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Mary McDonnell Obituary
MARY J., (nee Schimpf), on March 26, 2009, at the age of 89. Loving wife of the late Terence, devoted mother of Sr. Mary Jane, I.H.M., Sr. Joellen R.S.M., Rita Marie and the late Bettse Fleming; grandmom of 5 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren; also survived by 2 brothers, many loving nieces, nephews and cousins. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Sunday from 4:30 until 5:45 P.M. St. Katherine of Siena Church, 9700 Frankford Ave., Phila. PA 19114 followed by her Funeral Mass 6 P.M. Int. will take place Monday, Our Lady of Grace Cem. Procession will form and leave BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (So. of Grant Ave.) 10 A.M. In lieu of flowers family prefers donations to I.H.M. Retirement Fund, 1140 Kings Rd., Immaculata, PA 19345, Sisters of Mercy, 515 Montgomery Ave., Merion, PA 19066, or St. Joseph Villa, 110 W. Wissahickon Ave., Flourtown, PA 19031 in her memory.
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David & Lauren Petron
March 29, 2009
Our deepest sympathies to the entire family. We are praying for you during this difficult time.
Jim & Jermaine Perkins
March 29, 2009
Please accept our heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
The Perkins Family
Jason Hernandez
March 27, 2009
Maureen, Mike and The Fleming Family, Shelly, Brady and I send our condolences to you during this time of sorrow. May God bless you all and keep you safe.
Jason, Shelly and Brady
Tom, Joellen & Alison Schimpf
March 27, 2009
Please accept our deepest sympathies on your loss. Our Aunt Mary will be deeply missed. We are comforted in knowing that she dwells in the House of the Lord.
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