Sissy was born in Philadelphia to the late Charles and Alberta Straub Schneider. She passed away in Temple University Hospital , after a brief illness.
Sissy was famous for her homemade butter cream candies, and enjoyed by all who received them. She was a member of Holy Name Parish.
She is the beloved wife of the late George Houseman. Devoted mother of Michael ( Darlene ), Thomas ( Kim ), Craig ( Lori ) and Dennis ( Trudy ). Loving grandmom to 9 and greatgrandmom to 5 and a great great on the way . Dear sister of Charles Schneider ( Ramona ), Butch ( Irene ), Mark Schneider ( Geri ), Bill Schneider ( Geri ), Donna Flaherty ( the late Pat ) and the late Hank, Joseph Malloy ( Diane ), Kathleen Johnson ( Raymond ) and Margaret Johnson ( the late Joe ). Sadly missed by her many nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to her Service of Christian Burial, Monday , February 25, 2019, at 11 AM , in the McELVARR FUNERAL HOME, 1415-17 East Susquehanna Avenue, Fishtown. Viewing Sunday eve 7-9 PM and Monday after 9:30 AM, in the funeral home. Burial North Cedar Hill Cemetery.
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