Barbara Jean Peckham

Barbara Jean (Hinkle) Peckham, 74, of Reading, passed away Thursday, February 24, 2011 in Reading Hospital.

Born in Alsace Township, she was a daughter of the late Charles W. and Esther (Folk) Hinkle.

She was employed as a candy packer for fourteen years by Godiva Chocolates, and was employed as a receptionist for sixteen years by Behm Chiropractic in Exeter.

Barbara enjoyed playing the organ, collecting angels, and growing roses.

She attended Spies-Zion Church.

She is survived by one son and his wife, Chris M. and Julie Peckham of Muhlenberg; two daughters: Cheryl A. Peckham of Exeter and Caryn M. Heimbach and her husband James of Exeter; one sister, Regina Manwiller, widow of Stanley Manwiller, Exeter; four grandchildren: Jessica and Jared Peckham and Samantha and Brittany Heimbach; three nieces: Charmaine Keller, Judy Kirn, and Loreen Duff; and three nephews: Ronald and Kenneth Wegman and Carl Manwiller.

She was preceded in death by a sister, A. LaRue Wegman.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, March 2, 2011 at Blankenbiller Funeral Home, 423 Main St., Oley with Rev. Merrill R. Marisseau officiating. Burial will follow in Spies-Zion Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service, from 10 to 11 am, at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Reading Regional Cancer Center, PO Box 16052, Reading, PA 19612.

To send a condolence online, please visit www.blankenbillerfh.com.