Josephine Farrell

Josephine "Josie" (Screpesi) Farrell, 91, formerly of Exeter Township passed away on Wednesday
March 28, 2018 at Berks Heim.
She was the widow of Richard F Farrell who died on July 12, 1984. Born in Reading,Pa., she was the daughter of the late Mario and Anna (Nastasi) Screpesi.
Josie was a member of St. Catharine of Sienna church, where she volunteered in the kitchen for bingo for numerous years. She also was a member of the 50 plus club and was on the refreshment committee.
Most important to Josie was spending time with family and friends, whether it was her favorite trip to Falcone, Sicily with siblings in the late 1990's, winters in Florida or the Annual Screpesi Family Reunions. Birthday parties for her grandchildren and great grandchildren, family holidays, shopping at Boscov's, dining out, sewing and babysitting were her other cherished experiences.
Surviving are three daughters: Pattilu, wife of Karl Angstadt, Cindy, wife of Gary Eberhart, Valerie,
wife of Roger (Herbie) Wertman and one son, Patrick, husband of Bernadette Farrell. Nine Grandchildren: Christopher, husband of Anjanette Haas, Tara, wife of Mark Lash, Jeff Haas, Colleen, wife of Chris Cummins, Eric, husband of Angela Wertman, Kyle, husband of Tabitha Angstadt, Ryan, husband of Amy Wertman, Kelli, wife of Jonathan Bradford and Katy Farrell and fourteen great-grandchildren survive her. She was predeceased by her grandson Sean Wertman and her siblings, Pauline Borelli, Margaret Perrotto, Joseph, Anthony, and Frank Screpesi, Mary Jarosynski, Teresa (Tessie) Bennethum, Rose Bugay, and Anna (Jackie) Fedoric.

Josie's family would like to thank Elmcroft Senior Living for making her time spent there comfortable and enjoyable, as well as the staff of Berks Heim for their care and compassion.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Catharine of Siena Roman Catholic Church 4975 Boyertown Pike, Exeter Township, Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at 10:00 am. Reverend Monsignor Edward R. Domin, Celebrant. Interment will follow in Forest Hills Memorial Park. The family will receive relatives and friends in Saint Catharine of Siena Roman Catholic Church Wednesday 8:00-9:45 am. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Saint Catharine of Siena Roman Catholic Church 2427 Perkiomen Ave. Mount Penn, PA 19606 in memory of Mrs. Josephine R. Farrell. Bean Funeral Home, 6 Fairlane Road, Exeter Township is in charge of arrangements and online condolences may be made at www.beanfuneralhomes.com