LORETTA M. McDERMOTT

1923 - 2016

LORETTA M. McDERMOTT

1923 - 2016

BORN

1923

DIED

2016

LORETTA McDERMOTT Obituary

Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News on Feb. 12, 2016.
McDERMOTT
LORETTA M. (nee Flynn), February 10, 2016, of East Falls. Born July 25, 1923. Loving and devoted wife of the late Bob; loving mother of Lee (Tom) McGowan, Robert (Teresa) and Carol (Brian) Taylor. She was preceded in death by her daughter Mary. Loving grand-mother of 10 and great grand-mother of 11. Loretta was a Crossing Guard at Midvale and the Railroad Bridge for 30 years. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing at the McILVAINE F.H., 3711 Midvale Ave., Phila. PA 19129 Monday, February 15th, 9-10:15 A.M., followed by her Funeral Mass at 10:30 at St. Bridget Church. Interment Westminster Cem. Donations in her memory can be made to Holy Redeemer Hospice, 1648 Huntingdon Pike, Meadowbrook, PA 19046.

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