John H. Blood
OBITUARY
John H. Blood, 71, of Reading, passed away on October 30, 2025, after a courageous battle with Frontotemporal Degeneration. Born September 18, 1954, he was a son of the late John G. and Mary E. (Henne) Blood, and was preceded in death by his siblings, Georgine and Keith Birkenstock.
John lost his hearing at age five due to spinal meningitis but never let it quiet his spirit. He graduated from the PA School for the Deaf and was a member of the Keystone Deaf & Hard of Hearing community.
He worked as a welder for Reading Truck Body for 44 years, retiring in 2021. John loved photography, woodworking, racing, and trap shooting, and could fix just about anything. A devoted husband and gentle soul, he was deeply loved by his family and all animals, especially his cats.
John is survived by his wife of 40 years, Karen L. (Beidler) Blood; twin brother, Jerry; sister-in-law, Donna Mason; brother-in-law, Marc Mason; sister, Linda Quade; brother, Bruce Birkenstock (Celia); daughter, Vanessa; and two grandchildren.
The family thanks Holisticare Hospice and Sense of Peace Home Care for their compassionate care.
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