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Dolores C. Schaeflein
Jun 13, 2026
Dolores C. Schaeflein passed away peacefully on June 13, 2026, at the age of 84.
She was the beloved wife of the late Richard Schaeflein, to whom she was married for over 50 years; devoted mother of Eric Schaeflein and his wife, Damaris; and Christopher Schaeflein and his wife, Bogi; and cherished Mom-Mom of Maya.
Dolores graduated from John W. Hallahan Catholic...
Susan M. Gorski (nee Szczebak)
May 28, 2026
Susan M. Gorski (née Szczebak) passed away peacefully on May 28, 2026.
Beloved wife of the late Ronald Gorski. Loving mother of Barbara Turzanski (Ted). Cherished Grandmom of Lauren White (Jonathan) and James Kernan (deceased).
Susan spent her entire life in the Philadelphia area. She lived quietly and valued the comfort of familiar routines and the independence to live life on her...
Dr. Brian J. Lyman
Jun 17, 2026
Dr. Brian Lyman, 67, of Philadelphia, PA, passed away surrounded by friends and family on Wednesday June 17th. Born in Philadelphia on April 22, 1959, the third child of Charles and Peg Lyman, Brian grew up in the Northeast and attended St. Jerome’s School (Class of 1973). As the years went on, he could frequently be found running the woods...
Mark P. Riccardi
Jul 9, 2026
Mark P. Riccardi passed away peacefully on July 9, 2026.
Beloved son of the late Louis and Dolores (née Kuriger) Riccardi. Devoted husband of the late Patricia Riccardi. Loving father of Patricia Confer (J.R.). Cherished Pop-Pop of Jack and Hannah. Dear brother of Lou, Greg (Blanche), Tracey Martino (Lou), the late Glenn (Donna), Denise Drechsel (David) and Karen Riccardi. Father in...
Joan Bescript
Jul 7, 2026
Joan Bescript (née Morton) passed away peacefully on July 7, 2026, at the age of 84.
Joan was the beloved daughter of the late William and Catherine Morton and the devoted wife of the late John R. Bescript.
She was the loving mother of John Jr. (Susan), Stephen (Patti), and Amy McGinley (Michael). She was also a cherished "Grandmom/Mom Mom" to Madeline,...
Candace A. Haniebnik-Hellmuth
Jul 6, 2026
Candace A. Haniebnik-Hellmuth passed away on July 6, 2026.
Beloved wife of the late Steven Hellmuth. Loving mother of Candace (Big Bill), Michael (Mya), Steven Jr. (Jenn), Robert (Deborah), Ryan (Ally), Donald (Angel), Fallon (Benjamin), Myles (Kristina), and the late LeeAnn. Cherished Fun Mom-Mom of Billy, Mikey, Breeze, Ocean, Drift, Crest, Rhyan, Steven III, Haiden, Landan, Izayah, Lucas, Harper, Isabella, Jaxon,...
Thomas J. Rodgers, Sr.
Jul 6, 2026
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Meeting ID: 856 8504 3115
Passcode: 657604
Thomas Rodgers, 89, passed away peacefully July 6, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of love, laughter, and unwavering devotion to his family. Born on December 24, 1937, Thomas lived a life defined by hard work, kindness, and a generous spirit that touched everyone he met.
Thomas was...
Frank A. Kopesky
Jul 6, 2026
Frank A. Kopesky, age 89, passed away July 6, 2026. Frank worked as a mechanical engineer for various companies in his life. He loved to golf and was a big Frank Sinatra and Phillies fan. Family was most important to Frank, you could always find him goofing off with the kids.
Frank is survived by his beloved daughter Lorraine Dietz....
Barbara McKee
Jul 5, 2026
Barbara McKee, age 64, passed away on July 5, 2026 at the age of 64. She was preceded in death by her parents James and Lorraine McKee. She is survived by her brothers John McKee, Robert McKee (Susan) and the late James McKee and adopted family Michael Pables and Donna Bradley. She is also survived by her nephew Eric McKee....
Anne Marie McIvor
Jul 3, 2026
Anne Marie McIvor (nee Gallagher) passed away peacefully on July 3, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Anne was the beloved wife of Joseph A. McIvor for 60 years, and the devoted mother of Joseph (Susan), Anne Marie McIvor - Linquata (Anthony), and Patricia McIvor-Mangino (David), and the loving Grandmother to Kathryn, Fiona, and Allison. She was the dear sister of...
Betty Jean "BJ" Howard
Jul 2, 2026
Betty Jean "BJ" Howard (née Barrineau) passed away peacefully on July 2, 2026, at the age of 84.
Beloved daughter of the late Clarence and Emily Barrineau, BJ was the devoted wife of the late Thomas Howard. She is also survived by her sister, Dawn Wood (Dave), as well as her dear friends and neighbors.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend...
Lindsey M. Abbott
Jul 2, 2026
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the peaceful yet far too early, passing of Lindsey Marie Abbott on July 2, 2026. Born June 14, 1983, Lindsey graduated from Archbishop Ryan High School in 2002.
She faced severe health challenges early in life, undergoing kidney transplants at ages eight, nineteen, and thirty-five. These battles forged an unbreakable fighting spirit, earning...
Dorathea Helen Baxter
Jul 1, 2026
Dorathea Helen Baxter age 76, of Mays Landing, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2026.
Dorathea was the beloved wife of the late Paul Gittle. She was a loving mother to Pamula Gittle and Richard Obidas, and a cherished grandmother of many. She is also survived by her devoted niece, Cindy Creamer (Kevin), whom she lovingly raised.
She was the...
Katherine "Candy" Cesarini
Jun 27, 2026
Katherine “Candy” Cesarini (née Gill) passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving family, on June 27, 2026.
Beloved wife of George Cesarini, Candy was a devoted mother to Kimberly Lash (Caitlin), Mark Lash (Stephanie), Nicole Amrik (Scott), and Lauren Converse (Thomas). She was a cherished Mom Mom to Laeland, Grady, Avery, James, Landon, Molly, Leo, Joel, Nora, Aislynn,...
Christian M. Hensler, Sr.
Jun 25, 2026
Christian M. Hensler, Sr. passed away peacefully June 25, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
He was the beloved son of the late Herman and Elizabeth Hensler and the devoted husband of 47 years to Karen Hensler (née Ford). Loving father of Amanda Hollman (Randy), Lauren Hensler, and Christian M. Hensler, Jr. (Franklin Wise). Cherished Pop Pop of Nexida...
Helen M. Coyne
Jun 24, 2026
Helen Marie Coyne (née Curran), beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, friend, and faithful servant of God, passed peacefully into eternal life on June 24, 2026, surrounded by the love and prayers of her family. She was 79 years old.
Born on January 4, 1947, Helen lived a life rooted in family, faith, kindness, service, and quiet strength.
Helen was a loving wife...
Lena N. Ritter
Jun 19, 2026
Lena N. Ritter (née Dascanio) passed away peacefully on June 19, 2026.
Lena was the beloved wife of the late William J. Ritter and a devoted mother to Michelle L. Stewart (Christopher), and the late Sheila A. Ritter and the late Steven J. Ritter. She was a loving Mom Mom to Steven P. Ritter, Christopher T. Stewart, and Jack T. Stewart,...
Michael J. Costello, Jr.
Jun 18, 2026
Michael J. Costello, Jr. passed away suddenly on June 18, 2026, at the age of 35.
Beloved son of Patricia Costello and the late Michael J. Costello, Sr.; dear brother of Erin Paynter (Robert); and loving uncle of Riley and Ronan. Michael is also survived by his loving aunts, uncles, cousins, and extended family.
Michael was a graduate of St. Timothy School,...
Patrick J. McCole, Sr.
Jun 18, 2026
Patrick J. McCole, Sr. "Pat" passed away peacefully on June 18, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Beloved husband of 57 years to Anne (née O'Donnell), he was the devoted father of Lori McCole Mazur (Charles), Maureen Walton (Christopher), Patrick J. McCole, Jr., and Anne Marie McCole, and cherished Pop Pop to Gabriella, Kiara, Natalie, Valentina, Claire, and PJ. Dear brother...
James C. Johnson, Jr.
Jun 18, 2026
James C. Johnson, Jr., "Jimmy", age 42, passed away on June 18, 2026. Loving father of Aubrey and James, III Johnson. Beloved son of James and Susan Johnson. Dear brother of Jana (Chris) and Jordan (Katlynn). Doting uncle of Jackson, Emmalyn, and Leila. Jimmy is also survived by many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing...
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