Divina M. Lugaro

Divina M. Lugaro, 98, of Reading, PA passed away at her home on Wednesday, March 9, 2016. She was the widow of the late Raul F. Lugaro who died in 1984. Born in Penuelas, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Eugenio Valedon and Rosa Flores Rivera.
Divina was a former resident, for many years, of Christiana, PA where she raised her family. While in Christiana she was a faithful member of the Latta Memorial Presbyterian Church. She later lived in the Lancaster area and attended the Reformed Presbyterian Church in Ephrata.

Divina was an accomplished seamstress by trade. She demonstrated her talents by duplicating designer clothing for models and doing copies of Civil War costumes. One of her customers, Mrs. Octavia Lamb, commented, "There is only one Divina which in Hebrew means dear friend." Her wedding dresses were made to order and many hours were spent sharing fun times discussing wedding plans.

She was loved by all and will be sadly missed by everyone.

She is survived by four children;  Maria Diodato-Lugaro of Reading with whom she resided, Myrna Simmers of Coatesville, William Lugaro of Lancaster and Natalie Stoltzfus of Lancaster,10 grandchildren and many great and great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two children; Miriam Pleger and Anthony Lugaro and one sister Cecilia Acosta.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, March 14, 2016 at 11am from the Latta Memorial Presbyterian Church, 23 Green St, Christiana, PA followed by interment at the Sadsbury F.B.G. Viewing at the church from 10am to the time of the service.

Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com .  Arrangements have been entrusted to the Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg, PA.