Thomas M. Moll

Thomas M. Moll, 81, of Wyomissing, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at St. Joseph’s Hospital & Medical Center in Bern Township. He was survived by his cherished wife of thirty years, Anne Overly-Moll.

Born in Reading, Tom was the son of the late Abner “AJ” and Ruth (Putt) Moll. After graduating from Reading Central Catholic High School in 1962, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy, serving four years as a Naval Flight Engineer in Vietnam. In 1966 he joined the Wyomissing Police Department, where he served with distinction until retiring as a Sergeant. He later served as Director of Security for Vanity Fair Corporation before owning and operating Schott’s Candy in West Reading with Anne until his final retirement in 2000.

Never one to remain idle, Tom was elected to multiple terms on the Wyomissing Borough Council and served as its president during his last term. He rotated through every borough committee, gaining a comprehensive understanding of local government that later led to his appointment as Wyomissing Borough Treasurer, a role he held for several years.

Tom remained passionate about current events, local history, and politics at every level, especially those concerning Wyomissing. He maintained an encyclopedic memory of the area and loved sharing stories from his years of military and community service. A proud southpaw with a robust sense of humor, he was known for his hearty laugh and his favorite motto, “If it’s sweet, I eat.” Deeply committed to his Catholic faith, he often recounted with amusement the unsuccessful attempts by others to sway him from it. He is remembered fondly by family and friends for his warmth, wit, and dedication to those around him.

In addition to his wife Anne, Tom is survived by his daughter Lisa Prather (Jeffrey); stepsons Brenton Watts and Dr. Benjamin Watts; grandchildren Carter Moll, Ella Moll, Samantha Prather, JP Prather, and Brittany Haywood; great-granddaughter Harper; sister Mary Guziak (Ronald); and his beloved one-eyed ginger cat, Dewey. He was predeceased by his son Robert Moll in October 2025 and his brother Michael Moll, who is survived by his wife Wendy.