Monica Ann Richards

Monica Ann (Sedlack) Richards, 87, formerly of Muhlenberg Township, died August 19, 2010 in the Phoebe Berks Health Care Center, surrounded by her loving children.

She was the wife of the late Robert Earl Richards.

Born August 4, 1923 in Reading, PA, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Mary Rose (Scibeck) Sedlak.

She was a member of Holy Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Church, Hyde Park.

Monica was employed as a switchboard operator for a number of years at various companies, including Bell Telephone, The Reading Hospital and Medical Center and Reading Area Community College.

She is survived by five children: Carl A., husband of Barbara J. (Kramm) Steingraber of Wellsboro, PA; Mary E. (Steingraber) wife of Daniel A. Nelis of Lower Heidelberg Township; Thomas E. Steingraber of Louisburg, NC; Margaret A. (Steingraber) wife of Harry A. Wetzel of Muhlenberg Township and Tracey L. (Richards), wife of John Pelle of Ambler, PA.

Other survivors include two step-sons: Robert, husband of Luz Richards of Knauers and Michael Richards of Arizona.

There are also 13 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

Monica was predeceased by two brothers, Eugene, husband of Sara Sedlak of Wyomissing and Edward Sedlak.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Holy Guardian Angels R.C. Church, 3121 Kutztown Road, Hyde Park. A visitation will be held one hour prior to mass in the church. Burial will be in Gethsemane Cemetery, Muhlenberg Township.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the church at the above address or Heartland Hospice: 4 Park Plaza, Park Road Suite 105A, Wyomissing, PA 19610.

Walter R. Christ Funeral Home, Inc., Laureldale is in charge of arrangements. For online condolences, visit www.christfuneralhome.com.