Lester L. Hinnershitz, 80, a resident of Manor Care, Laureldale, passed away Sunday, February 15th in the Reading Hospital.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Leon and Verna (Hein) Hinnershitz.
He graduated from Muhlenberg High School in 1952.
Lester was employed at Bachman Bakery for forty two years, retiring in 1998. He operated a stand at the Leesport Farmers Market for forty eight years.
He was a member of Good Shepherd United Church of Christ in Tuckerton.
He was a lifetime member of the Temple Fire Co., Goodwill Fire Co., and Central Fire Co.
Surviving is a sister, Edna F., widow of Richard A. Weidner of Muhlenberg Twp.
Also, a nephew Ricky Weidner and wife Janet of Maidencreek Twp. He is predeceased by a nephew Mark Weidner and survived by Mark's wife Cherie Weidner of Muhlenberg Twp.
There are four grand nephews and nieces, Heather Weidner and Nathan, Joshua, and Elizabeth Weidner.
Also, he is survived by his companion, Leona Boyer.
Funeral services will be private at the convenience of the family with burial in Good Shepherd Cemetery in Tuckerton.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Assoc., P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312.
The Milkins Giles Funeral Home, Inc., Temple is entrusted with the funeral arrangements.