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Loretta NesSmith

May 25, 1942 — July 6, 2022

Loretta NesSmith, 80, of West Chester, PA, passed away July 6, 2022.

 

Born May 25, 1942 in Darby, PA, she was a daughter of the late Bernard J. and Sarah A. (nee Muschamp) Kelly.

 

Loretta enjoyed art and ceramics and was an avid gardener.

 

Loretta was the beloved wife of William E. NesSmith; loving mother of Bill NesSmith and Lori Papalia (David); adoring grandmother of Michael Papalia and Nikki Papalia; dear sister of Bernie Flaherty (Charlie Testa); and caring aunt of Stephanie Gallert and Greg Gardner. She was predeceased by her sister, Elaine Gardner and her nephew, David Gardner.

 

Relatives and friends are invited to her Visitation 9:30 TO 10:30 AM ,Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at Ss. Philip and James Church,  107 N. Ship Rd, Exton, PA 19341, followed by her Funeral Mass at 10:30 AM. Interment at Calvary Cemetery.

 

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Brandywine Valley SPCA, 1212 Phoenixville Pike, West Chester PA 19380.

 

 

 

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Service Schedule

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Visitation

Tuesday, July 12, 2022

9:30 - 10:30 am (Eastern time)

SS Philip & James Church

107 N Ship Rd, Exton, PA 19341

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Mass

Tuesday, July 12, 2022

Starts at 10:30 am (Eastern time)

SS Philip & James Church

107 N Ship Rd, Exton, PA 19341

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Interment

Tuesday, July 12, 2022

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