Betty F. Pfennig

Betty Frances (Fidler) Pfennig, 89, of Laureldale, died December 12, 2012 in The Reading Hospital and Medical Center.

She was the wife of Eric Martin Pfennig who died October 8, 2011.

Born May 5, 1923 in Laureldale, she was a daughter of the late Clarence Henry and E. Theresa (Snyder) Fidler.

Betty was a 1941 graduate of Muhlenberg High School.

She was employed as an inspector in the clean room with Bell Labs/Western Electric/AT&T for over 25 years, retiring April 30, 1985.

Betty was a member of Calvary Lutheran Church, Laureldale, where she served on the Rummage Sale committee.

She loved to travel, especially to Marco Island, FL and was an animal and bird lover.

A family woman, she especially enjoyed spending time with her family.

Betty, along with her husband, was a volunteer with Meals-On-Wheels.

She played the organ and accordian, which she also taught for over 15 years.

Surviving are her two children: Christine T. Pfennig of Exton, Chester County and Gregory M., husband of Theresa M. (Montefusco) Pfennig of Muhlenberg Township.

Other survivors include four grandchildren Bradford S., husband of Amanda (Smith) Pfennig; Lindsay K. (Koch), wife of Todd Barshinger; Kristin T. (Pfennig), wife of Thomas York and Jessica L. (Pfennig), wife of Joseph Skelly and three great grandchildren, Logan A. Barshinger, Addison E. Barshinger and Aria E. Skelly.

Services will be Monday at 11 a.m. in Walter R. Christ Funeral Home, Inc., 3300 Kutztown Road, Laureldale. A viewing will be held one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in Laureldale Cemetery, Muhlenberg Township.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to: Calvary Lutheran Church, 1009 Elizabeth Avenue, Laureldale, PA 19605. For online condolences, visit www.christfuneralhome.com.