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Ida Fritsche Obituary
Ida (nee Stearns), June 22, 2025, of Lititz, PA. Beloved wife of the late John Wayne; loving mother of Jackie Fritsche (Lisa); cherished Grammy of Graham and Adam; adoring sister of Frank Stearns (Lucille).
Relatives and friends are invited to services Thursday, June 26, 1:15pm, at Joseph Levine and Sons, 2811 West Chester Pike, Broomall, PA 19008.
Interment to follow at Har Jehuda Cemetery, 800 Lansdowne Ave, Upper Darby Township, PA 19082.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Ida's memory may be made to the American Cancer Society (donate.cancer.org).
2811 West Chester Pike, Broomall, PA 19008
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