Mary Ann Saurman

Mary Ann Saurman obituary, Philadelphia, PA

Mary Ann Saurman

Mary Saurman Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by John R. Freed Funeral Home Inc AKA Freed-Givnish Funeral Home on May 22, 2025.

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Mary Ann Saurman, 92, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2025. Born on February 3, 1933, in Dresher, PA, Mary Ann created a warm and loving home for her husband, Earl, their two children and three stepchildren.
Mary Ann loved to spend time with her family, gardening and traveling throughout the US and parts of Canada. Annually, she hosted a family reunion for the Saurman clan where upwards of 80 people would gather at her home to celebrate each 4th of July, until giving up the tradition in recent years. Mary Ann grew up on a farm, and loved horses. She owned and rode horses for many years. Mary Ann also had many hobbies, including working with stained glass and leatherworking.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl, and two brothers, Daniel Kirk and John Robert Kirk. Mary Ann is survived by her daughters Deborah and Susan, her two stepchildren Linda and Clytie, ten grandchildren several great grandchildren. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Mary, please visit our floral store.

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