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Gerald Manegold Obituary
Gerald Vincent Manegold, 96, of West Reading, PA, passed away on October 17, 2013 at the Lebanon VA Medical Center.
He was the husband of Jennie Nora (McGettigan) Manegold.
Manegold was born in Reading, PA. He was the son of the late William Manegold and the late Naomi (Livers) Manegold.
He was employed as a mechanic at BARTA Bus Transportation, retiring in 1982. He was a member of St. Joseph Parish Roman Catholic Church, Reading. He was enlisted in the Army in World War II.
Surviving along with his wife is one son, Joseph J., husband of Lynda Manegold of Amity Township; two grandchildren: David, husband of Naomi Manegold of Mt. Penn and Melissa, wife of Jason Van Aalsberg of Portland, Oregon; three great-grandchildren: Claire, Grace, and Dylan. He was predeceased by one brother, John Manegold; four sisters: Grace Clark, Mary Jane McTighe, Anna Brailer, Betty Dzondelet; and one grandson, Matthew Manegold.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday October 22, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at Gethsemane Cemetery at the Chapel of Resurrection, 3139 Kutztown Road, Reading, PA.
Inurnment in Gethsemane Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be sent to St. Joseph Parish Roman Catholic Church, 1018 N. 8th St., Reading, PA 19604. Dengler Funeral Home, Inc., Birdsboro, PA, is in charge of the arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Gerald Manegold
4 Entries
Griswold Home Care
October 21, 2013
May the love and support of family and friends help you through the days ahead. Our deepest sympathies for your loss...
Kate McGettigan
October 21, 2013
Uncle Jerry was always so full of life. He always had a smile and a happy attitude. He will be missed.
Janet MeGettigan Goryl
October 20, 2013
Uncle Gerry was a kind and gentle man, full of wisdom and humor. Aunt Jenny and Gerry had a wonderful life together. He leaves us with wonderful memories.
Janet MeGettigan Goryl and Family
October 19, 2013
Manegold Family,
Jerry was a great Brother in law and he will be dearly missed. He had a wonderful life and a great family. May he rest in peace.Jack McGettigan & Family
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