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The Life of Mary E. Shankweiler

Mary E. (Bortz) Shankweiler, 95, of Kutztown, passed away on Monday, December 10, 2018 in Tower Health - Reading Hospital, West Reading. She was the widow of Clair J. Shankweiler, who died on December 7, 2000. Born in Topton, Mary was a daughter of the late John E. and Helen S. (Madtes) Bortz. She was a graduate of Kutztown Area High School, where she was a member of the basketball team, and was a member of Saint John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Kutztown.

Mary was employed as a Sewing Machine Operator by the former Kutztown Sportswear, from 1962 until her retirement in 1985. Most recently, she was a Homemaker. Mary loved watching and playing sports, playing BINGO and socializing with her many friends. She also enjoyed her Sunday breakfast gang. Her family would like to extend their gratitude and sincere thanks to Comfort Keepers, Meals on Wheels, St. John's Lutheran Church, and the Chestnut Street neighbors for their exceptional care and support.

Mary is survived by her daughter, Christine M. (Shankweiler) Beck, Allentown; nephews, Kenny Fink, Dennis Fink, Glenn Fink, Dale Fink, Michael Fink, Eddie Fink, niece, Ellen (Fink) Weir, and their families; and her many friends. In addition to her husband and parents, Mary was predeceased by a sister, Annabelle R. (Bortz) Fink.

A funeral service to celebrate Mary's life will be held on Monday, December 17, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. in Saint John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 201 E. Main Street, Kutztown, with Reverend Mary Ann Hamm officiating. Burial will follow in Hope Cemetery, Kutztown. Relatives and friends are invited to a viewing on Monday morning from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. in the church.

The family requests contributions be made in Mary's memory to Saint John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 201 East Main Street, Kutztown, PA  19530. Ludwick Funeral Homes, Inc., Kutztown is in charge of arrangements. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.Ludwickfh.com.

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2018.12.12
Met Mary through bingo. She was a wonderful lady and always happy. Missed her so much when I moved to my daughter farther away. I only got to see her a couple of times since then.I had worked with her sister many years and knew her nephews. She will be truly missed. She talked about her daughter all the time

Posted by Julia B on 12/12/2018

2018.12.17
Inner Beauty

Met Mary so many years ago. She played bingo at Scott’s bingo every Thursday night. She always had a smile on her face and couldn’t wait to find out what cakes Scott made that night, her favorite Hawaiian wedding cake. We will miss Inner Beauty dearly.

Posted by Scott & Donna M on 12/17/2018