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Teresa M. Carman

Teresa M. Carman

Feb 16, 2021

Beloved wife of the late William T.  Loving mother of Michael (Peggy), Robert (Irene), Dee Kaelin (Kevin), Bernice Viola (Joe), and the late Bill (the late Doris), Terry McCormick (Brian) and Jackie Dorsey (the late Michael).  Preceded in death by her granddaughter, Sandra Dorsey.  Also survived by 17 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren, sister Mary Jane Hayes and brother Bo...

Loretta D. Smeal

Loretta D. Smeal

Feb 15, 2021

Loving wife of Norman.  Beloved mother of Jean Smeal (Sam Ramble).  Adored grandma of Nolan and Julian.  Cherished sister of Ann Hansbury (Steve).

Loretta was a graduate of the PA School for the Deaf.    Loretta was an active member of the International Catholic Deaf Association, Chapter #8.  She coordinated the kitchen crew for many years.  She also...

Maureen A. Jewell

Maureen A. Jewell

Feb 15, 2021

Maureen's service will begin at 12:00 PM on February 19th. To livestream please click here .

Ronald C. Marcellino

Ronald C. Marcellino

Feb 13, 2021

Passed away February 13, 2021 at the age of 80. Loving Husband of Mary R. (nee Winters). Devoted Father of Mark and David. Dear Pop Pop of Caitlyn Marie and David Patrick. Also survived by his many loving Nieces and Nephews. Ron served in US Army and worked as a Baker and was a member of Bakery and Confectionary...

Jeanne Verrall

Jeanne Verrall

Feb 13, 2021

Jeanne Verrall passed away February 13, 2021 at the age of 67. Beloved daughter of the late George and Phyllis Verrall. Loving sister of Suzanne Krajewski, Dianne Verrall, and the late Richard Verrall; sister-in-law of Suzanne Verrall. She is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, cousins and friends. Jeanne loved playing hockey and watching the...

John H. "Jack" Penrose

John H. "Jack" Penrose

Feb 13, 2021

John "Jack" Penrose passed  February 13, 2021, surrounded by his family.  Beloved husband of 62 years to Joan (nee Owens).   Devoted father of Michele Penrose Huble (the late John Huble), Jackie Hopkins (Tim), Susie Rayle (Rich), Patti Penrose (Tim) and Joni Penrose Yemm (Paul).  Loving Grandpop of 14 grandchildren...

Frederick Goehringer, Iv

Frederick Goehringer, Iv

Feb 13, 2021

Frederick Goehringer, IV entered into eternal rest and peace on February 13th, 2021. Beloved husband and best friend for 32 years of Lisa (nee Schlemback). Devoted father of Phillip Jennings (Anna Domaradski), Lauren Jennings and Leigh Goehringer Imamov (Matt). Proud and loving Pop-Pop of Jordan Jennings, Amelia and Zachariah Imamov. Fred is survived by his parents Frederick Goehringer III,...

Edmund F. Swiacki Jr.

Edmund F. Swiacki Jr.

Feb 11, 2021

Edmund Swiacki Jr., co-owner of Swiacki Meats and Provisons in Port Richmond, lost his long battle with cancer on 2-11-2021. He died peacefully at home with his wife Cathy by his side. Ed was born on October 4, 1945 in Philadelphia to Edmund and Virginia Swiacki. He was the oldest of three children. He attended Lasalle High School where he...

Revenda "Vendy" E. Ermack

Revenda "Vendy" E. Ermack

Feb 9, 2021

Revenda E. Ermack (nee Dysert) "Vendy", passed away peacefully February 9, 2021. Born in Carlisle PA, she was a graduate of Carlisle H.S. and served in the United States Army. She is the beloved wife of 68 years to Charles A. Sr.

Loving mother of Susan Fluehr (William), Charles A. Ermack Jr. (Jean) and...

Nicholas A. Cieri

Nicholas A. Cieri

Feb 9, 2021

Nicholas A. Cieri passed away February 9, 2021. Beloved husband of 41 years to Cindy (nee Efron). Beloved father to Charles (Hannah) and Kyle (Jackie). Grandpa to Nicholas, August, Simone, Torin and Great Grandpa to Benjamin, Slayter, and Elowen. Nicholas is also survived by his brother Tom and sister Marlene. Nick volunteered and served in the US Army. He also...

Marianne T. Bregenzer

Marianne T. Bregenzer

Feb 9, 2021

Passed away on February 9, 2021 at the age of 65. Beloved wife of the late James. Devoted Mother of Christina Grube (John), Michael Fernbach (Amber), Cynthia Calkins (Kyle), and James. Dear Mom Mom of Jacqueline, Jennifer Brendan, Joshua, Jessica, Ryan and Anthony. Great grandmom of Jace and Violet. Sister of David Harris and Edward Keenan. Marianne was fun-loving...

Joseph "Broadway Joe" T. Mcclafferty

Joseph "Broadway Joe" T. Mcclafferty

Feb 9, 2021

Passed away on February 9, 2021 at the age of 78. Loving Husband of Carole (nee Coggins). Devoted Father of Shannon Dougherty (Bob) and Christy McCafferty (Keenan). Dear Pop Pop of Caitlin, Casey , Joey, Keenan, Matthew and Kendall. Brother of James (Helen), Dennis (Terry) and the late Walter , survived by his sister in law Denise. Joe was...

Carol A. Strisofsky

Carol A. Strisofsky

Feb 8, 2021

Passed away on February 8, 2021 at the age of 65. A memorial service will held at a later date. In lieu of flowers the family would prefer donations to her Niece Morgan  charity close to Carole heart Morgan's Light 2808 Southampton Rd. Phila. Pa. 19154. in Carol memory would be appreciated .

James J. Holden Jr.

James J. Holden Jr.

Feb 7, 2021

Passed on  February 7, 2021 at the age of 64. Husband of Mary Ann (Mills).Beloved  father of Jamie Lynn, Patricia Brookes (Michael) and James III. Beloved Pop Pop of Sarina, Emily, Piper , Ava , Christopher and James IV. Brother of Kevin (Laura), Lisa (Steve), Brian, Thomas (Susanne), James (Lynn), Linda (Ron), Richard (Theresa), Daniel, Susan (Sebastian) . Preceded...

Ethelmae Linvill (Nee Hayes)

Ethelmae Linvill (Nee Hayes)

Feb 6, 2021

Ethelmae Linvill(nee Hayes) passed away February 6, 2021 at the age of 80. Born in Philadelphia, resided in Sea Isle City, NJ for many years, and recently moved to Port Charlotte, FL. Beloved wife of the late Benjamin Linvill. Loving mother of Denise Gipp (Gregg), and Diane Anderson (Alfred). Dear grandmother of Amanda and Kelsey. Sister of Lois Lanzidelle. She...

Maria Trespalacios (Nee Fernandez)

Maria Trespalacios (Nee Fernandez)

Feb 6, 2021

Maria Trespalacios (nee Fernandez) passed peacefully February 6, 2021, surrounded by her family.  She was 97.  Beloved wife of the late Jose.  Devoted mother of Edgardo, Orlando, Cardenio, Jairo, Ana, Angela, and Jose.  Loving grandmother to 19 grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren, and two great great grandchildren.  Dear sister of Dilia Correa.  Relatives and friends are invited to her Graveside...

Kathryn A. Sobczak

Kathryn A. Sobczak

Feb 5, 2021

Loving wife of the late James.  Beloved mother of Christopher, Pattie, Kantner (James) and Andrew.  Grandmom of Michael, Jessica, Katilynne, James, Abbey, and Avery.  Great grandmother of Catilyna, Noah.  Also survived by her brother Thomas Taylor.  Relatives and friends are invited to gather Thursday morning, 10-10:45 A.M. at St. Katherine of Siena Church, 9700 Frankford Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19114. ...

George A. Scheuermann

George A. Scheuermann

Feb 5, 2021

George A. Scheuermann, passed February 5, 2021.  Beloved husband of Claire (nee Landis).  Devoted father of Christopher (Kelly) and Meghan Roberts (Gregory).  Loving Pop Pop of Eloise, Gabrielle, Amelia, Samuel and Kellan.  George was a retired employee of the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia.  Relatives and friends are invited to gather Wednesday, February 10, 2021, 9:30 AM, St. Anselm Church,...

Sophie M. Weber

Sophie M. Weber

Feb 5, 2021

Loving wife of the late George.  Beloved mother of George (the late Dorothy) and Susan Gadd (James).  Grandmom of Lauryn, George, and Alex Weber; Jacob and Jocelyn Gadd.  She was employed for many years at Nazareth Hospital.  Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Wednesday morning, 8:45-9:45 A.M. at St. Katherine of Siena Church, 9700 Frankford Ave., Philadelphia,...

Joseph E. Hughes

Joseph E. Hughes

Feb 5, 2021

Joseph E. Hughes passed February 5, 2021.  Beloved husband of the late Helene (nee Bethel).  Devoted father of Joseph and his wife Diane, William and his wife Bonnie.  Son of the late Genevieve and Peter.  Pre deceased by his brothers Jack, Tom, Henry, Frank, and Jim, and his sister Joan Legower.  Survived by many nieces and nephews.  A Navy...

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