Doris E. Schrack, 78, Reading, passed away peacefully Sept. 28, 2008, in her residence. Born in Bern Township, she was a daughter of the late Earl and Esther (Speck) Schaeffer.
A native of Berks County, she lived within a 10-mile radius most of her life, with the exception of a four-year period in San Diego while her husband was in the Navy.
She was very proud of her heritage, devoting countless hours to the Tulpehocken Settlement Historical Society, studying her genealogy and reading and studying the geography, history and people of the area. Her research proved that she was a direct descendent of John Schaeffer, who founded New Schaefferstown in 1830.
She first worked as a Life Saver Girl and cashier in People's Drug Store in Reading in the late 1940s, and later worked for 10 years at Tom Sturgis Pretzels and 19 years for the VF Corp., where she retired in 2006. Between these jobs she worked to take care of her family.
She was the widow of the late John Schrack, who passed away in 2000, as well as a wonderful mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Doris is survived by two sons, Theodore Baer, husband of Marcia Baer, Bernville, and David Baer, husband of Polly Dinkel, San Francisco, sons of the late Carl Baer; and a daughter, Karen Conklin, Scranton, daughter of the late Michael Martin.
Other survivors include fi ve granddaughters: Nicole Baer, Baltimore; Tiffany Stuber, wife of Eric Stuber, Baltimore; Elizabeth Baer, Bernville; and Fahtimah and Zaynab Abdelaziem, both of Scranton; and a grandson, Brandon Baer, Hasbrouck Heights, N.J.
She is also survived by three sisters: Mildred Bond, wife of Lewis Bond, Sunbury; Trudy Nagle, widow of Charles Nagle, Honeybrook; and Barbara Varone, wife of Gilbert Varone, Reading; three brothers: Michael Schaeffer, widower of Rozella Schaeffer, Assaria, Kans.; George Schaeffer, husband of Jane Schaeffer, Leesport; and Joel Schaeffer, husband of Arlene Schaeffer, Mohnton; and many nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life Tribute Service will take place Friday at 11 a.m. in the Bean Funeral Homes, 3825 Penn Ave., Sinking Spring. Private burial will be in Christ (Little Tulpehocken) Church Cemetery, Bernville, at the convenience of the family. Friends will be received Friday, 10 to 11 a.m., in the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Tulpehocken Settlement Historical Society, 116 N. Front St., Womelsdorf, PA 19567. Online condolences may be made at www.beanfuneralhomes.com.
A native of Berks County, she lived within a 10-mile radius most of her life, with the exception of a four-year period in San Diego while her husband was in the Navy.
She was very proud of her heritage, devoting countless hours to the Tulpehocken Settlement Historical Society, studying her genealogy and reading and studying the geography, history and people of the area. Her research proved that she was a direct descendent of John Schaeffer, who founded New Schaefferstown in 1830.
She first worked as a Life Saver Girl and cashier in People's Drug Store in Reading in the late 1940s, and later worked for 10 years at Tom Sturgis Pretzels and 19 years for the VF Corp., where she retired in 2006. Between these jobs she worked to take care of her family.
She was the widow of the late John Schrack, who passed away in 2000, as well as a wonderful mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Doris is survived by two sons, Theodore Baer, husband of Marcia Baer, Bernville, and David Baer, husband of Polly Dinkel, San Francisco, sons of the late Carl Baer; and a daughter, Karen Conklin, Scranton, daughter of the late Michael Martin.
Other survivors include fi ve granddaughters: Nicole Baer, Baltimore; Tiffany Stuber, wife of Eric Stuber, Baltimore; Elizabeth Baer, Bernville; and Fahtimah and Zaynab Abdelaziem, both of Scranton; and a grandson, Brandon Baer, Hasbrouck Heights, N.J.
She is also survived by three sisters: Mildred Bond, wife of Lewis Bond, Sunbury; Trudy Nagle, widow of Charles Nagle, Honeybrook; and Barbara Varone, wife of Gilbert Varone, Reading; three brothers: Michael Schaeffer, widower of Rozella Schaeffer, Assaria, Kans.; George Schaeffer, husband of Jane Schaeffer, Leesport; and Joel Schaeffer, husband of Arlene Schaeffer, Mohnton; and many nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life Tribute Service will take place Friday at 11 a.m. in the Bean Funeral Homes, 3825 Penn Ave., Sinking Spring. Private burial will be in Christ (Little Tulpehocken) Church Cemetery, Bernville, at the convenience of the family. Friends will be received Friday, 10 to 11 a.m., in the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Tulpehocken Settlement Historical Society, 116 N. Front St., Womelsdorf, PA 19567. Online condolences may be made at www.beanfuneralhomes.com.
Doris E. Schrack, 78, Reading, passed away peacefully Sept. 28, 2008, in her residence. Born in Bern Township, she was a daughter of the late Earl and Esther (Speck) Schaeffer.
A native of Berks County, she lived within a 10-mile radius most of her life, with the exception of a four-year period in San Diego while her husband was in the Navy.
She was very proud of her heritage, devoting countless hours to the Tulpehocken Settlement Historical Society, studying her genealogy and reading and studying the geography, history and people of the area. Her research proved that she was a direct descendent of John Schaeffer, who founded New Schaefferstown in 1830.
She first worked as a Life Saver Girl and cashier in People's Drug Store in Reading in the late 1940s, and later worked for 10 years at Tom Sturgis Pretzels and 19 years for the VF Corp., where she retired in 2006. Between these jobs she worked to take care of her family.
She was the widow of the late John Schrack, who passed away in 2000, as well as a wonderful mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Doris is survived by two sons, Theodore Baer, husband of Marcia Baer, Bernville, and David Baer, husband of Polly Dinkel, San Francisco, sons of the late Carl Baer; and a daughter, Karen Conklin, Scranton, daughter of the late Michael Martin.
Other survivors include fi ve granddaughters: Nicole Baer, Baltimore; Tiffany Stuber, wife of Eric Stuber, Baltimore; Elizabeth Baer, Bernville; and Fahtimah and Zaynab Abdelaziem, both of Scranton; and a grandson, Brandon Baer, Hasbrouck Heights, N.J.
She is also survived by three sisters: Mildred Bond, wife of Lewis Bond, Sunbury; Trudy Nagle, widow of Charles Nagle, Honeybrook; and Barbara Varone, wife of Gilbert Varone, Reading; three brothers: Michael Schaeffer, widower of Rozella Schaeffer, Assaria, Kans.; George Schaeffer, husband of Jane Schaeffer, Leesport; and Joel Schaeffer, husband of Arlene Schaeffer, Mohnton; and many nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life Tribute Service will take place Friday at 11 a.m. in the Bean Funeral Homes, 3825 Penn Ave., Sinking Spring. Private burial will be in Christ (Little Tulpehocken) Church Cemetery, Bernville, at the convenience of the family. Friends will be received Friday, 10 to 11 a.m., in the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Tulpehocken Settlement Historical Society, 116 N. Front St., Womelsdorf, PA 19567. Online condolences may be made at www.beanfuneralhomes.com.
A native of Berks County, she lived within a 10-mile radius most of her life, with the exception of a four-year period in San Diego while her husband was in the Navy.
She was very proud of her heritage, devoting countless hours to the Tulpehocken Settlement Historical Society, studying her genealogy and reading and studying the geography, history and people of the area. Her research proved that she was a direct descendent of John Schaeffer, who founded New Schaefferstown in 1830.
She first worked as a Life Saver Girl and cashier in People's Drug Store in Reading in the late 1940s, and later worked for 10 years at Tom Sturgis Pretzels and 19 years for the VF Corp., where she retired in 2006. Between these jobs she worked to take care of her family.
She was the widow of the late John Schrack, who passed away in 2000, as well as a wonderful mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Doris is survived by two sons, Theodore Baer, husband of Marcia Baer, Bernville, and David Baer, husband of Polly Dinkel, San Francisco, sons of the late Carl Baer; and a daughter, Karen Conklin, Scranton, daughter of the late Michael Martin.
Other survivors include fi ve granddaughters: Nicole Baer, Baltimore; Tiffany Stuber, wife of Eric Stuber, Baltimore; Elizabeth Baer, Bernville; and Fahtimah and Zaynab Abdelaziem, both of Scranton; and a grandson, Brandon Baer, Hasbrouck Heights, N.J.
She is also survived by three sisters: Mildred Bond, wife of Lewis Bond, Sunbury; Trudy Nagle, widow of Charles Nagle, Honeybrook; and Barbara Varone, wife of Gilbert Varone, Reading; three brothers: Michael Schaeffer, widower of Rozella Schaeffer, Assaria, Kans.; George Schaeffer, husband of Jane Schaeffer, Leesport; and Joel Schaeffer, husband of Arlene Schaeffer, Mohnton; and many nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life Tribute Service will take place Friday at 11 a.m. in the Bean Funeral Homes, 3825 Penn Ave., Sinking Spring. Private burial will be in Christ (Little Tulpehocken) Church Cemetery, Bernville, at the convenience of the family. Friends will be received Friday, 10 to 11 a.m., in the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Tulpehocken Settlement Historical Society, 116 N. Front St., Womelsdorf, PA 19567. Online condolences may be made at www.beanfuneralhomes.com.
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