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Nancy McFadden Obituary

MCFADDEN NANCY JORDAN Age 71, of Chestnut Hill, PA, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2026. She was the beloved wife of the late James B. McFadden and a devoted mother of Maura, Bridget Urban (James), and James (Benjamin Haney). She was the cherished grandmother ("Fancy") of James, Teddy, and Quinn. Nancy was the beloved daughter of the late Nancy (née Brophy) and the late Joseph J. Jordan, and loving sister of Joseph (Karen), the late Kathleen McCloskey (the late Steve), Michael (Ann), Lisa Murray (Dennis), Rose DiPentino (Gerard), Thomas (Katie), and Brigitte Dent (the late Marc). She was also the beloved daughter-in-law of the late James and Mary McFadden. Nancy will be lovingly remembered and forever held in the hearts of her many sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, cousins, nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and great-nephews. Relatives and friends of Nancy's are invited to attend a Memorial Service on Saturday, January 17 at 10:30 A.M. at the Church of the Ges' (North 18th and Thompson Streets, Philadelphia, PA). The family will host a Visitation prior to the Service from 9:00 to 10:30 A.M. In lieu of flowers, please consider supporting Nancy's commitment to women's education with a donation to her alma mater, Little Flower High School of Philadelphia, PA, or Villa Joseph Marie High School of Holland, PA.

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Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer on Jan. 15, 2026.

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Trish Barberry

January 26, 2026

I was very sad to hear of Nancy´s passing. I was her dental hygienist for many years and always loved hearing about her life, children, and the grandchildren. She adored her family and friends and going to the beach! She´s gone to be with her husband.

Marie Smith Huckel

January 17, 2026

I am so sorry to hear about Nancy. We went to Little Flower together. Last saw her at our 50th reunion. She was always so nice to me and had a beautiful smile. Condolences to her family. RIP Nancy

Maureen Cliggett Walsh

January 15, 2026

Sovery sorry for your loss. I still can see her beautiful little face when I babysat all of you kids when you were little. Always felt very close to your wonderful family. My love to all of you.

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