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Edith Gill Obituary
Edith L. Gill, 91, formerly of North Ninth Street, Reading, died peacefully at the Berks County Home - Berks Heim, Bern Township at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 26, 2013, where she had resided since 2009.
Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Anna (Cardone) Lavigna.
Edith was preceded in death by her husband, Francis T. Gill Sr., on May 8, 1981.
She was a parishioner of St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, Reading.
She was employed for many years in the local garment manufacturing industry.
Edith is survived by her son, Frank and his wife, Carol (Weidner) Gill, of Exeter Township.
She is also survived by four grandchildren: James Gill, Jeffrey Gill, Elisa Wilchacky, and Christina DeLong; and five great-grandchildren: Nicole DeLong, Corbin DeLong, Holly DeLong, Ben Wilchacky, and Lauren Wilchacky.
Edith was predeceased by three sisters: Frances Leas, Elsie Hahn, and Irene Glase.
Relatives and friends may extend their sympathy and respects to Frank and his family at the Kopicki-Bradley Funeral Home, Inc., 239 South Ninth Street, Reading, Pa. 19602 on Wednesday, January 30th from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.
Prayers will be celebrated by the Rev. George Winne at 11:00 a.m. Interment at Gethsemane Cemetery, Laureldale will follow.
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Memories and Condolences
for Edith Gill
Berks Heim
January 29, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
George Salamone
January 28, 2013
Frank, very very sorry to hear about the death of your Mother as well as the lady I very often called Mom. Carol and your children definitely have an angel watching over them.
Tom Vernetti
January 28, 2013
Frank and Family, I'm sorry for your Mom's passing. I knew Edie and your Dad through my aunt Liz Gattone on 9th St. I'll always remember them sitting on the porch during the summer.
January 27, 2013
Sorry for your loss,she was a one in a million person. We have fond thoughts of her. Betty and Carl Heckert and family
Elizabeth (Heckert)Luckenbill
January 27, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you!
Donna Wengert
January 27, 2013
Dear Sonny, Cookie, and Family,
I read about Edith's passing on the internet. I've thought about her many times; especially since my mother;s passing in Nov. 2005. I have many fond memories of times spent with my parents and your mother and father. With sincere condolences, Donna(Rudzinski) and Husband, Tim Wengert
Nancy Wagner
January 27, 2013
Frank & family, I am sorry for your loss.
Nancy Wagner
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