. And, Gloria, she put up with all of us and our shenanigans. God bless her and may she rest in peace. <3

Glenn Kunkle

July 3, 2016

To the Gottschall family members, my deepest sympathy for your loss. I am a genealogist and the son of Roberts 2nd cousin Sarah Heller Kunkle.

Billie & Randy Ruffner

July 2, 2016

Saying goodbye to those we love is so very difficult. May your memories bring you comfort.

With Sympathy,

michelle barnett

June 30, 2016

To all the Gottschall children, sorry for your loss she was one great mother. Now she is pain free and in heaven with your father. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Kathleen Weinhold/Borzacchini

June 30, 2016

My prayers are with you all at this time of great sorrow. God Rest Her Soul .

Michele Baker

June 29, 2016

Im so sorry for your loss...I really an truly feel your pain....Your mom was so wonderful ...I remember all the good times we had with your mom in your kitchen Gloria...She is up in heaven with my mom...Know that im thinking about you...an praying for you an your family ...love you Gloria.....Love Michele Baker

June 29, 2016

Bob and Bobbi, I'm thinking about you and hope your faith and strength help this become an easier time with your loss .
Morris Hurwitz

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