1936
2017
Arlene Ruth (Pelka) Guti, 81, of Reading, passed away in the Reading Hospital on Sunday, July 16, 2017. She was the wife of Raymond A. Guti, Sr. of Hemet, CA.
Born in Reading on February 20, 1936, Arlene was a daughter of the late Walter John and Ruth Elizabeth (Heft) Pelka.
Arlene was first employed with Luden's Candies as a candy decorator. The family always enjoyed when she brought home 5th Avenue bars! After 12 years, she went to work with Narrow Fabric as a laborer. She remained there for 30 years until retirement in 1998.
Arlene liked spending time in her garden and enjoying her yard. She also liked to sit on her porch and watch the neighborhood happenings. Her favorite thing to do was to go to the shore with her niece, Cheryl and her husband Bruce Gehman.
Surviving are five children: Robin L. (Guti) Leonti and her husband, Gary of Lenhartsville, Jerry L. Guti, Sr. and his wife, Stephanie of Reading, Todd A. Guti of McKenney, VA, Ruth A. Laity and her husband, John, Jr. of Reading and Raymond A. Guti, Jr, of Reading; 11 grandchildren: Tanya, Shawn, Brandon, Steven, Jerry, Jr., Tabitha, Ethan, Korey, John, Amanda and Jessica and several great and great-great grandchildren.
Also surviving are a brother: Robert Pelker of Reading and a sister: Joan (Pelker) Aquilla of Shillington.
Arlene is predeceased by seven siblings: Charles Pelker, Gerald Pelker, Sr., Walter Pelker, II, Helen (Pelker) Sands, June (Pelker) VanPelt, Victoria (Pelker) Pullano and Anna (Pelker) Milligan.
Services for Arlene are private and at the convenience of the family. Auman's Inc. Funeral Home, Reiffton is entrusted with the arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 498 E. Bellevue Ave., Reading, PA 19605.
Online condolences may be sent to www.aumansinc.com
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July 23, 2017
Jim Wunsch
Peen, We missed you for the last 18 years since we moved from 12Th ST. You were the best and will always be the best neighbor anyone could have, we were the lucky ones. You called me your little man and how we talked and laughed on the front porch and in the back yard. We'd see each other from time to time but not enough. Kath and I just wanted to bring you with us so we could still have you near but we never forgot you. You came up in our conversations, lots. We ran into you in O C Maryland on the boardwalk a few years ago and how awesome was that.We were there last week when we read the news about your passing. So so sad I wish we would've seen you before hand. You will always be in a special place in our hearts Peen. What the frig, you left to soon. I kept the lawn ornaments in front of our house till they fell apart. We have one left and I'll try to keep it in good shape in memory of you. Love Ya Peen. Jimmy Kathy and Jessica
July 21, 2017
Ruth Laity
I miss you mom. You know how much I love you. Days are hard but nights are worst, especially miss our daily talks. I know you are home and with your family, you are safe and I am glad you don't have pain no more. Rest in peace mom. I know your watching over me.
I love you
Maggie
July 20, 2017
James, Bernardita, Franklin and Jenny Milligan
We love you and miss you Aunt Pennie. Glad that we were able to attend family reunion in PA, met the aunts, uncles, friends and others. Now you are in heaven with the almighty and grandpa and grandma PELKER and with your siblings and Sissy who were gone before you. You are now united with them. Prayers from all of us.
July 20, 2017
Tanya Reiner and Family
Today was a day an angel was called to come back home. She will be missed dearly. It happened so fast, but at least she didn't have to suffer long. As we all say our good byes she will be up in heaven showing her sassy self, so everyone knows she is right where she belongs. Keeping all the angels up there in heaven in line and on their toes. Not to mention looking down saying no shoes pass my front door. Look out to all the cats in heaven, run she is home now. And now she won't have to worry about anyone taking her teeth. She left behind a husband, two daughters, three sons, grandchildren, great grandchildren, sister, brother, a lot of other family, and friends. In this time of heartache we need to come together and send our love and good byes. RIP Nan may we meet again.
July 19, 2017
Linda Edwards - McBee
My sincere condolences for the Guti family.
I had several conversations with Arlene/Peen
when My Sissy was going through her sickness. We cried together and she always told me she loved me for being so good to Sis. Now Peen you are an Angel along with Sis holding hands and enjoying Heaven. May God give the family strength through their grieving. ..much love to you all.
July 18, 2017
July 18, 2017
Deborah Giddens
To the Guti Family:
I send condolences from my family. I thank God for the great memories we shared on Mifflin Street growing up. Robin, Jerry, Todd, Ruth and Raymond , you all are in our prayers. Rest in peace Arlene.
From the Glimp Family
Debbie Glimp Giddens -
July 18, 2017
Sarina Gantkowski
Prayers for Arlene and her family.
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