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Margaret Diehl Obituary
She was the wife of William J. Diehl, to whom she was married for 52 years.
Born in Mahanoy City, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Anna (Keip) Casserly.
She was a sales clerk for Pomeroy's Department Store, Pottsville, and then a secretary for Davis Candies, Reading, for 21 years, retiring in 1991.
She was a member of Holy Guardian Angels RCC.
Also surviving are a daughter, Diane Lerch, Shillington.
Other survivors include two grandchildren, Kirsten and Matthew Lerch.
She was preceded in death by her brothers, Thomas and William Casserly.
Funeral services will be Wednesday at 9:15 a.m. in Bean Funeral Home, North 16th and Rockland streets, Hampden Heights. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. in Holy Guardian Angels RCC, with the Rev. Christopher M. Zelonis celebrant. Burial will be in Gethsemane Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Wednesday from 8:45 to 9:15 a.m. in the funeral home.
Online condolences may be made at www.beanfuneralhomes.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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meg phillips
June 10, 2009
Dear Diehl Family,
I extend to you my sincere condolences. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. If you need anything, please let me know.
Jeff Huntzinger
June 9, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I had the pleasure to know Marge and she was a very special person. May the good times you all had bring you good memories to ease the burden of sorrow.
Helene and Ernie Agne
June 7, 2009
Billy and Diane,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Wishing you peace in the weeks and months to come. I will always remember her as kind and smiling. You're in our thoughts and prayers.
Pat & Billy Hanich
June 7, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Kirsten Lerch
June 7, 2009
I love you and I hope you are in a better place now.
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