Eileen Rose Stearns (nee Toomey), 89 formerly of Woodlyn died on May 27, 2025 at Pine View Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.  Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Robert D. and Ethel Garson Toomey.

Eileen was a graduate of Notre Dame High School for Girls, class of 1954 and was a member of Our Lady of Peace R.C. Church in Milmont Park.  She loved doing needlepoint and sewing, and enjoyed making clothing for her children and grandchildren.  Eileen was an avid Phildelphia sports fan, especially of the Phillies and enjoyed trips to New Jersey and to the casinos.  She also loved feeding the birds at Pine View, but most important was her loving family, especially her cherished grandchildren.

She was the loving mother of Stephen Stearns (Janice), Marianne Verdecchio (late Vince), Matthew Stearns (Trish), Kathleen Bradley (Michael), Thomas Stearns (Sandy) and Elizabeth Hale (Alex), she was sister of the late Robert and Richard Toomey and she is also survived by nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Funeral Mass 10:30 AM Monday, June 2, 2025 at Our Lady of Peace R.C. Church, 208 Milmont Ave., Milmont Park, PA where relatives and friends may call 9:15 to 10:15 AM.  Burial will follow in SS. Peter & Paul Cemetery.

Memorial gifts to Catholic Social Services at https://cssphiladelphia.org/donate/ or mailed to 222 North 17th Street, 3rd Floor. Philadelphia, PA 19103 would be appreciated.