Claude E. "Bud" Readinger

Claude E. "Bud" Readinger, 79, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Saturday, June 18th, at Lehigh Valley Hospice.

Born in Pottsville on January 22nd, 1943, he was the son of the late Anna (Kissinger) and Claude  Readinger.

Bud was the widower of Carol (Trumbo) Readinger.

He graduated from Schuylkill Haven high school and later became a self-employed carpenter.

He was a member of the Landingville Fire Company.

Bud is survived by two sons: Ryan Readinger, husband of Angela, of Spring City; Robert D. "Dapper" Drey, husband of Kris, of Morristown, Tennessee. He is also survived by grandchildren Hunter and Gage Readinger, Justin and Janelle Drey, and great grandchild Cody.

A Celebration of Life Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 24th at Geschwindt-Stabingas Funeral Home, Inc. in Schuylkill Haven, with Jim Fidler officiating. A viewing will be held from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service. Interment will be held at Schuylkill Memorial Park following the service at the funeral home.

At the family's request, memorial donations may be forwarded to Schuylkill EMS, 320 North 9th Street Pottsville, PA 17901.

Geschwindt Stabingas Funeral Home Inc. has been entrusted with the arrangements.