Nancy Vanino Obituary
She was the loving wife of Lee L. Vanino.
Born in West Reading, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Ruth (Heltzinger) Madeira.
Nancy was a 1969 graduate of West Reading High School.
She was a member of Holy Cross United Methodist Church, Reading.
Nancy was a homemaker who was dedicated to her family; one of the best gifts she gave her children was staying at home to raise them. She cherished her time with family, relishing summer days spent at the pool and engaging in games of racquetball. She also found joy in cooking for her loved ones and creating beautiful ceramics, which added a personal touch to her family gatherings.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by two children, Dana L. Vanino, DO, Lewisburg, PA, and Jason L. Vanino, Leesport, PA; her brother, Ronald Madeira; two grandchildren; Olivia M. Vanino and Zoey A. Vanino; and three nieces: Kim Madeira, Terri Wills, and Stacey Madeira- Rothharpt.
A Celebration of Life Service for Nancy will be celebrated on Saturday April 26, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, Inc., 739 Penn Ave., West Reading, PA 19611. A viewing will be Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Berks County Memorial Gardens. Online condolences maybe recorded at www.kuhnfuneralhomes.com.
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