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Edward Dyrda Obituary
Edward J. Dyrda Sr., 91, of Temple, passed away Sunday, January 11th, in the Reading Hospital.
He was married to the late Theresa S. (Seruskie) Dyrda.
Born in Cumbola, PA, he was the son of the late Joseph and Mary (Kurek) Dyrda.
He was employed for thirty years for Rockwell International in the sales office and was the manager of the former Reading Drive Inn Theatre in Muhlenberg Twp. He also was employed part-time for the Wyomissing Public Library.
Edward served in the Navy as a Radioman 1st Class during World War II, receiving two Bronze Medals.
He was a member of Holy Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Church.
Edward and his late wife, Theresa, enjoyed music and dancing, especially Polka Dancing.
He was a member of the Temple Fire Co. and the former Temple Democratic Club.
Surviving are his children: Edward J. "Skip" Dyrda Jr., husband of Illene of Sarasota, Fl.; Cynthia D., wife of Roger Harris of Mohnton; and Marilyn A., wife of David Breitegam of Beckersville. There are three grandchildren: Jason, Derek and Mackenzie Dyrda; and two step-grandchildren; Matt and Melissa Breitegam. Also, four great-grandchildren: Brett, Toby, Cooper and Kayla.
Edward was predeceased by several brothers and sisters.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, January 16th, at 10:30 a.m. in Holy Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Church, 3121 Kutztown Rd., Hyde Park, Reading, PA. Entombment will follow in Gethsemane Cemetery Mausoleum.
A viewing will take place on Thursday evening from 7 until 8:30 p.m. and Friday morning from 9:30 until 10 a.m. in the Milkins Giles Funeral Home, Inc., 4914 Kutztown Rd., Temple.
Flowers are welcome, or memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Assoc., 212 E. Broad St., Bethlehem, PA 18018.
Online condolences may be made at www.milkinsgilesfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Jim Rusnak
January 20, 2015
I was out of town last week and have just now read the news of Ed's passing. He and Theresa were close friends of my mom and dad and I got to know them pretty well over the decades. May he and they all rest in peace.
George Losoncy
January 14, 2015
Ed and Theresa were my next door neighbors for over 60 years. They always treated me like I was part of their family. I have many wonderful memories of them. With sympathy, Georgie
Bill Stouffer
January 14, 2015
Skip sorry to hear about your father's passing. I'm now your neighbor moved to Cape Coral.
The Staff of Giles & Yeckley Funeral Home
January 14, 2015
Offering our deepest sympathies during this time.
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