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John Anderson
Dec 27, 2025
John Stephen Anderson of Bridesburg, PA, age 61, passed away suddenly. Formerly of Buckingham, Pa, John was a devoted father, loving son, brother, and friend whose life was defined by dedication to family, work, and the passions he loved most.
John was the proud father of Lauren Anderson and Ryan Anderson, and a cherished...
Diane Dillon Marciante
Dec 27, 2025
Diane Dillon Marciante (née Altimari) passed away peacefully on December 27, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family, after a brief yet courageous battle with leukemia. She was 65 years old. Born to the late Frederick and Jane Altimari, Diane was also preceded in death by her beloved brother, Freddie Altimari. She was the devoted wife and best...
Charles "Butch" Wszolek
Dec 26, 2025
Charles "Butch" Wszolek passed away on December 26, 2025, at the age of 80. He was the beloved son of the late Charles and Dorothy Wszolek and the devoted husband of the late Carol Ann Wszolek (née Corby).
Butch was a loving father to Darlene Carpenter (the late Frank) and Charles "Charlie" Wszolek (Jen), and a proud...
William L. Siegle
Dec 26, 2025
William L. Siegle passed away December 26, 2025 at the age of 101. Predeceased by his wife Eileen A. (nee Lyons) of nearly 65 years. Loving father of Wiliam M (Jane), devoted grandfather of Kristin Hurley (Robert), William R (Lisa) and Megan James (Logan). Devoted great grandfather of Brynn, Braeden and Maggie Hurley, Isabella Melhado, Sadie and Quinnley Siegle...
Susan A. Slevenski
Dec 25, 2025
Susan A. Slevenski (nee DeMasi) was devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who passed away peacefully on December 25, 2025. She was the beloved wife of the late William Slevenski and a devoted and loving mother to Julie Thompson (Chris), Maria "Ceas" Slevenski (Ed), William Slevenski, Donna Wellener (Craig), and the late Susan Nocella (the late Roy).
...Francis J. "Skip" Haubrich, Jr.
Dec 25, 2025
Francis J. "Skip" Haubrich, Jr. passed away on December 25, 2025. Beloved husband of Anne Marie (nee Staudt). Loving father of Michael (Danielle), Thomas (Kaitlin), and Jacqueline DeLucia (Matthew). Cherished Pop of Grace, Ben, Thomas, James, Ryan, and Molly. Dear brother of Denise Abbott and Thea Dusch. Also survived my many loving nieces and nephews.
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Deborah M. Makowski
Dec 24, 2025
Deborah M. Makowski (née Barnes) passed away suddenly on December 24, 2025, at the age of 71. She was the beloved wife of Joseph Makowski, Jr. for 52 years and a loving mother to Joseph and Kathleen Makowski (Anthony). Deborah was a devoted grandmom to Tyler and Anthony, and a cherished great-grandmom to Carson and Tyler. She is also...
Claire J. Martin
Dec 24, 2025
Claire J. Martin (nee Carr) passed away peacefully on December 24, 2025. Beloved wife of John for over 40 loving years, Claire was a devoted and caring partner who treasured her family above all else. She was the loving and dedicated mother of Brittney, in whom she took immense pride. Claire was also the...
Francis J. Devlin
Dec 24, 2025
Francis J. Devlin passed away on December 24, 2025. Beloved partner of Robert M. McKay for 52 loving years. Devoted brother of the Rev. David Devlin, O.S.F.S., William Devlin (Susan), and James Devlin (Beatrice). Dear uncle to many loving nieces and nephews. Fran is also lovingly remembered by the Bell family on Bob's side.
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John M. Colavita, Jr.
Dec 24, 2025
John M. Colavita, Jr. passed away peacefully on December 24, 2025, surrounded by his loving family, at the age of 70, after a courageous 20-year battle with cancer. Son of the late John Colavita Sr. And Dolores "Dolly" Colavita. He was the beloved husband of Alisa Colavita for 30 years and a devoted father to Amy McNamee (Edward) and...
Doris A. Dipaolo (Née Wolff)
Dec 20, 2025
Doris A. DiPaolo (nee Wolff), age 98, passed away on December 20, 2025. Loving wife of the late Peter. Doris was a loving and devoted wife who loved spending time with her family, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.
Beloved mother of Diane Graham (John), Susanne Zadroga (Henry), Mary Jane Kravetz (William), Denise Devine (Charles), Arlene DiPaolo (Frank Ortale),...
Anne Mcginley
Dec 20, 2025
It is with great sadness we announce the unexpected passing of Anne McGinley (née Arters) on December 20, 2025. She is the beloved mother of Alexis Wagner (Victor DeMaio), Sheridan McGinley, Tierney McGinley, and the late Kyle McGinley. Adored G-mom of Victor, Lilly, Carson, and Rowan. Dear daughter of Anna and the late William Arters; and sister of William...
Vincent Depaul Lewis, Jr.
Dec 20, 2025
Vincent DePaul Lewis, Jr. passed away suddenly December 20, 2025, in Fort Myers, FL. Born in Philadelphia to Vincent DePaul Lewis, Sr. and Agnes M. (McGlinchey) Lewis. He is preceded in death by his parents and his sister Kathianne M. Lewis. Survived by his beloved wife Mary Rita (née Lyons), and devoted father to sons Matthew Vincent (Sara) of...
Cheryl Kober
Dec 19, 2025
Cheryl Kober passed away suddenly at the age of 59. Cheryl was a devoted and loving mother to Matthew and Ryan, stepmom to Johnnie Beley Whalen, and a cherished Mom Mom to Kaylee. She was the dear and loving companion of Johnnie Beley. She is also survived by her sister, as well as several nieces and nephews, who will...
Gloria M. Derham
Dec 18, 2025
Gloria M. Derham (née Lutsky), age 81, passed away on December 18, 2025. She was a retired accountant. Gloria also enjoyed skiing, bicycling, and trips to Wildwood.
Loving mother of Susan McGraw (Steve Thompson). Beloved Mom-Mom of Brian McGraw and Jessica Lazzaro (Anthony). Dear great grandmother of Maili, Maddy, Brynn, Nico, Jonathan, and Zoey. She is also...
Kathryn R. Currier
Dec 18, 2025
Kathryn R. Currier (née Etschman), age 99, passed away on December 18, 2025. She was the loving mother of Kathryn Shaw (Bob), Ken Currier (Donna) and the late Edwin M. Currier (Karen). Also survived by many grandchildren, great grandchildren; her sister Evelyn Mychack; and nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Saturday morning,...
Raymond L. Palzer
Dec 16, 2025
Raymond L. Palzer, age 93, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Florence Palzer and a loving stepfather to Jan Beadle. He was a dear brother to Frances Krenslak and is also survived by his niece, Linda DiAngelo and nephew Bruce Krenslak. A proud U.S. Navy veteran, Raymond dedicated much of his life to...
Doris E. Dauber
Dec 15, 2025
Doris Ellen Dauber passed away peacefully on December 15, 2025 at the age of 92. A lifelong resident of Philadelphia, PA and Tuckerton Beach, NJ, Doris was employed by Jefferson University Hospital.
Predeceased by her husband Carl Dauber. Married for 60 years, they enjoyed a wonderful, loving, crazy,...
Francis J. Mcfetridge
Dec 15, 2025
Francis J. McFetridge, lovingly known as "Frank," passed away peacefully on December 15, 2025, at the age of 86. He was the devoted and beloved husband of 63 years to Helen (née Snelbaker), with whom he shared a lifetime of love, laughter, and family. Frank was a proud and loving father to Lynn Kenny (Thomas), Kim Magnotta (Salvatore), and...
Heather W. Mcalorum
Dec 14, 2025
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Heather W. McAlorum, born in Belfast, Northern Ireland June 1951, passed away December 14th, 2025 surrounded by her family. Her surviving family in America includes her children Colleen Pagano (Steven), Tania and Philip (Katie). Her grandchildren Kaitlin Shea (Jason), Emily Anderson (Danny), Mary Elizabeth Conroy (Andy Kelley),...
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