Bernadette Gedraitis

Bernadette M. Gedraitis passed away suddenly on June 15, 2026, at Methodist Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on June 29, 1946, to the late Harry and Elizabeth “Betsy” (née McQuilkin) Reed, Bernadette was a lifelong resident of South Philadelphia and a proud graduate of St. Maria Goretti High School.
Bernadette enjoyed taking day trips with her late husband and her sister, Mary, whether to the casino or to nearby destinations. She also loved crabbing, fishing, and trying her luck with the occasional scratch-off ticket. Above all else, family was her world, and her grandchildren were truly her heart and soul. She will be remembered for being loving, caring, strong, independent, and fiercely loyal to those she loved.
She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph Gedraitis; devoted mother of Lisa Gedraitis, Joseph (Eleanor) Gedraitis, James Gedraitis, Scot (Colleen) Gedraitis, Lori (Brian Sr.) Romano, and Katie (Tom) Nicolo; and cherished Mom-Mom of John (Kate Brighton) Cuculino, James (Jenna) Gedraitis, Courtney (fiancé Jarrett Paulson) Gedraitis, Patrick (fiancée Haida Thompson) Dwyer, Scot Gedraitis, Brian Romano Jr., Lauren Gedraitis, Tyler Gedraitis, Olivia Romano, Tommy Nicolo Jr., Audrey Nicolo, Brady Nicolo, and Nate Nicolo. She was also the proud great-grandmother of Rylee Gedraitis.
Bernadette was the loving sister of Harry (the late Erica) Reed, Joseph (the late Aleta) Reed, Kate (the late Jack) Smith, the late Betty Volkman, Mary Scheffler and James Reed. She is also survived by her sister-in-law Peg (the late Jack) Reed, Jackie (Bruce) Gedraitis and Justine (the late Michael) Gedraitis; brother-in-law the late Larry Gedraitis; as well as many beloved nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her visitation on Monday morning from 8:00 a.m. to 10:10 a.m. at Murphy Ruffenach Brian W. Donnelly Funeral Home, 3rd and Wolf Streets, Philadelphia. Her Funeral Mass will follow at 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. Interment will follow at SS. Peter & Paul Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Bernadette's memory may be made to the Joseph Gedraitis Second Street Irish Society Scholarship, 1937 S 3rd St. Phila., PA 19148.