Florence R. Dear
January 12, 1920 - February 21, 2019
Florence R. Dear, age 99, a life long resident of Croydon, PA, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2019. She was born to the late William And Catherine (nee Liedy) Aufschlag in Philadelphia, PA. Florence dedicated over 40 years as a clothing inspector for Sears and Roebuck in Philadelphia. She was a dedicated member of St. Luke Lutheran Church in Croydon for 96 years. Florence was very active in the church and taught Sunday School for 35 years. She was a founder and member of the Croydon Senior Center. Florence enjoyed traveling with her late husband all over the world and some of their destinations included Las Vegas, Hawaii, and Hong Kong. She will be deeply missed. Florence is predeceased by her husband, Harold "Butch" Dear and siblings, Howard Aufschlag, Catherine Denny, George Aufschlag, Lillian Aufschlag, William Aufschlag, and Elmer Aufschlag. She is survived by her nephew, George Aufschlag and his wife Debbie; and nieces, Grace Pipito and Rita Denny. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her visitation on February 26, 2019 from 9am-10am at St. Luke Lutheran Church, located at 1305 State Rd., Croydon, PA 19021. A funeral ceremony will begin at 10am at the church. Interment will follow at Whitemarsh Memorial Park in Ambler, PA. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to St. Luke Lutheran Church. To post photos, share a memory, or send an online condolence, please visit www.moldenfuneralchapel.com.
Florence R. Dear, age 99, a life long resident of Croydon, PA, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2019. She was born to the late William And Catherine (nee Liedy) Aufschlag in Philadelphia, PA. Florence dedicated over 40 years as a clothing... View Obituary & Service Information