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Richard Lape Obituary
Richard F. Lape, 83, of Heidelberg Twp., passed away in the morning hours Thursday, June 19, 2014, of natural causes in the Reading Hospital.
He was the husband of Dolores M. (Gilbert) Lape. Born March 1, 1931, in Sheridan, Lebanon Co., he was a son of the late Roy S. & Stella (Weidner) Lape.
He was a veteran of the Korean War, having served in the Army.
He was a member of Zion United Church of Christ, Womelsdorf; a member of Pioneer Fire Co., Robesonia; and a life member of the Newmanstown Athletic Assn. Richard retired in 1993 from Aluminum Alloys, Sinking Spring.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his siblings: Larry Lape and Carroll Lape, both of Newmanstown; Roger Lape, Arizona; Vernon Lape, Richland; Jeanette Bennethum and Sandra Brossman, both of Wernersville.
Services will be held at the convenience of the family in Pleasant View Cemetery.
The Mull Funeral Home, Womelsdorf, has charge. To express words of comfort for the family, please visit www.mullfh.com.
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Robert Clay
June 23, 2014
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