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Caitlyn M. Goldschmidt Christofas

Caitlyn M. Goldschmidt Christofas

Jan 7, 2021

GOLDSCHMIDT, Caitlyn (Christofas); 30, of Northeast Philadelphia, formerly of Washington Township, NJ, returned to Our Lord in the presence of her loving family. She is survived by her treasured son, Jackson Goldschmidt Pane; her husband Dan Christofas, her parents, Karen and Robert Goldschmidt of Collingswood, her brother Robert, Jr., and sister Jennifer, her grandfather, Richard McCartney of Holland, PA, as...

Ednamae Roman (Nee Siger)

Ednamae Roman (Nee Siger)

Jan 6, 2021

Loving wife of the late Max.  Beloved mother of Wayne (Donna), Fred (Debbie) and Bill (Tammy).  Grandmom of Rebecca Maenner (Alex) and Robert Roman.  Viewing will be Saturday, January 16, 2021, from 9-9:45 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave., Phila., PA 19114.  Funeral Service 10 A.M.  Interment Resurrection Cemetery.

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Stanley "Sonny" Urban

Stanley "Sonny" Urban

Jan 5, 2021

Stanley Urban "Sonny" age 74, January 5, 2021.  Loving husband of Patricia (nee McKeever).  Brother of Debra McAndrews (William, Jr.).  Brother-in-law of Jim McKeever (Janice).  Also survived by aunts, nieces and nephews.  Viewing Tuesday, January 19, 2021, from 11-12:45 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave., Phila., PA 19114.  Funeral Service 1 P.M.  Interment Washington Crossing National...

Mildred A. Sessions (Nee Steinbrecher)

Mildred A. Sessions (Nee Steinbrecher)

Jan 5, 2021

Mildred A. Sessions (nee Steinbrecher) passed away January 5, 2021.  A former resident of the Fishtown Section of Philadelphia.  Beloved wife of the late Andrew Sessions.  Devoted mother of Kathleen McGough Caranci and her husband Peter.  Loving Mom Mom of Nicholas, Alexa, and Anthony.  Dear sister of the late Charles, Charlotte, Arthur, Dorothy, Norman, and Lillian; survived by many...

Kevin J. Mcgrenra, Sr.

Kevin J. Mcgrenra, Sr.

Jan 4, 2021

Kevin J. McGrenra, Sr. passed away suddenly on January 4, 2021 at the age of 52. Loving father of Jacqueline McCarry (Michael), and Kevin J. McGrenra, Jr. Dear brother of Francis McGrenra, Jr. and Elizabeth Ann McGrenra. Son of the late Francis A. Sr. and Elizabeth Ann McGrenra. Services and interment will be held privately for family. Relatives and...

Frances N. Middleton

Frances N. Middleton

Jan 4, 2021

Frances N. Middleton

Born Into Life: May 21, 1930

Welcomed Into Heaven: January 4, 2021

Frances was reunited with her family in heaven and is survived by her brother Luke Petosa {Rosemary,} her sister-in-law Rita Petosa {Charles,} her grandson James Middleton, Jr., many nieces, nephews, their children, her caregivers at Harborview and friends....

Phyllis M. Deeley (Nee Reese)

Phyllis M. Deeley (Nee Reese)

Jan 3, 2021

Phyllis M. Deeley (nee Reese) passed away January 3, 2021 at the age of 79. Beloved wife of 60 years to Arthur. Loving mother of Debbie Edelman (Rusty), Arthur, and the late Frank Wissert. Dear grandmom of 6 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Sister of Raymond "Tom" Reese (Gordy), Kenneth Reese (Corin), Robert Reese (Emilie), and the late John...

Dorothy Marie Smith (Née Sinclair)

Dorothy Marie Smith (Née Sinclair)

Jan 2, 2021

Dorothy Marie Smith (née Sinclair) passed away January 2, 2021 at the age of 94. Beloved wife of the late Clinton R. Smith. Loving mother of Tina Miltner (Steve), Clinton R. Smith II (Marianne), and the late Debbie Espinosa (John). Loving grandmom of numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Services and interment are private.

John E. Tepper Jr.

John E. Tepper Jr.

Jan 2, 2021

John E. Tepper Jr. "Slim" passed away Jan. 2, 2021 at the age of 91. He was a retired warehouseman for the Phila. Inquirer local169 and after his retirement drove a van for SPIN.

Beloved husband of 73 years to the late Marie B. Tepper (Aleksiejczyk). Loving father of Bernadette Waraksa (Ed), Marie Lynch...

Geraldine Ellen Dolan

Geraldine Ellen Dolan

Jan 2, 2021

Geraldine passed away on January 2, 2021. Beloved wife of the late John, Sr. Loving Mother of John, Jr. (Anna), and Michael (the late Eileen). Devoted grandmother to Brandi (Pete), Katrina, Michele (Craig), Paige, Michael (Jessica) Veronica, Rachel , Rebecca, and the late Sean. Great-grandmother to Ryan, Trinity, Kieran, Abigale, Amelia, Gabriel and Jordan. A viewing will be held...

Kerry Sommer

Kerry Sommer

Jan 1, 2021

On January 1, 2021, Kerry Sommer, of Trevose, passed away suddenly at the age of 51 after a short illness.  Known by many in the community, he was a valued and most-trusted Master Service Technician at Aqua Pool PA for over 25 years.  Having great enthusiasm for the fire service from the age of twelve, Kerry was a dedicated...

Stanley J. Mikulsky

Stanley J. Mikulsky

Jan 1, 2021

Stanley Mikulsky, passed away on January 1, 2021.  A retiree of the Budd Company.  Survived by his wife Christine Mikulsky, daughters, Christine (Scott) Casper, Susan Sellecchia, stepsons Marc Beaver and David Fonseca; also survived by 9 grandchildren.  Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Thursday, January 14, 2021, 9:00 AM, St. Martha Church, 11301 Academy Rd., Philadelphia, PA,...

Mirtha Julia Hernandez (Nee Pupo)

Mirtha Julia Hernandez (Nee Pupo)

Jan 1, 2021

Mirtha Julia Hernandez (nee Pupo) passed away January 1, 2021 at the age of 91. Beloved wife of the late Manuel Hernandez. Loving mother of Maria Corrigan and Manuel M. (Leslie). Dear grandmother of Joanne Roma (Daniel), Joseph Corrigan (Alycia), Michele Shea (Michael), Michael Corrigan (Jessica), Matthew Hernandez, Dominic Hernandez, and 10 great grandchildren. Mirtha was the second youngest...

Francis C. Deeney

Francis C. Deeney

Jan 1, 2021

Francis C. Deeney passed away January 1, 2021. Beloved husband of Dolores (nee Schimtroc). Loving father of Terry Raborn (Dave), Joyce Finnen (Ray), Donna Markey (Ray), and Kathy Migliarese (Chris). Pop-Pop of many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Also survived by his brother Joseph Deeney. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Wednesday January 6, 2021 at St....

Kenneth Lester Young

Kenneth Lester Young

Dec 31, 2020

Kenneth Lester Young born February 15, 1934 passed away at age 86 due to Covid. He leaves behind his wife Sally (nee Farnen) who together shared endless memories for 61 years. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Theresa. In addition to his wife, Sally, he is survived by his son, Thomas (Christina); grandchildren Ian, Emily, Samantha, Alexandra;...

Donald Lee Robison

Donald Lee Robison

Dec 31, 2020

Donald Lee Robison passed away at home with his family by his side on December 31, 2020 at the age of 81. Born October 10th, 1938 in Isabella, PA. He loved to go back home for visits, spending time with his family, especially the little ones. Fishing and building things was something he loved to do. Beloved husband of...

Robert F. Crowe, Sr.

Robert F. Crowe, Sr.

Dec 31, 2020

On December 31, 2020 at the age of 83. Loving Husband of Margaret (nee Bryan) and the late Patricia (nee Christy). Devoted Father of Pete, Teresa Owens (Bill), Robert Jr. (Margaret), Patricia Darrah, Diane Siderio (Arty), Michael (Terri Lynn), Margaret Cacciatore (Ronald), Joseph (Alison), Elisha, Debbie, and Thomas (Lorrie). Dear Pop Pop of 22 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren....

Carol A. Murray (Nee Boehringer)

Carol A. Murray (Nee Boehringer)

Dec 31, 2020

Carol A. Murray passed away on December 31, 2020 at the age of 78. Beloved wife of the late Lawrence. Devoted Mother of  Carol Hays (Michael), Michael (Marianne), Celeste Mariner (Rich), and Patricia Deeney (John). Grandmom of Kelly Scheuermann (Chris), Michael (Shaina), Kyle, Amanda, Patrick, Michael, Karissa, Samantha and 2 greatgrand kids Gabrielle and Kellan. Sister of Jane Deeney...

Thomas J. Reim

Thomas J. Reim

Dec 31, 2020

Thomas J. Reim passed away peacefully with his family by his side on December 31, 2020. Tom was a US Army veteran, Merchant Marine and a retired bank executive.

He is the beloved husband of 47 years to the late Mary Jane (nee McGough) Loving father of Maureen Reim- Santiago (Christopher) Meaghan...

John G. Pryjomski, Sr.

John G. Pryjomski, Sr.

Dec 31, 2020

John G. Pryjomski died peacefully on Thursday, December 31. 2020.  John had just celebrated his 96th birthday on December 16.  He was the beloved husband of 65 years to the late Theresa (nee Witkowski).  John lived in Philadelphia his entire life and was the only child of the late John S. and Laura (nee Szyper) Pryjomski.  John is survived by...

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