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Mary McDonald Obituary

Mary Katherine "Katie" McDonald age 36, of Philadelphia, formerly of Bryn Mawr passed away Monday September 2, 2013 in Philadelphia. Born August 22, 1977 in Lankenau Hospital, Wynnewood, Pa. to Katherine A. Jerome and John L. McDonald. Katie grew up in Bryn Mawr graduating from Our Mother of Good Counsel Grade School, Archbishop John Carroll High School, University of Delaware and earned her Masters Degree in Library Science from Drexel University. Katie was a Law Librarian for Morgan, Lewis and Bockius in Center City. Prior to that she was a News Editor with Main Line Life Newspaper. Katie liked camping, the outdoors, was an avid reader and writer, enjoyed music and was a big Phillies fan. She is survived by her mother; Katherine A. McDonald, father; John L. McDonald, sister; Tracey Cavacino, brother; John McDonald, nieces; Alexandra, and Courtney, nephew; Nathaniel, former husband; Daniel Cullen and many cousins. Family and friends may call 7:00 to 9:00 PM Friday, September 6 in the Funeral Home of John Stretch, 236 E. Eagle Rd, Havertown. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 AM Saturday, September 7, in Our Mother of Good Counsel Church, 31 Pennswood Rd, Bryn Mawr, Pa. 19010. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery, West Conshohocken, Pa. In lieu of flowers donations in her memory may be made to Our Mother of Good Counsel Church, 31 Pennswood Rd, Bryn Mawr, Pa. 19010.

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Published by Main Line Media News from Sep. 9 to Sep. 15, 2013.

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Joan Bang

September 25, 2013

I worked w/Katie at Main Line Life beginning in 2003. I remember her enthusiasm about American Idol. It was thru her weekly updates about it that I started to watch. I also recall her daily comments on wedding plans and attending the ceremonies at People's Light . I was surprised when she left the paper and missed her wit. She was far too young to be gone.

Pete Bannan

September 18, 2013

I knew Katie when she was an editor at Main Line Life and I am so sad to hear of her death. Though I haven't spoken to her recently she always had a smile on her face and was great to work with. My sympathy to the family.

September 9, 2013

Jack:

I am saddened to learn of the death of your daughter. The first notice I had here in South Carolina was from Rotary and have just read the obit from the Main Line Times.
I hope you and your family are able to morn with the joy of having Mary Katherine in your life.

Jim Mackie

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