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9708 Frankford Ave.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Joan Spiller Obituary

SPILLER
JOAN (nee Fredericks), age 73, October 23, 2007 Loving wife of 52 years to Tom. Beloved mother of Thomas J., Stephen W. (Kathy), David J., Sr. (Sue), Andrew (Peggy), Jeffrey L. (Debbie), Timothy J. and Amy L. Loving grandmother of nine. Also survived by 1 sister Rosemary Kirst, 1 niece and 1 nephew. Devoted friend to all her knew her. Relatives and friends are invited to her Funeral Monday 8:30 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME 9708 Frankford Ave. (S. of Grant Ave.). Funeral Mass to follow 10 A.M. St. Katherine of Siena Church. Interment private. Viewing Sunday evening 6-9 P.M. at the funeral home.

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Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News from Oct. 24 to Oct. 25, 2007.

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rosemary kirst

August 26, 2020

happy birthday sissy keep watching over us this has been a really bad year so far. would love to hear your thoughts on the up coming election

rosemary kirst

August 5, 2018

well Sissy your birthday is coming up again and you are far away. I think of you every day and miss you so very much.

rose kirst

November 5, 2017

10 years I cant believe its been that long seems like yesterday..everything that happens I want to pick up the phone to call you.... will be spending thanks giving with your legacy I know you will be watching down on us...I miss you everyday sis. love your baby sister

rosemary kirst

December 24, 2014

its Christmas eve and again I am missing you awfully...it just hasn't been the same without you .....will be seeing the family tonite its hard on all of us without you and now with spiller gone its worse...will be thinking of all the good times and wishing I could just have one more hug form my big sister...merry Christmas sissy... love from your baby sister

rose kirst

August 26, 2014

happy birthday sissy tis is the first one without spiller here to share your day with I miss you every day

rose kirst

February 13, 2014

well it took you long enough to come get him ...take good care of him ,he has missed you so badly and waited so patiently we are gonna miss him but I know he is happy now we will see you both on the other side I still miss you every day love, your baby sister

rose kirst

January 1, 2014

another new year without you hasn't been the same since you've been gone love you sissy

rose kirst

December 29, 2013

Libby threw me a 65th birthday party the whole family was there except for you and you were missed I still think of you every day and miss you all the time my dear big sis

rose kirst

November 30, 2013

coming up on the Christmas holidays again still cant get used to you not being there your great grand son is just adorable I know you would be smothering him with your kisses and love hard to believe your baby sister is gonna be 65 how about letting me know you are still around play I"ll be home for Christmas for me I miss you with all my heart loving you always your baby sister

rose kirst

August 27, 2013

i didn't miss your birthday sissy ,Libby and I had a drink and toasted your life ,we spent a while remembering all the greatness of you ,,we still miss you till it hurts so we have a good cry and then we laugh about all the good times and there were sooo many with you love you always , your baby sister

rose kirst

August 3, 2013

well sis Spiller made it to his 87th birthday today.... he is so lonely without you...you are still missed every day

rose kirst

April 1, 2013

another easter missing you Deb and Jeff did a great job of keeping the family together..guess what.. your gonna be a great grandmom again i know you would love these babys and they will be sadder for not knowing you miss you every day love your baby sister

January 7, 2013

Been thinking of you Joan. Just stopped by to say Hi and Happy New Year. You are with all of us in spirit. Until we meet again. Love & Hugs, Ed & Jeanne

rose kirst

December 26, 2012

another christmas missing you ...Lou and Sandy did you proud with Christmas eve but it just isnt the same without you ...you are a very hard act to follow sis love your baby sister

October 23, 2012

Today is 5 years since I last saw you.I miss you every day and wish that I could have another minute of your time.

#6

rose kirst

October 21, 2012

well sis wednesday it wil be five years since you left us...there isnt a day goes by without thinking of you and missing you ...the holidays are coming around again and they will not be the same without you ..keep watching over us..love you always,your baby sister

Jeanne Messner

July 22, 2012

Summer is half over and Ed & I are chugging along at a much slower pace these days. We think of you often and see Tom when we get to Philly.It's true that everything is a temporary situation. So Sweetie until we meet again,we will keep you in our thought and prayers. Love & Hugs, Ed & Jeanne

rose kirst

July 20, 2012

well sis your first grand got married in a fab wedding and reception..she looked beautiful and you would have loved the reception.. the whole room was filled with sunflowers so i know you were there smileing on us all spiller looked great in his tux but you were missed badly the room was empty without you miss you still love your baby sister

rose kirst

December 26, 2011

happy holidays are here again but they still arent as happy as when you were here the family was all together at Lou's christmas eve and it was a nice time you were the topic of many conversations my youngest grand baby reminds a lot of people of you she has your eyes color and all you would get a real kick out of her i still get weepy around now miss you always love your baby sister

rose kirst

October 3, 2011

in a few weeks my big leap of faith will be 2 years old its getting close to the end and im still not sure what to do when im all grown up wish you could give me some big sis advice

rose kirst

August 25, 2011

well old girl friday is your 77th b day ..... libby me and the girls are gonna go to cranalith to visit your tree..... missing you daily ......

rose kirst

July 23, 2011

hey sis, lib and i watched a dvd of you over the years the 2 of us sobbed like babys u are sooo loved and sooo missed you truely are "unforgettable"

Peg Spiller

November 25, 2010

Grand mom Joan,
It is Thanksgiving day 2010, another day where your enter my heart in the form of another beautiful memory. I'll never forget the year Andy and I hosted our first family dinner and we overcooked the turkey.It was so pathetic looking that I sent him out for another one. Luckily, Joan came down took one look at it and said "Peg it's not that bad" we can fix it and she did. Joan could make a great meal out of anything.We miss you and all the good times that we had together. Love Always, Andy, Peg, Sam, Jess and Drew.

October 22, 2010

Mom another year has passed. Many times it feels that I just can't seem to get on with it. I selfishly wish you were still here with us.
Dad talks about you all the time and it breaks my heart, I know that he misses you so badly.
I talk to you every day...love, T

rose kirst

September 30, 2010

dearest sis i miss you still and always my newest grand baby has your eyes so every time i look at her i see you looking back i hope she grows to be like you love your "baby sister"

amy

May 13, 2010

mom you are forever in my heart thank you for being such an amazing role model and mother. i am still in amazement of your strength and determination thru all of the tough times you endured. i will love you always

rose kirst

October 18, 2009

well sis another year is almost here and i still catch myself getting ready to call you im in big time need of one of your hugs i miss you

rose kirst

September 19, 2009

hey sissy ive got some heavy duty problems going that i really wish you were around to consult maybe you can visit in my dreams and give me some advice missu moust of all

rose kirst

August 28, 2009

happy birthday sissy sorry i didnt get to send this on your day

rose kirst

May 10, 2009

happy mother's day sissy today is one of the many days i miss you most

rose kirst

May 1, 2009

sissy it still doesnt seem to be getting easier to be without you a million things a day remind me of you you are my forever love i miss your smile yur wit yur advice and mostly your huggs

Jeanne Messner

March 23, 2009

Joan, Ed & Tom went out for lunch and Tom is so lost without you. You are so missed and our prayers for comfort are with Tom and your family. We know you are at peace and pray for peace for those you left behind. You are with all of us in spirit. Until we meet again.

rose kirst

March 22, 2009

sissy, thanks for the wonderful dream keep them coming

rose kirst

January 11, 2009

went on a retreat this weekend sis left a lot of hurt and anger there it was almost like a hug from you keep watching we all need it

rose kirst

January 9, 2009

sissy, i miss you sooo much

Tim

January 7, 2009

Mom, don't what to do....sure could use someone to talk to...

rose kirst

January 1, 2009

happy new year Joanny bet your party was way better than any here

Jeanne & Ed Messner

December 31, 2008

Thinking of you as this year ends and the start of 2009 begins. Our prayers are for Tom and your family.
Till we meet again our thoughts are with you.

rose kirst

December 30, 2008

well sis Jeff and Deb would have made you proud christmas eve your kids were very good to me even after we were not exchanging i got the best compliment evr they said my coleslaw tasted just like yours i finally got one right i just wanted to let you know i take you with me everywhere i go not just in my heart but physically in fact the grade school girls talk to u toowhen we go to AC sylvia sends her love too

you are all things to me sissy ..mom,sis and best friend

rose kirst

December 23, 2008

my sister..my mother..my best friend

rose kirst

December 23, 2008

Merry Chrisrmas sissy..i thought it would be easier this year but the hole in my heart is just as big..had a really bad last few days and your baby sister coud really use a hug..maybe you could send me one ...i love you my dearest big sister

rose kirst

November 27, 2008

happy thanksgiving sissy

rose kirst

November 8, 2008

well we passed the year mark sissy none of us did very well that week . we all miss you like it was yesterday but we are getting by... just

rose kirst

October 13, 2008

coming up on a year cant believe it wasnt it just yesterday? sis it isnt getting easier im just not me without you

rose kirst

October 2, 2008

people keep saying time eases the hurt yeah right id really like to meet these people not a day passes that i dont think of you and miss you keep me in your prayers

rose kirst

August 27, 2008

well sissy you would have had a very happy birthday yesterday.. all your kids and the family thew you a party ..Floss and Frank were there too..the only thing missing was you

Jeanne Messner

July 31, 2008

Joan, We are thinking of you and know you are busy in Heaven helping out all the Angels. Till we meet again. Love & hugs, Jeanne & Ed

rose kirst

July 30, 2008

its been nine months and it still hurts Spiller is so lost its hard to see him like that we are all trying to keep him busy sissy i still wish you were here

Jeanne Messner

May 28, 2008

Just thinking of all your family and pray their pain is fading. I know it will never go away. They are all in my prayers. Until we meet again, your in my thoughts & prayers. Miss you.

MARY ANN NEWKUMET

May 27, 2008

HI JOANIE, I WAS THINKING ABOUT YOU TODAY & THOUGHT I WOULD DROP A LINE TO SAY YOU ARE MISSED & LOVED. UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN KEEP AN EYE ON ME & SAVE ME A SPOT CLOSE TO YOU XXOO MAR 5/2008

rosemary kirst

January 28, 2008

sissy i try to keep up on spiller and make sure he eats but every time we two get together all we do is miss you and cry you have left a huge hole where my heart used to be and it hurts i dont like having to go on without you i miss talking out my rotten life with you and your simple solutions that mostly always worked i talk to your pixture every nite but its not the same if you could schedual me for a visit in dreamland i could use one of your hugs daily

Timothy

January 8, 2008

Mom, it's been a little over two months. A new year has started and I continue to feel as though I've had a heart amputation performed a plastic spoon. I miss you terribly.

Unconditional love is what you provided to me, in addition to unsurpassed guidance and loyalty.

You were truly wise to the world and one of its best inhabitants, never saying a cross or hurtful thing about anyone, even when we both knew it was warranted.

You taught me patience, though some may not believe that.

You permitted me to learn the hard way when you knew it was the only way that my hard head could possibly learn the lesson required and patiently held my hand along the way...then politely pointed out that I could have learned the lesson much easier had I followed your advice from the beginning.

I miss our daily talks and visits interspersed with laughter, an occasional disagreement and, of course, your words of wisdom.

Mom, you truly were a plethora of knowledge. I guess in some ways, in hindsight, I may have taken you for granted, never realizing how well read and intelligent you really were. You seemed to know how to do everything. How'd you do it?

I've lost track of how many times in the past two months that I've reached for the telephone to call and ask your opinion about something, inquire as to how to perform some arcane task that no one else even knows what I am talking about, gossip, or just to see how your day was.

Hundreds came to see you off. Old, young and in between. Every color and creed. Yet many still have no idea. How telling of you...a friend to each of them.

I dreamt of you a few nights ago and God only knows how I wish that I could hear your voice again.

Thanks for being such a good mom and friend to me.

rose kirst

December 24, 2007

merry christmas sis i miss u

patricia a dempsey

October 29, 2007

Dear Spiller Family,
Our deepest sympathy, thoughts & prayers to all of you at this sad time.
Joe Ems & Staff from State Farm
Patti, Nicole & Annemarie

Eileen White

October 29, 2007

To The Spiller Family,

Joan was a wonderful woman, who touched everyone she met. She was the life of the party, but also listened to and cared for everyone. She will truly be missed. Mrs. Spiller loved her children with all of her heart and was so close to all of them. I know you will miss her forever, but remember her laugh and her love.My thoughts are with all of you at this difficult time.

With Love, Eileen

Melissa Kromchad

October 28, 2007

Amy & Family
We are sorry to hear about your recent loss. I most definately feel your pain, if you need anything don't hesitate to call. You and your family are in our prayers.

Melissa Kromchad & Timmy Maher

L. Lee Vanni

October 28, 2007

Dear Tim & Family:
I know your mom was a best friend as well as a best mom, and wife. I loved her style, she made me feel at home when I was in her company. I knew her only a short time, but she reminded me of a loved one. She holds a special place in my heart.

Stephen J. Ungaro & Family

October 28, 2007

To Mr. Spiller and all the family..
Mrs Spiller to me was an ear to listen, a smile to share, a shouder to cry on. I'll miss her in her kitchen holding court with all who visited. Certainly, in this time of sadness for everyone, there can be happiness that she lived well and laughed often and was endeared by all who crossed her path.
God Bless...

Edward & Jeanne Messner & Family

October 28, 2007

Spiller Family,
We wish we could carry half the burden of your pains in these hours of grief. May you find strength in our Heavenly Father and family in the days to come.
Prayerfully,
The Messner Family

rose kirst

October 27, 2007

you will be missed more than anyone could know you were the best sister, mentor,mother and friend a person could ever have wait for me in heaven

Beth Mager

October 26, 2007

There are no words that can tell you how deeply sorry Danny and I feel. Danny sends his love and is with you in his heart. He wishes he was here in person to do so. Dave and Kelly Sine also send their sympathy

Therese Donahue (Ungaro)

October 25, 2007

To the Spiller Family,
I was saddened to hear of your mom's passing. She was a wonderful woman and I know she will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

AGB Pulmonary

October 25, 2007

To the Family of Joan Spiller,

We were so saddened to hear about Joan. She was a patient at our office for many years and she was such a wonderful person. She always came in with a story and no matter what she was going through she was always happy. Our sincere condolences.

Office staff of Dr. Altschuler

Eddie Mackin

October 25, 2007

Spiller Family,

Although I have no words that could possibly ease the pain of your Mother's passing, please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

The Mackin Family

Mike & Carole Tustin & Family

October 25, 2007

Dear Tom & Family,
We have lived across the street from you for 22 years.Your family was the first to welcome us to the neighborhood.We have admired the love and devotion we've witnessed between Tom and Joan and their children.We shared some laughs and talk of family over the years.Joan was a wonderful wife and mother.She left a great legacy,her children.We will miss her dearly.Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Bert & Donna Belcher

October 25, 2007

Dear Spiller Family,
We are sorry for your loss.
You will be in our prayers.
God Bless You.

Lisa Carey Wiater

October 24, 2007

Dear Steve and Family,
I know that the void that your family feels after losing your mother can never be measured but the strength that she instilled in all of you will get you through the hardest days ahead. The pain will eventually lessen as the memories of her will bring gentle smiles instead of tears. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Sue Buck

October 24, 2007

"And in the end, it's not the years of your life that count, it's the life in your years". Keep those wonderful memories, the sound of her laugh, and special moments you all shared with her deep inside your heart and they will get you through the rests of your days.

Dawn Rhodes (Messner)

October 24, 2007

My heart goes out to all of you at this time and in the days ahead. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,

Joe Apice

October 24, 2007

Spiller Family:
The D.R.Y.C extends it's deepest sympathies to the family on the loss of your mother. She was a great women, mom,& friend and will be deeply missed by all. If there is anything we can do please don't hesitate to let me know.
With Deepest Sympathy !
Joe Apice
Commodore, Delaware River Yacth Club

Ed & Jeanne Messner

October 24, 2007

An angel came and called Joan's name,
And took her by the hand,
And said her place was ready,
In heaven far above,
And that she'd have to leave behind
All those she dearly loved.

Until we all meet again, our thoughts and prayers are with you Tom & family.

Sincere sympathy and love,

Edward & Jeanne Messner

Denise McCrory (Messner)

October 24, 2007

Dear Tom and Family,
Remembering your family at this time, my thoughts are of many smiles and hugs, laughter and eagerness to always help our family in so many ways. I will always recall fondly your unwavering strength and devotion to family and friends. At this time of mourning, my prayers and love go out to each of you.

Ginny Badey

October 24, 2007

Timmy & Family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.

Take care,

Love Ginny Badey & Family

Chris and Steve Belcher

October 24, 2007

We are so sorry to hear about your mom(grandmom). I got to work along side her at the polls this past primary season and, although she had obvious health problems, she kept me laughing all day. She was friendly and popular with many of our neighbors who came to vote. You could tell she really enjoyed this job and making people laugh. Since I was new at it, she really helped me that day by showing me the ropes. I didn't realize how funny she was until I got to spend the day working with her. Of course, my husband's family knew her for a long time and always liked the Spillers. Having a large family of our own, we can definitely relate to what the house must have been like growing up. With a mom like Mrs. Spiller, it must have been fun! Our prayers and our thoughts are with you at this sad time.

Ginny Badey

October 24, 2007

Timmy & Family,

We are very sorry to hear of your loss. Our condolences to you and your family.

With much love and prayers,

Ginny Badey and Family

Ellen Riggs (Egner)

October 24, 2007

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Dan, Theresa Carl and Danielle Wallace

October 24, 2007

Dear Spiller Family,
Our toughts and prayers go out to each and everyone of you. Your mother was a great person and she is very dear to us. We will sure miss her. She is at peace now in the lords hands. God Bless all of you.

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