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Thomas SELMER
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Thomas SELMER

Thomas SELMER

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Reilly Rakowski Funeral Home

2632-34 E. Allegheny Ave.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Thomas SELMER Obituary

SELMER Thomas Passed away on July 12, 2025 at the age of 83. Son of the late Leon and Mary Selmer. Loving Dad of Kimberly Assawah. He will be sadly missed by many nieces and nephews. Tom loved to travel and his favorite destinations were Ireland and Alaska. He was a lifelong fan of Notre Dame and the New York Giants. Tom was a proud Army Veteran and a retired employee of the Philadelphia Inquirer. Relatives and friends are invited to his Graveside Service Thursday, July 24th, 2:30 P.M. at Washington Crossing National Cemetery, 830 Highland Rd., Newtown, PA 18940. Please arrive at the cemetery by 2:15 P.M. Following the graveside services a luncheon will be held at the Washington Inn and all are invited. www.rrfunerals.com

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

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2:15 p.m.

Washington Crossing National Cemetery

830 Highland Rd., Newtown, PA

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2632-34 E. Allegheny Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19134

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