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Michele Houston Obituary


Michele D. (Randazzo) Shober Houston, 49, Exeter Township,

died April 20, 2010, in the Reading Hospital.

She was the wife of William H. Houston Jr., to whom she was married on Aug. 30, 1997.

Born in Reading, she was a daughter of Benjamin A. and Katharine M. (Lord) Randazzo, Lower Alsace Township.

She was a graduate of Reading High School in 1978, attended Kutztown University, and later earned her real estate license.

Michele was a Realtor, first for CJ Realty and later for Top Flite Realty.

She was a member of Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church, Reading.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by her daughter, Kelsey L. Shober, a student at Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C. There are also four siblings: Sharon L., wife of Todd D. Evangelista, Reading; Benjamin A. Randazzo Jr., Washington, D.C.; Jennifer J., wife of Richard H. Tinsman, Hermitage; and Kathy A., wife of Stephen L. Cunningham, Spring Township. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive her.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday at 9:30 a.m. in Holy Rosary Church. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Kelsey L. Shober, c/o Susquehanna Bank, P.O. Box 738, Shillington, PA 19607.

Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home Inc., West Reading, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be recorded at www.kuhnfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Reading Eagle from Apr. 22 to Apr. 23, 2010.

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April 24, 2010

Dear Sharon, Todd and family,

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. No words can heal your pain at this time, but please have faith that happy memories will soften the pain in the years to come. Let us know if there is anything you need.

Terri and Dan Cafoncelli

Maria Phillips-Kreider

April 23, 2010

To the Randazzo Family, My brother Chuck and I would like to extend our deepest sympathy for the loss of your beloved daughter and sister. We lived across the street from you for many years on 12th Street. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

REBECCA GAMBLE

April 23, 2010

Kitten & Benny,
My heart goes out to you. Kitten please call me I may be able to share with you. 6109167475 LOVE Becky
p.s. CHERI LYNN FOCHT MOM

Gretchen Wenger-Martin

April 23, 2010

Dear Randazzo and Houston Families,
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Michele and I worked together at Penn Savings/Sovereign Bank in 1986. She was a joy to work with and always had a smile on her face. Your families are in my prayers during this very difficult time in your lives.

Harry and Christine Swalley

April 23, 2010

So very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

April 23, 2010

We are very saddended to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

~~the Marino Family

Jim Burkman

April 23, 2010

Bill, Kelsey, and all family ... My deepest sympathies for your loss. Remember all the good times and keep them close in your heart

Tara & Tony Dianna

April 23, 2010

Our thoughts & prayers are with everyone! We are so sorry for your loss.

Nancy Wagner

April 23, 2010

Benny & families..such a sad thing to happen. We are thinking of you!
Nancy Wagner, & brother, Charlie Price & families

Dave & Tammy Guiles

April 23, 2010

Billy, Kelsey and Family, We were deeply saddened when we learned of this. Life seems to be to unfair at times. Michele will be deeply missed. Our prayers go out to you and your family

leonard nuss

April 22, 2010

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

April 22, 2010

Kelsey, Bill & family,
We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts & prayers.
The Borden Family

Sharon & Corey O'Neil

April 22, 2010

Billy, Kelsey and family
We are so sorry for your loss, we are thinking of you, you are in our thoughts and prayers, words can not express how sad we are, it's hard to understand why things like this happen, but she is in a better place.

John, Christy & Anthony D'Angelo

April 22, 2010

Billy and Kelsey and family,

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We are thinking of you and will keep you all in our prayers.

Teresa Lubas

April 22, 2010

Your family is in our thoughts and prayers at this time.

Matt and Teresa Lubas

Jody Fackler King

April 22, 2010

Billy when Kathy called me the other night to tell me your wife was gone, I couldnt believe it. When did we get old enough for this stuff to happen to us! I have to work on Saturday or I would be there.I'm so sorry for your loss. Your wife is in a much better place then we are. Just hold on to that to help you get though this .

April 22, 2010

Sharon, Todd and family,

We were so sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.

Joel and Sandy Blankenbiller
Shillington, PA

April 22, 2010

Dear Kelsey, Billy and the Randazzo Family, words cannot express our sadness. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Cindi Shober Kane

Pete Sittaro

April 22, 2010

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.

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