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Rachel Herling Obituary
RACHEL L. HERLING OF PHILADELPHIA, PASSED ON MARCH 14, 2025. Beloved mother of Michelle (Danny) Jenna (Stasia) and Joseph Frederick. Adoring Grandmother of Anthony. Devoted Fiance of William Lees. Preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Regina Herling. Along with her brother, Scott Herling. Loving sister of Kathleen (Warren) Leibig, Regina Lubis (Larry), Margaret (Ed) Corson, Joseph (Patty) Herling, Charlene Deabler (John) Steven (Dawn) Herling, Ann-Marie (Doug) Boyes, and Joy Herling. She will also be greatly missed by many loving nieces, nephews and extended family and friends. Side by side or miles apart, we will always be connected by our hearts.
Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing and funeral Friday March 28th from 10 am to 12 noon at Slabinski Sucharski funeral home 2614 Orthodox Street. Interment will be held privately.
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