Cesarine Brendel

Cesarine Catherine "Susie" Brendel, 89, passed away on December 31, 2025, at the Reading Hospital. She was the widow of the late Donald R. Brendel. They shared 20 years together.

Born in Douis, France, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Bertha (Lorenz) MacKowicz. After high school, Susie worked in multiple banks with her longest position being as a bank supervisor at the Bank of Pennsylvania where she spent 30 years. After retirement she worked at Phoebe Berks as the receptionist.

Susie was a member of St. Francis RCC in Robesonia. She enjoyed old classic movies, coloring, word searches, and working in her yard, especially with flowers. Her favorite time was spent playing with her grand dog, Coco. She was also a volunteer at Keyser Miller Blood Bank and loved cruising in the Caribbean and Walt Disney world.

Susie is survived by her daughter, Theresa "Terry" Brendel and Coco.

The funeral service will be held Thursday, January 8, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at Kuhn Funeral Home, West Reading with interment at Forest Hills Memorial Park, Reading. The viewing will be held from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Animal Rescue League of Berks County at 58 Kennel Rd, Birdsboro, PA 19508.

Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home Inc, West Reading is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be expressed at kuhnfuneralhomes.com.