Myrna Ann Wilkes (née Koch)

July 9, 1942 – September 11, 2026

Born Myrna Ann Koch on July 9, 1942, she lived a life defined by devotion to her family. She was the heart of every gathering, a steady presence through every season, and a source of warmth, unwavering support, and love to all who knew her.

She is survived by her sister, Lois Dubis; her children, Adam, Stacey (and Richard) and Michelle; and her grandchildren, Matthew, Zachary (and Amanda), Morgan, Hannah (and Jalen), Ryan, and Jordana, who were her greatest joy. May her memory be a blessing.

Relatives and friends are invited to Funeral Services on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at 11:00 AM precisely at Goldsteins' Rosenberg's Funeral Directors, 6410 N. Broad St. Philadelphia, PA 19126. Interment to follow at Har Nebo Cemetery, 6061 Oxford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19149.

Following burial, a luncheon will be served at the home of Adam Wilkes, The Cynwyd, 130 Monument Road, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004. Shiva will be observed at the home of Michelle Wilkes, 1 S. Manor Avenue, Longport, NJ 08403, on Thursday and Friday starting at 3pm and Saturday and Sunday starting at 1pm. Minyan will follow at 7pm.

In honor of her life, contributions in Myrna's memory may be made to Hadassah (https://donate.hadassah.org/secure/donate-hadassah), or the American Cancer Society for lung cancer research (https://donate.cancer.org).