It is with great sadness that the family of Doris Ann Ackerson, age 79, of Philadelphia, PA announces her passing.

She was predeceased by her mother, Doris Leone, her father, John W. Ackerson and a niece, Amber Harrison.

Doris is survived by her siblings: Dorothy Harrison, John L. Ackerson, Maria Ackerson, James D. Ackerson, Jennifer W. Ackerson-Nola and Philip Nola.

She is also survived by her nieces and nephews: Sherry Ackerson-Andrew and Marc Andrew, Holly Steele and Steven Fry, Tonya Harrison, Danny, Samantha, Alexa Ackerson, Ryan, Myles Ackerson, Machey and Pongo Ackerson-Nola; and great nieces and great nephews: Ian Andrew, Zachary Steele, Robin Steele, Summer, Eli, Brenda Miranda, Josie Ruggeri, Ruby-Jane Steele, Annabelle, Van-Anthony Harrison; and great, great niece and nephew: Kira-Mae and Noah.

Doris was a lifelong Philadelphia resident, enjoying an independent life in the Center City/Rittenhouse Square area.  She was employed as a legal secretary for most of her career.  She mostly enjoyed spending time and caring for her family.  She loved Mint Juleps and would comment "I looooove it" when finding a new restaurant, doll, delicacy or memento.  She was an avid collector of dolls and had the most beautiful museum-like apartment in Philadelphia.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Thursday 10 to 11:30 AM at the FOSTER-WARNE FUNERAL HOME, 820 Haddon Ave., Collingswood, NJ.  Funeral service will follow at 11:30 AM.  Interment Lakeview Memorial Park, Cinnaminson, NJ.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Doris Ackerson's memory to Pennsylvania Hospital Oncology Department, 230 West Washington Square, Pennsylvania Hospital, Farm Journal Bldg., 2nd Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19106.

The family of Doris would especially like to thank Dr. Arthur Staddon and his dedicated team of nurses that were committed to treating and caring for Doris during her long battle with cancer for over 14 years.