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Mary Rydzewski Obituary

RYDZEWSKI
MARY JANE, 60 of Franconia since 1981, formerly of Hilltown and Bethlehem, died on March 29, 2006 at her home surrounded by her family after a battle with kidney cancer, beloved wife of Joseph W. Rydzewski, Sr., Born in Philadelphia she was the daughter of Robert W. and Elizabeth (Burns) Smith. In addition to her husband she is survived by her children, Joseph W. Rydzewski, Jr. of Franconia, Andrew T. Rydzewski and his wife Christine of Collegeville, Steven J. Rydzewski and his wife Pamela of Harleysville, Patricia R. Leshinskie and her husband Matthew of Gilbertsville and Jane Marie Rydzewski of Limerick, 8 brothers and sisters, Robert F. Smith and his wife Jean of Upper Black Eddy, Elizabeth C. Ansbro and her husband Peter of Brighton, MI, Stephen J. Smith and his wife Adele of Green Lane, William J. Smith and his wife Bonie of Zionsville, Susan L. Smith of Hilltown, Joseph P. Smith of Philadelphia, Michael J. Smith and his wife Tara of Chalfont and Matthew P. Smith and his wife Sherry of Newtown, 6 grandchildren Cara, Brittany, Sierra, Sage, Joshua, Mary Ann and 16 nieces and nephews. A Funeral Mass will be held at 11 A.M. on Monday April 3, 2006 at St. Maria Goretti Church, 1601 Derstine Rd., Hatfield. Family will receive friends from 6-8 P.M. on Sunday April 2 at the WILLIAMS-BERGEY-KOFFEL F.H., 667 Harleysville Pike, (Rt. 113) Franconia PA, and again on Monday from 9:15-10:15 A.M. Interment will be in St. John Neumann Cemetery, Chalfont. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made in her name to Grand View Hospice, 700 Lawn Ave., Sellersville, PA 18960.

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Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News from Apr. 1 to Apr. 2, 2006.

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Bob & Sue Maconochie

April 2, 2006

Our deepest sympathy to Mary Jane's family. We hold you all in our thoughts and prayers.



God bless,

Bob & Sue

Joseph Smith

April 2, 2006

I will love you forever Mary Jane.



Your brother,



Joe

Tricia Wilson

April 1, 2006

My sincerest condolences go out to your family during this difficult time. You are in my prayers.

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