Harold "Bud" Reid
May 11, 2026
Harold "Bud" Reid passed away on May 11, 2026 at the age of 80. Beloved husband of Alice (née Kichula). Loving father of Heather Papaleo (James) and the late Todd Reid. Dear Pop of Jimmy Papaleo and brother of Marylou Schultz (Harold). Also survived by nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Thursday evening, May 14,...
Michael J. Gross
May 8, 2026
Michael J. Gross passed away peacefully on May 8, 2026.
Beloved husband of the late Barbara Gross and devoted father of Deborah Grech (Michael), Russell Hull, Kenneth Edmonds (Diana), and the late Ruthellyn Brown. He was a loving Pop-pop to seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Dear brother of Joseph (Donna), Nicholas (Claire), Margaret Johnson (the late Bill), Maria Hogan (the late Jack),...
Michael P. Fitzgerald
May 8, 2026
Detective Michael Fitzgerald, age 68, unexpectedly passed away on May 8, 2026. He was retired from the Philadelphia Police Department after 30 years of service.
Beloved husband of Barbara Fitzgerald. Stepfather of Michael Smerker and the late Stephen and Joseph Smerker. Dear grandfather of Alexa Perez-Smerker. Brother of Bill Fitzgerald (Donna). Uncle of Bill Fitzgerald (Cindy), Melissa, Hailey, and Olivia...
George H. Gehring
May 7, 2026
George H. Gehring passed away on May 7, 2026. Beloved husband of 21 years to Maureen Gaffney Gehring. Dear father of Pam, Melissa, George, and Joseph Gehring. Stepfather of Bridget Gaffney and the late Christopher Gaffney. Loving Pop of Ryan, MaryRose, Olivia, Mila, and Kayleigh. Brother of May, Anthony, and John.
George will also be sadly missed by his in-laws Joseph...
Dolores M. King
May 7, 2026
In loving memory of Dolores M. King (née Spirk), age 86, who passed away on May 7, 2026. Beloved wife of the late William A. King. Loving mother of Margie Bodo (Jim Wright). Dear grandmother of Samantha Bodo (Matthew Kreft) and Matthew Bodo. Also survived by nieces, nephews, step-grandchildren.
Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Wednesday, May 13,...
Patricia Ann Denis
May 4, 2026
Patricia Ann Denis passed away surrounded by her loving family on May 4, 2026, after a brief illness.
Beloved mom of Bill Denis(Meredith) and Aimee Breitkreutz (Tim). Cherished Mam-Mom to Jordan, Skylar, Emma, Caitlyn, Abigail, Alexa, and Maddox. She was a loving sister and best friend of Janet Clayton (Jeff), sister of Jill Herman (Ken), Kathy Fazen (the late John), Susan...
Louis W. Clegg, III
May 4, 2026
Louis W. Clegg, III passed away suddenly on May 4, 2026, at the age of 49.
He was the beloved son of Sharon and Louis Clegg, Jr., and a loving father to Gabriella and Louis W. Clegg, IV. He was the dear brother of Christina Logan (Vaughn) and a loving uncle to Khadijah and Jaeden. He is also survived by his...
Marie T. Metz
May 1, 2026
Marie T. Metz (née Gunnip) passed away peacefully on May 1, 2026, at the age of 90, with her loving family by her side. She was the cherished daughter of the late Michael and Elizabeth Gunnip and the beloved wife of the late William Metz.
Marie was a devoted mother to Michael Viola (Julie), Joseph Viola (Bernice), and Danny Viola (Susan)....
Ann M. Hawthorne
Apr 30, 2026
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Ann M. Hawthorne (née Durning) passed away on April 30, 2026.
Beloved wife of Judson and loving mother of Katie. Cherished daughter of Marie and Jerry Effen. She is also survived by many loving cousins.
Ann grew up in the Port Richmond section of Philadelphia and carried a deep...
Donna M. Ansaldo
Apr 30, 2026
In Loving Memory of Donna M. Ansaldo (née Honey)
Donna M. Ansaldo (née Honey) passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on April 30, 2026. She was the beloved wife of Michael III, devoted mother of Michael IV (Jess), Joseph, Nicholas, Gina, and Justine, cherished Mom-Mom to Gianna and Amelia, and dear daughter of the late Russell and Eleanor Honey....
Eileen Long
Apr 29, 2026
Eileen Long (née Allman) passed away April 29, 2026, peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Thomas and a devoted mother to Thomas Long, Dana Ritchie (Joe), Michael Long (Katie), and Brian Long (Aimee). Eileen was a loving Mom Mom to Nicole Long, Brian Long, Jessica Long, Michael Long, and Lorelai...
John R. Brandau
Apr 28, 2026
John R. Brandau, affectionately known as “Uncle Kel” and “Pops,” passed away peacefully on April 28, 2026, at the age of 93.
He was the beloved husband of the late Mary Brandau (née Rechner) and a devoted father to Rosemarie. He was a cherished “Pops” to Kelly Marie and Matthew (Ashley), and a proud great-grandfather to Regina. He was also the...
Mary Ellen Shaw
Apr 26, 2026
Mary Ellen Shaw passed away peacefully on April 26, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She was a devoted and loving mother to Nancy (Steven) Zolk, the late Paul Weston, and Donna Weston.
Mary was a proud and cherished Mom-Mom to Kevin (Ashley) Romans, Desiree Zolk, and Sean Zolk (Faith), and a beloved GiGi to Jayden Romans and Ariana...
Michael V. Mazzone
Apr 24, 2026
Michael V. Mazzone passed away on April 24, 2026. Beloved husband of Kelly (Nee Fox) and devoted father of Gianna Mazzone and Adriana Mazzone. Loving son of Roberta Brancato. Dear brother of Fran Washart (the late Thomas) and Carman Brancato (Maryalice). He is also survived by many cherished nieces and nephews.
Michael proudly served his country as a Veteran of the...
Robert J. Hartman
Apr 24, 2026
Robert J. Hartman, age 90, passed away on April 24, 2026. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Bob earned a degree in Chemical Engineering from Drexel University and worked as an engineer before retirement. He was a man of deep faith and a dedicated family man.
Beloved husband of Sandy (née Ford). Loving father of Audrey Ubele (Patrick), Natalie...
Theresa B. McClafferty
Apr 23, 2026
Theresa Bernadette McClafferty (née Evans), age 76, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2026. A beloved wife, mother, mom-mom, sister, aunt, and friend - she was simply the best!
She is survived by her loving husband Dennis McClafferty. Cherished and devoted mother of Kelly Konrad (Michael), Dennis McClafferty, and Elizabeth Sharpe (Brian). Deeply loved Mom-Mom of Claire, Kelly, Brian, and Jack....
James M. Castle
Apr 23, 2026
James M. Castle passed away on April 23, 2026.
He was a devoted father to Danielle Innamorato (Chris) and Dominic (Meghan), and a loving Pop Pop to Paul, Emma, Melissa, Dominic Jr., Patrick, and Hannah. Dear brother of Michael, Anthony, Joseph, and the late Thomas, Timothy, Dennis, and Joanne. He was the husband of the late Melissa Castle. Jim will also...
Joseph P. McCloskey
Apr 20, 2026
Joseph P. McCloskey, age 85, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
He was the beloved husband of 57 years to Maureen McCloskey (née McCann), and a devoted father to Jill McGinley, her husband Jerry, and Tara Cawley, her husband Timothy. He was a proud and cherished “Pop Pop” to Griffin, Emerson, and Maeve.
Joe is survived...
Menina Rizzo
Apr 19, 2026
Menina Rizzo, age 92, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2026.
She was born on May 28, 1933, to Achille & Maria (Pellicciotti) Melchiorre, in Gessopalena, a small town in the Abruzzo region of central Italy. Menina also spent a great deal of her childhood with her adored grandmother, Minuccia Pellicciotti, who she affectionately called mamma.
Menina left Italy for America in...
Catherine P. Hardiman
Apr 18, 2026
Catherine “Cass” Hardiman (née Flynn), age 88, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Beloved wife of William Hardiman for 67 years, Cass was a devoted mother to William Jr. (Beth), Bernard (Denise), and Christine Breccia (John). She was a cherished “Mom Mom” to Bernard, Colleen, Megan, and Kelly, and a proud great-grandmother to Nolan, Tanner,...