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Walter "Bro" Paget ***Revised***
Jan 31, 2021
***REVISED ON AUGUST 9, 2021*** Walter W., "Bro", age 45, passed away peacefully January 31, 2021. Treasured son of Walt and Maryellen (nee O'Reilly). Cherished brother of Joellen and Thomas Gillon; amazing Uncle 'BroBro" to Isabella and Jameson; leaving behind his "painfully" loyal dog Chewie. Also survived by beloved "bonus" siblings Dorothy and John Kosick (Maisie) and Michael...
Daniel A. Mulholland
Jan 31, 2021
Daniel A. Mulholland "Dan" passed away peacefully at his home January 31, 2021. A graduate of North Catholic and Manor Jr. College. He retired as a Medical Lab Technician. Beloved husband of 46 years to Barbara (nee Ford). Loving father of Kelly Ann Clinton (Rasheem), Amanda Mulholland, and the late Danielle Mulholland. Pop to Malik, Semaj, and Nathaniel. Brother...
Deborah "Debbie" Branigan (Nee Bryan)
Jan 31, 2021
Deborah Branigan "Debbie" (nee Bryan) passed away January 31, 2021 at the age of 52. Beloved wife of 29 years to Francis "Frankie" Branigan. Loving mother of Maureen Branigan (Danny O'Brien). Beloved daughter of Marlene Bryan, and the late Gerald Bryan "Lel". Dear sister of Monica Bolli (Troy), Geraldine Friedman (Tommy Prieb), Dorothy Sayre (Rob), Marlene Armbruster (Louie), Stacie...
Grace Tomberlain
Jan 31, 2021
(nee Olivastro) On January 31, 2021 at the age of 87. Beloved Wife of the late William K. Loving Mother of Deborah Keller , Philip (Sandy) , Diane Leaf and the late William K. Jr. Dear Nan of 8 Grandchildren and 18 Great grandkids. Sister of Angela Convery (Edward). Also survived by her large extended loving family and friends....
Thomas P. Mitchell
Jan 29, 2021
On January 29, 2021 at the age of 79. Loving father of Sean (Natalie), Megan, and Elizabeth. Dear grandpop of Amanda, Kaitlyn, Ryan and Kylie; and one great grandchild Oaklynn. Brother of Kathleen, Patricia, Eileen, and the late James and Anne. Tom was a Veteran of the US Air Force and was a retired Philadelphia Firefighter. Relatives and friends...
Ronald P. Hajna
Jan 29, 2021
On Friday, January 29, 2021, Ronald P. Hajna — loving husband, father of three, grandfather of four — passed away suddenly at the age of 66. Ron was born on January 29, 1955 in Bridgeport, Connecticut. He married his wife, Nancy, in 1984, and the two of them raised three children together. Ron was preceded in death by his father,...
Christine Coughlan
Jan 28, 2021
Christine Coughlan passed away January 28, 2021 at the age of 51. Daughter of the late James and Beatrice (nee O'Connor) Coughlan. Loving sister of James (Mary Jane), Maryann DeLellis (Tom), Eileen McGrath (Bill), Kathleen McCreary (Dave), Beatrice Devlin (Jim), Margaret Fulmer and the late Patrick (Grace). Aunt to 22 nieces and nephews and Great Aunt to 17 nieces...
Marie B. Tepper
Jan 28, 2021
Marie B. Tepper (nee Aleksiejczyk) passed away January 28, 2021.She was a former employee of St. Anselm church, Championship bowler and Polka Queen of St. Laurentius . Beloved wife of 73 years to the late John E. Tepper Jr. Loving mother of Bernadette Waraksa (Ed), Marie Lynch (Tim), John III "Jack" Tepper (Terri), Karen Tepper, and Joseph...
John P. Mcmullen
Jan 27, 2021
John P. McMullen passed away January 27, 2021 at the age of 90. Loving father of Suzanne Fitzgerald (Peter), Theresa McMullen, Patrick, and Kathleen Roman (Bruce). Dear Pop of John, Jim, Erin, Christian, Patrick Jr., Jack, Timothy, and Brigid. Also survived by his longtime soul mate and companion of 45 years, Rhoda L. Stern, and many loving nieces and...
Alice M. Austin (Nee Becker)
Jan 27, 2021
Alice M. Austin (nee Becker) passed away January 27, 2021. Wife of the late Donald. Beloved mother of Donna Owens (Terry), Betty Wingate (Bill), and Daniel Austin (Patty). She is also survived by 7 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and her sister Elizabeth Ryan. Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Saturday February 6, 2021 9:30-10:45 AM at St. Anselm's...
Ronald E. Pincurek
Jan 27, 2021
Ronald E. Pincurek passed away January 27, 2021 at the age of 76. A US Navy Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Carmela. Loving father of Lisa Pincurek and Ronnie Pincurek (the late Beth). Dear brother of the late Vincent and Geraldine. He is also survived by his nephews Stephen and William Pincurek; nieces Deborah and Sandra D'Attilo, great...
Robert J. Meany, Sr.
Jan 27, 2021
Robert J. Meany, Sr. passed away January 27, 2021 at the age of 75. Beloved husband of the late Agnes "A" Meany. Loving father of Tricia David (Brad), and the late Robert J. Meany, Jr. Dear Pop of Robert, Lilly, and Avery. Great Pop of Roscoe. He is also survived by his sister Marge Ullmer (the late Tom), and...
Francis "Fran" P. Davis
Jan 26, 2021
Passed away peacefully at Jefferson Torresdale Hospital on January 26, 2021 after brief illness. Survived by his Loving wife of 55 years Judy (nee Elliott). Also survived by his 6 Godchildren and many nieces and nephews. Fran graduated from North Catholic in 1954. He spent his career working in supermarkets . First with Penn - Fruit ,Thriftway before retiring...
John G. Lesher, Jr.
Jan 26, 2021
John G. Lesher, Jr. passed away January 26, 2021 at the age of 90. A US Navy Reserves veteran. Beloved husband of Jane (nee LaSota) and the late Bette (nee Leinenger). Loving father of Maribeth Spangenberg (Stephen), Kathy Mastropietro (Peter), John Gerald III (Therese), Edward (Lisa) and Michael (Patricia). Dear grandpop of 21 grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren. Brother...
Dora R. Cancelliere
Jan 26, 2021
(nee Viscomi) on January 26, 2021 at the age 76. Beloved wife of the late Giovanni . Loving Mother of Pascual (Dawn ) and Monica Kalesse (Brian). Dear Nona to 10 grandchildren and 8 Greatgrandchildren. Sister of Monica Cancelliere , Irma Carna (Jose) and Jose (Eva). Also survived by her large extended loving family and many nieces and nephews...
Michael Daskaluk
Jan 26, 2021
Michael Daskaluk passed away suddenly January 26, 2021 at the age of 63. Formerly of Fishtown, a resident of Las Vegas. Michael was a graduate of Mastbaum H.S., a Marine Corp. Veteran, and a retired airline pilot. Beloved husband of 40 years to Elaine. Son of the late Iwan and Soja Daskaluk. Dear brother of Walter Daskaluk. Relatives and...
Joseph Gillespie
Jan 26, 2021
Joseph Gillespie "Chuckie" passed away peacefully at his home January 26, 2021 at the age of 79.
He was a retired truck driver for Teamsters local 500. Beloved husband 54 years to Barbara (nee Limper). Loving father of Joseph Jr. (Joann) and Shannon James Gillespie (Sharon). Pop to Courtney Garofalo (Domenic), Kathryn Gillespie, Padraig,...
James P. Haughey
Jan 24, 2021
James P. Haughey passed January 24, 2021, at the age of 91. Beloved father of Joelle Haughey (Quin Jarrett), Caitlin Haughey (Michael Albano), and the late James Haughey, Jr. Loving Two Pop to Ciara, Deirdre, Cecilia, and Owen. Dear brother of Sr. Kathleen Haughey, SND, Sr. Isabel Haughey, OSF, Eileen Harrington, Daniel Haughey, and the late Theresa Haughey and...
Edward Mariner
Jan 23, 2021
Edward Mariner passed January 23, 2021. Beloved husband of Irene (nee Smolczynski). Devoted father of Deborah, Edward (Susan), Richard (Celeste), David (Jacqui), and James (Christine). Loving Pop of Melissa, Daniel, Justin, Kyle, Kelsey, Nicholas, Amanda, Patrick, and Hope; great grandpop to Hannah. Dear brother of the late Harry and Dorothy. Services and Interment will be held privately for the...
Joseph Montgomery
Jan 22, 2021
MONTGOMERY, Joseph, longtime Philadelphia area trucking executive and business owner, passed away in the care of his family on January 22 at the age of 97. Joe was born and raised in Philadelphia, the oldest child of Joseph and Elizabeth Montgomery. He was a proud 1940 graduate of West Catholic High School. Following graduation, he joined the United States...
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