Elsie Rothermel

Elsie Mae Rothermel, 94, of Reading, passed away Friday, March 27, 2020 at 7:57 pm in Reading Hospital.  She was the wife of the late Harry William Rothermel who passed away in 1980.  Born in Alsace Township, Mrs. Rothermel was the daughter of the late Harvey F. and Hilda (Leinbach) Miller.  She was a member of Zion Spies Evangelical Reformed Church and was  retired from Lucent Technologies.  Mrs. Rothermel is survived by her children Larry L. Rothermel, husband of Ursulla L. Rothermel of Temple; Diana L. Zellner, wife of Dr. Eric Zellner of North Carolina; LaRae S. Rothermel, wife of Daniel Miklesavage of Birdsboro and her grandchildren Christopher Rothermel; Amy Lesher; Thomas Rothermel; Nicole King; Stephanie Richards; Ryan Werley; Christina Werley and her 14 great grandchildren.  She is also survived by her sister Shirley A. Knabb of Ruscombmanor Township and was preceded in death by siblings Carl and Helen Miller.

Funeral service and interment will be held at the convenience of the family.  In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Zion Spies Evangelical Reformed Church 318 Spies Church Road, Reading, PA 19606 in memory of Mrs. Elsie Mae Rothermel.  Bean Funeral Home, 1605 Rockland Street, Hampden Heights is in charge of arrangements and online condolences may be made at www.beanfuneralhomes.com