\t\t\tAnn Jacobs \t\t<\/p>\n
\t\t\tOBITUARY\t\t<\/p>\n
Ann Louise Bogen Jacobs passed away peacefully after a long illness on Wednesday, March 11,<\/p>\n
2026, in Leesport, Pennsylvania, with her family by her side.<\/p>\n
Ann was born on May 17, 1943, in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of the late Emil Bogen and<\/p>\n
Imelda Thomas Bogen. In addition to her parents, Ann was predeceased by her sister, Marianne<\/p>\n
Bogen.<\/p>\n
Ann is survived by her husband, John Jacobs; her two sons, Robert Jacobs and Ryan Jacobs; and<\/p>\n
her beloved granddaughter, Madeline Rose Jacobs. Ann is also survived by her siblings Nancy<\/p>\n
Bogen, Janet Bogen, William Bogen, and Diane Mikulec (Joe); her sister-in-law, Phyllis Jacobs<\/p>\n
Sheehy (Charles); her brother-in-law, Jeff Jacobs; and numerous nieces and nephews.<\/p>\n
Ann was a graduate of Marygrove College in Detroit, Michigan, where she majored in<\/p>\n
Education. After completing her degree, Ann served as a Papal Volunteer and taught in Catholic<\/p>\n
schools in Chicago, Illinois.<\/p>\n
In 1969, Ann married John Jacobs in Hayes, Middlesex, England, while John was stationed in<\/p>\n
Europe. They shared 57 years of marriage.<\/p>\n
After John\u2019s military service was complete, Ann, John, and Robert returned to Michigan, where<\/p>\n
Ann taught second grade for several years before leaving the classroom to raise their two sons.<\/p>\n
In 1978, the family moved to Exton,Pennsylvavia, where she commuted to Philadelphia to work<\/p>\n
with Mellon Bank for 8 years. They then moved to Leesport area of Pennsylvania, where Ann<\/p>\n
became the Benefits and Pension Coordinator for Reading Hospital. She served in that role with<\/p>\n
dedication until her retirement in 2006 and was well-known throughout the hospital for her<\/p>\n
ability to solve complex problems with patience and clarity.<\/p>\n
Ann was known as a gentle soul with a wonderful laugh and a warm sense of humor. As the<\/p>\n
oldest child in her family, she set a high bar for her younger siblings. They often joked that as<\/p>\n
each of them made their way through Holy Redeemer School in Detroit, the teachers held them<\/p>\n
to \u201cAnn\u2019s standards\u201d\u2014which were, by all accounts, very high. She loved reading (especially a<\/p>\n
good murder\/mystery) food, music, travel(so many stories!), films and games. Ann made<\/p>\n
friends(so many friends!)instantly, as she was an excellent listener with a deep well of empathy.<\/p>\n
She had a strong sense of social justice and was ardent believer in equal rights. She loved life.<\/p>\n
Ann was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and aunt, and she will be deeply missed by<\/p>\n
all who knew her.<\/p>\n
Bean Funeral Homes & Crematory is in charge of arrangements and online condolences may be<\/p>\n