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Linda A. Kirk

Linda A. Kirk

Feb 28, 2026

Linda A. Kirk (née Karkowski) passed away on February 28, 2026 at the age of 74.  Loving wife of Raymond Kirk.  Beloved mother of Raymond Kirk, Jr. and Heather Kirk.  Dear grandmother of Ronan Kirk, Donald Collins and Addison Collins.  She is also survived by her brother Joseph Karkowski.

All services private at the family's request.

James G. Bagnell

James G. Bagnell

Feb 26, 2026

James G. Bagnell, lovingly known as “Jim,” passed away suddenly on February 26, 2026, at the age of 63.

Jim was the beloved son of the late Daniel and Dolores Bagnell, and a loving and devoted brother to Susan Brunner, Daniel Bagnell (Marcia), and Dolores Bagnell. Dear uncle to Christine Darigo (Joseph Zagnonjy), Katlyn Chichearo (Keith), Daniel Bagnell, Thomas Bagnell (Megan),...

Doris Grace Okerson

Doris Grace Okerson

Feb 25, 2026



Doris Grace Okerson (née Itro) 90, of Philadelphia passed away suddenly on February 25, 2026. Born and raised in Hackensack, New Jersey to the late Nicholas and Elizabeth Itro (née Sepashi).She was the beloved wife of the late Kenneth James and a devoted mother to Kenneth Christopher Okerson (Pennylynn) and Pamela Pekala (John). Doris was a loving and proud grandmom...

Peter C. Monteleone

Peter C. Monteleone

Feb 23, 2026

Peter C. Monteleone, age 84, passed away peacefully on February 23, 2026.

Beloved son of the late Biagio and Rosina Monteleone, who traveled to America from Italy. Peter came from a large family, he was the youngest of 11 children. Peter is survived by his dear brother Anthony Monteleone (Debbee) of Marco Island, FL, and dear sister Dolly Stuhlman (Roy) of...

Catherine Mary Atkinson

Catherine Mary Atkinson

Feb 23, 2026

Catherine Mary Atkinson (nee Hendron), affectionally known as Cass, of Galloway NJ, was born on March 12, 1928, in Philadelphia, Pa. to the late William S. and Elva (nee Grasberger) Hendron, and passed away peacefully on February 23, 2026, at the age of 97 years 11.5 months. She was always precise with her exact age and proud of it.

Cass was...

Elizabeth Moebius

Elizabeth Moebius

Feb 21, 2026

Elizabeth D. Moebius, age 89, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2026.

She was the beloved wife of the late George Moebius and a devoted and loving mother to Elizabeth Turner (the late Joe), the late Paul Sessions, the late Debbie Moebius, George (Tuesday), and Sharon (Jimmy).

Elizabeth was a proud and cherished grandmother to Paul, Valerie, David, Mackenzie, Brooke, Kayla, Autumn,...

Felix A. Santiago, Jr.

Felix A. Santiago, Jr.

Feb 21, 2026

Felix A. Santiago, Jr. falleció el 21 de febrero de 2026.

Amado padre de Diana Gonzales (Juan), Yesenia Santiago, Marco Nieves y Edwin Nieves. Querido abuelo de muchos nietos y bisnietos que lo amaban profundamente. Querido hermano de Manuel Santiago y Gija Santiago. Felix también deja atrás a muchos sobrinos y sobrinas que lo quisieron mucho.

Felix fue un hombre que amó...

Nancy R. Gorzoch

Nancy R. Gorzoch

Feb 21, 2026

Nancy R. Gorzoch (née Taylor) passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family. Nancy was born and raised in Fishtown. She was a proud graduate of Hallahan High School, Class of 1966. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert S. Gorzoch, Sr. After serving in the US Air Force, Bob returned to Philadelphia to marry his...

Ellen Jane Werner

Ellen Jane Werner

Feb 16, 2026



Ellen Jane Werner (nee Ulmer) passed away peacefully on February 16, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

Beloved wife of 53 years to Chick, Ellen was a devoted mother of Brian and his wife, Adina, and a loving Mom Mom to Alyssa, Sydney, Melanie, and Douglas. She was also a proud and adoring great-grandmother to Max, Colbie, and Michael.

Ellen was the...

Dolores A. DeVincentis

Dolores A. DeVincentis

Feb 15, 2026

Dolores A. DeVincentis (nee Ward)

Dolores passed away peacefully in her home and entered eternal life on February 15, 2026. She was the loving daughter of the late John and Mary Ward; the beloved wife of the late Jack DeVincentis; and the devoted mother of the late Tom DeVincentis and Lori DeVincentis (George Gosse).

She was the adoring “Mimi” to Christi, Jack,...

Karen E. Murphy

Karen E. Murphy

Feb 13, 2026

Karen was a woman of quiet goodness, whose kindness revealed itself in steady, meaningful ways that held her family together. Patient, gentle, and known for her lighthearted sense of humor, she had a way of making people feel at ease simply by being herself.

A devoted mother, she chose love every day. Through the adoption of two older children from Vietnam,...

Kathleen A. Schauder

Kathleen A. Schauder

Feb 13, 2026

Kathleen A. Schauder (nee Goldstein) passed away suddenly on February 13, 2026. Beloved wife of 51 years to Charles Schauder, Kathleen was the devoted mother of Tracey Schauder and Kathleen “Katie” Schauder-Davis (Craig). She was a loving grandmom to Dawson. Kathleen was the dear sister of Maryanne Burgmann, Melissa Girnius, and James Goldstein Jr., and the cherished daughter of the...

Dorothy V. Kelley

Dorothy V. Kelley

Feb 13, 2026

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Meeting ID: 849 5010 7368

Passcode: 760999

Dorothy Virginia Kelley, (nee Antoniale), of Philadelphia, PA passed away peacefully at her home, on February 13, 2026, at the age of 92. Dorothy was born on August 22, 1933, treasured daughter of Tomasso Antoniale and Maria Antoniale. She was the youngest of...

Joan C. Slowinski **RESCHEDULED**

Joan C. Slowinski **RESCHEDULED**

Feb 10, 2026

*Joan's Funeral is currently rescheduled due to upcoming inclement weather* 

Joan C. Slowinski (née Schoppe), age 91, passed away on February 10, 2026.  She was born in Philadelphia, PA in 1934.  She was preceded in death by her parents Francis and Kathryn Schoppe.  Joan was a proud graduate of Little Flower High School for Girls.  Prior to her retirement, she was...

Joseph F Coyne

Joseph F Coyne

Feb 10, 2026

Joseph F. Coyne passed away on February 10, 2026, at the age of 74. He was the beloved son of Genevieve (née Potenza) and the late James J. Coyne. A loving father, he is survived by his daughters Mary Therese Coyne, Dee Rakita (Adam), and Kristin Coyne. He was a devoted Pop Pop to Thomas, Brianna, Victoria, Gianna, and the...

Janeth "Jan" Meyer

Janeth "Jan" Meyer

Feb 9, 2026

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Janeth “Jan” Meyer, 80, of Millsboro, DE, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 9, 2026. Jan was born in Philadelphia, PA, to Herbert and Janeth Radue on October 7, 1945.

Jan attended Pen Ryn School in Andalusia, PA, before graduating from Abraham Lincoln High School in June 1963. She then went to Episcopal Hospital School...

Illeana Estella Leon

Illeana Estella Leon

Feb 9, 2026

Illeana Estella Leon passed away peacefully at the age of 69 on February 9, 2026.

She was a loving mother to Manuel and Carlos, Jr. (Karah). Cherished Nana to Carlos, Selena, Alivia, Luke, and Maxine, and proud Great Nana to Lucas and Alessandro. Illeana’s family was the center of her world, and she treasured every moment spent with them.

Born in Cuba,...

Joseph McCusker

Joseph McCusker

Feb 9, 2026

Joseph McCusker passed away on February 9, 2026, at the age of 72. Beloved husband of Deborah (nee Budny). Loving dad to Brian (Alyse), Tim (Jenn), and Katie Vandevender (George); devoted stepdad to Jamie Owens (Christina) and Laura Birch (Michael). Cherished Pop-Pop to Gia, Cassidy, Cru, Owen, Hailey, Lily, Liam, Cecilia, Jason, Parker, Ethan, and Hanna. Dear brother of Edward...

Sharon Fanning

Sharon Fanning

Feb 8, 2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Sharon Fanning (née Buskirk), who passed away peacefully on February 8, 2026, at the age of 80, with her loving husband holding her hand.

Sharon was the beloved wife of Jack Fanning for 32 wonderful years, and their partnership, love, and friendship were the foundation of their life together. She...

Ferdinand G. Reithmeier

Ferdinand G. Reithmeier

Feb 8, 2026

Ferdinand G. Reithmeier passed away after a long illness on February 8, 2026. Beloved husband of the late Dolores (née Wernery). Loving father of Mariann Blaney (Gerard), Dolores Grosso (Louis), and Joseph (Rochelle). Cherished Pop to Hilary, Lauren, Rachael, Krista, Chelsea, Cailin, and Matthew and their families, including 14 great-grandchildren. Dear brother of the late Catherine Keys (the late Robert)...

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