Esther Travis Obituary
Esther R. Travis, 82, of Philadelphia, PA, passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2026. Esther was born on July 20, 1943 in Philadelphia, PA, daughter of the late Joseph and Esther (nee Erwin) Schwendemann. Esther is the mother of the late Susan Travis and the late Margaret Travis. Esther is survived by her daughter Deborah and two sons, Alton and Thomas as well as 14 grandchildren. Services are private at the request of the family.
Services are entrusted to the Walter J. Meyers Funeral Home, Jenkintown, PA. Condolences: www.MeyersFH.com
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507 West Ave., Jenkintown, PA 19046
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