Passed peacefully at age 92 on March 19th, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Joseph F. Dear daughter of the late Ambrose and Norine Flanigan. Loving mother of Joseph (Janice), Anne (Frank) McFillin, Mary (Edward) McFillin, Thomas (Barbara), Gregory (Erika), Larry (Keli), Bobbie (Dave) Ruskowski, Jeannie, and Andrew (Victoria). Proud grandmother of 43 and great grandmother of 38. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and extended family. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial 10AM, Saturday, March 25th at St. Christopher Church 13301 Proctor Rd, Phila, PA. 19116. Where there will be a viewing Friday, March 24th 4-6PM, 8-10PM and again Saturday 9-10AM. Interment at Our Lady of Grace Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to “A Needy Student Fund” St. Christopher School 13301 Proctor Rd, Phila, PA 19116.