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EDYTHE BARRAS Obituary

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EDYTHE J. (nee Purdy), July 23, 2015. Loving mother of John J. III "Jack", Marianne Bock (Bob), Jeanette Maliszewski (Ken), Bruce (Kathleen), Christine Grant (Michael), Stephen (Leslie) and the late Rosemary Barras. She is survived by many loving grand and great grandchildren; her brothers Donald and John "Jack" Purdy and nieces and nephews. Mrs. Barras spent many years volunteering her time at Archbishop Ryan H.S. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Sunday Eve. 7-9 P.M. and Monday 8:30-9:30 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (so. of Grant Ave.) followed by her Funeral Mass 10 A.M. at St. Katherine of Siena Church. Interment Sunset Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory to Archbishop Ryan Alumni, 11201 Academy Rd. Phila., PA 19154 would be appreciated.

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Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News on Jul. 24, 2015.

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July 29, 2015

Bruce, so sorry for your loss, she was a grand lady, my prayers are with you and your family.
Peggie

July 28, 2015

My deepest sympathy to the family. I have many happy memories for which I am most grateful. She will always be in my thoughts and prayers.

Br. Jerry Tokarz, ofm
Pulaski, Wis.

Maryanne Turzanski-Klein

July 28, 2015

To the Barras Family, I just found out about the passing of your beloved mother. My sister and I always enjoyed her at IHM where she shared a dinner table with our mother, Betty. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Susan Steich

July 27, 2015

Mrs. Barras was such a kind and wonderful person. She always had a smile for me. My prayers are with all of the family.

Ralph DePalma

July 26, 2015

So sorry for your loss. I will always remember her with a smile on her face.

Maria Richey-Davis

July 26, 2015

To the Barras Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with your family, your Mom was a great lady. She was my soccer coach in my much younger years. I would call her and ask if I could have a ride to practice and she always said why of course Maria come on up!!! A lot of fond memories of Mrs. Barras!!! RIP

July 26, 2015

I will never forget your beautiful smile.

Loretta and Steve D'Ambrosio

Alan/LuAnn Schafer

July 26, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

July 25, 2015

God grant you eternal red Edythe...Thank you for all you did for all of us at Ryan. In will be on prayer retreat this week . all the family are in my prayer. Thanks for sharing Edyth3 with all at Ryan. Sister Marie Duffy

Kris Newhall Petravich

July 24, 2015

To the Barras Family,

I am so sorry to hear about your mom. I loved her and had many of laughs with her checking out bathrooms when we went out to dinner. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Bob and Shirley Haug

July 24, 2015

Our sincere condolences to the Barras family. We will keep you in our hearts and prayers.

Rudy Huebner

July 24, 2015

To the Barras Family~
We were all sad to hear about the passing of your mother. Condolences and prayers for the family~

Maria Adduci Scarcelli

July 24, 2015

To the Barras family, Sorry for the loss of your mom. I remembered your mom from the Torresdale Boys Club she was always a pleasant and sweet lady May God bless her forever.

Doug & Stephanie Robinson

July 24, 2015

Steve & Family, We are sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. Our prayers are with all of you.

July 24, 2015

To the Barras Family,
I am so sorry to hear about your mom. I pray that all of your happy memories comfort you at this time and always. She served Archbishop Ryan well and for that I am truly grateful.
Warmly,
Pam O'Halloran McPeak

Robin Klink & Steve Dutill

July 24, 2015

Steve & Family, Sorry to hear about the loss of your Mother, it doesn't matter how old you are...losing your Mother is always heart wrenching...May the fond memories of your Mom give your joy during this sorrowful time. We offer our sincere condolences...

John Monaghan

July 24, 2015

To the Barras Family,
It was with a heavy heart I read this notice today. Your Mom is a terrific Lady + has always been very kind to me. My thoughts + prayers are with all of you during this time.
Warm Regards,
John Monaghan

Jeanne Fedorick

July 24, 2015

To The Barras Family- I am very sorry for your lost. Edith was a great lady and will be missed.

Harry Neenhold

July 24, 2015

A wonderful person! She will be missed! Prayers for the family!

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