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JOHN LADDEN Obituary
Dr. Ladden practiced surgery at Nazareth and Holy Redeemer Hospitals for over 25 years, and took care of all of us in so many ways. He kept us laughing, healthy and happy. Family and friends are invited to John's Life Celebration Sunday from 2 to 4 P.M., at DEAN/GEITNER/ GIVNISH OF FOX CHASE, 7900 Oxford Ave. (at Borbeck St.), Phila., and Monday from 10 to 10:45 A.M. at St. James Church, 8320 Brookside Rd., Elkins Park PA, followed by his Funeral Mass 11 A.M. Interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, a donation in John's memory to Inpatient Hospice at Holy Redeemer Hospital, c/o Development Dept. 521 Moredon Rd., Huntingdon Valley PA 19006, would be appreciated by the family.
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Dennis and Helen Robbins
January 25, 2016
I was so saddened and sorry to hear the news about my dear friend John. I met John 18 years ago and felt an instant connection that seemed like I had known him my entire life. John was truly "One of a kind!!" His sense of humor was second to none would have me laughing for days. I will never forget how he would encourage my wife Helen to give me a hard time and to not believe a word I said. Even though he could keep you entertained he had a heart that was caring and warm. For being so brilliant, gifted and talented he was so down to earth and grounded. We were so blessed to have had John in our lives. I loved John and have the fondest memories and feelings but will miss him and the world will be a little less beautiful without him in it. But I have faith I'll see him again and until then, God Speed my friend and may you rest in peace and feel the great love, joy and bliss that the Almighty has in store for you!! God Bless and keep you Carol. John loved you so dearly. If there's anything you need or anything I can do for you please don't hesitate to let me know. I am only a phone call away.
Sincerely,
Dennis and Helen Robbins
Janae and Patrick Thompson
January 25, 2016
Aunt Carol - We are so very sorry about Uncle John. He was a great man with such a wonderful presence....he will truly be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We love you.
Tina Heller
January 25, 2016
Carol,
Just wanting to let you know your in my thoughts and prayers. I will always remember John and how he made people laugh all the time. I remember thinking he was the oldest person I ever knew who got their first job because he became a surgeon, never really realizing it took that long to do. May he rest in peace in true peace now and if there is ever anything you need just give a yell !
Tina Heller (Linda's sister)
January 24, 2016
Dear Carol sending condolences to you and your family. So sorry for John's passing. May he rest in peace.
Carlena Saunders, Wyndmoor, PA
January 24, 2016
Keeping Carol and family in thoughts and prayers. Condolences. Carlena Saunders
January 24, 2016
Thoughts and prayers during this sorrowful time. John may you rest in peace. Blessings to family.
January 24, 2016
John you will be missed, watch over all of us John Mecki, Michele and Christine
Barbara Tursi Stasche
January 24, 2016
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
January 24, 2016
John you will be missed watch over all of us
Joan Ladden-Schoen
January 24, 2016
I will miss you my brother John. You kept us laughing through the years. You were there when I needed you most, and was the most loving brother of all. My condolences to my sister-in-law Carol and her family, as well as my own family. He's joined Karen and Joe. xo
January 23, 2016
Dear Carol,
I am sorry for the loss of your husband. My prayers are with you.
Susan Slavinski
Colleen Slusarz
January 23, 2016
Thank you uncle John for all the fun memories when my brothers and came to visit you and aunt carol. We love and will miss you.
Eric Slusarz
January 23, 2016
My last memory of Uncle John was visiting him in the hospital with my brother and Aunt Carol. It was a good memory. Uncle John told us funny medical stories recent and old. He was in good spirits despite being in a hospital making jokes and laughing. He said some clever remark to the nurse there (the nurses knew him by name at that point). This made aunt Carol roll her eyes but then genuinely smile. This was my last memory of him but it was like every memory of Uncle John. He will be missed. I'm glad he was in my life.
Sastry Dasika
January 23, 2016
I would like to offer my heartfelt sympathy and condolences to Carol and Ladden's family !
John will be greatly missed by every one that came in contact with him as he had great sense of humor, good surgical skills and good dose of empathy for the patients !!
May his soul rest in peace !!!
Your friend, Sastry
January 23, 2016
John you will be missed and I will always remember you.
"I have your back"
Love Mary
Ron & Janet Bratek
January 23, 2016
John, you were a light in our lives. We will miss you dearly. Love Ron & Janet
John Knight
January 23, 2016
One of my favorite people ever.
Mike Jan
January 22, 2016
I'd like to offer my deepest sympathy and sincere condolences to Carol and to everyone in John's extended family. He was taken from you far too soon. I met John about 19 years ago, and have many fond memories of the times we spent together, his great sense of humour, and his quiet strength in adversity. I know John will be greatly missed, but I hope that your hearts may be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times you spent together with him. May his soul rest in eternal peace with God.
My baby brother John 1948
January 22, 2016
January 22, 2016
John was the laughter in our family. He could send us the best emails accurately pointing out our worst and best features. He could help us with all our health problems. John loved Carol from the first moment he saw her in the ER to his last breath. He was my favorite brother, and is now with Karen, Ila, Joe, and Bill. Please visit me in my dreams John
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