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SPENCER MEARS Obituary

MEARS SPENCER "BO" Age 74, passed away on April 16, 2025. Beloved husband of Kathleen (nee Schmidt), Loving father of Caroline Braun (Al), Regina Olkowski (Keith) and Timmy Mears, Doting "Pop Bo" of Gabrielle, Max, Alexandra, and Tess, survived by his cherished sister, Ellen Epperson (Joe Foell), Aunt Ann Helwig (late Don), and many in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing and Funeral, Fri., April 25, after 9 A.M. from the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul, 1793 Race Street, Phila., PA 19103 followed by his Mass of Christian Burial at 11 A.M. Int. SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to EOM A.A, 144 Moore Street, Phila., PA 19148 or West Catholic Prep, 4501 Chestnut St., Phila., PA 19139. Arrangements were entrusted to the care of RACHUBINSKI & ROGERS FUNERAL HOME.

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Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer on Apr. 22, 2025.

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Billie S.

May 28, 2025

Bo Bo was a Dear Friend & work buddy for Track & Turf...later on at Hastings! He was a great friend & jokester.. He always made me laugh..Bo Bo will be missed so much !

Charlie Henderson

May 28, 2025

Great guy and great friend

Richard Evans

April 27, 2025

Kathy and Bo are two of the most gracious people I have ever known. No will be sorely missed. It has been a real pleasure spending time with Kathy and her family.

Bob Titchenell

April 22, 2025

RIP Bo. A friend always. God bless!!

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Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter & Paul

18th and Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA 19103

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