Anna DeGrave

Anna DeGrave obituary, Glenolden, PA

Anna DeGrave

Anna DeGrave Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by McCausland Garrity Marchesani Funeral Home & Crematory on Dec. 30, 2025.
Anna (Ann) Marie DeGrave age 83 of Lester PA passed away peacefully on December 22, 2025.
Born in Chester, PA, Ann was the daughter of the late Matthew and Eleanore Mahler. Ann has been a lifelong Elvis Presley fan, even naming her beloved cat Elvis. She loved spending her Sundays watching the Philadelphia Eagles or as she called them the "Iggles" and spending time with her family.
She worked at several local businesses as an Administrative Secretary. Her last place of employment before retirement was at All State Career School in Lester, Pa. Post retirement, Ann loved spending time at the beach and walking through Governor Printz Park with her beloved husband Huck.
She is predeceased by her husband Donald "Huck" DeGrave, sister Carol Mayo, and her granddaughter Seana Osowski. Survivors: Loving mother of Erin (Michael) Cerceo, Tom (Sharon) Quinn and Shannon Mahler (Neal) Grandchildren: Michael Jr, Amanda, Rebecca, Andre, Christian, Harper, Avery, Brady, Kyler, Eden and great grandchildren. Also several step children, step grandchildren and step great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 10,2026 from 12pm-1pm at McCausland Garrity Marchesani Funeral Home, 343 S Chester Pike Glenolden, PA 19036 followed by Words of Remembrance.
Burial: Private
Family requests in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to Anns favorite charity, Project S.H.A.R.E. To honor Ann, please wear purple (her favorite color) or your best Philadelphia Eagles attire.
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