Official Obituary of

Larry J. Balthaser

February 20, 1948 ~ January 16, 2024 (age 75)

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Larry Balthaser Obituary

Larry J. Balthaser, 75, of Reading, passed away Tuesday, January 16th, at his residence.

Larry was born in Reading on February 20, 1948, a son of the late Margaret (Rutt) and John Balthaser and was the husband of Patricia A. (Miller) Balthaser, of Reading.

He served in the U.S. Marines in the Vietnam War. He was employed as the Circulation Manager for The Merchandiser for 17 years retiring in 2009. 

Larry is survived by his son,Paul Balthaser, of Silver Hill, Ohio and four grandchildren, Zach, Abby, Katie and Stephanie.

Family and friends are invited to gather Friday, January 26th from 5 to 7 PM at Feeney Funeral Home. Memorial service will follow at 7 PM. Interment at later date will be at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville. 

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

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