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Susie Torres Obituary
Susie Pearl Helen Torres, 73, of Spring Township, passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 22, 2015, at 5:31 a.m. in her home, surrounded by her loving family.
She was the wife of Roberto Torres. Born in Birdsboro, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin March and Erma Schweitzer.
She was employed by Luden's as a Laborer and then as a C.N.A. at Berks Heim.
In addition to her husband, Mrs. Torres is survived by her sons: Eric Leas of Campbelltown, PA; Manuel L. Leas of West Lawn; Jim Leas of Florida; Victor E. Leas of Mohnton; Kenneth A. Kopera of Mohnton; and her daughters, Ilma S. Hernandez of Shillington, and Joyce L. Torres of Reading along with 24 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her daughters, Kim M. Santiago and Milagro S. Leas.
Mrs. Torres is also survived by her brother, Raymond Schweitzer of Pine Grove.
Prayer Service will be held in Whelan Schwartz Funeral Home, 444 North 9th Street, Reading, Monday, April 27, 2015, at 11:00 a.m. Deacon Mariano Torres will officiate. Interment will be held in Berks County Memorial Gardens Tuesday, April 28, 2015, at 10:00 a.m. The family will receive relatives and friends Monday 9-11:00 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, contributions to The McGlinn Family Regional Cancer Center at The Reading Hospital and Medical Center, Spruce Street, West Reading, PA 19611 in memory of Mrs. Pearl Helen Torres.
Online condolences may be made at www.whelanschwartz.com.
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Chrissy Altizer
April 25, 2015
Aunt Susie we are glad ur no longer in pain . Ur with ur loved ones in heaven while we r all sad n praying for u... We may no longer b there.. Savanah and I love u and carry u in our hearts... God Bless You and Rest in Peace Aunt Susie...
Clarisa Jenkins
April 24, 2015
Sorry for your loss. Praying for your family during this time.
Dori Jones
April 24, 2015
No longer in pain, but will be missed very much. Until we meet again one day. Say Hi to Mom for me...
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