Virginia K. "Ginny" Bickta

Virginia K. “Ginny” Bickta, 95, formerly of Wyomissing, passed away Friday, December 13, 2024 at 5:50 pm at Reading Hospital. She was the wife of the late William H. Bickta who passed away April 29, 1985. Born in Reading, Mrs. Bickta was the daughter of the late Reuben D. and Helen Y. (Potteiger) Barnett. She is survived by her children Thomas W. Bickta husband of Kathy Bickta of Lancaster County; Robert B. Bickta husband of Lynne Bickta of Flying Hills; Deborah A. Pawelski wife of Paul Pawelski of Bern Township; Cynthia A. Bickta of Reading; Sandra K. Eberle of Mertztown; Barbara van Emmerik wife of Pete van Emmerik of Center Valley; David M. Bickta of East Earl; Brian R. Bickta of Shillington and was preceded in death by Richard D. Bickta; Michael L. Bickta and Brenda M. Makuch: and her longtime companion, Melvin Baer. Mrs. Bickta is also survived by her 13 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren and her brother Richard D. Barnett husband of Carol Barnett of West Lawn and her sister Evelyn A. Swalm of Sinking Spring. Mrs. Bickta was preceded in death by her brothers Allen R. Barnett and Donald Barnett.

Funeral Service will be held at Bean Funeral Home 1605 Rockland Street, Hampden Heights, Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 11:00 am. Interment will follow at Charles Evans Cemetery. The family will receive relatives and friends at Bean Funeral Home, Wednesday from 9:00 am to 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Tunnel to Towers Foundation 2361 Hylan Blvd., Staten Island, New York 10306, T2T.org in memory of Mrs. Virginia K. Bickta. Online condolences may be made at www.beanfuneralhomes.com