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HARRIET VanBlunk Obituary

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HARRIET (nee Ziegler), August 15, 2015. Beloved wife to the late Richard Sr. Dearest mother to Richard Jr. (Melanie), Patricia (Joseph) Kriebel and Elaine (George) Trock. She will be missed by her loving grandchildren and great grandchildren. Sister to Robert, Eugene and the late Fred, Charles, William, Francis, Marguerite, Isabella, Anna and Bertha. Also she is survived by brother in law, Alexander Jablonski; sister in law, Marie Van Blunk; nieces, nephews and cousins. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Thursday morning 7:30-9:40 A.M. at the MURPHY RUFFENACH BRIAN W. DONNELLY FUNERAL HOME (3rd & Wolf Sts) Funeral Mass 10 A.M. Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church. Int. SS Peter and Paul Cemetery. Memorial contributions in her memory can be made to O.L.M.C. Restoration Fund, 2317 S. 3rd St. Phila., PA 19148.
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Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News on Aug. 17, 2015.

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August 19, 2015

TO ALL THE FAMILY, I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. ROSE MCKINLEY

August 19, 2015

May you find comfort in remembering your dear mother this Mother's Day, and every day.

Kim Jackels

August 18, 2015

Heaven has truly gained another beautiful angel. Harriet, I will never forget you. My years living next door to you were the best of my life. You were like family to me. I wish I could have said so long, just until we meet again. Rest peacefully, sweet friend.
Love Always,
Kim

August 18, 2015

REST in Peace Aunt Harriet!

You will be missed, but you are reunited with your loved ones who left before you! I am sure you are having one big party with your sisters and husband!

Please give your children the strength they need right now!

Marty Washart

August 18, 2015

To All Family,
So sorry to read of Harriet's Passing. Dick and Harriet I've known all My life, they were very Warm and Giving people. Always invite you in. Roseberry Street has another Great Loss !

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