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MARY (Leigh), September 1, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Perry S. Bechtle, Esq. Daughter of the late John and Margaret Leigh, of Drexel Hill. May was an R.N. who trained and practiced at Chestnut Hill Hospital (Class of 1944) before raising 7 children. She was also an accomplished watercolorist and oil painter. She is survived by children, Leigh Bechtle, Esq. (Patricia), Marianne Bechtle, Esq., Geoffrey Bechtle, Christopher (Denise) Bechtle, Nina Small, Perry (Beth) Bechtle, D.O. and Thaddeus Bechtle, Esq.; 15 grandchildren and by a brother, Arthur Leigh. A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, September 11, at St. Basil the Great Catholic Church, Kimberton PA. Friends may call at the Church beginning at 9:30 A.M. Funeral Mass at 10 A.M. Memorial donations may be made to Catholic Charities, http://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org Family contact [email protected]

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Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News on Sep. 3, 2010.

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September 5, 2010

You are all in our thoughts and prayers. With love and condolences, John Dornberger and Family

Nancy Fullam

September 5, 2010

I am sorry for all of you at this loss. To have gone so quickly after Perry died is in many ways understandable but none the less tragic.

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you,
Nancy Fullam

September 3, 2010

Marianne, I'm sorry about your mom. Can't believe you lost both your dad and mom so close together. I'm sending my prayers your way. Love, Joan

September 3, 2010

It is with much sadness that we send our love and prayers. May and Perry were our next door neighbors. We miss their smiles and good humor.

john and Ann Strahley Jupiter Dunes

Bill & Lynn Williams

September 3, 2010

From your Friends at Jupiter Dunes. A great lady that will be remembered for her grace and charm. We will always be your extended Family and our prayers are with you.

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