Joyce E. Herbein

Joyce E. Herbein, 87, of Laureldale, passed away in her home on April 10, 2013.

She was the wife of Richard W. Herbein, whom she married March 29, 1952.

Born in Laureldale, she was a daughter of the late John and Charlotte (Levan) Carley.

She was a member of Calvery Lutheran Church.

Joyce was employed as a sales clerk for Boscov's until she retired in 1988.

She enjoyed bingo, bowling, and playing cards.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by her daughters, Bonnie L., wife of Darryl Witwer Sr., and LouAnn, wife of Robert Blankenbiller Sr., both of Muhlenberg Township.

She is also survived by her brother, Homer Carley, Shillington.

Additional survivors include two grandsons and six great grandchildren.

Joyce was predeceased by three siblings: John Carley, Dorothea Hughes, and Audrey Faller.

Services will be Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. in Walter R. Christ Funeral Home, Inc., 3300 Kutztown Rd., Laureldale. A viewing will be held Monday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00p.m. and also on Tuesday from 12:30 until the time of the service.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Calvery Lutheran Church, 1009 Elizabeth Ave, Reading, PA 19605.

Online condolences may be recorded at www.christfuneralhome.com.