Filitea Dean Obituary
The passing of Filitea Dean of Ephrata, Pennsylvania occurred on September 7, 2026. Filitea, born on November 16, 1933, is remembered by those who knew her. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, David Poretta and Assunta Poretta; her child Parma; and her brother Joseph of Williamsport. She is survived by: her husband Richard; her children, Victoria (William Woosley) of Cincinnati Ohio and David (Kathleen) of Mohnton; her grandchildren, Matthew Zoll (Jennifer (Hildebrandt)) of Lancaster, Stephanie D. (Ross Marchegiani) of East Petersburg, Stephanie L. (Jacob Walker) of Hampstead, NC, Sarah Rose (Benjamin Peters) of Lancaster, Stefanie M. (Jason Shade) of Reading, William Woosley (Kristin) of Loveland, OH, Elizabeth of Loveland, OH. and Clayton Woosley of Loveland, OH.; and her great grandchildren, Camden, Lexi, Liam Zoll, Billy Lee, Alex Woosley, Maggie, Mylah, Eden Walker, Sophie, Kade Marchegiani, Kaylan, Braydon Shade and Declan Peters.
Visitation was held on Saturday, September 19th 2026 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Our Mother of Perpetual Help Catholic Church (320 Church Ave, Ephrata, PA 17522). A funeral service was held on Saturday, September 19th 2026 at 2:00 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to The Navigators, PO Box 50740, Colorado Springs, CO 80949-0740, Samaritan's Purse, P.O. Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607 or VFW National Headquarters, 406 W 34th Street, Kansas City, MO 64111.
