Official Obituary of

Peggy L. (Shenk) Jacobs

November 25, 1935 ~ April 10, 2021 (age 85)

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Peggy L. (Shenk) Jacobs Obituary

Peggy L. Jacobs, 85, of Shillington, passed away Saturday, April 10th, at Mifflin Center, Cumru Twp. Peggy was born in Reading on November 25, 1935, a daughter of the late Catherine (Reber) and John A. Shenk. She was the widow of John William Jacobs, they were married for 60 years. Peggy was a graduate of Mt Penn High School class of 1952. The family would like to show it's appreciation to Genesis Mifflin Center Coordinator Kendall and her staff, also the Compassus Hospice nurses, chaplain and social workers for their awesome and loving service to our mother. Peggy is survived by a daughter, Krista A., wife of Jerry Greenwalt, of Laureldale; and four sons, James M. Jacobs, husband of Shery, of Shoemakersville; Randall A. Jacobs, husband of Robin, of Newmanstown; Robert W. Jacobs, of Laureldale and  David L. Jacobs, husband of Brenda, of Leesport. She is also survived by six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Family and friends are invited to gather Saturday April 17th from 11 AM to 12 PM at Feeney Funeral Home. Religious service will follow at 12 PM. Interment will be at a later date at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Compassus Hospice, 1001 James Drive, Suite B34, Leesport, PA 19533. 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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Services

Visitation

Saturday
April 17, 2021
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
John P. Feeney Funeral Home
625 North 4th Street
Reading, PA 19601

Religious Service

Saturday
April 17, 2021
12:00 PM
John P. Feeney Funeral Home
625 North 4th Street
Reading, PA 19601

Burial

Monday
June 21, 2021
2:00 PM
Indiantown Gap National Cemetery
RR 2 Box 484 Indiantown Gap Rd,
PA, Annville 17003

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