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Mary Kershner Obituary

Mary B. Kershner, nee Bonner, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on July 21, 2013 at age 91. Born in Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, she was the devoted daughter of Anna (Haggerty) and Francis X. Bonner, and resided in Blue Bell, PA. She was the devoted wife of the late Lloyd F. Kershner, Jr. whom she will join in heaven. Mary was the loving and caring mother of Edward L. Kershner and his wife Patricia and Marguerite (Peggy) McKernan and her husband Dennis. She was the cherished grandmother of five and great grandmother of nine. Mary was the dear sister of Bill and John Bonner and was predeceased by Francis "Wa" Bonner, Elizabeth "Sis" Bonner, Joe Bonner, Rosalie Gallagher and Rita Bonner. Mary will be remembered as a loyal friend, her blue eyes and her Irish disposition. She was a founding member of Epiphany of Our Lord Church and was the first girl's coach for volleyball and basketball there. Mary was an O.R. Nurse at St. Joseph's Hospital in Philadelphia. Relatives and friends are invited to Mary's Life Celebration at Epiphany of Our Lord Church, 3050 Walton Road, Plymouth Meeting, PA on Friday, July 26, 2013 from 10 to 10:45 A.M. followed by her Funeral Mass at 11 A.M. Interment will be at Riverside Cemetery. Donations in Mary's name may be made to Children's Hospital of Phila. (CHOP), 3401 Civic Center Blvd. Phila., PA 19104. To share your fondest memory of Mary, please visit www.lifecelebration.com. Family Services provided by Boyd-Horrox of Norristown, 1-800-GIVNISH.

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Published by The Times Herald from Jul. 22 to Jul. 23, 2013.

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July 25, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss. I am sure that Father Bonner has greeted her in Heaven to show her all the special places. I will keep her in my prayers.
Kathleen Bonner

The Giovani Family

July 24, 2013

Thinking of all of you and sending much love.

roy steinhouse

July 24, 2013

To the McKernan Family. My thoughts are with you during this time of loss.
Roy Steinhouse

Kevin McKernan

July 23, 2013

Love you Mom-Mom. You were the best! Always an open door, always a couch to sleep on, always a glass of ice tea waiting, always a smile, and always willing to talk about something new.

You gave everything to your family. You loved your husband, brothers, sisters, daughter, son, in-laws, and us grand children.

You would always say a prayer for me,you will always be in mine. Love you Mom-Mom

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