John Machuzick

John Machuzick, 85, of West Lawn, passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 8, 2019.

Born in Primrose, Pa. and raised in Reading, he was the son of Anthony and Caroline (Postic) Machusick.

John and Theresa Ann Keltz were married in July 1956 and enjoyed 42 wonderful years together until Terry's death in 1998.

He attended Reading Central Catholic High School. He was a proud veteran, having served in the US Navy from 1950-1954 aboard the aircraft carrier USS Oriskany during the Korean War.

Over his lifetime, he was employed by the Bethlehem Steel Company @ Grace Mines, Sharon Valve division of Dick Brothers Foundry, Dor-Mae Industries and most recently AEX Group Couriers. He was a loyal and devoted member of Holy Guardian Angels and then St. Ignatius parishes. John especially enjoyed coaching youth sports and led teams for many years in the MTAA Babe Ruth Legion baseball league and the CYO youth basketball league. He was an avid Philadelphia sports fan, faithfully backing the Phillies, Eagles and Flyers during good and bad times.

John is survived by three children, son John and wife Cindi, San Clemente, Ca; son Michael and wife Sue, Wyomissing and daughter Maggie Kendig and husband Dave, Minersville, along with five grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Also surviving are his brother Richard and sisters: Arlene, Gerry, Ruthie and Toni. He was predeceased by his beloved wife Terry, brother Bobby and sister Evelyn.

A prayer service will be held Monday, March 11, 2019, at 11 a.m. at the Chapel of St. George at Gethsemane Cemetery, with entombment to follow. Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home Inc., West Reading, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be recorded at www.kuhnfuneralhomes.com.

John's wishes for his obituary to finish with "I Did It My Way!"