Melissa A. Olszewski

Melissa A. Olszewski obituary, Philadelphia, PA

Melissa A. Olszewski

Melissa Olszewski Obituary

Visit the Slabinski Sucharski Funeral Home, Inc. website to view the full obituary.

Melissa A. Olzsewski, (nee O'Mara), age 47, passed away on December 24, 2025.

Dear daughter of Margaret O'Mara and the late Donald O'Mara. Beloved wife of Robert E.. Olszewski. Loving mother of Alexis, Justin and Natalie Olszewski. Also sadly missed by her sister Donna O'Mara. Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Saturday January 3, 2026 beginning at 9 AM at Holy Innocents Church, 1337 E. Hunting Park Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19124. Funeral Mass will begin at 10:30 AM. Burial to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. If you are coming to celebrate Melissa's life, it is requested that you do NOT wear black clothing, only Happy colors. In lieu of flowers, donations in Melissa's name to For Pete's Sake Cancer Respite Foundation, 620 W. Germantown Pike, Unit 150, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462 would be appreciated by her family.

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