Eileen Schlernitzauer

Eileen Schlernitzauer obituary, Philadelphia, PA

Eileen Schlernitzauer

Eileen Schlernitzauer Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by McGhee-Givnish Funeral Home, Inc. on Apr. 18, 2025.
Margaret Eileen Schlernitzauer passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2025. Eileen was 90 years of age. She was born in Philadelphia to the late Mary Ellen nee Kennedy and Charles McKeown. Eileen is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Charles H. Schlernitzauer; loving son, Charles Schlernitzauer; son-in-law, Richard Kozlowski; and by her grandson Ace Penson. She is survived by her children, Eileen Smyth, Cathy Drelick, John Schlernitzauer (Macie) and Joe Schlernitzauer (Rosemary); 11 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild; and by her brother, Robert McKeown (Joanne).
Eileen's family will receive relatives and friends on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, from 9:30AM to 10:30AM at Queen of Peace Church, 820 North Hills Ave. Glenside, PA 19038. A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30AM. Eileen will be laid to rest with her husband, Charles, at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Cheltenham, PA.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions, in memory of Margaret Eileen Schlernitzauer, may be sent to the Ronald McDonald House Ronald McDonald House Charities, Inc. 26345 Network Place Chicago, IL 60673-1263, or by visiting RMHC.ORG.
Condolences may be sent to Eileen's family by visiting www.McGheeGivnish.com
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Eileen Schlernitzauer, please visit our floral store.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

How to support Eileen's loved ones
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Poems of Mourning and Comfort

The best poems for funerals, memorial services, and cards.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief

Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
Ways to honor Eileen Schlernitzauer's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more

Sign Eileen Schlernitzauer's Guest Book

Not sure what to say?