Jean R. Brubaker, 85, of Plainfield Township, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2015, at Old Orchard Health Care Center, Bethlehem Township. She was the wife of the late Richard E. Brubaker with whom she shared 49 years of marriage prior to his death in 1997. Born in Peach Bottom, Lancaster County on January 27, 1932, she was the daughter of the late W. Harry Reed and Lena (Bicknell) Reed. Jean was a graduate of Quarryville High School, class of 1947. Jean held various clerical and secretarial positions in Lancaster County and the Nazareth area after relocating there in 1974. Jean was a member of Bethesda Methodist Church, Holtwood, PA since 1948, were she also taught Sunday school. Jean enjoyed cooking and baking and she showcased her talents at her son’s former tavern, The Pennsylvania Inn. She was an avid Phillies fan, and she loved spending time with her family. She is survived by her son, Dale W. Brubaker and his fiancée, Daria of Plainfield Township; a grandson Michael Brubaker and his wife, Jessica of Bushkill Township; a great-grandson, Braden Brubaker; a sister, Ruth Hammons of Millersville; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her late husband, Richard, she was preceded in death by her son, Richard L. Brubaker in 2011, a sister, Louise Shenk and a brother, H. Donald Reed.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2015, at 11:00 AM at Dewald Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc. 227 West Fourth Street, Quarryville, PA 17566. There will be a viewing at the funeral home from 10-11 AM. Interment will follow in Bethesda United Methodist Cemetery, Holtwood. Contributions may be made in memory of Jean to the Bethesda Methodist Church, Holtwood, PA. Online guestbook at: www.dewalds.com Comments are closed.
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