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Florence Boone

October 25, 1926 — April 8, 2016

Florence M. Ketner-Boone, 89, of Reading, passed away on April 8, 2016 at The Reading Hospital and Medical Center.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Antonino and Vincenza (Scafidi) Cappadona.
Florence attended McCann School of Business and Communication, which led to a career in sales. She held many titles including manager of fashion accessories and cosmetics for Lit Brothers, promotional director for Heinrich's Porsche-Audi, and last working as the senior account executive at WHUM and WAGO, where she worked for 18 years retiring in 1990.
Florence was a member of Grace Bible Fellowship Church where she served as Keenager Cordinator for 8 years and substitute Sunday School Teacher.
Florence (Flo) was a devoted servant of the Lord who dedicated her life to spreading the gospel to everyone she met. She was a prayer warrior spending hours each day interceding for family, friends, and strangers. Florence loved her family fiercely and desired to see each one happy and healthy. Flo brought joy and laughter to everyone privileged enough to know her. PTL (Praise The Lord)
She was predeceased by her husband: Richard S. Boone, daughter: Deborah L. Ketner, and siblings: Samuel Cappadona and Rose Marie (Nina) Imwalle.
She is survived by her daughters: Donna Marie Gundrum, wife of David of Reinholds, Denise Joy Commings, wife of Robert M. Kearney of West Reading, and Diane Lynn Carroll, wife of Mitchel of Wyomissing. Grandchildren: Natalie, Scott, Ryan, Nicole, Taylor, Whitney, Ashley, Paige, and Nina. Great-grandchildren: Jade, Madison, Gabriella, Isabella, Savannah, and Vincenza. Sister: Josephine Ritz, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral Service will be held at Grace Bible Fellowship Church, 1128 Hampden Blvd., Reading, on Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at 11:00AM. The family will receive friends and relatives at church from 9:30-11:00AM. The interment will follow the service at Forest Hills Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Grace Bible Fellowship Church, 1128 Hampden Blvd, Reading, PA 19604.

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Grace Bible Fellowship Church
1128 Hampden Blvd.
Reading, PA 19604

Wednesday, April 13, 2016
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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