Irving B. Young

Irving B. Young, 82 of Reading passed away April 9th, 2014 in St. Joseph Medical Center . He was the husband of Ruth E. (Enders) Homan Young. Born August 10, 1931, in Reading, he was a son of the late Irving B. Sr. and Helen (Stein) Young. Irving was a Navy Veteran and served on the USS Salem during the Korean War. He was a volunteer fireman and marched in parades for the former Hampden Fire Company. He was the Owner and Operator of Northeastern Upholstery for 44 years. His occupation was upholstery, but his calling was fishing. Irv especially loved fishing at the Indian River Inlet. He enjoyed selling his furniture and treasures in the spring and fall at Shupp’s Grove, country music, dancing and watching old TV shows. “Pop” always had a funny story to make you smile and was blessed with the gift of gab. He had many created-with-love nicknames for family members and friends. Family was everything to him and we all adored him. He will be missed more than our words can ever express. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son, David A. Homan husband of Deborah of Leesport, his daughter, Stephanie I.Sweigart (Homan Ohlinger) wife of Dean A. of Mohrsville, a brother Richard A. Young of Florida, a daughter-in-law Terre A. Homan, Leesport, widow of Stephen E. Homan. Also, 13 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and many other extended family members. Irv was pre deceased by: his parents, his brother Robert Stein, daughter, Laurie L. Sweitzer, March 28 2003, son Stephen E. Homan, May 1, 2003 and grandson, Bryan C. Homan, May 8, 2008. Friends may call on Tuesday April 15 from 9:30 am to 11:00 am at Lutz Funeral Home, Inc. 2100Perkiomen Ave. Service will begin at 11:00 am on Tuesday April 15. Interment in Forest Hills Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the memorial fund of St. Thomas United Church of Christ 851 N. 11th St. Reading PA 19604. For online condolences, please visitwww.LutzFuneralHome.com