Irvin Joseph Schonour

We'll Remember Irvin... Irvin J. Schonour, age 94, formerly of 1802 Portland Avenue, West Lawn, Berks County, died Saturday morning at 8:20 AM in the Denver Nursing Home, Stevens, Lancaster County, where he had resided since March 20, 2000. Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Joseph L. and Ellen (Marks) Schonour. His wife, Anna (Rapak) Schonour, died March 15, 2002. He was a member of Advent Evangelical Lutheran Church, West Lawn, and the Chandler Lodge #227 Free Accepted Masons, West Reading. Schonour retired in 1972 after 48 years with Metropolitan Edison Company, West Reading, where he last served as foreman. Surviving are 3 daughters, Betty Jane (Schonour) Brannon, Byron, GA; June R. (Schonour) Brossman, Robesonia, PA; and Sylvia A. (Schonour) Leach, Stevens, PA; 6 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. A brother, Harry Schonour, preceded him in death. Graveside Service... Irvin's service will be held on Wednesday, September 25, 2002, at 11:00 AM at graveside in Pleasant View Cemetery, 650 Fritztown Road, Sinking Spring, PA 19608, with The Reverend Stephen E. Hollinger officiating.The family requests that flowers not be sent. Contributions remembering him may be sent to the charity of your choice. There will be no viewing.