Carolyn Anita (Bechta) Devine

Carolyn Anita Devine, age 59, passed away suddenly on November 20, 2024. She passed away in Temple University Hospital after a brief illness. She was born in Philadelphia on April 12, 1965, daughter of the late Matthew and Josephine Rykaczewski Bechta.  Carolyn was raised in the Wissinoming neighborhood of Philadelphia.

Carolyn is the beloved wife of the late Michael Devine. Carolyn’s greatest legacy is being an amazing Mother to her children; Timothy Devine and Nicholas Devine. Cherished grandmother of Ava Devine. Dear sister of Matthew Bechta, Mark Bechta, Michael Bechta, David Bechta and Joanne Bechta-Dugan. Sadly missed by numerous nieces and nephews.

Carolyn will be greatly missed and her family takes comfort that she is at peace and reunited in heaven with those who have gone before her. 

Relatives and friends are invited to Gather and Celebrate her life on Saturday December 7, 2024 from 10:30 AM until 12 Noon in the McELVARR FUNERAL HOME, 1415-17 East Susquehanna Avenue, Fishtown.

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