Lillian D. O'Connell Obituary (1929

Lillian D. OConnell (nee Segvich) "Lilly from South Philly", passed away peacefully on January 12. 2019 at her residence with her family by her side. She was born and raised in So. Philadelphia and graduate of South Philadelphia High School. Lilly spent her life raising 6 children, 11 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren and her family meant everything to her. She always taught them to always take care of those around you. She is the beloved wife of the late James J. "Yibbitts" OConnell; loving mother of Kathy "Smokey" (Gerry) Moore, Terry (Al) Armbruster, Lillian (John) Smith, Mary Ellen (Brian) Slate, Danny J. OConnell and the late James "Oakie" (Renee) OConnell; dearest grandmother of Kelly, Kim, Kerri Lynn, Ashley, Benjamin, Kayleen, Amanda, Sara, Jamie, Brian Jr., Katelynn and great grandmother to 12. She is also survived by nieces, nephews and cousins. Relatives and friends are invited to her Visitation Thursday morning 7-9:40 AM at the Murphy Ruffenach, Brian W. Donnelly Funeral Home (3rd & Wolf Streets). Funeral Mass 10 A.M. in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church. A private burial will be held in Philadelphia Memorial Park, Frazer, PA. Donations in her memory may be made to the Katie Kirlin Fund, 229 Wolf St., Phila., PA 19148 or to Penn Wissahickon Hospice, 150 Monument Road #300, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004. Funeral Home Murphy Ruffenach Brian W. Donnelly Funeral Home, PC. 2237-41 South Third St. Philadelphia PA - 19148 US (215) 334-1578