Christine B. Heebner

Christine B. (Schorn) Heebner, 61, of Reading, died May 31, 2017, in her home.

She was the wife of Robert F. Heebner, Jr.; they were married on August 13, 1974.

Born in West Reading, she was a daughter of the late Henry J. and Catherine M. (Lowery) Schorn.

Christine was a 1973 graduate of Holy Name High School and attended Shippensburg University where she dove for the varsity team.

She was the head diving coach for 22 years, and was employed in the food service department for 17 years both at Reading High School. Additionally, Chris spent 44 years coaching various pools and running Berks County Diving as the BCSA Diving Commissioner. She has coached and mentored hundreds of Berks County Swimmers and Divers during her tenure as a coach and board member in BCSA over the last 40 years.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by six children: Jennifer C. Dianna, Mt. Penn; Hillary A. Heebner (Scott Elliott), Coatesville; Robert F. "B-Bop" Heebner, III, (Jennifer A. nee Saylor), Exeter Township; Brooke A. (Ryan P. ) Dower, Sinking Spring; Brehan E., (Jesse) Kelley, Clarion and Travis T. Heebner, (Jessica nee Weil), Temple Two siblings: Michael D. Schorn (Kathy nee Hanner) and Mary C. Schorn, all of Reading and 13 grandchildren also survive her.

Christine was predeceased by her brother, Patrick D. Schorn.

Services will be Saturday, June 3, 2017, at 11 a.m. in Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, Inc., 739 Penn Ave., West Reading. Friends may call Friday, June 2, 2017, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and Saturday, June 3, 2017, from 10 to 11 a.m. in the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Berks County Swimming Association, c/o Scott Troy, Treasurer, 3 Kenny Drive Mohnton, Pa 19540. Online condolences may be recorded at www.kuhnfuneralhomes.com.