Carl Honsberger

Carl D. Honsberger, 86, died March 27 in The Mifflin Home. Born and raised in Reading, some of Carl's fondest memories were of Mulberry Street, playing baseball with friends, and getting into trouble. A Korean War veteran of the U.S. Navy, Carl served as a radioman for ten years. His last days were often spent reminiscing with other veterans and telling stories to his family that they pretended they were hearing for the first time. Married to the love of his life Cynde E. (Artz) Honsberger, for just shy of 35 years when she died in 2004, Carl would talk about the fun they had, how beautiful she was, and how the last year of her life was the sweetest of their marriage. He was the father of a blended family of five, which also included his nephew Luke, whom he loved like a son. Predeceased by his son Brent and daughter JoAnn (Honsberger) Lusane, he is survived by his sons Eric and Robert, daughter Jennifer Topp and husband Steve, nephew Luke Honsberger and partner Tina. Six grandchildren: Sean Honsberger and wife Patricia, Robert J. Honsberger, Tyann and Miranda Lusane, and Sam and Maya Topp. Three great grandchildren: Blake, Charlotte, and Logan Honsberger. Carl will be remembered for his love of baseball, ice cream and beer, his humor and charm, and his complete inability to remember the names of his children's friends. Whelan Schwartz Funeral Home, 444 North 9th Street, Reading is in charge of arrangements and online condolences may be made at www.whelanschwartz.com