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JOSEPHINE SOUDER, 74, of Hatfield, died Saturday, September 8, 2012. She was the wife of Rodney Souder, with whom she shared 37 years of marriage. Born December 23, 1937 in Ambler, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Jennie Serrao. Josephine worked in the classified department at the Philadelphia Inquirer for 35 years before retiring in 2000. She enjoyed traveling, sewing, knitting, crocheting, and home decorating, most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. In addition to her husband she is survived by her children, Donna Lopez (David) and Ted DeMarino (Robin),grandchildren, Nicholas, Joanna, Danielle, Jacqueline and Michael; great-grand-children, Ford and Brendan, and a brother Joseph Serrao. She was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Nicole and two sisters, Catherine and Francine. A Viewing will be held on Wednesday, September 12, 2012 from 8:30 to 10:30 A.M. at The WILLIAMS-BERGEY-KOFFEL FUNERAL HOME, INC. 667 Harleysville Pike, (Rt. 113) Telford, PA. 18969, followed by a 10:30 A.M. Funeral Service. Interment will be in St. John Neumann Cemetery.
For those desiring memorial contributions may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Center at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Lockbox #1352 P.O. Box 8500 Philadelphia, PA. 19178-1352.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.WilliamsBergeyKoffel.com

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Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News from Sep. 10 to Sep. 11, 2012.

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September 13, 2012

Dear Rod, Donna, Ted & family,
I'm sorry for your loss and hope and pray that Jo is with the Lord. My mom, Therese Hagerty, was Jo's carpool buddy on trips to the Inquirer for many years. They were close friends up until my mom passed away earlier this year. Jo was always kind and sweet to my mom and our family. I know she'll be greatly missed.
Sincerely, Mary Duffy

Kevin Stuski

September 12, 2012

Dear Rodd, Donna and Ted,
I am so sorry for your loss. She was one of my first extras mothers at the Inky. From the first day I met her she made you feel like you knew her forever. It helped we had a similar sense of humor. Couldn't meet a kinder, nicer person and boy did she love her family. Thinking of a silly game only her and I played and have a smile from ear to ear. My condolences and may she rest in peace.

Rita Dutton

September 11, 2012

Dear,dear Jo - I will miss knowing your not around. Our 1st meeting was when you, Millie Burke, and I were applying for a job at Inki. There were many good times & heartaches we went thru together. You always said I was like a sister to you.I still have the beautiful letter you sent me a couple years ago. It will stay on my desk to remind me of the sweet & thoughtful person I was priveleged to have as a friend. You will remain in my heart forever. RIP.
Rita Dutton

Jane DeMarino

September 11, 2012

Our Dear Sister-in-law and beloved friend "Sita",...we will miss you terribly but will keep you in our hearts always, how lucky we were to have you in our lives. I know God was waiting for you to come home to him and now he will love and take care of you forever. xo
Love Jane & Ronnie

September 11, 2012

Dear Donna & Teddy & Rodd,
Your Mom was a great person, always cheerful and very funny. I worked with her at the Inquirer for more than 21 yrs. She actually told me about the job, and I always thanked her for that. She was loved by her family, her co-workers and everyone who ever met her. May she at last rest in peace and be with her beloved, Nikki
Jim & Barbara Kenney

Phyllis Feagans

September 11, 2012

Dear Rodd, Donna, Ted & Family. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Jo was such a special person. Over the years I remembered her almost every day because she gave me my first bottle of "Aromatics" and that's the only fragrance I wear. She loved her family and was a good friend,and coworker. I know you have wonderful memories of her so she will never be forgotten.

Carol Manzo

September 11, 2012

Rodd and Jo's Family, I am so sorry for
your loss. Sita was warm and caring with
a great sense of humor. I will always
remember the fun and laughter we shared
at our birthday luncheons with the girls.
She will be missed.

Bonnie Parks

September 10, 2012

To Jo's family - My heart and prayers are with you. I worked w/Jo at the Inquirer. She had such a quick wit. I remember when we had this syntax "FS" that needed to be inserted before a word or paragraph. It stood for "fixed space" but that silly Jo, she called it a "Frank Sinatra". Still makes me smile today. She was a sweetie pie. May the Lord comfort you during this time of bereavement.

marlene larer

September 10, 2012

jo was my first friend at the Inquirer she took me under her wing and made me feel welcome Such a caring funny and always there friend.....so loved by all...... marlene

Rose Newman Nasuti

September 10, 2012

Rodd and Donna, I am so sorry for the loss of your Beloved Wife and Mother. Your Mom made me feel 'at home' when I first met her at the Inquirer. Always sweet and funny and compassionate. My strongest memory of Jo was her dedication to Family. God Bless! Rose (Newman) Nasuti

Joann Rota

September 10, 2012

To Jo's family, I knew her from the Inquirer and she was a wonderful person who always had a smile on her face Rest in Peace dear Jo

September 10, 2012

Donna,
I am so sorry for your and your family. Your Mom was always so young at heart. This was a shock to me. She is now with Nikki and they will both be looking down on you. Stay strong as I know you are. Love, Anna

Donna Stone

September 10, 2012

Jo was my first friend at the Inquirer. She took me under her wings. I still remember Jo inviting me to sit with her at lunch on my first day. I have wonderful memories of our time together. I cherish those times. She was loving,kind and funny. I was so lucky she was in my life...if only for a short time. I know she is in heaven looking down with a smile.

Thomas DeMarino

September 10, 2012

May God take you in his hands to be with Niki and watch over us all... Love you Aunt Sita

Ginny Diehm

September 10, 2012

Jo was one of the most delightful women it's been my pleasure to have worked with. She always had a winning smile, a kind word and a wonderful sense of humor. I am so fortunate to have known her.

Joyce Stuski

September 10, 2012

Rodd, Donna and family, I am heartbroken by your loss. Jo was a wonderful person and loving friend and I grieve for you all. Love, Joyce

Erlinda Hair

September 10, 2012

Enter into God's Kingdom my dear friend Jo. You have been a great friend and co-worker to a lot of people. Thank you! And to her family, may the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Jeanne Schmids

September 10, 2012

We were friends since first grade, will miss her happy face at our birthday lunches. Love you girlfriend, RIP.

September 10, 2012

My brief and infrequent encounters with Joanne at The Antique Garden Cottage brightened my life. I will always be thankful for those moments. My sincere condolences to her family. Kindly,
Patrice Lynch

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