Shirley Dianna DePaulo Reich of Dunkirk, Maryland passed away peacefully on May 27, 2013 at the age of 78.

She was born on June 21, 1934 in Patchouge, New York to Ralph and Evelyn (Taylor) Palermo.

She was the beloved wife of the late Nathan Reich and the loving mother of Robert DePaulo and his wife Patty; Debra Meyer and her husband Bernie; Denise Garrett and her husband Mickey and Kenneth DePaulo and his wife Karen. She was the grandmother of 11 and the great-grandmother of four. She is also survived by her sister Betty Monaco and brothers Bill and Teddy Palermo and many other family members.

Shirley married Nathan in 1969 and had over 35 beautiful years with him. They moved from Long Island, New York to Maryland 18 years ago.

She enjoyed working in her garden and watching all the flowers bloom. Volleyball and basketball were two of the favorite past-time events for her and her grandchildren, as well as crabbing. Shirley was also an avid Sunday School Teacher. She was also a Cub Scout, Girl Scout and Brownie leader.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Kidney Foundation, 11921 Rockville Pike, Suite 300, Rockville, MD 20852.

Arrangements provided by Lee Funeral Home.