Shirley J. Taraschi Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Shirley J. Taraschi (Broomall, Pennsylvania), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on September 3, 2025 at the age of 81. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her husband Bernard F. Taraschi; her parents, Lambert Knight and Georgia Knight; and her brother Gordon Knight. She is survived by: her sons, Joseph Johnston and Bernard; her grandchildren, Mia and Lindsay; her daughter-in-law Debbie; her nieces, Lisa Diehl and Christina Mahoney; her sister-in-law Elsie Knight; and her sibling's children, Karen Roda, Thomas and Scott Knight.

Contributions in Shirley's memory may be made to Providence Animal Shelter 555 Sandy Bank Road, Media, PA 19063.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Danjolell Memorial Home

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Sep 13

Visitation

St. Pius X Church
220 Lawrence Rd, Broomall, PA 19008

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Sep 13

Mass

St. Pius X Church
220 Lawrence Rd, Broomall, PA 19008

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Sep 13

Burial

Cemetery Ss Peter & Paul Garden Mausoleum Springfield
1600 Sproul Rd, Springfield, PA 19064

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