Obituary of Irene Mary Meredith

Irene Mary Meredith, 79, of State College, passed away Monday, September 19, 2016, at Mount Nittany Medical Center, State College. Born August 21, 1937, in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Dorothy Reilly Greenawald. She is survived by two children, Marie M. Buterbaugh and her husband, Bret, of State College and Donna Aulenbach of Reading; seven grandchildren, Jeffrey, Matthew and Rachel Buterbaugh, Eric and Chad Kissinger, Allen and Gwyn Snyder; three great-grandchildren, Ashley and Marissa Snyder and Ty Kissinger. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a daughter, Linda Kissinger; son, Thomas Aulenbach; and a brother, Robert Pauley. Irene was the last of her generation. Irene was a wonderful mother of four, and her grandchildren were her greatest joy. She was employed as a hostess for many years at the West Reading Diner, and went on to work and retire from Wal-Mart in State College. She enjoyed traveling, casinos, and theater. She was of the Lutheran faith. Burial will be in the Berks County Memorial Gardens on Saturday, October 8, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. A Celebration of Irene's Life will immediately follow. Arrangements are under the care of Koch Funeral Home. Online condolences and signing of the guest book may be entered at www.kochfuneralhome.com or visit us on Facebook.