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Official Obituary of

Edna F. Werwinski

October 27, 1938 ~ April 18, 2026 (age 87) 87 Years Old

Obituary

Edna F. Werwinski (Welsh) passed away peacefully at her home in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania on Saturday, April 18th, 2026 at age 87 surrounded by the love of her family.

Born October 27, 1938 in Philadelphia, PA to Edna F. (McCann) and William J. Welsh. 

Edna was known for her fierce love of and dedication to family. She married the love of her life, Bob, in July of 1963 beginning a beautiful partnership that spanned over six decades, raising four children and welcoming ten grandchildren along the way. She was their greatest advocate and most enthusiastic cheerleader. Whether celebrating a major milestone or offering quiet encouragement, her presence was a constant source of comfort and pride. She had a rare gift for making everyone who knew her feel welcomed, valued, cherished. 

Edna was predeceased by her parents and her brothers John and William Welsh.

She is survived by her beloved husband, Robert N. Werwinski, Sr., devoted children Robert N. Werwinski, Jr (Elizabeth) Edna F. Werwinski, Jacqueline M. Maloney (Frank) and Carolyn F. Longenderfer (Matthew); loving grandchildren Robert, Michael, Thomas, John, Katherine, Lauren, Riley, Jacqueline, Emily and Madison; her sisters Helen Landy and Jane Welsh and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Visitation will take place on Friday May 8, 2026 at 10:00am at St. Cornelius Church, 160 Ridge Road, Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00am.

Interment will take place at Saints Peter and Paul Cemetery, Springfield, PA

In lieu of flowers please consider donations in her memory to the ALS Association, Abramson Cancer Center of West Chester, PA or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.


Services

Visitation
Friday
May 8, 2026

10:00 AM to 10:45 AM
St. Cornelius Church
160 Ridge Rd.
Chadds Ford, PA 19317

Mass of Christian Burial
Friday
May 8, 2026

11:00 AM

Interment
Friday
May 8, 2026

SS. Peter & Paul Cemetery
1600 S. Sproul Rd.
Springfield, PA 19064

Donations

ALS Association Greater Philadelphia Chapter
321 Norristown Rd. Suite 260, Ambler PA 19002
Web: http://webpa.alsa.org/site/PageNavigator/PA_Chapter/PA_12_General_Donation.htmlhttp://

The Abramson Cancer Center at Chester County Hospital
440 East Marshall Street, West Chester PA 19380
Web: https://www.pennmedicine.org/giving/fund-for-abramson-cancer-center

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis TN 38105
Web: https://www.stjude.org/donate/donate-to-st-jude.html?sc_icid=wtg-mm-btn-donate-now

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