Deborah E. Santiago, age 63, of Reading, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning February 9, 2017 in her residence. She was the wife of Javier Santiago.
Born in Reading, Pennsylvania on January 9, 1954, she was the daughter of the late George W. Schlegel and Helen M. (Manviller) Schlegel. She was a 1971 graduate of Fleetwood Area High School. Following graduation she attended Berks Technology School.
Deborah was employed by Santander Bank, Reading for the past 18 years.
She had been a member of Good Fellowship Riding Club in Birdsboro. Other interests included growing orchids, crafting, birding and photography.
Survived by her husband Javier and daughter Elizabeth D. Santiago of Reading. Also surviving is sister Renee (Schlegel) Capitle, nephew Alex N. Capitle, and niece Nicole A. Capitle all of Fleetwood. Other survivors include a step daughter Aida Santiago of Reading
A viewing will be held Wednesday February 15, 2017 from 11:00a.m. to 12:00 p.m. followed by funeral services at noon from the Mae Stump Funeral Home, Inc., 117 West Main Street, Fleetwood, PA. Burial will be at the Berks County Memorial Gardens.
Contribution in Deborah's memory can be made to either the Animal Rescue League, 58 Kennel Road, Birdsboro, PA 19508 or Humane Society of Berks County, 1801 North 11th Street, Reading, PA 19601