George Sauerwald

George Sauerwald obituary, Philadelphia, PA

George Sauerwald

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George Sauerwald Obituary

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George Sauerwald, age 74, longtime resident of the Bridesburg community in Philadelphia passed away on August 14, 2025. Beloved son of the late Frederick and Ellen (nee Holman) Sauerwald. Deat brother of the late Ellen McAllister, Eleanor Matlack, Joseph Sauerwald, Frederick Sauerwald and William Sauerwald. George will be sadly missed by his niece Sue Conroy (David) and his nephew William Sauerwald, Jr. (Michele).

Relatievs and firends are invited to his viewing and funeral Wednesday evening, August 27, 2025 from 6-8pm at the Slabinski Sucharski Funeral Home, 2614 Orthodox St. Phila., PA 19137. (Parking on premises).

In lieu of flowers, donations in George's memory to the PSPCA would be greatly appreciated by his family. You may donate by visiting pspca.org or by mailing your donation to 350 E. Erie Ave., Phila., PA 19134

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

Slabinski Sucharski Funeral Home, Inc.

2614 Orthodox Street, Philadelphia, PA 19137-1627

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Slabinski Sucharski Funeral Home

2614 Orthodox St, Philadelphia, PA 19137

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