Elizabeth D. Blackwell

Elizabeth "Lilli" Diane Blackwell, 26, of Reading, died August 21, 2011 in the Reading Hospital and Medical Center, where she had been a patient since August 19th.

Born January 5, 1985 in St. Joseph's Medical Center, Reading, she was a daughter of Sherri M. (Hoch) Blackwell of Fleetwood and Terrance M. Blackwell of Reno, Nev.

She was a 2003 graduate of Central Catholic High School and was taking classes for respiratory therapy through Independence University.

Lilli was employed for the last eight years as a PCA with the Reading Hospital, last working Wednesday.

She was an avid reader and Harry Potter fan.

Lilli enjoyed going to the movies, especially to see the Transformers or Halloween movies.

She loved cats, New York City, the mountains, long drives and music of any kind.

Lilli was a Philadelphia Phillies fan and a Magic Jack Soccer fan.

She is also survived by her cat Cozmo Barnaby.

Other survivors include her maternal grandparents, Richard W. and Jeanette M. (Gross) Hoch of Spring Township; her sister, Kristie L. Daniels of Fleetwood; a half-brother, Raymond J. Blackwell of Omaha, Neb. and a nephew, Skyler L. Daniels of Fleetwood.

She is also survived by several aunts and uncles: Tres and Bill Walls, Rick and Sue Hoch, Michael Hoch, Kris Comoh, Kathe Hoch and Jennie and Jarrod Pietrobone.

There are also sixteen cousins: Brenna, Meghan, Derrick, Rachel, Julian, Branndon, Samantha, Amanda, Kiersten, Dawson, Jakob, Karyssa, Kendyl, Joshua, Caleb and Lucas.

She was devoted to and loved all of her family and friends.

Memorial Services will be held Friday at 3:00 pm in Walter R. Christ Funeral Home, Inc., 3300 Kutztown Road, Laureldale. A visitation will be held Friday from 2:00 pm until time of service.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Skyler L. Daniels (Education Fund), c/o M&T Bank, 800 Penn Ave., Wyomissing, PA 19610. For online condolences, visit www.christfuneralhome.com