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Michael Scornavacchi Obituary

Michael T. Scornavacchi, 75, Wyomissing, passed away Dec. 9, 2008, at 11:15 a.m. in Reading Hospital after a lengthy illness.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Shirley L. (Weisser) Scornavacchi.

Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Peter N. and Angeline (Azzolina) Scornavacchi.

Michael was last employed by Pennsylvania Department of Health, where he was an inspector, until retiring in 2000. He was previously employed by Gilbert Associates and involved with environmental sales.

Michael served in the Army in the 101st Airborne Division.

He was a graduate of Central Catholic High School and received a bachelor's degree in biology from Kutztown University. He also attended Columbia University in New York.

Michael was a member of Alsace Lutheran Church.

He is also survived by a daughter, Linda A., wife of Charles M. Ebersole, Mohnton; and three sons: Thomas M., Reading; Peter F., husband of Tina M. (Burd-Gosch), Exeter Township; and Michael A., husband of Diane E. (Miller-Quire), St. Lawrence.

Other survivors include a sister, Angeline, wife of David Sweigart, Sinking Spring.

There are also 12 grandchildren.

He will be sadly missed by family and friends.

Services will be Saturday at 11:30 a.m. in Auman Funeral Home, Reiffton. Burial will be in Forest Hills Memorial Park, Exeter Township. Friends may call Saturday, 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the funeral home.

Flowers may be sent to Auman Funeral Home, 390 W. Neversink Road, Reiffton, PA 19606. www.aumansinc.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Reading Eagle from Dec. 11 to Dec. 12, 2008.

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Claire Flemming

December 20, 2008

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Wanda Ortiz-Your mail carrier

December 13, 2008

Mrs. Scornavacchi
I was so sorry to hear of your loss.My prayers go out to you at this time.

Wanda Ortiz

December 13, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

December 12, 2008

Dear Linda and Ebersole family,
We are praying for you and your family. We are so sorry for your loss.
We love you all.
Your friends at Grace Bible Fellowship Church

David Hoernle, Sr.

December 11, 2008

To The Scornavacchi Family.
My prayers and thoughts go out to you at this time. May GOD be with you.

Anne Marie & Jamie

December 11, 2008

Mike, Mrs. Scornavacchi, Diane and Vanessa: We wanted to tell how sorry we are for your loss. Please let me know if there is anything you need.

Bonnie Deitzel

December 11, 2008

Dear Ebersole Family,
I am so sorry for you loss. I will be praying for you. Love you guys!!

Joy Parker

December 11, 2008

Dear Linda,
Bob and I are praying for you and your family. We love you!
The Parkers

Annette and Denton Faust

December 11, 2008

We are saddened by Uncle Mike's passing. Each of us has our own special memories of time spent with him. He will be missed.

Korin Yeager (Hurley)

December 11, 2008

Mike, Diane, and Shirley,
we are so sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers.
We are all here for you.
Love,
Korin, Kirstin, Bonnie, Crystal, and Margie

Toni and Jim Reece

December 11, 2008

Dear Mike - Jim and I want to express our deepest sympathies to you and your family at this time.

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