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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
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
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
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
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)...
Oscar P. Dungan
Feb 7, 2026
Oscar P. Dungan passed away peacefully on February 7, 2026.He was the beloved husband of the late Leticia (nee Estepa). Loving father of Gerald “Gerry” (Megan) and O.J. Cherished Lolo of Michael. Oscar is also survived by many loving brothers and sisters.He was born and raised in Orion, Bataan in the Philippines. Before coming to America, Oscar earned his bachelor's...
Lisa Marie Grosso
Feb 7, 2026
Lisa Grosso arrived with the New Year itself, entering the world at 12:01 a.m. on January 1, 1968. From her very first moments, she carried the promise of new beginnings—a gentle spirit whose smile would go on to brighten countless lives.
Lisa had an extraordinary gift for making people feel welcome. She loved inviting everyone she met home for dinner, always...
Kathleen M. Michalski (nee Keller)
Feb 7, 2026
Kathleen M. Michalski (nee Keller) passed away on February 7, 2026. Loving mother of Catherine Michalski, David (Eileen), Philip (Meghan), Eric (Tracy), and the late Gerard (Laura). Cherished Grandmom of Ava, Olivia, Eric and Anthony. Beloved aunt of Kelly Morrison, Andrew Venango, and Michael Venango. Sister to the late Helen Morrison (nee Keller) and cousin to the late Edward Yetter...
Luz Caba de Lora
Feb 6, 2026
In Loving Memory of Luz Caba de Lora
Luz Caba de Lora passed away peacefully on February 6, 2026, at the age of 88, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family. Her life was a beautiful expression of strength, compassion, and unconditional love.
She was a devoted and loving mother to her daughter, Deyanira Litka, and a cherished Mama Luz...
Brenda D. Adams
Feb 6, 2026
Brenda D. Adams (nee Ringstaff) passed away on February 6, 2026, at the age of 83. Beloved wife of the late Edward, Sr. Loving mother of Susan Brettell and Edward, Jr. (Lisa). Cherished Nan to Brittany Hackett (Craig), Matthew Hartman (Christie), SSG Ryan Darroch (Bonnie), Alyssa Meskill (Mike), Emily Adams, and Isabelle Adams. Proud Great-Nan to Matthew, Quinn, Cole, Alivia,...
Elizabeth "Betti" Capponi
Feb 6, 2026
Elizabeth “Betti” Capponi passed away suddenly on February 6, 2026, at the age of 62.
She was the beloved daughter of the late Frank and Antoinette Capponi and the devoted wife of 40 years to Michele Stewart. Betti was a loving sister to Cathi Christino (Carl), Paul (Sharon), Madelyn Ziegler (Erick), Tom (Lisa), Frani Casale (Joe), and D’Arcy McQuoid (Art), and...
Kathleen Matthews
Feb 5, 2026
Kathleen Matthews (nee Yancer), 76, of Warrington, PA, formerly of the Mayfair section of Northeast Philadelphia, passed away on February 5, 2026. Beloved wife of Martin, Sr. Loving mother of Cindy Zawrotuk (Michael) and Martin, Jr. (Nicole). Cherished Nana of Valerie, Matthew (Emelia), Daniel, Jonathan, Sierra, and Kira. Dear sister of Diane Pattay (Bernard), Teresa Leister (Kenneth), and the late...
Helen Haagen
Feb 5, 2026
Helen Haagen passed away peacefully on February 5, 2026, at the age of 89. She was the beloved daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Fabiszewski and the devoted wife of the late Jack Haagen.
Helen was a loving and dedicated mother to Sandy Netter (Henry), Jack Haagen (Candi), and Carolyn Poole (Doug), and a cherished grandmother to Michael (Harley), Amanda,...
Arthur J. Morgan
Feb 5, 2026
Arthur J. Morgan passed away peacefully on February 5, 2026, at the age of 81, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Ireland to the late Sarah (née Boyle) and Michael Morgan. Arthur was the beloved husband of the late Judith Morgan and a devoted father to Lisa Morgan and Michael Morgan.
He is survived by his cherished siblings...
Ralph Pfaff
Feb 1, 2026
Ralph Pfaff, age 69, passed away February 1, 2026. He was a retired printer for the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Loving husband of Judith (née Magazzu). Dear father of the late Jennifer Galloway. Loving Pop-Pop of Anthony Galloway. He is also survived by his sister Linda Pfaff-Hardy and many, many nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to greet his family on Monday,...
Janet L. Denfeld
Jan 31, 2026
Janet L. Denfeld passed away on January 31, 2026. She was the beloved wife of the late Carl Denfeld.
Janet was a devoted mother to Denise Denfeld, and to the late Dorothy Kelley and the late George Schneider. She was a loving granny and mom-mom to Jaime LiBassi, Chris Felle, Jared Brewington, and Deanna Brewington.
She was the dear sister of Walter...
Elizabeth Hall
Jan 31, 2026
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Elizabeth Hall passed away on January 31, 2026 at the age of 64. Beloved daughter of the late Ernest and Catherine Hall. Loving sister of Nancy Kerrigan (Jack), Mary Jane McVeigh (the late Mike), Ernie Hall (Dorie) and the late Kathy Grey (Zeke) and the late Margaret Hall. Dear godmother of Betsy; she is also survived by many loving nieces,...
Kevin Fahey
Jan 31, 2026
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Kevin Fahey, who passed away on January 31, 2026. He is the beloved son of Virginia and the late Jack Fahey. Loving brother of John Fahey (Debbie), Kathleen Peterson, and Denise Rogers (Jim). Dear uncle of Kevin Smith, Jack Peterson, Annika Peterson, and Jimmy Rogers.
Kevin will be remembered as an...
Christian Castagna
Jan 30, 2026
Christian Castagna passed away on January 30, 2026. He was the beloved husband of the late Margaret Castagna and a devoted father to William Castagna.
Christian was a dear brother-in-law to Barbara Endo (Ronald) and a loving uncle to Nicholas Endo, Kelsey Endo, and Christopher Endo. He is also survived by his cousins Mirko Castagna, Lorena Castagna, and Ersildia Panza. Christian...
Kathleen Krajicek
Jan 29, 2026
Kathleen C. Krajicek (nee Haney), wife of the late Robert Krajicek, passed away on January 29, 2026, at the age of 64. Kathy was the loving daughter of the late Kathleen Haney (nee Crowther), but tragically, lost her mother at a very early age when she was lovingly raised by her grandparents, the late John and Helen Crowther.
Kathy was the...
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