Obituaries

Mar 20, 2021

Timothy David Dixon passed March 20,2021 at the age of 53.  Beloved son of Jeanette (nee Bogan) and the late James.  Loving brother of James, the late Robert, Colleen Czarnik, and the late Shannon.  Dear godfather to John Rogowski.  Uncle of Candace, Chelsea, the late Brittney, Crystal, and James; also survived by many other great nieces and great nephews.  Former...

Mar 19, 2021

On March 19, 2021, at the age of 81, Frank "Joe" Brooks passed away peacefully in his sleep surrounded by his family. Joe is survived by his three devoted sons Joseph, Daniel (Kate) and Michael (Kathy), his ten grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife Anna Marie (Lally), parents Oscar & Alma and brother Gerald....

Mar 19, 2021

MANES

ANGIOLINA (nee D'Abarno) peacefully passed away at home surrounded by her family on March 19, 2021. She was 96 years-old. Predeceased by her husband Pierino and an infant son;  survived by her sister Nicolina Evarini; her children Nicola (Gerri), Lucia, Tina Talago (Andrew), and Ben (Hope); grandchildren Gem Bennett, Nick, Stephen Talago, Fernando Talago and Aria;...

Mar 17, 2021

Michael J. Lynch, Jr. passed away peacefully March 17, 2021. Loving father of Michael J. Lynch, III and Patrick O'Connor. (Celeste). Grandfather of Ava. Dear son of the late Michael Sr. and Christine Greenwald. Brother of Kathleen Lynch "Missy" Clampffer (Raymond), and Kelly Lynch. Uncle of Raya Riveria, Olivia Lynch, and Madeline Clampffer. Also survived by his other loving...

Mar 17, 2021

Christy L. Dzumaga passed away March 17, 2021.  Beloved daughter of Allan and Nancy (nee Donahue).  Loving sister of Danielle.  Christy will also be sadly missed by her many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.  A gathering will be held Wednesday, March 24, 2021, 10:00 AM, Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford Ave., Philadelphia, followed by her Service of Remembrance 11:00...

Mar 16, 2021

Gertrude "Trudy" Kiley passed away March 16, 2021.  Beloved wife of Ted.  Devoted mother of Allison Muller (Henry), Leo Josepayt (Jackie), Jeffrey Kiley, Heather Nahill (Mike), and Blair Kiley.  Loving Grandmom of Adrianna, David, Mya, Jude, and Jaide; also survived by many nieces and nephews.  A gathering will be held Saturday, March 20, 2021, 10:00 AM to 11:45 AM,...

Mar 16, 2021

Loving husband of Nancy (Hanratty). Devoted father of Shawn (Tara) and the late Traceylynn. Dear Pop pop of CJ.  Brother of Edward, Jr. (Jean) and nephew Edward, III and niece Julie. Life long friend of Charles Ries. Relatives and friends are invited to his graveside service March 22, 2021 at Washington Crossing National Cemetery. A funeral procession will form...

Mar 16, 2021

On March 16, 2021, at the age of 87, Charles "Jerry" Harbison passed away peacefully in his sleep surrounded by his family. Jerry is survived by his loving wife of 65 years Marie Harbison (nee Frasca), devoted daughter Linda Lawrence (Henry), and cherished granddaughters Rebecca Lawrence and Jennifer Lawrence. He is the dear brother of William Harbison (Cecilia), John...

Mar 13, 2021

Beloved wife of the late George F. Adelman. Loving mother of Roland Earnesty, Heddy Agnew (Gene), Heidi Monaghan (Gene). Dear Oma of Riley, Ava, Paige, Jacey, Sophia and Sydney. Sister of Krista, Mumford and Eleanore. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Wednesday March 17, 2021, Queen of the Universe Church, 2443 Trenton Rd. Levittown, PA 19056 from 9:30...

Mar 12, 2021

On March 12, 2021, age 88, Patricia Gavin passed away peacefully surrounded by family. She was predeceased by her parents Amadeo Pescatore and Anna Nelson.  Wife of the late James F. "Jumbo" Gavin, also predeceased by her loving sons James and Richard and two infant sons.  Devoted mother of Thomas (Lori), John, Patrick (Joanne), Michael (Maureen), Margaret Rosenello (Michael),...

Mar 11, 2021

Ann Marie Lange (nee McShane) passed away March 11, 2021 at the age of 84. Beloved wife of the late Bernard. Loving mother of Teresa Feret (Wayne Sr.), and the late Ann Marie Grimes. Dear Mom Mom of John, Kelsey, Wayne Jr., Philomena, and the late Christina. Great grandmom of John. She is also survived by her sister-in-law Gerri...

Mar 11, 2021

Ryan Patrick Gault passed away March 11, 2021 at the age of 37. Ryan was the loving husband of Olivia (née Hardiman). Beloved Father to Justyn, Ryan Jr., and Chase. Step-Father to Thomas and Kaylee Marie, and grandpop to London Marie. Ryan is also survived by his parents Dennis and Barbara (née McCafferty) and his siblings Dennis, Raymond and...

Mar 11, 2021

John Shade Kernan of Philadelphia passed away peacefully on March 11, 2021at Southeastern Veterans Center, Spring City, PA, he was 98. Born to Nora and Edward Kernan on March 26,1922, Jack was just 15 days away from his 99th birthday. Raised in Clearfield, PA, Jack spent his adult life in Northeast Philadelphia where he worked and raised 5 children with...

Mar 10, 2021

Delores V. Young "Lori" (nee DeNight) passed away March 10, 2021 at the age of 72. Beloved wife of 54 years to Vincent Young. Loving mother of Kimberly Ann Douglass and Lynn Young. Dear Grammy to Megan Hall (Shane), William J. Douglass II,  Katarina Kinney (Steve), and Cody Blain. Gigi to Shane Jr., Dominic, Vincent, Chance, Aurorah, and Aleister....

Mar 10, 2021

Stephen F. Brunkel passed away suddenly March 10, 2021 at the age of 64. Beloved husband of Lana (nee LaCava). Loving father of Jessica Formichelli (Antonio "Malone"), Victoria, Jennifer Hopely, (Ronald), Stephen Jr. (Nicole), and Christopher. Loving Pop Pop of Gabriella, Francesca, Rian, and Stephen III. Dear brother of Patty Pomroy (the late Bob), Bill (Joanne), Donna Donnelly (Bob),...

Mar 8, 2021

Michaelina "Millie" Sabo (nee Chmielnicki) passed peacefully in her sleep March 8, 2021.  Loving sister of Casimir F. Chmielnicki.  Dear aunt of Steven Chmielnicki and Sonya Dore.  Millie was a proud US Customs Inspector for over 35 years, and she will be missed by her colleagues and friends.  A gathering will be held Saturday, March 13, 2021, at 12:30...

Mar 8, 2021

Wife of the late Matthew.  Beloved mother of Amy, Jill, Brett Watson and Brittany Masi (Joseph).  Loving mom-mom of Michael, Anthony, Jillian, Jada, and Matthew.  Great grandmother of Jaxon, MacKenci and Aria.  Dear sister of Mary Ellen Curtis (the late Lee), Jane Cortese (John), John Fenton (Claudia), Charles Fenton (Teresa), Dorothy Wilmott (Mike), Thomas Fenton (Dina), Edward Fenton (Chris), Marian...

Mar 8, 2021

In Loving Memory of Marvin Strauser Sr, who passed suddenly on  March 8 th , 2021.

A longtime resident of Fishtown, beloved husband of Honore (Santore).  Loving father of Patricia Hart Bersin (Ed), Joseph Santore, Margaret and Marvin, Jr.  Devoted grandfather of Edward and Erin Bersin.  Brother to Rosemary, Rhoda, Naomi, and Gary.  Uncle Marv to many...

Mar 7, 2021

Ethel "Honey" E. Bartolotta (nee Gale), 84, of Philadelphia entered eternal peace on Sunday March 7, 2021 with her family by her side.  Honey is survived by her loving and caring husband of 25 years, Angelo Bartolotta; devoted sons Martin Agger, Jr. and Kevin Agger (Kim); 8 grandchildren including Martin Agger III, Stephanie Carideo (Chris),  Lindsey Selby (Steve), Kaitlyn...

Mar 2, 2021

Sarah Ann "Sally" Young (nee Farnen) died peacefully on March 2, 2021.  Sally was born on February 11, 1937 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  She is preceded in death by her husband of 61 years Kenneth, her daughter, Theresa,  her parents John and Anna Farnen and brothers Henry, William and Ernest. Sally was loving mother to son Thomas (Christina) and caring Grandmother...