Wilma B. Harris Orio, 82, of Swarthmore died March 19, 2013 at Crozer-Chester Medical Center. Born in Brownsville, PA, Mrs. Orio lived in Chester prior to moving to her late residence 57 years ago.
She was a graduate of South Union High School and was a member of Notre Dame de Lourdes R.C. Church. Wilma had been employed as a Scheduling Secretary at Orthopedic Associates for 12 years, retiring in 1995 and had previously worked at Bell Telephone Company and Strawbridge and Clothier. Wilma enjoyed traveling, the beach and sewing but most importantly she was devoted to her loving family.
She was daughter of the late James and Odessa Harris and sister of the late Estella Burke.
Survivors: her husband of 61 years, Maurice A. Orio, her children Mark Orio and Michelle Orio, brothers James and Charles "Ron" Harris, grandchildren, Anthony Orio (Natalie), Desiree Orio and Nicole Nordgren, great-grandchildren Gianna Titerance and Payten Severa, Anthony and Natalie are also looking forward to adding the third great grandchild soon.
Funeral Mass: 11 AM Saturday at Notre Dame de Lourdes R.C. Church, Fairview Rd. and Michigan Ave., Swarthmore where friends may call from 10 to 10:45 AM.
Burial: SS. Peter & Paul Cemetery
Memorial Gifts: to The American Lung Association, 527 Plymouth Rd., Suite 403, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462