Exeter High School Eagles Alumni Association

2026 alumni scholarship winners! This year we awarded 93 scholarships to 83 seniors totaling $52,335.00! Our total since 2009 is $362,900.00
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Class of 1965

Warren A. Sheaffer, Jr., 79, of Exeter Township, passed away Saturday May 23, 2026 at 9:28 am at Reading Hospital. He was the husband of Charon L. Snyder. Born in Montreal, Canada, Mr. Sheaffer was the son of the late Warren A. Sheaffer, Sr. and Marjorie (Baty) Sheaffer. He was a 1965 graduate of Exeter High School and received a Bachelor’s degree in Business from Alvernia College and received his master’s degree in business administration from Saint Joseph University. Mr. Sheaffer was employed by Grosfillex in Robesonia as a computer technician and was an adjunct professor at Reading Are Community College in the Business and Grants departments. He was inducted into the Exeter High School Sports Hall of Fame, Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame, was a member of the 1964 Exeter High School Cross Country Team who won the State Championship and he also attended all of the Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremonies at Exeter High School. In addition to his wife, Mr. Sheaffer is survived by his daughter Elizabeth A. Sheaffer of Reading, stepdaughter Lori J. Snyder of Exeter Township, his grandson Warren, sisters Eileen Ritz wife of Jesse Ritz of Birdsboro, Kathy Redding wife of the late Steven Redding of Green Lane, Montgomery County, and Dusty Levan wife of Bob Levan of Womelsdorf. He was preceded in death by his sister Margie. Also surviving are his 3 dogs Mama, Inez, and Nutmeg.

Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to The Chopper Foundation ( Dog Rescue) PO Box 116, Oley, PA 19547 in memory of Mr. Warren A. Sheaffer. Bean Funeral Homes & Crematory 6 Fairlane Road, Exeter Township is in charge of arrangements and online condolences may be made at www.beanfuneralhomes.com

Class of 1969

Sharon L. (Herbein) Franckowiak, 75, of Cumru Township, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at Reading Hospital. She was the wife of Randall R. Franckowiak, with whom she celebrated 57 years of marriage. Born in Reiffton, PA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Henry and Catharine (Hartman) Herbein. Sharon graduated from Exeter High School. She worked as a school bus driver for Governor Mifflin School District for many years.

Sharon is survived by her sons Scott A. Franckowiak, husband of Diane, and Shawn C. Franckowiak, husband of Debra, and her grandchildren Roman, Ella, and Mason. She is also survived by her brother Joseph H. Herbein Sr. and her sister-in-law Alice Herbein. She was preceded in death by her brother Ronald Herbein, and her sister Judith Herbein.

Visitation with family and friends will be held on Monday, April 27, 2026 from 10:00 am until 11:00 am, with a memorial service beginning at 11:00 am at Lutz Funeral Home, Inc. 2100 Perkiomen Avenue, Reading, PA 19606. Interment will be held privately at the convenience of Sharon's family. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Francis Home, 144 Hillside Drive, Reading, PA 19607, or to Abundant Life Church, "Loving Arms" as the memo, 320 W Main Street, Birdsboro, PA 19508. Lutz Funeral Home, Inc. has been entrusted with arrangements. For online condolences, please visit www.LutzFuneralHome.com.