Marie Ann Ash (Gantkowski)

Marie Ann (Gantkowski) Ash, 66, of Reading, passed away Sunday, May 8, 2022, at Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her husband Richard Ash. Born January 31, 1956 in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Betty M. (Marshall) and Henry K. Gantkowski. She was predeceased by a husband, Theodore C. Acker in 1996, her brother, Stanley H. Gantkowski in 2006, and her sister, Shirley A. (Marshall) Maurer in 2015. She is survived by her three children, Sherry, Joanna, and Thomas Jr.; five known grandchildren, five known great- grandchildren, and her brother John Gantkowski of TN.

Friends and family are invited to attend a memorial service and celebration of life being held in Marie's honor on Saturday, August 13, 2022, from 11:00 am until 3:00 pm at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 1559 Perkiomen Ave, Reading, PA 19602. Burial will be held privately with close family at a later date. Lutz Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of arrangements. For online condolences, please visit www.LutzFuneralHome.com.