John Cummings Jr

John D. Cummings, Jr., 83, of Cumru Twp., passed away on February 28, 2019 at his residence.

He was the husband of Joan N. (Beidler) Cummings

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late John D. Cummings, Sr. and Jennie (Brown) Cummings.

John was a 1953 graduate of Reading High School. He went onto proudly serve his country in the US Army, serving during peacetime in Germany. John had 65 years of service with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local #743. He was the current retirees President of the IBEW Local 743 and was also a life member of Lincoln Park Fire Company. John will be remembered for being an avid sports fan, and enjoyed watching Notre Dame Football, the Philadelphia Eagles and Phillies, and his grandchildren play sports.

He was predeceased by his son: Daniel P. Cummings.

In addition to his wife, survivors include his children: John D. Cummings, husband of Laurie of Mohnton and Michael D. Cummings, husband of Elizabeth of Spring Twp. Also surviving are grandchildren: Alena Sweigart, wife of Clinton; Britni Cummings, fiancAC. of Scott; Matthew Cummings; Caela Reigel, wife of Zachary; and Nicholas Cummings, companion of Serena; great-grandchildren: James, Tyler, Molly, Kinsley, and Carsyn; sister: Jean O'boyle, wife of James of Mt. Penn, and many nieces and a nephew.

Funeral Services will be held at Bean Funeral Home, 129 E. Lancaster Ave., Shillington, on Friday, March 8, 2019 at 11:00AM. The family will receive friends and relatives on Thursday, March 7, 2019 from 6-8:00PM and Friday, from 10-11:00AM. Entombment will follow the services at Gethsemane Cemetery and Mausoleum.

Online condolences may be made at www.beanfuneralhomes.com