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Kathleen Duca Obituary

Kathleen M. O'Donnell Dukes Duca, 81 Kathleen M. O'Donnell Dukes Duca, age 81 of East Lansdowne, PA died on Sunday August 11, 2013 at Fair Acres Nursing Home after a lengthy illness. Born in Philadelphia she was the daughter of the late Daniel F. and Marie A. D'Andrea O'Donnell. She was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, John A. Dukes, Sr and her husband of 4 years, Mario Duca. Kathleen worked as a sales clerk for many years with several different retail stores. She enjoyed ceramics and her cats but most important to her was her family. Survivors: Her son, John A. (Joanne) Dukes, Jr., her daughter, Karen A. Rawlings, grandchildren, Heather, Brian, Jaclyn, Destiny, John III, Joshua, her great grandchildren, Jay, Nick, Gabriella, Jenna and Brian, her sisters, Frances Gabel, Ruth Muff and Mary Ann (Paul) Broadhurst. Services: Relatives and friends are invited to call on Monday, August 19, 2013, from 9:30 to 10:30am, at St. Cyril's Church, 153 Penn Blvd., 19050, followed by her Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30am. Interment: Will be in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Cheltenham, PA. In lieu of flowers: Donations in her memory can be made to The FHAL Foundation, P.O. Box 426, Broomall, PA 19008. Funeral arrangements: Are being handled by Ruffenach Funeral Home Online condolences: www.ruffenachfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Daily Times from Aug. 15 to Aug. 16, 2013.

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Eileen Emmerling

August 16, 2013

Karen and family, so sorry for the loss of your mom. She was such a gifted artist in ceramics and a fun, entertaining and sweet lady. We recently re-connected in the Art Appreciation Group at Fair Acres and everyone in the group misses her and is saddened by losing her. Your family is in all of our thoughts and prayers.

Lynn Duffy Waters

August 15, 2013

Sorry for the loss of your Dear Mother....May she rest in eternal peace. GOD BLESS ALL OF YOUR FAMILY DURING THIS MOST DIFFICULT TIME.

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