Jacqueline ‘Jackie’ Padilione, H.B. Reese retiree

Jacqueline “Jackie” Padilione (Zehring), 80, died peacefully at home, under the watchful eye of her loyal dog and constant companion Wee Willie, Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018, in Martinsburg, W.Va.

In addition to Wee Willie, Jackie is survived by her daughters, Monique and husband Frank Swartswelder of Myerstown Pa., and Sally and husband Russ Burns of Martinsburg; sister Ruth and husband Frank Engel of Harrisburg Pa.; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews, and extended family.   

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert J. Padilione of Lebanon, Pa.; her parents Calvin and Dorothy Zehring of Lebanon; and her brother, Cal Zehring of South Williamsport, Pa.

Jackie was born June 10, 1938, in Lebanon to Calvin and Dorothy Zehring.  She graduated from Lebanon Senior High School in 1956. She began working for H.B Reese Candy Company in the mid 1970s from which she retired from the Quality Assurance Department in 2000.  After retirement, she moved to the beaches of southern Delaware for many years where she enjoyed fishing, boating and weekends at the American Legion. She found time to see the other love of her life whenever possible, never missing an opportunity to attend a Tom Jones concert, and she even named her beloved Wee Willie's predecessor after her favorite singer.

A private memorial for the family is scheduled in the coming week.  Her beloved nephew John Engel has generously offered to guide the family in prayer during this time of mourning and this time of celebration of Jackie's life.   Flowers and condolences may be shared with those who loved her, but a donation in her name to an animal welfare charity would be most appreciated.

Letters of condolence can b sent to Sally Burns, 826 New York Ave., Martinsburg WV 25401.