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Harold William Reber

Harold William Reber, of North Heidelberg Township, died peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on October 26, 2014 at the Laurel Center, Hamburg, PA.

Born on July 30, 1947 in Bernville, PA, he was the son of the late Herbert William Reber and Ella Priscilla (Nye) Reber Katzaman.

He was a graduate from Conrad Weiser High School class of 1965. He worked for Quaker Alloys, Dale H. Reber Inc., and Quality Drive Away Company. He loved classic cars, auctions and flea markets.

He is survived by his former spouse, Suzanne (Mills) Simpson of Overton, NV, and his three daughters: Jodi, wife of Lynn Eberly of Wernersville; Patricia Camacho of Richland; and Melissa, wife of Anthony Shumaker of Bridgewater, VA; 10 grandchildren: Justin Eberly, Erika Shumaker, Katelyn, wife of Justin Schaeffer, Joshua Fidler, Benjamen Shumaker, Alexandria Fidler, Emily Shumaker, Jonathan Camacho, Melony Shumaker, and Joseph Camacho; step-father Norman Katzaman of Robesonia; sister, Faye, wife of George Ludwig, Jr. of Robesonia; and brother, Dale Reber, husband of Janice of Robesonia.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 22, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. at Evangelical Seminary, Zinn’s Commons, 121 S. College Street, Myerstown, PA. A visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Evangelical Seminary. Cremation arrangements handled by Strauch Funeral Home, Honored Provider for the Pennsylvania Cremation Society.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The American Cancer Society, 498 Bellevue Ave, Reading, PA 19605. To leave an online condolence please visit www.PennsylvaniaCremation.com

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  1. Pat Dawson

    October 29, 2014 at 12:54 pm

    Very sorry to read & hear about the passing of Harold Reber. We went to school together and I remember him from school. Keeping all of his family & friends in my thoughts & prayers!!!!

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    • Melissa Shumaker

      November 16, 2014 at 8:04 pm

      Pat

      Please come to the memorial service this weekend. We would love to meet you and share stories of Harold (Dad). Thank you for your kind words.

      Melissa (Missy, youngest Daughter)

      Reply
  2. Earl and Sandy Kreiser

    October 30, 2014 at 4:18 pm

    Harold you are now with your loved ones who went before you. No more pain and suffering . Our prayers are with your daughters and their families during this difficult time. If there are auctions or flee markets in heaven I know that will make you very happy. You fought a good fight. Rest in Peace!

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    • Melissa Shumaker

      November 16, 2014 at 8:05 pm

      Sandy

      We look forward to see you on Saturday. Thanks for the kind words and for your help this coming weekend.
      Missy

      Reply
  3. Cindy J Boyer

    November 20, 2014 at 12:20 pm

    I’m very sorry for your loss and I care about you. Acts 24:15 promises “that there is going to be a resurrection. ” We can have the hope to see loved ones again. Take care, Love, Cindy

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