She was predeceased by her dedicated husband Saverio Riillo on December 30, 2015. Maria was born in Gasperina, Italy on March 14, 1934, a daughter of the late Nicola Vincenzo Celia and Gloria Santa Macrina-Celia. She was a member of Holy Rosary RCC and thanks to St Mary's Parish in Hamburg in meeting her spiritual needs.
Maria was employed by Orisky's in Reading. What Maria couldn't say in words, one could see the generosity in her life up until the very end.
Maria is survived by her 2 devoted daughters, Carmela L. and her husband, Joseph P. Townsend, of West Reading, and Susie and her husband Steven E. Houp, of Mohrsville; 3 grandchildren: Jessica M. and her husband, Robert E. Lee King, Sarah M. Frymoyer fiancé of Ryen Smith, Julia L. Houp, and 1 great-granddaughter, CaraMia L. King. Also surviving is her former son-in-law, Brian K. Frymoyer and her family in Italy.
Services and burial are private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Greater Reading Health Alliance, 1234 Penn Ave., Wyomissing, PA. 19610. Auman's Inc Funeral Home, Reading is honored to serve the family.
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