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Mary Taggert Obituary
Mary R. Young Taggert, 89, passed away Thursday, May 17, 2018, at Reading Hospital and Medical Center.
She was the beloved wife of Edward A. Taggert.
Born in Chestnut Hill, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Hugh D. and Anna (McHugh) McFadden.
Mary was a graduate of Hallahan Catholic Girls High School.
She was employed as a reporter/copy editor for 17 years at Reading Eagle Co., retiring in 1983.
Mary was a member of St. Ignatius Loyola R.C. Church, Whitfield.
She was an avid reader who enjoyed playing Scrabble, word games, traveling, especially to Ireland, going to the casinos and spending time with her family. Mary loved to entertain and was always the life of the party. Her
grandchildren nicknamed her "NASCAR Nanny."
In addition to her husband, Mary is survived by two sons, Paul Kevin Young, West Wyomissing, and Brian D. Young, Reading; three daughters: Debra A. Young, wife of John McCandless, West Chester, Judith, wife of Randy Boyer, Wyomissing, and Mary Beth Young, Wyomissing. Two stepdaughters, Vickie, wife of Joseph Bianchi, Pottstown, and Pamela Pascal, Gilbertsville; six grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren also survive her.
Mary was predeceased by her first husband, Paul I. Young, five brothers and three sisters.
A celebration of life visitation will be held Sunday, May 20, 2018, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., at Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home Inc., 739 Penn Avenue, West Reading, PA 19611. The service will begin at 6 p.m. Burial will be private at the
convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Berks County Veterans Affairs, 726 Cherry St., Reading, PA 19602. Online condolences may be recorded at www.kuhnfuneralhomes.com.
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Kerry Hicks
May 12, 2023
Hard to believe it's been 5 years. Remembering Mary and the Young/Taggert families next Wednesday the 17th.
God bless you Brian & Mary Beth, and may all of you feel the peace of God especially this time of year.
Kerry
Fritz Moeller
May 22, 2018
Ed; I was saddened to read of Mary's passing. Please accept the condolences of my cousin Bill and myself. May you be comforted by memories of all the good times.
Lyn Berner
May 19, 2018
Mary was such a major part of my short career at the Reading Times. She was a friend and a mentor. Her great sense of humor and contagious laugh will not be forgotten. I send my love to Ed, Mary Beth, and family.
Kerry Hicks
May 19, 2018
Dearest Ed and Young family,
I cannot express my sadness at learning of Mom's passing. Praying for you all and thanking God for the time you've had together here on earth.
May the Lord comfort you, her precious family, and all those who had the honor and privilege to have met Mary in this lfe.
Young Thang & Mary Beth, I love you both!
Kerry
Eileen Piccoli
May 18, 2018
Fun-loving, spunky, witty, intelligent. Her stories had me rolling on the floor laughing, even if I had heard them before! I will miss my wonderful aunt!
John & Suzie Ernesto
May 18, 2018
Mary lived life to the fullest, enjoying each day.
She will be missed.
But Mary leaves behind a lifetime of memories for those of us who had the good fortune to be part of her life.
Thanks for the memories Mary.
Celia Sekelic
May 18, 2018
I'll look after your youngest Mary.
Barbara Pettinato
May 18, 2018
My friend for many years. She brought joy to all who knew her. I will miss her and will always remember our time working together at Reading Eagle ❤
michelle and Mike BARNETT
May 18, 2018
To the family of Mary, Sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. I have never meet her but i always enjoyed looking at the pictures of all the things she had done with you. Heaven gained a special angel. I will keep your family in my prayers at this difficult time.
Robert I. Rudolph, M.D.
May 18, 2018
A very nice, interesting, funny, and lovely lady. I always enjoyed schmoozing with her!
My condolences to the family.
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