Emily Siergiej

Emily Siergiej, of Ambler and formerly of Philadelphia, died Monday, February 17, 2025 at the age of 103.  She was the wife of the late Francis Siergiej, who died in 1996.

Born October 20, 1921 in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Anna (Kertanis) Vendzulis.

Mrs. Siergiej owned and operated her family's grocery store in Port Richmond for many years.  Earlier in life, she was involved with numerous civic organizations in Philadelphia, including the Sobieski Club and St. Anne's Senior Center.  More recently, she will be remembered as an active resident of "The 501" in Ambler.

Survivors include her son, Berne Siergiej (Anne M. Dunnington) of Ambler; two grandchildren, William MacBride (Toni) of Yardley, and Jessica Siergiej-Davis (George IV "Wally") of West Chester; and her great-grandson, Jonathan MacBride.

Emily was predeceased by her daughter, Elaine MacBride.

Graveside services will be held privately in Resurrection Cemetery, Bensalem.  Arrangements are by the Huff & Lakjer Funeral Home, Lansdale.