Erna Roche Obituary
Erna A. Roche, 96, of Port Orange, Florida, formerly of North 10th Street Reading, passed away at Ormond Beach, Florida.
Erna was born in Creutzwald, France on November 21, 1922, a daughter of the late Bertha (Mandersheid) Rimmen and Christian Rimmen.
She was the widow of Edgar E. Roche, Jr, who predeceased her in 2000.
A graduate of Mahanoy City High School in 1940 , she was a member of St. Joseph RC Church , Reading, PA 19601.
Erna worked as a sewing machine operator at various factories in Reading for 20 years. She was a dedicated volunteer for Berks Encore and packed meals for the Meals on Wheels Program.
Erna is survived by a son, Robin A. Roche, husband of Patti , of Laguna Woods, CA, and three daughters, Alma C., wife of Don Groff, of Shoemakersville , PA; Michelle, wife of John McElhenny, of Shenandoah; and Donna M., wife of Dean Kurtz, of Port Orange, FL. Other survivors include 7 grandchildren , 10 great grandchildren and 5 great great grandchildren.
She was predeceased by 2 sons Edgar E Roche III and Michael Roche.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1:30 PM on Thursday, July 25th at St. Joseph R.C. Church in Reading, PA .
Friends and relative are invited to call at John Feeney Funeral Home in Thursday from 12 noon to 1 PM Procession will leave funeral home promptly at 1:00 PM for Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her name to Alzheimer’s Association 399 Market Street #102, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Interment will be Friday, July 26 at 11:30 AM at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery East Hanover, PA. procession will leave funeral home at 10:00 AM
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.
