\t\t\tKathy Bickel \t\t<\/p>\n
\t\t\tOBITUARY\t\t<\/p>\n
In Loving Memory of Kathy (Pauley) Bickel March 5, 1956 \u2013 August 19, 2025<\/p>\n
Kathy Bickel, 69, of Reading, PA, passed away, surrounded by her family at Reading<\/p>\n
Hospital. Born and raised in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Janet<\/p>\n
(Eddinger) Hine and Marcellus Pauley. She was a graduate of Twin Valley High School<\/p>\n
and was a gifted athlete; earning three presidential awards and named leading scorer<\/p>\n
and county all-star for field hockey. Kathy also excelled in track and field and basketball<\/p>\n
and was the lead flag and baton twirler in marching band.<\/p>\n
Kathy found joy in cooking, baking, listening to music, reading, playing cards, and<\/p>\n
cheering on her two favorite teams: the Phillies and Eagles. She had a strong faith and<\/p>\n
found pleasure in listening to bible lessons daily. Kathy loved decorating and<\/p>\n
celebrating holidays. But, most of all, she loved conversating and spending time with<\/p>\n
her family.<\/p>\n
She dedicated much of her life working as a waitress; most recently at Wyomissing<\/p>\n
Family Restaurant, where she formed lasting bonds with coworkers and customers<\/p>\n
alike. Kathy will be remembered for her kind heart, selflessness, generosity, and desire<\/p>\n
to help others in any way that she could.<\/p>\n
She is survived by her sister Bonnie Beiler, wife of Jeffrey Beiler, brother, Ronald<\/p>\n
Pauley, children Amy Kauffman, and partner, Jan Kootstra, daughter, Nina Bickel, and<\/p>\n
son, Edward Bickel Jr., eight grandchildren: Donavin Grinnage, Araya Grinnage,<\/p>\n
Savana Grinnage, Lana Bickel, Gabriel Kauffman, Carlos Montalvo , David Muniz, and<\/p>\n
Yomaris Ortega, Along with three great-grandchildren: Quentin, Jaliza, and Kaylani.<\/p>\n
She was predeceased by her sister Michelle Quinter and brother Donald Boyer Jr. A<\/p>\n
private family viewing will be held on August 23, 2025 followed by a Celebration Of Life<\/p>\n
at a later date to be determined. Kathy\u2019s family will miss her dearly and her legacy will<\/p>\n
live on in the hearts of family and loved ones always.<\/p>\n
Bean Funeral Homes is in charge of arrangements and online condolences may be<\/p>\n