Gabriella Christine Garcia

Gabriella Christine Garcia 16, passed away Friday August 7, 2026. She was born in Reading on October 29, 2009, a daughter of Heather Marie Christine Stichter and Anthony Jose Garcia and his wife, Ilary Vargas.

Gabriella completed 10th grade at Reading High School and was enrolled at Reading Muhlenberg Vo Tech in Cosmetology, which was her deep passion. She was all about her makeup and care products. Gabriella was a very brave and sweet person who had big dreams. She was adventurous at amusement parks taking on the rides with the most exciting experience.

In addition to her parents, Gabriella is also survived by her siblings; Julian Colon, Lyleeana Garcia, Josiah Garcia and Sophia Garcia her maternal grandmother, Sherry Stichter widow of George Stichter, Jr, paternal grandmother, Jeannette Rivera, paternal grandfather, David Garcia , paternal great grandmother, Brunilda Rivera and great grandfather, Jose Rivera, paternal grandmother, Angelita Aita and grandfather, Brian Aita (Deceased). Her uncles, Shaun Stichter, David Garcia, Jr, Angel Garcia, Christian Gray, Giovanni Rivera, Jeffrey Rivera and Brian Laurido and her Aunts, Tammy Stichter, Nelly Kennedy and her husband James Kennedy and Betsy Laurido, 2 great uncles, Eric Aita and Brian Aita, Jr, along with numerous cousins and close friends survive her.

A viewing will be Saturday August 15, 2026 from 9-11:30 AM in Theo C Auman Funeral Home, 247 Penn St., Reading, followed by A Celebration of Life Service to begin at 11:30 AM. Burial to follow in Laureldale Cemetery.