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John Shields Obituary
SHIELDS JOHN P. 'JACK' SR., on May 27, 2002 of Drexel Hill, PA, formerly of Springfield, PA, beloved husband of Bernice M. (nee Herbetko), loving father of Michele J. Shields, Jacqueline (Richard) Kropinski, and John P. Shields, Jr., brother of Susan Gallagher and Paul Shields, grandfather of Kerri Lynn, Jake Frederick, and Brett Anthony Kropinski. Relatives and friends are invited to Funeral Friday 8:30-10:00 A.M. THE DONOHUE FUNERAL HOME, 8401 WEST CHESTER PIKE (cor. LYNN BLVD.), UPPER DARBY, PA, (610-449-0300), followed by his Funeral Mass 10:30 A.M. St. Bernadette Church, Marvine & Turner Aves., Drexel Hill, PA. Interment SS. Peter and Paul Cem. Relatives and friends may call Thursday eve 6-9 at Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, contributions to ALS Assocication, 500 Office Center Dr., Suite 340, Fort Washington, PA 19034.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Kirstin Smith (Vandergast)
June 1, 2002
Jackie and family, May the zest for life your father exhibited continue to thrive through all of you.
Love, Reid, Kirstin, Haley, Kim and Kelly Smith
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