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Gary L. Sottnick

Gary L. Sottnick

Nov 14, 2020

Loving father of Matthew.  Preceded in death by Christine Wintz.  Beloved son of Lois and the late Louis.  Brother of Nadine Pezzotta (Steve), Jeffrey (Kathleen), Gail, Thomas, and Louis, Jr. (Jamie).  Also survived by many other family members.  Relatives and friends are invited to gather Saturday, 9-9:45 A.M. at St. Katherine of Siena Church, 9700 Frankford Ave., Phila., PA...

Dolores A. Reithmeier (Nee Wernery)

Dolores A. Reithmeier (Nee Wernery)

Nov 13, 2020

Dolores A.(nee Wernery) passed away November 13, 2020,after a long battle with dementia. Loving wife of Ferdinand. Devoted mother of Mariann Blaney (Gerard),Dolores Grosso (Louis), and Joseph (Rochelle). Wonderful Gram of Hilary, Lauren, Rachael, Krista, Chelsea, Cailin and Matthew. Also survived by 8 great grandchildren. Dear sister of Albert (Barbara), Joseph (the late Margie), George (Rose) John (Connie), and...

Claire T. Hess (Nee Arentzen)

Claire T. Hess (Nee Arentzen)

Nov 11, 2020

Claire passed away peacefully on November 11, 2020 at the age of 94.  Loving wife of the late George J. Hess, Sr.  Devoted mother of Claire Ann Casey (the late Joseph) and preceded in death by her daughter Frances Carr (Dennis) and George J., Jr.  Proud and adored Nan to Colleen Jones, Kelly Ann McKenna, Jennifer Jandrisitz, and George...

Francis "Frank" Mortimer

Francis "Frank" Mortimer

Nov 10, 2020

Frank was a retired manager at Sears for over 32 years.  Frank was one of the founding families at St. Albert the Great Church, where he was also President of the 55+ Club.

Loving husband of Barbara (nee Malcolm).  Beloved father of Carol Carragher (the late Francis), Robert (Karen), Donna McFadden (Dan), Brian (Elaine) and Daniel (Tammy). ...

William S. Mcdowell

William S. Mcdowell

Nov 10, 2020

William S. McDowell passed away November 10, 2020 at the age of 59. Beloved husband of Kathleen (nee Jones). Loving father of William (Kristen), James, and Gregory. "Tall Pop Pop" of Liam, Maeve, and one on the way. Dear brother of Michael (Beth), and Brian. Loving son-in-law of Bernice Jones; brother-in-law of John Duaime, George Jones (Noel), and Edward...

Ursula H. Clawges

Ursula H. Clawges

Nov 9, 2020

Passed away peacefully on November 9th with her granddaughter Danielle and staff of Deer Meadows hospice unit by her side. She is preceded in death by her husband, Elmer Clawges, her daughter Julie Loux, and her son, Elmer K (Moon) Clawges. She will be lovingly remembered and extremely missed by her granddaughter Danielle Dougherty and her great-grandchildren Haley...

Emma "Ottsie" Groves (Nee Wible)

Emma "Ottsie" Groves (Nee Wible)

Nov 7, 2020

Emma "Ottsie" Groves (Andrews) (nee Wible) passed away November 7, 2020 at the age of 88 .  Beloved wife of the late Howard.  Loving mother of Michael Andrews, the late Kim Andrews, Diane Andrews and Lisa Andrews.  Dear gram to her 6 grandchildren and great gram-mom to her 6 great-grandchildren.  Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on...

Marguerite T. Young

Marguerite T. Young

Nov 6, 2020

(nee Mulville) On November 6, 2020 at the age of 61. Loving wife of James. Devoted Mother of Megan Stone (Mark),Lauren Hallacker- Dougherty(Tom), James Jr. Dear Mom Mom of Mary Kate, Thomas, Liam, Mary Catherine, and Anna Marie. Sister of Nancy Carberry (Paul),Maryellen Butch (Frank) , Kathy Caranci (Mario) , Patsy Quinn (Mick), and the late Terry Mulville and...

Gloria J. Van Horn "Jean"

Gloria J. Van Horn "Jean"

Nov 6, 2020

Gloria "Jean" Van Horn (nee Conlin) passed away November 6, 2020. Beloved wife to Fred. Loving mother to Fred Jr. (Beth), Robert, Eric (Veronica) James Divniy (Christina) John (Pamela), Gene (Crystal) and Andrew (Angelina). Loving grandmom to Brianna, Maria, Maranda, Robert, Fredrick, Lauren, Daniel, Michael, Robert, McKayle, Gene Jr., Emma, and Sophia. Loving great-grandmom to Joselyn, Nicko, and Zackery....

Edmund "Sonny" W. Pawlowski

Edmund "Sonny" W. Pawlowski

Nov 5, 2020

Sonny passed away on November 5, 2020.  Son of the late Mary and Edmund Pawlowski. Predeceased by his brother Richard (Sally). Loving husband of Regina (Stuhl).  Devoted father of Jean Marie Radaszkiewicz (Scott), and Edmund Jr. (Colleen). Dear Dzadzi of Zachary, Samuel, Jacob and Molly. Also survived by his sisters Theresa Stuhl (George) and Bernadette Cirillo (Jim), many loving...

Anna T. Rountree

Anna T. Rountree

Nov 5, 2020

Anna T. Rountree (nee Callahan) passed away November 5, 2020 at the age of 100. Beloved wife of the late William. Loving mother of Diane Cywinski (Stan), the late Billy, and the late Connie; mother-in-law of Bernadette. Dear grandmom of Billy Rountree, Art Rountree, Lisa Ridenour, Stas Cywinski, Matthew Cywinski, Evan Cywinski, Donald Lupini, Cece Fetterrolf, and Jona Hughes....

Patricia A. Ellis

Patricia A. Ellis

Nov 3, 2020

Loving Wife of Paul J. Ellis, Mother of Robert Jr. (Marge), John (Denise), William (Christine), David (Stacey), Ann (Rob) and Trish (William) step mother of Lisa Rommel . Loving Grandmother to many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was also predeceased by her parents Anna and William Millman; her sister Margaret and brother William; her son Francis Hopkins, step-son Paul Ellis,...

David Frattara

David Frattara

Nov 3, 2020

David Frattara passed away November 3, 2020 at the age of 64. Loving son of the late George and Trudy Frattara. Beloved husband of 24 years to Allyson Frattara. Loving father of David (Karen), Philip, Bobbi Jo (Michael), Robert (Nicole), Kimberly, Ashley (Ron), and the late Anthony. Dear Grampy of 11 grandchildren. Loving brother of Greg, Teresa Bauer (Mike),...

Mary Delellis

Mary Delellis

Nov 3, 2020

Mary DeLellis, 93 of Philadelphia, PA passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 surrounded by her loving family at her son's home in Avalon, New Jersey.  Mary was born on April 20, 1927 to the late Stephan and Llamba (Mertzani) Siniari. Mary was dedicated to her family; they were her life.  Her happiest moments were spending time with...

Augustine F. Caserta

Augustine F. Caserta

Nov 2, 2020

Augustine F. "Gus" Caserta passed away November 2, 2020.  Loving father, beloved son of Elizabeth Weber.  Dear brother of Michael, William, and Diane.  Dear companion of Roberta.  Augustine was a member of the US Air Force.  Relatives and friends are invited to gather Wednesday, November 11, 2020, 9:00 AM to 10:45 AM, Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia,...

Nancy M. Galdi (Nee Gutgesell)

Nancy M. Galdi (Nee Gutgesell)

Oct 30, 2020

Nancy M. passed away October 30, 2020.  Beloved wife of the late Anthony D.  Devoted mother of Michael A. and Nancy Galdi Levash.  Loving Mom Mom of Nicole Sutton (Vincent) and the late Stephen M.  Dear sister of Judith Clark and William Gutgesell; also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.  Nancy was a member of the Delaire Landing...

Marie C. Pilieri (Nee Mignone)

Marie C. Pilieri (Nee Mignone)

Oct 28, 2020

Marie C. Pilieri (nee Mignone) passed away October 28, 2020.  Beloved wife of the late Michael J.  Devoted mother of Donna Marie Holloway (Bob), Mary Jo Cascarelli (Anthony), Michael A., and David Sr. (Gerri).  Loving Mom Mom of Nicole (Tony), Jim, (Melissa), Tina Marie, Anthony (Jen), Tara, David Jr. (Darrah), Brittany, Angelo, Rocco (Reagan), Michael; great grandmom of 9 and...

Barbara Ann Hughes

Barbara Ann Hughes

Oct 26, 2020

Barbara Ann Hughes (66) passed away October 26, 2020. Loving mother to Dawn Marshall, Christine McCarry, Michelle Marshall, Kelly Hughes (Christopher Brandt), Katlyn Hughes. Grandmother to James McCarry, Anna McCarry, and Leah Bader. Also survived by her mother Patricia Foster and her siblings Michael Foster, Robert Foster, Diane Foster, Patricia Foster and Keith Foster. Loving companion of Christopher Hoffman....

Edna Mae Webb

Edna Mae Webb

Oct 25, 2020

Edna Mae Webb (nee Graver) beloved wife of the late William A. Loving mother of Karen Boettger and Evelyn B. Smith. Grandmother to Barry and Bryan Russo, William Webb. Great grandmother to Dillon, Devon, Emily Russo and Susan Noble. Godmother to Mark Graver. Relatives, friends, members of the Primrose Club and the Primrose Bowling Club are invited to her...

George E. Plocher

George E. Plocher

Oct 25, 2020

Suddenly on October 25, 2020 at the age of 58. Loving husband of the late Barbara. Devoted father of Ashley Reyes, Brett Shubert, and Taylor Plocher. Dear son of George and Patricia Plocher. Brother of Michael (Linda), and Brenda Plocher. Pop Pop of Gianna, Brett Jr., and Brendan. Also survived by his many loving nieces and nephews. Relatives and...

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