Official Obituary of

Brian R. Bortz

April 20, 1979 ~ January 31, 2023 (age 43)

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Brian Bortz Obituary

Brian R. Bortz, 43, of Reading, passed away Tuesday, January 31st, at St. Joseph Medical Center, from natural causes.


Brian was born in Reading, PA on April 20, 1979, a son of Robert J Bortz, of Pa and the late Pauline (Funck) Bortz.

He graduated from Reading High School, Class of 1997.and was later employed as a Pre Loader at UPS

Brian is survived by three sisters, Paulette L Slifer, of Reading; Yvonne Bortz-Knight, of Erie, Pa; Jennifer Bortz, of Reading, and three brothers, Dennis R Bortz, of Reading; James R, husband of Terrie Bortz, of Temple; Kevin R Bortz, of Reading; He was predeceased by a brother John Bortz in 1994.

A memorial gathering will be held at Feeney Funeral Home on Tuesday, February 7th, from 12 Noon - 1 PM with Religious Service at 1 PM with Reverend Randall Grossman, officiating. Interment private at the convenience of family. 


Arrangements entrusted to John P. Feeney Funeral Home, Inc. 625 N. 4th Street at Centre Ave., Reading, PA 19601, 610-372-4160. Obituary and condolences at www.johnpfeeney.com. 



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Services

Time of Remembrance

Tuesday
February 7, 2023
12:00 PM
John P. Feeney Funeral Home
625 North 4th Street
Reading, PA 19601

Religious Service

Tuesday
February 7, 2023
1:00 PM
John P. Feeney Funeral Home
625 North 4th Street
Reading, PA 19601

Private Interment

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