Lynn M. DeFrees

Lynn M. (Scott) DeFrees, 79, of Mt. Penn, passed away on Saturday morning, October 3, 2026, at Berks Heim.

Born June 30, 1947, in Williamsport, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Margaret G. (Vannatta) Scott and the late Walter P. Scott. Lynn and her husband of 50 years, John L. DeFrees, were married on March 18, 1967, at St. Mary's UCC, Reading, Pa.

Lynn spent most of her time managing the house and raising her sons. She always found time to be more than a homemaker, and she always had a side business, from Amway to Avon to Mary Kay. Her work always revolved around people, and she loved meeting new people. When her youngest son was in middle school she got her real estate license and was a realtor for many years.

Lynn was a 1965 graduate of Exeter High School. She later attended Empire Beauty Academy. Her real passion was sewing and making quilts. She had a real talent for it, and she loved to share what she made with her family and with others.

She is survived by two sons, John S. "Scott" DeFrees and his wife, Jennifer (Devine) DeFrees, of Fleetwood, and Todd E. DeFrees, of Harrisburg; her grandchildren, Alexandra, Mackenzie, Isabella, and Mason; her great-granddaughter, Lyra; and her brother, Richard D. Scott, of Colorado. She was preceded in death by her husband, John L. DeFrees, and her brother, George W. Scott.

A graveside service will be held Monday morning, October 12, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Berks County Memorial Gardens, Maidencreek Township.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Lynn's memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105, or at stjude.org.