James M. Natole

James M. Natole, 83, of Reading, passed away on May 8, 2017, in Berks Heim.

He was predeceased by his wife, Olga E. Natole, to whom he was married to for over 60 years before her passing in April of 2016.

Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Philip and Anna (Remler) Natoli.

James was a graduate of Reading High School.

He was a proud United States Army Veteran who served during the Korean Conflict.

James was employed by Baldwin Hardware and most recently worked as a lab technician for Firestone Tire for over 27 years before his retirement.

James loved to coach children. He enjoyed coaching youth basketball and baseball at Brookline and St. Anthony's of Reading. He loved music and he especially liked collecting records.

He is survived by two sons, Mike, husband of Ruth Ann Natole, Reading; and Robert J. Natole, Dallas, TX; and two grandchildren, Bruce DeLauder, Frederick, MD; and Brittany (Natole) Igusky, Fort Wayne, IN.

A Graveside Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, May 15, 2017, in Forest Hills Memorial Park, 390 W Neversink Rd, Reading, PA 19606. Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, Inc, 739 Penn Avenue, West Reading, PA 19611 is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be recorded at www.kuhnfuneralhomes.com.