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Roy S. Underhill, 74, of Exeter Township, passed away on Monday, December 17, 2018, in Penn State Health-Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. He was the husband of Karen K. (Kelchner) Underhill.
Born in New York City, N.Y., he was the son of the late Roy T. and Margaret M. (Dunham) Underhill.
Roy graduated from Central Columbia County High School in 1962 and then became a member of the U.S. Air Force. He then attended Bloomsburg University where he received his degree in education in 1970. Roy was a teacher for 35 years at Exeter High School, teaching social studies. He was the chair of the Social Studies department and advisor for the Key Club as well as a founding member of the Exeter Community Education Foundation. Roy was a baseball coach and umpire as well as a golf coach and avid golfer. He also enjoyed volunteering at many sporting events.
In addition to his wife Karen, Roy is survived by one son, Matthew S., husband of Vicki, Florida; and one daughter, Malia S., wife of Glenn Bowen III, Schuylkill Haven; and a loving Pop Pop to five grandchildren: Gwenyth, Nicholas, Glenn IV, Roslyn and Veronica. Also surviving are one sister, Lorraine Hinde; and brothers, George and Robert.
He is predeceased by one sister, Arlene Gamblin Finnegan.
Visitation with family and friends will be held on Friday, December 21, 2018, from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. in Lutz Funeral Home Inc., 2100 Perkiomen Ave., Reading.
Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Exeter Community Education Foundation, 200 Elm St., Reading, PA 19606.
Lutz Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements. For online condolences, please visit
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Peggy Dixon
December 22, 2018
I have known Roy for over 30 years he was a kind and positive gentleman and teacher who loved his family, kids and grandkids! ❤And he loved golf and was great at it! I will miss seeing him! My thoughts are with his family at this difficult time! I know he will be missed by everyone!
December 20, 2018
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Roy was one of my teachers, fellow umpires and Baseball coach.
Bob & Sharon Bingaman
Carol (Kneeream) Baranowski
December 20, 2018
Karen...So sorry to read of Roy's passing...from another member of that Mountain Park motley crew of Fox Run
friends. You and Roy, and the rest of the gang - Nancy and John and Gail and Tom - were great fun neighbors! Too many gone too soon.
Pauline Cluck
December 19, 2018
I am so saddened by your loss of the fine gentleman Roy. His smile and love for his family, golf and those wonderful grand children can never be forgotten. Memories will keep you smiling about him and your life together. Peaceful golf Roy, enjoy!
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Mimi Geddis
December 18, 2018
Karen,
I am so very sorry for your loss. He truly was too young to pass away. My heartfelt condolences and prayers go out to your and your family.
December 18, 2018
Our deepest sympathies to Coach and his family. I always enjoyed playing for him, learning from him, and really glad I got to see him at the 2017 PIAA Golf Championships!!
Craig & Carol Antush
Juli Bertin
December 18, 2018
Prayers of sympathy and condolences to the Underhill family.
tom fletcher
December 18, 2018
Rip Roy you were taken far too soon. The days we lived in mountain park and the good times we had are joyful memories.
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