Official Obituary of

Eileen S. O'Neil

July 20, 1925 ~ December 22, 2016 (age 91) 91 Years Old

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Eileen O'Neil Obituary

Eileen S. O'Neil, 91, formerly of Reading,  passed away at 10:13 AM, Thursday, December 22nd, at Reading Hospital & Medical Center, West Reading. Eileen was born in Pittsburgh, PA on July 20, 1925, a daughter of the late Mary (Greene)  and Alfred J. O'Neil.


Eileen was a member of St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Reading where she served as a lector, chalicer, and a member of the vestry. She was a 1943 graduate of Reading High School and 1947 graduate of Albright College. She received her Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Pittsburgh. She retired from a distinguished career as Director of Social Services of Dauphin Co. Children and Youth Services in Harrisburg. Eileen was also one of the founders of Threshold Rehabilitative Services, Inc. in Reading, PA. She touched the hearts of all who knew her because her heart was full of love and she was a great example of an angel on earth.


Eileen is survived by 2 nieces: Maureen, of Tarpon Springs, Fl., and Claudia, wife of Barry Walters, of Sinking Spring, Pa. She is also survived by sisters-in-law Geraldine (Gerbino), of West Lawn, and JoAnn (Cucinotta), of Tarpon Springs, Fl.; a great niece, and a great nephew. She was predeceased by brothers John B. and Arthur E.


Services are private at the convenience of the family. Interment will be at Gethsemane Cemetery Reading, PA.


In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary's Episcopal Church, Front and Windsor Sts., Reading, PA 19601.


Arrangements entrusted to John P. Feeney Funeral Home, Inc., 625 N. 4th St. at Centre Ave., Reading, PA 19601. Obituary and condolences available at www.johnfeeneyfuneralhome.com.



Services

Time of Remembrance



Saturday
January 7, 2017
4:00 PM
The Ugly Oyster
21 S. 5th St.
Reading, PA 19601

Charitable donations may be made to:


New Hope Veterinary Hospital: Get Your Pet Fund
21 North Sugan Road, New Hope PA 18938

Tel:
1-215-862-2961
Web:
http://www.newhopeveterinaryhospital.com/

Allebach Fund Campaign
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