Doris Grace Okerson

Doris Grace Okerson obituary, Philadelphia, PA

Doris Grace Okerson

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Mar

2

Visitation

9:45 a.m.

St. Anselm Church

12670 Dunksferry Road, Philadelphia, PA 19154

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Mar

2

Service

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

St. Anselm Church

12670 Dunksferry Road, Philadelphia, PA 19154

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Mar

2

Burial

12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Resurrection Cemetery

5201 Hulmeville Rd, Bensalem, PA 19020

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Doris Okerson Obituary

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Doris Grace Okerson (née Itro) 90, of Philadelphia passed away suddenly on February 25, 2026. Born and raised in Hackensack, New Jersey to the late Nicholas and Elizabeth Itro (née Sepashi).


She was the beloved wife of the late Kenneth James and a devoted mother to Kenneth Christopher Okerson (Pennylynn) and Pamela Pekala (John). Doris was a loving and proud grandmom to Ashley, Jonathan, Alexis, Dalton, Madison, Joseph, Philip, Olivia, and Payton, and a cherished great grandmom to Dominic, Oaklynn, and Colton. Doris is survived by her twin sister, Diana Russ. She was the dear sister of the late Donna Pirecki and Vincent Itro. She will also be sadly missed by her many loving nieces and nephews. 


Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Monday, March 2, 2026, 9:45 AM St. Anselm Church, 12670 Dunks Ferry Road, Philadelphia, followed by her Funeral Mass 11:00 AM. Interment will be held at Resurrection Cemetery.


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Burns Funeral Home - Frankford Ave.

9708 Frankford Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19114

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Upcoming Events

Mar

2

Visitation

9:45 a.m.

St. Anselm Church

12670 Dunksferry Road, Philadelphia, PA 19154

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Mar

2

Service

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

St. Anselm Church

12670 Dunksferry Road, Philadelphia, PA 19154

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Mar

2

Burial

12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Resurrection Cemetery

5201 Hulmeville Rd, Bensalem, PA 19020

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Only 2 days left for delivery to next service.