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James H. Springfield, Sr.

James H. Springfield, Sr.

Apr 14, 2026

James H. Springfield, Sr., age 85, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2026. He was the beloved husband of the late Kathleen Springfield (née McKeever). Devoted father of James Springfield, Jr. and Janice Miller, he was also a dear brother to William and Ronald (Audrey). He is lovingly remembered by his nieces and nephews.

James proudly served his country as a...

Charles Matousch

Charles Matousch

Apr 14, 2026

Charles Matousch, age 79, passed away on April 14, 2026.  He served in the U.S. Navy for over 20 years.  Loving husband of Elaine (née Snodgrass).  Beloved father of Charles Matousch.  Dear brother of Mary Owens and Julie Scarborough.  Also survived by many nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews.  

Relatives and friends are invited to his Graveside service, Wednesday...

Augusta "Ginger" Piaia

Augusta "Ginger" Piaia

Apr 12, 2026



Augusta “Ginger” Piaia passed away peacefully on April 12, 2026. Beloved wife of 42 years to Bernard, Ginger was a devoted mother to Anna Piaia and a dear sister to Joanne Santeusanio, Louis Pallante (Brenda), and the late,Nancy Bill-Todd. Ginger was the loving daughter of the late Joann and Louis Pallante.

Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Saturday, April...

Jeanne M. Gellentien

Jeanne M. Gellentien

Apr 11, 2026

Jeanne Marie Gellentien passed away peacefully at the age of 94, on April 11, 2026. She was born in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, on February 29, 1932. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Robert Gellentien, and her sons, Mark Gellentien and John Gellentien.  She is survived by her sons, James Gellentien (Patricia Torres) and Paul Gellentien; her daughters-in-law,...

Maureen Bryson

Maureen Bryson

Apr 11, 2026

Maureen Bryson, age 58, passed away on April 11, 2026.  She was a graduate of Archbishop Ryan High School and Drexel University.  After graduating from Drexel, she worked as an Industrial Engineer for many years.  

Loving mother of Lauren and Justin Ostopowicz.  Beloved daughter of Kathleen and the late Neil Bryson.  Maureen was also preceded in death by her brother...

James J. Johnston

James J. Johnston

Apr 10, 2026

James J. Johnston, 76, of Philadelphia, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2026.

Jim was the beloved son of the late James and Rita Johnston, and the devoted husband of Anne “Sissy” (nee Duffield), with whom he shared 52 years of loving marriage. He was a dedicated and dearly loved dad to Kerri Finnegan (Matthew) of Farmingdale, NJ, and Colleen Kenney...

Mark Fischer

Mark Fischer

Apr 10, 2026

Mark Fischer passed away peacefully on April 10, 2026, at the age of 69.

Beloved husband of 48 years to Marilyn (née Costello), Mark was a devoted father to Mark, Jr. (Lauren), Michael (Katie), Matthew (Maggie), and Christopher (Claire). He was a loving and proud Poppy to Drew, Lily, Isla, Jack, Ryan, Duke, Madelyn, Peggy, Caroline, Chip, William, and Theodore.

Mark was...

John J. Logan

John J. Logan

Apr 9, 2026

John J. Logan passed away suddenly on April 9, 2026, at the age of 71.

Beloved husband of 50 years to Anna Marie (née McKeown). Devoted father of Beth Balassaitis (Kevin) and John Logan (Michelle). Loving Pop Pop of Krystal, Drew, Michaela, Trinity, and Layla, and great-grandpop of Sawyer and Stori. Dear brother of Michael, Patricia, Diana, Kevin, and the late...

Theresa P. Gibson

Theresa P. Gibson

Apr 7, 2026

Theresa P. Gibson (née Sztukowski), age 72, passed away on April 7, 2026.  Loving wife of the late David J. Gibson.  Beloved mother of Melissa Shellenberger (John), Kristen Marzin (J.R.), and David Gibson (Lisa).  Babci of Emily (Steele), John, Kaitlyn, Nicholas, Brendan, Conner, and Julianna.  Dear sister of Bernadette Sztukowski.  Also survived by nieces and nephews.  

Relatives and friends are...

Grace F. Pfeiffer

Grace F. Pfeiffer

Apr 7, 2026

Grace F. DePalma-Pfeiffer, age 49, passed away on April 7, 2026. Loving wife of Gregory Pfeiffer. Beloved mother of Daniel Pfeiffer. Adored daughter of the late June F. DePalma; and sister to Amanda DePalma. She is also survived by her father Anthony DePalma and many other loving family members.

Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Saturday afternoon, April 11,...

George S. Servais

George S. Servais

Apr 7, 2026

George Servais, age 75, passed away on April 7, 2026.  George served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War.  He was also a disabled Philadelphia Firefighter injured in the line of duty.  He is survived by his loving wife Mary (née Volz).  Beloved father of Paul Servais (Althea), Brad Servais, and Danielle Cassidy (Leonard).  Poppie of Lenny, Carter, Kady,...

John L. Sullivan

John L. Sullivan

Apr 3, 2026

John L. Sullivan, age 84, passed away on April 3, 2026. He was the beloved son of the late Timothy and Mary Sullivan, and the loving brother of Shirley Sullivan and the late Joseph Sullivan. He is also survived by generations of devoted nieces and nephews. Services and interment will be held privately.

Thomas E. Collins

Thomas E. Collins

Apr 3, 2026

Thomas E. Collins passed away on April 3, 2026. Son of the late Franics and Helen Collings. Beloved husband of Annette (née Johnson). Loving father of Johnathan, the late Thomas, Jr., the late Matthew, and stepfather of Denise Foley (Kevin). Cherished Pop to Johnathan, Jr., Faith, Kevin, Sean, and Shealyn, and Great Pop to Maeve, Teagan, Florence, and Arthur.

Dear brother...

Beatrice "Bea" Zelcs

Beatrice "Bea" Zelcs

Apr 3, 2026

Beatrice “Bea” Zelcs (née Smith) passed away peacefully on April 3, 2026, at the age of 85.

She was the beloved wife of the late Gene Zelcs. Bea was predeceased by her daughter, Deborah Buck, and is survived by her loving children, Linda Woolbert (Robert), Gene, and Brian (Nicole), as well as her daughter-in-law, Diane Zelcs.

She was a devoted and adoring...

Helen T. Banas

Helen T. Banas

Apr 2, 2026

Helen T. Banas (née Sicinski) passed away suddenly on April 2, 2026, at the age of 99. She was the beloved wife of the late Bruno and a devoted mother to Susan Sweeney (Ed). She was a cherished and adoring “Babcia” to her grandson Edward. She is also survived by her daughter Denise Fludina and granddaughter Lauren.

Helen was predeceased by...

Dorothy E. Gramlich

Dorothy E. Gramlich

Apr 2, 2026

Dorothy E. Gramlich, "Dottie", (née MacEwan), age 81, passed away on April 2, 2026. Loving wife of the late William "Bill" Gramlich. Beloved mother of Shirley MacEwan, Debbie Evans, Richard Glassey (Marianne), and Craig Gramlich (Stacey). Mom-Mom of Elicia Lukasienski, Douglas Bonde, Jonathan Bonde, Danielle Marchiano, Julie Burns, Rocko Marchiano, Jamie Rota, Richard Glassey, Samantha Glassey, Gigi Glassey, Aidan Gramlich, Arianna...

Mario J. Notte

Mario J. Notte

Apr 1, 2026

Mario J. Notte passed away peacefully on April 1, 2026, at the age of 91.

He was the beloved son of the late Joseph and Evelyn Notte (née Fulginiti), and the devoted husband of the late Katherine Notte (née Martin). Mario was a loving father to Joseph Notte (Doreen), and a dear brother to the late Letizia, Geraldine, and Natalie. He...

Madeline B. Hentz

Madeline B. Hentz

Mar 30, 2026

Madeline B. Hentz passed away on March 30, 2026. Beloved daughter of the late George and Anna (née Lopata), sister of the late John Hentz (Marie). Devoted aunt to Tracey Maier (Charles) and Alexis and Kristin and a dear cousin to Nora, John (Gigi) and the late Andrew (Christina) Little. Madeline is also remembered fondly by extended family and friends...

Susan C. Wood

Susan C. Wood

Mar 29, 2026

Susan C. Wood passed away peacefully on March 29, 2026, at the age of 78.

Born on February 23, 1948, in Philadelphia, Susan lived a life marked by kindness, dedication, and quiet strength. She was the daughter of Charles and Catherine Geisler, and throughout her life, she carried forward the values of compassion, faith, and service that were instilled in her...

Josephine M. Dolphin

Josephine M. Dolphin

Mar 28, 2026

Josephine M. Dolphin (née Polkus), passed away on March 28, 2026 at the age of 86. Beloved wife of the late John J. Dolphin, Jr.. Loving mother of Theresa Hillman (Tom), Stephen Dolphin (Susan) and the late Christopher Dolphin. Dear grandmother of Chris (Alexys), Caitlin (James), Joseph, and John. Great grandmother of Ari and Dominic. She is also survived by...

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