Julia V. Seidel

Oley-

Julia V. (Luczewski) Seidel, 86, of Oley, passed away Saturday, November 20, 2010 in her residence.

She was the wife of Wayne B. Seidel of Oley, and the daughter of the late Arthur S. and Florence E. (Marks) Luczewski.

She was a graduate of Mt. Penn High School, class of 1942, and worked as the secretary for the Dean of Student Affairs at Penn State Berks Campus for 17 years until her retirement in 1985. She was a member of Friedens Evangelical Lutheran Church, Oley.

In addition to her husband of 66 years, she is survived by a son, Barry W. Seidel and his wife Lynne of Birmingham, AL; a daughter, Debra A. Manwiller and her husband Kenneth of Oley; five grandchildren: Wendy Y. Coates, Barry B. Seidel, Theresa D. Beeson, and Jason and Julie Manwiller; and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Jeff B. Seidel, a brother, Arthur W. Luczewski, and two sisters, Viola Craze and Mary Quimby.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, November 24, 2010 at 11:00 am from Friedens Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1076 Memorial Highway, Oley with the Rev. David R. Rowe officiating. Burial will follow in Friedens Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church, from 10 to 11 am.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, West Lawn Professional Plaza, Bldg A. Suite 10, 25 Stevens Avenue, West Lawn, PA 19609.

Blankenbiller Funeral Home, 423 Main St, Oley is in charge of arrangements. To send a condolence online, please visit: www.blankenbillerfh.com.