Phyllis G. Rothenberger, 90, of Muhlenberg Twp., passed away on Monday, August 24, 2026 in her residence.
Born in Leesport, she was the daughter of the late Lester and Edith (Miller) Dunkelberger. Phyllis was a 1953 graduate of Ontelaunee High School. She worked for the Reading Hospital for twenty years, retiring in 2014. Phyllis was a member of St. John's (Gernant's) Church, Ontelaunee Twp. She enjoyed reading, computer games, crocheting and was a fan of the Phillies and Eagles. She would ride the train with her dad to attend Phillies games.
Phyllis is survived by her two daughters: Linda S. (Rothenberger), wife of Timothy E. Swartz; and Cathy A. (Rothenberger) James, both of Muhlenberg Twp.; and two grandsons: Christopher M. Swartz and his family Lauren, Ella and Madelyn; and Ryan M. Swartz and his family Meredith, Eliza and Swayzee. She was predeceased by two sisters: Marilyn Koenig and Donna Boughter.
Services will be held on Monday at 11:00 am at Leibensperger Funeral Homes, Inc., 223 Peach Street, Leesport. Burial will follow in Gernan'ts Cemetery, Ontelaunee Twp. A visitation with the family will be held in the funeral home on Monday 10:00 to 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Bayada Home Health, 2 Meridian Blvd., Suite 212, Wyomissing, PA 19610 or St. John's (Gernant's) Church, 13 Gernant's Church Road, Leesport, PA 19533. For online condolences, please visit, www.leibenspergerfuneralhomes.com.