Shirley M. Strausser

Shirley M. Strausser, 80, of Reading, passed away Monday August 3rd in her residence.
Shirley was married to the late Warren T. Strausser who passed away April 29, 1983.

Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Martin Scholl and Ethel (Bechtel) Scholl.

Shirley was the owner and operator of Nutsy's Bar in Ontelaunee Twp. for twenty years retiring in 2000.

Shirley enjoyed taking photographs, going to the casino, traveling, and the companionship at the Bnai Brith Apartments.

Shirley loved the time she spent with her family, especially all her grandchildren.

Surviving are two sons, Martin Talarigo, and wife Frances M. of Fleetwood and Wilson Strausser, and wife Kelly of Statesville, NC. She is predeceased by a son Anthony J. Talarigo who passed away June 2, 2004.

There are five grandchildren, Keith A. and Stacey L. Talarigo, Davan Strausser, Joseph Talarigo, and Michael R. Greth, Jr.

Also, three great grandchildren, Ashlei P. Bellanca, and Landyn C. and Jaxson C. Greth.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday August 8th at 10 am in the Milkins Giles Funeral Home, Inc., 4914 Kutztown Rd., Temple with Rev. Grant Wickert officiating.

Interment will be private.

Family and friends may call on Saturday morning from 9:30 until 10 am in the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Assoc., P. O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA, 22312.