Robert E. Reader

Robert E. Reader, 43, of Hobbie, passed away peacefully Monday, July 13, 2020 at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville following a long battle with cancer.  Born in Berwick on August 10, 1976, he was a son to Earl Reader and the late Donna (Ruhmel) Fenstermacher.

Bob was a graduate of Columbia Montour Area Vocational Technical School, Class of 1995.  While in high school, he began working at Kevin Ryman, Inc.  He continued working until he was no longer able, just a few short months ago.  Bob was very active in the fire community and had served as chief of the Hobbie Volunteer Fire Co. since 2008.  He was also a member of Ranger Hose Co. in Berwick.  He enjoyed antique farm machinery, and had been a member of Preservers of the Past.  Bob was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing, as well as camping.  His greatest joy, however, was his family and the time spent with them.

Surviving Robert is his loving wife, Terri, whom he married November 15, 1997.  Also surviving are his children:  Rachel Reader and boyfriend, Mason Vandermark, and Caden Reader, both of Hobbie, brother:  Scott Reader and wife, Tina, of Berwick, step-mother:  Priscilla Reader, grandmother:  Marie Ruhmel of Berwick, and “in-laws”:  Doug and Chris Davis of Nescopeck.

In addition to his mother, Bob was preceded in death by his step-father, Ray Fenstermacher.

As a result of current restrictions, Bob's funeral 11:00 AM Saturday, July 18 at Berwick Assembly of God, 801 E. 5th Street, Berwick, is private.  The funeral will be streamed at www.berwickag.org.  Pastor Eugene Chapin will officiate.  Friends will be received from 6:00-8:00 PM on Friday, July 17 at Kelchner, McMichael & Readler Funeral Home, Inc., 119-121 E. Third Street, Berwick.  Memorial contributions in Bob’s name can be made to the Hobbie Volunteer Fire Company, 655 East County Road, Wapwallopen, PA 18660.  Online messages of love and support can be left at www.kelchnerfuneralhome.com.

Hobbie Volunteer Fire Company
655 E. County Road, Wapwallopen PA 18660