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Lauretta Schernecke Obituary

Schernecke Lauretta (nee Festa) August 22, 2025, age 82. Beloved wife of Edward Schernecke, devoted mother of Matthew (Lauren Parr) and Gregory (Lauren). Loving grandmom of Catherine, Reese, Caroline, Michael, and Archer. Lauretta leaves behind her cherished brother, Frank Festa, Jr. (Rosemarie), as well as her dear nephews, Frank III and Michael Festa. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing and Funeral, Thurs., Aug. 28 after 9:30 A.M. at Old Saint Mary's Church, 253 South 4th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106 followed by her Mass of Christian Burial at 11 A.M. Int. Calvary Cemetery, Cherry Hill, NJ. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Lauretta's name to Old St. Mary's Church Fund. Share Online Condolences at rachubinskiandrogersfh.com.

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Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer on Aug. 26, 2025.

Memorial Events
for Lauretta Schernecke

Aug

28

Viewing

9:30 a.m. - 10:40 a.m.

Old Saint Mary's Church

252 South 4th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106

Aug

28

Mass of Christian Burial

11:00 a.m.

Old Saint Mary's Church

252 South 4th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106

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Rachubinski Funeral Homes - Queen Village

781 S Front St, Philadelphia, PA 19147

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