Irene Cora Mayer

Irene Cora (Wanner) Mayer, 74,died May 21, 2014 in her Fleetwood residence.

She was the wife of Robert W. Mayer whom she married June 22, 1957.

Born September 8, 1939 in Maxatawny Township, she was a daughter of the late Jacob G. and Irene M. (Phillips) Wanner.

Irene was a graduate of Schuylkill Valley High School.

She was employed as a telephone operator with Reading Hospital for 27 years, retiring in December of 2001.

Irene was a member of St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Kutztown.

Surviving are her two sons: Edward K. Mayer of Muhlenberg Township and Steven R. Mayer of Orlando, FL.

Also surviving are her brother, Richard J. Wanner of Reinholds, Lancaster County.

Additional survivors include her two grandsons, Brandon E. Mayer and Connor J. Mayer.

Irene was predeceased by her brother, Lee Wanner and her sister, Shirley (Wanner) Fisher.

Services will be Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. in Kuhn-Stitzel Funeral Homes and Creamtory, Inc., 3300 Kutztown Road, Laureldale. A visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. Burial will be in Becker's St. Peter's Cemetery.

Contributions may be made to: Animal Rescue League, P.O. Box 69, Mohnton, PA 19540 and/or Humane Society, 1801 N. 11th Street, Reading, PA 19604. For online condolences, visit www.kuhnstitzelfuneralhomes.com.