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George Marker Obituary

MARKER
GEORGE R. JR., of Somerton, on June 14, 2005. Beloved husband of Norma (nee Scalzo) Marker; devoted father of Norma (Joe) Monaghan, Grace (Thomas) Kelch (aka McNally), Cathy (Art) Taylor and George (Grace) Marker III; also survived by 12 grand-children, one great granddaughter; his sister, Mary (John Kraus) Marker-Kraus (aka Ahlers); several nieces, nephews and cousins. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Monday, 8 to 9 A.M., at THE FLETCHER FUNERAL HOME, 9529 Bustleton Ave. Funeral Mass, 10 A.M., St. Martha Church. Int. Our Lady of Grace Cem. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Vitas Hospice House, 2601 Holme Ave., Phila. 19152, Multiple Sclerosis Society, 1 Reed St., Phila. 19147; or St. Francis Medical Foundation, 601 Hamilton Ave., Trenton NJ 08629.

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Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News on Jun. 17, 2005.

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