Obituary of Philomena D. Bierwirth

Philomena D. Bierwirth, "Dolly", 89, of Royersford, PA passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2019.

She was born in Norristown, PA on December 6, 1929, the daughter of the late Nicholas and Susine (Carcarey) Pettine.

Dolly, formerly of Pottstown, PA, resided in Royersford since 2000.

She enjoyed ballroom dancing with her late husband, playing bingo and cards, going to the casino, road trips to Lancaster County and the outlet malls, and in her younger years, baking Christmas cookies to share with her family & friends. Dolly was a dog lover and had a poodle named Princess who brought her so much happiness. She was a member of Center Square Golf Club and loved vacations at the beach, but her greatest joy came from spending time with family.

Dolly was the wife of the late Lawrence Bierwirth.

Survivors include her three brothers, Charles (& Bernadette) Pettine, Leonard (& Patricia) Pettine, and Robert Pettine.  She is also survived by her daughter-in-law, Lillian Bierwirth, her grandaughter Erika Plageman (the late James), 4 great granddaughters, 6 great grandsons, 3 nieces, 8 nephews, 10 great nieces and 11 great-nephews. 

Along with her husband and parents, Dolly was preceded in death by her sister, Marguerite C. Bowers, brother, Vincent Pettine, son, Robert Bierwirth, grandson Kurt Bierwirth, granddaughter Kirsten Olshefski, nephew Joseph Pettine and great-nephew Brian McCollough.

Her Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, December 12, 2019 at 11:00 AM in the Moore, Snear & Ruggiero Funeral Home, 19 East Germantown Pike, East Norriton, PA 19401.  Relatives and friends are invited to the visitation on Thursday morning from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM at the Funeral Home.  

Interment will follow in St. Patrick Cemetery, East Norriton.