Ardelle Orth

Ardelle R. Orth, 102, formerly of Reading, passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at 10:56 am in Berks Heim. She was the wife of the late Charles W. Orth who passed away February 15, 1983. Born in Reading, Mrs. Orth was the daughter of the late Walter R. and Helen A. (Heberling) Drey. She was a life member of St. Luke's Lutheran Church in Reading where she sang in the choir, and was a Sunday School Teacher for 30 years. Mrs. Orth is survived by her son Kirk W. Orth, husband of the late Sallie A. Orth of Stony Creek Mills and was preceded in death by her son Kerry L. Orth, husband of Sally A. Orth of Sinking Spring, who passed away in 2013. She is also survived by her grandchildren Karen Rimby, wife of Steve Rimby; Chris Orth, husband of Lori Orth; Keith Orth, husband of Christine Orth; Jared Orth and great grandchildren Ryan Rimby, Paige Orth, Dalton Orth, Travis Orth and Liam Orth. Mrs. Orth was preceded in death by her brother Marvin R. Drey, husband of Janet Drey.
Funeral Service will be held in Bean Funeral Home, 6 Fairlane Road, Exeter Township, Monday, September 16, 2019 at 11:00 am. Reverend William B. Fryer, Jr. will officiate. Interment will follow in Laureldale Cemetery. The family will receive relatives and friends in Bean Funeral Home Monday 10:00 am to 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to St. Luke's Lutheran Church 449 North 9th Street, Reading, PA 19601 in memory of Mrs. Ardelle R. Orth. Online condolences may be made at www.beanfuneralhomes.com