Anna Rickenbach

Anna May Rickenbach, 101, passed away on Monday July 15, 2019 in Phoebe Berks Health Center, Wernersville. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late, Calvin R. and Annie K.E. (Batz) Rickenbach.
She is survived by 7 nieces and nephews including; Morgan H. Shears Jr., husband of Mary; Suzanne Clark, wife of Kenneth; Douglas W. Shears, husband of Ruth; John Rickenbach, husband of Cathy; Robert Rickenbach, husband of Leslie; Will Rickenbach, husband of Nancy and Anne Stovall. She is also survived by 11 Great Nieces and Nephews including; Kelly, Melissa, Joshua, John, Jennifer, Neil, Todd, Anne, Jeffery, Robin and Robert; as well as numerous Great-Great Nieces and Nephews. Anna May was preceded in death by Great Nephew Robert Clark.
Anna May worked as a group chief operator for Bell Telephone Company of PA for thirty seven years. She was an active member in the Pioneer Club of Bell Telephone Company Retirees. She volunteered as many as five days a week for such organizations as the Cancer Society, American Red Cross, Berks Visiting Nurses, and St. Luke's Church of Kenhorst. She typed books in brail for The Blind Association. Her interests included knitting, crocheting, and a passion for her beloved Philadelphia Phillies.
The family wishes to express appreciation for the care and comfort given by Phoebe Berks Common Village staff and the staff in the healthcare section.
A funeral service will be held in the Phoebe Berks Chapel; 1 Reading Drive Wernersville, PA on Monday July 22, 2019 at 10 a.m. Pastor Richard Nelson and Chaplain Leah Knox will officiate. There will be a private burial at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Heartland Hospice Memorial Fund 2201 Ridgewood Rd Suite 180 Wyomissing, PA 19610 or Phoebe Berks Village Staff Development 1 Reading Drive Wernersville Pa 19565. Bean Funeral Homes and Cremation Services 129 E. Lancaster Ave. Shillington is in charge of arrangements and online condolences may be made at www.beanfuneralhomes.com.