Mary E. Draganescu of Philadelphia died on May 23, 2012, at Abington Memorial Hospital, Abington. She was 81.
She was the beloved wife of the late John Draganescu.
Born in the Northern Liberties section of Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Pauline Starinec Korabik. Mary and her family were parishioners of St. Agnes Parish, and she and her sons attended St. Agnes School. She subsequently attended John W. Hallahan Catholic Girls High School.
Mary was very devoted to her family, and she proudly worked for over twenty-five years at Smith Kline & French in Philadelphia where she made many beloved life-long friends. Along with her husband, John, she was a passionate Phillies fan, and they rarely missed watching a Phillies game for over three decades.
She is survived by her loving children John M. and Diane M. Draganescu of Wayne, and Mark A. and Alice J. Draganescu of Chalfont, and dearest grandmother of Heather Alane, Mark Sebastian, Jacqueline Olivia, and Sara Marie.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Tuesday evening, May 29, from 7-9pm at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 241 East Butler Ave. (Route 202 & Sandy Ridge Rd.) New Britain, PA 18901 and on Wednesday, May 30, from 10:00 am until her Funeral Mass, 11:00 am, at St. Jude Church, 321 West Butler Ave. Chalfont, PA 18914. Her interment will be held privately by the family.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to St. Agnes– St. John Nepomucene Church, 319 Brown Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123.
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John , (Diane and family).
We are deeply sorry to hear about the loss of John's beloved mother. We pray she has been reunited with her loved ones in heaven. May she be at peace and in your hearts and memories forever.
Love,
Pam and Kevin
John, Diane, and Family,
We are terribly sorry to hear about the loss of your Mom. We pray she is at peace and reunited with those that have gone before. Remember her in your hearts and she will never be alone or forgotten. Love to you all.
For the many years we have known the beloved "Mrs. Draganescu", we always knew her to have the broadest smile and always the kindest greeting that she sincerely offered at every opportunity. She showered praise and affection on us and our children as if we were members of the family. She will forever be remembered as a loving mother to our good friend John and a devoted wife. Her husband's passing took a toll, but she had too much love to bestow to embrace sorrow; rather she seemed to delight in sharing her motherly affection to anyone willing to receive. We know she is with Him now and forever will be smiling, reminding us how brief life is and how each encounter is a treasure to embrace. Rest in peace Mary. We loved you!
Rest in peace Aunt Mary. I have many dear memories I will never forget. Im so sorry to all of my cousins who just lost their mother and Grandmom. Keep the memories alive in your heart always. Love to you all. Alicia,John,Robert and Jayden.
Mark and family,
I am sorry to hear of your mom's passing.
I am sure she at peace and back with your dad.
You and your family are in my thought and prayers.
-Mary
Mark, our sincerest condolances to you and your family during this time of personal loss.
Scott & Amy Barrie
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