Jacqueline Ruth Unger

Jacqueline R. (Miller) Unger 

Born in Reading May 17, 1930. Jacqueline was a daughter of the late Harry H. and Stella (Wentzel) Miller. 

She was the wife of the late Jack H. Unger, married in 1952. 

Mrs. Unger was a graduate of the Sinking Spring High School class of 1948 and the West Chester State Teachers College. 

Mrs. Unger was a music teacher for 24 years in the Reading School District and had previously taught music in the Birdsboro and Wilson School Districts. She was a former organist and choir director at St. Matthew's U.C.C. now One U.C.C. Kenhorst and Trinity U.C.C., Mt. Penn, Reading, PA and was a private piano and marimba teacher. 

Jacqueline was a member of the Pennsylvania Association of School Retirees, Berks County Association of School Retirees, South Berks Association of School Retirees, past president and membership chairman of the Reading Association of School Retirees. She was a former vice president of the Berks County Historical Society, The Reading Public Museum, The Reading Symphony Orchestra League and past president of the Sinking Spring High School Alumni Association. She was also a member of Calvary Reformed Church of the United Church of Christ, Reading, a former elder and deacon of the consistory, a member of the Calvary Chorale, and the Jubilee Ringers. 

She enjoyed family, grandchildren, great grandchildren, musical events and time spent in Florida. 

She is survived by one son Kurt, Williamstown, NJ and two daughters: Anita wife of the late Scott Gilligan, Fullerton, CA and Lisa Unger of Havertown, PA. 

She is also survived by five grandchildren; Christina, Matthew, Dylan, Julia and Daniel and two great grandchildren Damon and Cohin. 

She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers Ronald and Bruce. 

A funeral service will be held Saturday, September 7, at 11 am, at Calvary Reformed Church of the United Church of Christ, The Rev. Dr. Stephen Ohnsman officiating. 

A viewing will be held Friday, September 6, from 6-8 pm, at the Stitzel Funeral Home, 3300 Kutztown Road, Laureldale and again on Saturday from 10-11am at the church. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Shillington, PA.

In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the memorial fund of the above church. 

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