Elva T. "Barb Jones" DiFrancesco
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Elva (Barb) was the daughter of the late Arthur and Ada Jones and was born in Philadelphia. She graduated from Overbrook High School.
She was a member of Holy Cross pariish. She enjoyed crafts, spending time with friends, but mostly enjoyed being with her family.
Beloved wife of the late Arthur Difrancesco, Jr. Loving Mother to Barbara Schrader (Kevin), Donna Miles (Patrick) and the late Michael DiFrancesco (Yolanda). Cherished Grandmother to Stephen Schrader, Chris Schrader, Nicole Kovtonuk, Max DiFrancesco, and Melissa Miles, and loving GiGi to Great Grandchildren Valerie Schrader, Michael Kovtonuk, Peyton Schrader, Ella Kovtonuk, and Madison Schrader . She is also predeceased by her 8 siblings. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Wednesday, October 8, 2025 9:00am O'Leary Funeral Home, 640 E. Springfield Rd Springfield, PA 19064 and to her Funeral Mass 10:30am Holy Cross Church, 652 E. Springfield Rd. Springfield, PA 19064. Int. Holy Cross Cemetery.
Contributions in lieu of flowers to Little Flower Manor, 1201 Springfield Road, Darby, PA 19023
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