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Anna M. (Gerace) Willing

March 10, 1940 ~ July 21, 2024 (age 84) 84 Years Old

Anna Willing Obituary

Anna M. (Gerace) Willing, 84, of Philadelphia, PA passed away peacefully on July 21, 2024.

Anna was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Agnes (Bercin) Gerace and was born in Philadelphia, PA. She graduated from Bok High School in South Philadelphia.

She was a member of Stella Maris Parish. She enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren, family and friends. She loved going to her shore house and sitting on the porch talking to her neighbors and watching the hummingbirds.

Beloved wife of the late James M. Willing; Loving Mother of Christopher (Debra) and Sean (Sandra) Willing; Cherished Grandmother of Daniel, Kyle and Emily. Also survived by her brother, Lawrence (Rosemary) Gerace. She is predeceased by her beloved sister Rosalie (Joseph) Lyons. She is also survived by many nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.

Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing, Friday, July 26, 2024 10:00am O'Leary Funeral Home 640 E. Springfield Road Springfield, PA 19064 and to her Funeral Service 11:00am in the Funeral Home. Int. SS. Peter & Paul Cemetery. 

Contributions are preferred to honor Anna's lifelong commitment to helping find a cure for childhood cancer at St. Jude's Research Hospital. 

 

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Services

Viewing
Friday
July 26, 2024

10:00 AM
O'Leary Funeral Home Ltd
640 E. Springfield Rd.
Springfield, PA 19064

Funeral Service
Friday
July 26, 2024

11:00 AM
O'Leary Funeral Home Ltd
640 E. Springfield Rd.
Springfield, PA 19064

Donations

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105
Tel: 1-800-805-5856
Web: https://www.stjude.org/donatetoday

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