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Joseph Staab Obituary

STAAB JOSEPH J. STAAB, SR., age 74 of Phila., PA, on March 16, 2003, beloved husband of the late Helen M. (nee Merz) Staab; loving father of Donna Knight, Jackie Staab, Dale Staab, and the late Joseph J. Staab, Jr.; cherished grandfather of Jamie, Donna, Joey, Dereck, Jacqui, Bobbi, and great grandfather of 6; dear brother of Evelyn McAnally, Nancy Staab and Raymond Staab. Mr. Staab is also survived by his many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Funeral on Friday March 21, 2003 starting at 10 A.M. from THE DOWNS-RAFFERTY MEMORIAL HOME, 443 E. GIRARD AVE., PHILA. PA 19125, and to participate in his Religious Funeral Service at 11 A.M. in the Memorial Home. Interment Rosedale Memorial Park, Bensalem, PA. In lieu of flowers, donations in Mr. Staab's memory to the First Presbyterian Church of Kensington, 418 E. Girard Ave., Phila., PA 19125 would be deeply appreciated by his family. Friends may also call on Thursday evening from 7 to 9 P.M. at the Memorial Home.

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Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News on Mar. 19, 2003.

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