Ann Orr

Orr Ann (nee Pedersen) Age 88, of Berwyn died peacefully at home Monday, July 28, 2025. She was the wife of the late Andrew A. Orr. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Erling H. and Elizabeth W. Pedersen. Ann's parents met while working for the Philadelphia Museum of Art when it was located in Memorial Hall. Ann was a graduate of The Shipley School and attended Wheaton College in Norton, MA. A lifelong reader, and bird watcher, Ann was happiest surrounded by family members during the holidays where her hosting prowess was on full display along with the famous Woodring chocolate fudge sauce. She had a unique talent for gift-giving, displaying her thoughtfulness and understanding of all her family members. She was also devoted (and they to her) to her two Maine Coon cats, Samantha and Serena. She is survived by her sister, Betsy Becker of Louisville, CO, her brother, Edward Pedersen of Breezewood, PA, her sister-in-law Leonora Orr of Ele'ele, HI on the island of Kaua'i, her daughters, Betsy Metz and Cindy McClatchy (Richard), her sons, Andy (Elizabeth Evert) and John (Jill), thirteen grandchildren, Dan, John, Andrew, and Christopher Metz, Maxwell and Alexander Orr, Alexandra and Harrison Gillis, and Mackenzie (Anton) Serhan, Sophia, Priscilla, Charlie, and Henry Orr, and one great-granddaughter, Leonora Serhan. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Pennsylvania SPCA (www.pspca.org).