Mary Lou Bentz

Mary Lou (Hoke) Bentz, 86, widow of John R. Bentz, Sr., of Bechtelsville, passed away on Wednesday, October 27, 2021, at her residence.

Born in Lebanon, PA, she was the daughter of the late Minnie (Sheaf) Hoke and Howard Hoke.

Mary Lou was a 1952 graduate of Lebanon Senior High School.  She enjoyed being a homemaker and raising her family and worked at Boyertown School District cafeteria for many years.  She was a member of St. Columbkill Roman Catholic Church in Boyertown.

Mary Lou was also a member of Boyertown Lioness Club, Keystone Fire Company Bechtelsville Ladies Auxiliary, Friendship Hook and Ladder Ladies Auxiliary, Red Hats Society and volunteered for Meals on Wheels.  She especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Surviving are two sons, John R. Bentz, Jr., widower of Janet, Timothy M. Bentz, husband of Vicki; three daughters, Margaret “Peg” M., wife of Charles Baer, Ann B., wife of David Weinsteiger and Kathleen J. Bentz; ten grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

She was predeceased by three brothers, Lloyd, Roy, and John R. “Bob” Hoke and a grandson, Kevin Bentz.

Family and friends are invited to a viewing on Tuesday, November 2, 2021, from 7PM to 8PM at Morrell Funeral Home 124 West Philadelphia Ave Boyertown, PA 19512. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, November 3, 2021, at 11AM at Gethsemane Cemetery Chapel of Resurrection 3139 Kutztown Rd Reading, PA 19605. Burial will follow in Gethsemane Cemetery. For anyone unable to attend these services, a celebration of life will be held on Sunday, November 14, 2021, from 1PM to 4PM at Keystone Fire Company #1 Bechtelsville. 1817 N. Main St Bechtelsville, PA 19505

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to The Center at Spring Street, 200 West Spring Street, Boyertown, PA 19512 or Columbkill Parish, 200 Indian Spring Road, Boyertown, PA 19512.

Morrell Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of arrangements.

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  1. Brandy and family so sorry! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all! So sorry I can’t be there we are in Florida until the 14th!

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