Official Obituary of

David R. Hardinger

November 17, 1936 ~ April 10, 2023 (age 86)

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David Hardinger Obituary

David Hardinger, 86, of Temple, PA passed away Monday, April 10th, at the Lutheran Home at Topton,  


David was born in Reading, PA on November 17, 1936, a son of the late Elsie (Rudolph) and Raymond Hardinger. He was the husband of Dolores M (Rotkiske) Hardinger who he spent 67 years of marriage with..


A graduate of Reading High, class of 1954, He served in the U.S. Army as a Specialist in the Korean War Era and was employed as a Design Engineer at Buy Rite Equipment Co. until his retirement. He was previously employed by other local firms.


In addition to his wife, Dolores, David is survived by a son,Bryan D Hardinger, husband of Kathleen, of Temple; also survived by Grandson Brandon Hardinger and his significant other Jodie Borrell of Temple, a granddaughter, Breanne Hardinger, of Laureldale;  Great grandchildren Elizabella, and London of Laureldale and step grandchildren Jaime and Kolleen Goda of Temple, and a sister, Dolores Nawa, of San Pedro, CA and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister, Geraldine Golden in 2019.


The family would like to thank the Lebanon VA, Berks VA and Topton Lutheran Home for their help and kindness. 


In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to: Veterans making a Difference 2012 Spring St. West Lawn, PA 19609 or St. Vincent De Paul  at SVDPUSA.ORG or to St. Jude's Hospital for Children at STJUDE.ORG. 


Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Guardian Angel RC Church on Saturday April 15th at 11Am. A visitation with family will be from 10:30 am until time of service at the church. Mausoleum Encryptment follows at Gethsemane Cemetery Reading, PA with full US Army honors.


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

Visitation

Saturday
April 15, 2023
10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Holy Guardian Angels RC Church

Mass of Christian Burial

Saturday
April 15, 2023
11:00 AM
Holy Guardian Angels RC Church

Encryptment

Saturday
April 15, 2023
12:00 PM
Gethsemane Cemetery
3139 Kutztown Road
PA, Reading 19605

Military Honors

Saturday
April 15, 2023
12:00 PM
Gethsemane Cemetery, Laureldale

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