Edwin Bean, Sr

Edwin R. Bean Sr., 55, Reading, died Dec. 8, 2007, at 9:05 p.m. of natural causes in his residence. He was the husband of Judi C. (Fizz) Bean.

Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Edwin L. and Lillian (Orrs) Bean.

He also is survived by two sons, Edwin R. Bean Jr., and Neil T. Bean, both of Reading; three daughters: Joey L. Bean, Exeter Township; Cherish A. Hudock, Bern Township; and Chasity A. Quigg, West Reading; a stepson, Michael J. Decareau, Reading; and two stepdaughters, Danielle L. Decareau and Natasha A. Hethcote, both of Reading.

Other survivors include two sisters, Thelma J. Cavallo, Reading; and Ethel M. Dietrich, Fleetwood; and a brother, Barry T. Bean, Reading.

There also are 27 grandchildren.

Whelan Schwartz Funeral Home Inc., Reading, is in charge of arrangements.