Christine Ann Bradley

Christine Ann Bradley, 74, passed away Monday, November 3, 2025 at her Laureldale residence.

Born February 20, 1951, in West Reading, she was a daughter of the late William Luther and Sara Louise (Lerch) Heckman.

She was a 1969 graduate of Muhlenberg High School, and a 1973 graduate of Kutztown Teachers College.

Christine was employed with Calvary Lutheran Church Preschool as a preschool teacher for 45 years, and Wyomissing Optometric Center, as a vision therapist, for 34 years.

She enjoyed reading and her bunny, Zoe. Christine loved spending time outdoors gardening and camping. 

Surviving are her two daughters: Jill Sara Bradley, significant other of Frank Coccia and Erica Ann (Bradley) McKerns, both of Shillington.

Also surviving are her two grandchildren: Cavin T. McKerns and Sara B. Cummings.

She is also survived by her sister, Cheryl L. (Heckman) Foster, wife of Wally of Arizona, and her brother, Alan J. Heckman, husband of Wendy of North Carolina.

A celebration of life will be held Saturday, December 6, 2025, 12 p.m. at Stitzel Funeral Home, 3300 Kutztown Road, Laureldale, PA 19605. A visitation will be held prior from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the same location. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions may  be made to: St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 and/or CHOP Foundation, P.O. Box 781352, Philadelphia, PA 19178-1352.

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