Willard J. Longacre

Willard James Longacre, 95, of Reading, died March 16, 2013 in St. Joseph Medical Center, Bern Township.

Born December 5, 1917 in Reading, he was a son of the late William Earl and Lillian Leona (Bubbenmoyer) Longacre.

Willard was employed as a machinist with Berkshire Engineering.

He served in the U.S. Army during WWII.

Willard was a life member of NRA.

Surviving is his niece, Linda, wife of William Cook of Charlotte, NC; great nieces, Kate Isaac of Reading, Karen Brooksby and Joanne A. Anzalzua, both of Charlotte NC and a great nephew, Joseph P. Mekosh of Charlotte, NC.

Also surviving is his sister-in-law, Theda (Mengel) Longacre, with whom he resided.

Willard was predeceased by two siblings, Arlene and Vernon and a great niece, Lisa Burns.

Graveside services will be Saturday at 10 a.m. in Aulenbach Cemetery, Mineral Spring Road and S. 19th St., Mt. Penn.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to: VFW Topton Legion, 133 Centre Avenue, Topton, PA, 19562. Check made payable to, "Ray A. Master Post 217."

Walter R. Christ Funeral Home, Inc., Laureldale is in charge of arrangements. For online condolences, visit www.christfunerlahome.com.