Paul P. Palm

Paul P. Palm, 74, of southeast Reading, was pronounced as having died of natural causes Jan. 15, 2008, while in the loving care and embrace of his family in Reading Hospital, where he had been admitted through the emergency care unit earlier in the day.

Paul was the husband of Barbara (Hartman) Palm.

Born in Seyfert on June 25, 1933, Paul was a son of the late William and Emma (Moyer) Palm.

He was a co-owner and operator of Palm Heating and Air Conditioning before retiring. He continued to assist his son and successor in the family business.

He is also survived by his sons and daughters: Michael Fritz, Leesport; Debra Dotterer, Mount Penn; Todd Baver, Robesonia; Paul Fritz and his wife, Stephanie, Reading; and Melissa Palm, Reading.

Other survivors include his sister, Manila Keiper, Reading; and three brothers: George Palm, Stony Creek Mills; Charles Palm, Reading; and David Palm, Perryville, Md.

There are also nine grandchildren: Jennifer, Shane, Courtney, Jimmy, Rachel, Amanda, Justin, Jaime and Alexis; and a great-granddaughter, Delaney Joy.

Relatives and friends may extend their sympathy and respects to Mr. Palm's family Saturday 9 to 11 a.m. in Kopicki-Bradley Funeral Home Inc., 239 South Ninth Street, Reading 19602. Burial will be private.

It is requested that flowers not be sent and it is suggested that contributions be made in memory of Mr. Palm to the World Wildlife Fund, 1250 Twenty-Fourth St., N.W., P.O. Box 97180, Washington, D.C. 20090-7180.