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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...

Eileen C. Cristinzio

Eileen C. Cristinzio

Mar 28, 2026

Eileen C. Cristinzio (née Donlon) passed away peacefully on March 28, 2026, at the age of 95.

Beloved wife of the late Angelo J. Cristinzio, Eileen was a devoted sister to Joseph Donlon, the late Mary Hazlett, the late Bernadette Connors, the late Thomas Donlon, the late John Donlon, and the late James Donlon. She is lovingly survived by many nieces...

John H. Butler

John H. Butler

Mar 25, 2026

John H. Butler passed away suddenly on March 25, 2026, at the age of 63.

He was the beloved son of the late John J. Butler and Evelyn J. Butler. John was a loving brother to Carol Ann Franklin (Ronald), Marianne Butler (James), Stephen Butler (Sharon), and Kathleen Dolan (Dennis). He is also survived by many cherished nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and...

Joseph J. Stever

Joseph J. Stever

Mar 23, 2026

Joseph J. Stever peacefully passed away supported by his loving family on March 23, 2026. Devoted husband of 58 years to his bride, Kathleen (nee Mannix). Loving father of Jeff (Amy), Kristen Goodwin (Dan), and Valerie Ansel (Fran). Adored Poppy Joe to Alison, Kerri (Jesse), Daniel (Jen), Meghan, and Timmy, and Great-Poppy Joe to Cinco. Cherished brother of Maryann Burke...

Debra Hauser Sentman

Debra Hauser Sentman

Mar 21, 2026

Debra Hauser Sentman passed away peacefully on March 21, 2026, at the age of 66. She was the beloved wife of 43 years to Michael Sentman and a loving mother to Aubrey.

Debra was the cherished sister of David Hauser and loving aunt to his daughter Kelsie. She was a dear sister-in-law to Rosemarie Garbin and her husband Marino, and the...

Sharon A. Larsen

Sharon A. Larsen

Mar 20, 2026

Sharon A. Larsen (née Wray), age 79, of Levittown, PA, passed away suddenly on March 20, 2026. Born in Hornell, NY, Sharon was a devoted resident of Levittown for over 50 years.

She was the loving mother of Kimberly O’Keefe (Timothy), Jaclyn Larsen, and Marie Larsen Brown (Martin). Cherished “Grammie” of Ashley Goldey (Gant), Ariana Brown, and Shannon O’Keefe, and proud...

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