Richard S. Boone

Richard S. Boone, 79, Wyomissing, died Tuesday afternoon, July 14, 2009.

He was the husband of Florence M. (Cappadona) Ketner Boone.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Gloria R. (Smith) Boone.

Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Stanley A. and Minerva (Seifrit) Boone.

He attended the University of South Carolina, where he studied industrial engineering.

He was a sergeant in the United States Air Force, serving 17 years during the Korean and Vietnam wars, retiring in 1965.

He was a letter carrier for the United States Postal Service in Mount Penn for 11 years, retiring in 1976. He then worked in quality control for Construction Fasteners in Wyomissing for six years, retiring in 1990.

He was a member of Grace Bible Fellowship Church, Reading, where he was a deacon emeritus and coordinator of Keenagers Club. He also served as a greeter.

Mr. Boone was a man of great faith who dearly loved his wife and family. He was adored by his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and he delighted in making people laugh.

Surviving, in addition to his wife, are a son, R. Daniel, husband of Debora L. Boone, Mohrsville; stepdaughters: Donna M., wife of the Rev. David E. Gundrum, Reinholds; Deborah L. Ketner, Reading, Denise J., wife of Gary C. Commings, and Diane L., wife of Mitchel W. Carroll, Sinking Spring.

He is also survived by grandchildren: Melissa A., wife of Christopher Texter, Timothy A. Romig Jr., James F. Romig, Natalie E., wife of Jonathan Sodomin who is serving in the National Guard in Iraq, Nicole D. Gundrum, Nina R. Gundrum, Ryan J. Commings, Taylor L. Commings, Ashley E. (Commings), wife of Quentin J. Lapp, Scott P. Carroll, Whitney E. Carroll, and Paige L. Carroll.

There are also five great-grandchildren: Gabriella Sodomin, Isabella Sodomin, Jade Carroll, Madison Carroll and Ally Texter. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

He is also survived by a sister, Barbara Ann, wife of Daniel Pettinato, Reading.

He was preceded in death by his twin brother, Russell Boone, brother Paul Boone, and sisters Gladys McDowell and Arlene Sarzynski.

Services will be in Grace Bible Fellowship Church, 1128 Hampden Blvd., Reading, on Monday at 10:30 a.m., with the Rev. Randall A. Grossman and the Rev. David E. Gundrum officiating. Interment is in Forest Hills Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the church on Monday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.

Floral tributes would be appreciated or contributions may be made to Church Extension Ministries, Bible Fellowship Church, P.O. Box 753, Whitehall, PA 18052-0753 in memory of Mr. Richard S. Boone. Bean Funeral Homes, North 16th & Rockland streets, Hampden Heights, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.beanfuneral-homes.com.