Marianne Flemming

Marianne (Merlino) Flemming, 74, passed away peacefully on October 12th, 2022, at Reading Hospital, surrounded by her loving family and friends. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Matt and Anna (Riotto) Merlino. She was a graduate of Holy Name High School in Reading, PA.

Left to treasure her memory is her husband John, her "Johnny Boy". They shared 50 years of their lives together; and she was the mother of three sons: Jesse Flemming, Josh Flemming (husband of Jessica) all of Nevada City, CA and Jason "Dede" Flemming (husband of Heather-Leigh) of Venice, CA. She is also survived by her sister, Carolyn, wife of David Cole. She has one granddaughter, Jada Lightning, and another grandbaby, Livia, arriving next month. Marianne was preceded in death by her brother, Charles Merlino.

Marianne and her husband John were partners both in life and in business. The owners of JAM (John And Marianne) Enterprises. Marianne held many roles, but none was more important to her than that of proud Mom and Nana. She never missed an opportunity to talk about her boys, her "daughters in love," Sica and Heather, and her granddaughters Jada and baby Livia. Her family, including many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles, were her most important joy in life. She was The West Coast mom to her Do LaB community and will be sadly missed by all of her extended family. She loved her tribe as if she was their own "Mom".

Marianne was passionate about helping others and made a difference in many lives. She managed the food pantry for the St. Vincent de Paul Society of St. Benedict's Church. She was also an active team member with the Reading Film Festival. She loved her card girls, sunsets in Ocean City, and long walks with her Johnny Boy.

Family and friends are invited to Marianne's celebration of life at Kuhn Funeral Home, 739 Penn Avenue, West Reading on Wednesday, October 19th, 2022. The viewing will be held from 9:00am to 10:00am and the celebration of life will be held from 10:00am to 11:00am, followed by a prayer service and burial starting at 11:30am at Gethsemane Cemetery, 3139 Kutztown Rd, Reading, PA 19605.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the St. Vincent De Paul Society, at St. Benedict's Church, 2020 Chestnut Hill Rd., Mohnton PA 19540

Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, Inc, 739 Penn Avenue, West Reading, PA 19611 is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be recorded at www.kuhnfuneralhomes.com.