Sheila M. (Mulligan) DiCerchio

Sheila M. (Mulligan) DiCerchio, 87, of Reiffton, passed away on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was the widow of Joseph DiCerchio, who passed away in 2013. Born in Reading, PA, Sheila was the daughter of the late Ralph and Florence (Chadwick) Mulligan. She graduated from Reading High School in 1955 and earned her Bachelor's Degree from Bryant College and her Teaching Certificate from Kutztown University. She was an elementary and special education teacher for the Reading School District and was the office manager for her son's dental practice for 30 years. She loved being a part of the Central Catholic community and was active in the Mother's Club and running the concession stand. She was a member of St. Catharine of Siena Church.

Sheila is survived by her son, Jon DiCerchio, husband of Annie, her daughters Beth Serafin, wife of Ray, and Anne Miller, wife of Joe, her grandchildren; Michael (Taylor), Nikki (Alex), Joey (Lauren), Megan (Matt), Lexi (Peter), Luke (Marissa), Liza (Chase),and Jack, as well as her great-grandchildren; Vincent, Ava, Hazel, Lily, Jon, and Jack. She is also survived by her sister Beth Aldridge of Virginia Beach. She was preceded in death by her brother James Mulligan.

She was the bright spot in every room because of her zest for life, infectious laughter, and was always unapologetically herself. She loved her Diet Coke, yard sales, and weekly trips to Shillington Market, but most of all she adored her family.

Services will be held privately at the convenience of Sheila's family. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Sheila's honor to Penn State Health St. Joseph Cancer Center, 2494 Bernville Rd. G04, Reading, PA 19605. Please consider donating blood to your local blood bank. Lutz Funeral Home, Inc. 2100 Perkiomen Avenue, Reading, PA 19606 is in charge of arrangements. For online condolences, please visit www.LutzFuneralHome.com.