Gerald "Jerry" P. Malick

Dr. Gerald P. Malick (known as Jerry), 89, passed away on October 27, 2026 at the Highlands at Wyomissing. He was the husband of Sydney Malick (Biddle). Married on August 6, 1960, they shared 66 wonderful years together.

Born in Pottsville, PA, he was the son of the late Warren and Rachel (Hain) Malick. Jerry graduated from Pottsville High School in 1955 and from Ursinus College with a B.S. in Chemistry in 1959. He is a graduate of Temple University School of Medicine (1963) and participated in a Fellowship in Gynecologic Endocrinology at Jefferson University Hospital (1969-1970).

Jerry's internship was done at the Reading Hospital (1963-1964) as was his Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology (1966-1969). His military service was spent at Offutt Air Force Base, Omaha, NB in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology from 1964-1966.

Jerry practiced Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Reading Hospital and Medical Center for 20 years and Gynecology for 17 years. During that time held many hospital and administrative appointments including faculty appointments at Temple University School of Medicine and University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. From 1998-2010 he served on the Board of Directors at the Reading Hospital and Medical Center and as Vice President and Chief Medical Officer.

Jerry was previously involved as a consultant with Berks Women in Crisis (now Safe Berks), March of Dimes Medical Advisory Committee, Planned Parenthood Medical Advisory Committees at local, state and national levels, Threshold Rehabilitation Board of Directors and The Highlands at Wyomissing Board of Directors. His more current involvement has been with the Berks Community Health Center serving on the Advisory and Quality Committees.

An avid lover of the outdoors, Jerry found pleasure in nature. He especially loved walking through the meadows at Longwood Gardens with Sydney. He also enjoyed long walks in Wyomissing which was his time to reflect on life. Jerry enjoyed classical music, listening to the Reading Symphony and attending chamber music concerts. He was known for his love of chocolate Wilber buds and trips to Lititz to the Wilber buds store. Several week trips to Vermont and Maine were his idea of a well spent vacation.

Surviving are his spouse, Sydney, children, David Malick (Crista) of Tucson, AZ, and John Malick of New Haven, CT, niece, Rachel Malick (Brett) and great nephew, Alexander, State College, niece Judy Hopper (Gerald), OH , niece LeAnne Benson, (Mark), MS, niece Jennifer Hasler, GA, nephew Michael Hasler, M.D., (Gloria), CA and step-brothers Phillip Miller, OH and David Miller (Penelope), IL.

Jerry was predeceased by his parents, Warren and Rachel Malick, siblings, Richard Malick (Carolyn), Mary Jane Hasler (Robert), Warren Malick (Judith), step-mother Louise Beer Malick and step-brother Clifford Miller.

The memorial service will be held on Friday, December 11 at 11:00 at Atonement Lutheran Church, Wyomissing with a private interment at Boehm's Historic Park, Blue Bell, PA. The visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to the time of service

Memorial donations in lieu of flowers may be made to Alzheimer's Disease Research, (Bright Focus Foundation), 22512 Gateway Center, Clarksburg. MD 20871, Berks Community Health Center, 838 Penn Street, Reading, PA 19601 or Friends of Chamber Music, PO Box 15205, Reading PA, 19612. Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home Inc, West Reading is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be expressed at kuhnfuneralhomes.com.