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Sandra Knarr Obituary


Sandra L. Knarr, 68, Shoemakersville, died June 21, 2010, in the Reading Hospital and Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family.

She was the wife of Raymond E. Knarr Jr.

Sandra was born in West Reading and was the daughter of the late George E. and Dorothy M. (Noll) Stichter.

She was an honor graduate of Pace Institute and did secretarial work for Berks County Learning Disabilities Association.

Sandra was a member of Zion's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Perry Township.

She worked for 20 years for the former General Battery Co., Reading. Sandra worked many years doing medical transcripts for the following: Women's Clinic and Cardiology Associates, both of West Reading, and Bornemann Psychiatry, where she also served as office coordinator.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by her children: Daniel M. Kepner Jr., Shoemakersville; Samuel L. Kepner, Reading; Richard K. Sr., husband of Nancy J. Kepner, Shoemakersville; Thomas J., husband of Delores Kepner, Easley, S.C.; Suann, wife of Wilson Ludwig, Reading, and Jennifer D., wife of Michael Konnick, Hamburg; 14 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

She will be sadly missed by her pets at home.

Funeral services will be held Friday at 7:30 p.m. from Zion's Lutheran Evangelical Church, 354 Zion's Church Road, Shoemakersville, PA 19555. A viewing will be held in the church Friday from 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. Burial will be private in Spies Zion Cemetery, Alsace Township.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: American Cancer Society, 498 Bellevue Ave., Reading, PA. 19605 or the Animal Rescue League, 58 Kennel Road, Birdsboro, PA. 19508.

The Burkey & Driscoll Funeral Home Inc., Hamburg, is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences at www.burkeydriscoll.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Reading Eagle on Jun. 23, 2010.

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Edna Padilla

July 13, 2010

Ray,
My prayers are with you and your family.
Sorry for your loss. My sincere symphathy to you and your family.

Raymond & Shannon Knarr

June 29, 2010

May God wrap His loving/comforting arms around your whole family during this difficult time. Peace be with you.

Patricia Stock

June 24, 2010

Rest in peace Aunt Sandra--you will be so missed! Next time I come to Pa. it just will not be the same==not being able to see you. My sincere sympathy to Ray, Jenny and Rick.

Diana Stone

June 24, 2010

May God be with all of you at this most difficult time. I will be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.

Marie Knarr

June 23, 2010

I'm so sorry. My heart goes out to everybody.

Marie Williams

June 23, 2010

Jen and family, you will be in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. May your memories give you strength.

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