Claire Louise Vedro
Claire Louise Vedro (94) of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2025. She was one of a kind. Claire was born and raised in the Polish section of Bridesburg. She was a huge fan of the Phillies and Eagles often overheard yelling at the television during games. She learned to play pinochle as a child and continued playing with her children and grandchildren all of her life. Claire was a terrific cook and was known for her family dinners. She was known for her quick wit and sassiness. She could often reduce an entire room to laughter with her famous one-liners. Claire always told it like it was. She was a kind soul who left an impression on all who met her.
Claire was the loving wife of Leonard Vedro (deceased) for almost 70 years. She was loved and cherished by many people, including her children, David M. Vedro (Kathleen), Stephen E. Vedro, and Sharon Wiest (Andy); her grandchildren, Daniel (Emily), David (Alyssa), Jonathan, Ryan, Christina, and Caroline; and her great-grandchildren, Dylan, Ellie, and Lucas.
Family and friends are invited to attend her viewing and funeral on Thursday, December 18, in St. Bernard RC Church, 7341 Cottage St. You may visit and comfort Claire’s family during the viewing from 9 am -9:45 am in the church. There will be a funeral mass starting at 9:45 am. Burial to follow at Washington Crossing National Cemetery.
Anyone who yells at a TV during Philadelphia professional sporting events, while being straightforward and shooting from the hip, is a great person in my book. I'm sure she will be missed by all, while being remembered fondly.
Memom always had the funniest one liners. So many to the point where I made a whole quote book for it. One quote that I still love is when we were in Jim Thorpe. It was me, Memom, my sister, and my mom sitting at the hotel restaurant waiting for breakfast. During the summers Jim Thorpe has a tubing activity that we were talking about. That's when Memom blurts out "I can swim, I can only swim backwards." My mom's orange juice basically sprayed out her nose and we were all laughing so hard that the waitress came over to check if we were okay. That has to be one of my favorite memories.
Mommy, even though I feel you with me, I miss you terribly! It's very cold and had some snow flurries...all I want is your vegetable soup...going to try to make it even though it won't be as good as yours! I love you always and will think of you forever.
Mommy, even though I feel you with me, I miss you terribly! It’s very cold and had some snow flurries…all I want is your vegetable soup…going to try to make it even though it won’t be as good as yours! I love you always and will think of you forever.
Memom always had the funniest one liners. So many to the point where I made a whole quote book for it. One quote that I still love is when we were in Jim Thorpe. It was me, Memom, my sister, and my mom sitting at the hotel restaurant waiting for breakfast. During the summers Jim Thorpe has a tubing activity that we were talking about. That’s when Memom blurts out “I can swim, I can only swim backwards.” My mom’s orange juice basically sprayed out her nose and we were all laughing so hard that the waitress came over to check if we were okay. That has to be one of my favorite memories.
Anyone who yells at a TV during Philadelphia professional sporting events, while being straightforward and shooting from the hip, is a great person in my book. I’m sure she will be missed by all, while being remembered fondly.