Francis Raymond Dearden Philadelphia’s July 4 to feature concert in different venue

Francis R. (Frank) Dearden of Springfield, PA, formerly of Germantown, Philadelphia, PA, was a retired Federal Employee. He graduated from Saint Benedict’s Grade School, Northeast Catholic High School, and LaSalle College.

He served in the Navy during World War II and the Korean War. He was active in the American Legion of Delaware County.

Born in Philadelphia, Mr. Dearden was the son of Florence V. and Louis A. Dearden, Jr., both deceased. He was also predeceased by his wife Mary E. Dill Dearden, brother Louis A. Dearden, Jr., his sister, Sister Regina Joseph (Marguerite) Dearden, OSF, sister-in-law Elizabeth A. Dearden, and niece Frances E. Dearden.

He is survived by son Louis F. Dearden, daughter Regina (Jean) M. Dearden, son-in-law Allen T. Lopez, nephew Robert L. (Jerri Ann) Dearden, and great nephew Robert Lucas Dearden, and great nieces Margaret L. Fink and Andrea L. Holmes.

Relatives and friends are invited to Visitation Saturday, June 5, 2021, 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 AM followed by Funeral Mass, 11 am, at Holy MyrrhBearers Ukrainian Catholic Church, 900 Fairview Rd., Swarthmore, PA 19081. Luncheon will be held after mass at the Holy Myrrh-Bearers Church, noon to 1:00 P.M. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, 3301 W. Cheltenham Ave., Philadelphia PA, 19150.

In lieu of flowers please make memorial contributions to The Sisters of Saint Francis of Philadelphia, Attn: Foundation, 609 S. Convent Road, Aston, PA 19014. https://osfphila.org/donatenow/

Online condolences and memories can be placed on www.lyonsfs.com.

Masks and social distancing are required in the church.

PHILADELPHIA » Philadelphia’s annual celebration of the nation’s birthday returns this summer with the traditional July 4 free concert in a different venue but concluding as usual with a fireworks display over the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.

Wawa Welcome America on Wednesday announced an expanded 2021 celebration following last year’s pandemic-spurred virtual-only festivities, with events beginning this year on June 19 to include the Juneteenth celebration marking the end of slavery in the United States.

The July 4 concert headlined by Bebe Rexha and Flo Rida will take place at the Mann Center for the Performing Arts rather than on the parkway, but people will be allowed to gather on the parkway for the traditional fireworks display closing out the festivities.

The expanded celebration will also include free movie screenings and museum admissions, gospel and pops concerts, and other events.