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Wendell Worley Obituary
Wendell P. Worley, 86, of Mohnton, passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2013, at the Mifflin Center in Shillington, PA.
He was the husband of Doris J. (Buchalter) Worley. They were happily married for 63 years.
Born in Reading, PA, he was a son of the late James and Minnie (Snyder) Worley.
Wendell was a 1944 graduate of the former Mohnton High School, where he was awarded varsity letters in track and soccer.
He was a WWII veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corps.
He was a member of the P.O.S. of A., Washington Camp #211 in Mohnton, PA. Wendell was a member of Zion Evangelical Congregational Church in Mohnton, where he served as senior choir director from 1955 until 1975. He worked at Clover Farms Dairy until his retirement in 1989.
Entertaining people through the sound of barbershop music, Wendell was a dedicated member of the Pretzel City Chorus of Reading for many years. He also had a passion for history. He was a descendant of Henry Worley, a gun-barrel maker along the Wyomissing Creek in the 1800s, and Henry H. Worley, who, along with his brothers Wesley M. and Ellis M., formed the firm of Worley Brothers, owners of Worley Brothers' Hat Factory, formerly located at the corner of Woodland and Wyomissing Avenues in Mohnton, PA.
Surviving in addition to his wife are two daughters: Susan G. (Worley), wife of Robert E. Abrams, of Cherry Hill, N.J., and Greta J. (Worley), wife of Jeffrey A. Shanely, of Brecknock Twp.; and a son, Keith A., husband of Christina M. Worley, of Cumru Twp. There are four grandchildren: Jacqueline (Abrams) Manzer, Derek Shanely, Ryan Shanely and Angela Worley.
Other survivors include a brother, H. Ernest Worley, of Newmanstown, PA, and a sister, Miriam, widow of Wendell Kern, of Mohnton.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his memorial service on Saturday, March 23, 2013 at 11:00 AM at Giles & Yeckley Funeral Home and Crematorium, Inc., 21 Chestnut Street, Mohnton, PA, with Pastor James F. Price, officiating. Friends may greet the family to offer their condolences on Saturday from 10:00 to 11:00 AM at the funeral home.
Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Wendell's memory to: Zion Evangelical Congregational Church, 57 N. Church Street, Mohnton, PA 19540, or to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675.
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Memories and Condolences
for Wendell Worley
Pauline Swartz Werner
April 3, 2013
So sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my prayers.
March 24, 2013
Doris and and family,Please accept our sincerest condolences on the passing of Wendell. Sorry we were unable to attend the service. He will remain in our thoughts as you will remain in our prayers during your time of mourning. Larry and Gloria Craley
CARL & PAT WERT
March 24, 2013
OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU IN YOUR TIME OF SORROW
Jim & Robin Lash
March 22, 2013
Doris, Greta & Family We are so sorry to hear of Wendall's {Dad} passing May GOD Bless you & give you peace as you go through a sad time in your life. You are in our thoughts & prayers He will be missed
Susan Rhoads
March 22, 2013
Derek and family,
My deepest sympathies and prayers with your loss. Derek, I know how much you will miss your grandfather and after reading his obituary understand what a wonderful man and grandfather he was and how his talent and love of music lives on in you. May your many happy memories comfort you in this time of sadness.
Sincerely,
Sue Rhoads
Ann Cusano
March 22, 2013
Doris, Sue, Keith, Greta, and Families,
I am so sorry to hear of Wendell's passing. I have many fond memories of him growing up across the street. My prayers are with you all.
Arlene Bixler & Donna Bixler Rominger
March 22, 2013
Doris & family
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Wendell. We have you in our prayers.
Diane Hafer
March 22, 2013
Deepest sympathy to your famiy, Jeff
Paul L. Beavens Jr.
March 22, 2013
Greta,Susan and Keith you have my deepest sympathies with the loss of you father. He was a wonderful man and will be greatly missed in our town but be comforted that he will always live in our hearts!
Gurtowski Family
March 22, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
The Staff of Giles & Yeckley Funeral Home
March 21, 2013
Offering our deepest sympathies during this time.
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