Fern I. Yoder (Bortz)

Fern I. Yoder, 89, of St. Lawrence, passed away Tuesday, March 26th, 2013 in Reading Hospital & Medical Center. She was the wife of the late J. Russell Yoder, Jr. who passed away February 18, 2004. Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Walter A. and Alva A. (Berstler) Bortz. Fern was a graduate of Mt. Penn High School. Fern lived in St. Lawrence most of her life and was a member of Schwarzwald Lutheran Church and a Charter Member of the St. Lawrence Women’s Club. She also loved to knit, play bridge, travel and spend time with her friends. Fern was employed at the J.F. Lutz Furniture Company in St. Lawrence for many years. She is survived by two Sons; Larry A., husband of Patricia of Limekiln and Scott R., husband of Stacey of Hamburg. She is also survived by three Grandchildren, one Great-Granddaughter, one Brother; W. Richard Bortz of Brownstown and one Nephew, David Bortz of Seattle. She was predeceased by a Brother, George Bortz. Services will be held in the Lutz Funeral Home, Inc. 2100 Perkiomen Ave. Mt. Penn on Saturday, March 30th, 2013 at 11:00 am. Friends may call from 9:30 am to11:00 am. Interment in Forest Hills Memorial Park. In Lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Schwarzwald Lutheran Church, 250 Church Lane Road, Reading, Pa 19606 or the Exeter Library at4569 Prestwick Drive Reading Pa, 19606. For online condolences, please visitwww.LutzFuneralHome.com