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Brenda D. Adams

Brenda D. Adams

Feb 6, 2026

Brenda D. Adams (nee Ringstaff) passed away on February 6, 2026, at the age of 83. Beloved wife of the late Edward, Sr. Loving mother of Susan Brettell and Edward, Jr. (Lisa). Cherished Nan to Brittany Hackett (Craig), Matthew Hartman (Christie), SSG Ryan Darroch (Bonnie), Alyssa Meskill (Mike), Emily Adams, and Isabelle Adams. Proud Great-Nan to Matthew, Quinn, Cole, Alivia,...

Elizabeth "Betti" Capponi

Elizabeth "Betti" Capponi

Feb 6, 2026

Elizabeth “Betti” Capponi passed away suddenly on February 6, 2026, at the age of 62.

She was the beloved daughter of the late Frank and Antoinette Capponi and the devoted wife of 40 years to Michele Stewart. Betti was a loving sister to Cathi Christino (Carl), Paul (Sharon), Madelyn Ziegler (Erick), Tom (Lisa), Frani Casale (Joe), and D’Arcy McQuoid (Art), and...

Kathleen Matthews

Kathleen Matthews

Feb 5, 2026

Kathleen Matthews (nee Yancer), 76, of Warrington, PA, formerly of the Mayfair section of Northeast Philadelphia, passed away on February 5, 2026. Beloved wife of Martin, Sr. Loving mother of Cindy Zawrotuk (Michael) and Martin, Jr. (Nicole). Cherished Nana of Valerie, Matthew (Emelia), Daniel, Jonathan, Sierra, and Kira. Dear sister of Diane Pattay (Bernard), Teresa Leister (Kenneth), and the late...

Helen Haagen

Helen Haagen

Feb 5, 2026

Helen Haagen passed away peacefully on February 5, 2026, at the age of 89. She was the beloved daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Fabiszewski and the devoted wife of the late Jack Haagen.

Helen was a loving and dedicated mother to Sandy Netter (Henry), Jack Haagen (Candi), and Carolyn Poole (Doug), and a cherished grandmother to Michael (Harley), Amanda,...

Arthur J. Morgan

Arthur J. Morgan

Feb 5, 2026

Arthur J. Morgan passed away peacefully on February 5, 2026, at the age of 81, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Ireland to the late Sarah (née Boyle) and Michael Morgan. Arthur was the beloved husband of the late Judith Morgan and a devoted father to Lisa Morgan and Michael Morgan.

He is survived by his cherished siblings...

Ralph Pfaff

Ralph Pfaff

Feb 1, 2026

Ralph Pfaff, age 69, passed away February 1, 2026.  He was a retired printer for the Philadelphia Inquirer.

Loving husband of Judith (née Magazzu).  Dear father of the late Jennifer Galloway.  Loving Pop-Pop of Anthony Galloway.  He is also survived by his sister Linda Pfaff-Hardy and many, many nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet his family on Monday,...

Janet L. Denfeld

Janet L. Denfeld

Jan 31, 2026

Janet L. Denfeld passed away on January 31, 2026. She was the beloved wife of the late Carl Denfeld.

Janet was a devoted mother to Denise Denfeld, and to the late Dorothy Kelley and the late George Schneider. She was a loving granny and mom-mom to Jaime LiBassi, Chris Felle, Jared Brewington, and Deanna Brewington.

She was the dear sister of Walter...

Elizabeth Hall

Elizabeth Hall

Jan 31, 2026

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Elizabeth Hall passed away on January 31, 2026 at the age of 64.  Beloved daughter of the late Ernest and Catherine Hall.  Loving sister of Nancy Kerrigan (Jack), Mary Jane McVeigh (the late Mike), Ernie Hall (Dorie) and the late Kathy Grey (Zeke) and the late Margaret Hall.  Dear godmother of Betsy; she is also survived by many loving nieces,...

Kevin Fahey

Kevin Fahey

Jan 31, 2026

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Kevin Fahey, who passed away on January 31, 2026. He is the beloved son of Virginia and the late Jack Fahey. Loving brother of John Fahey (Debbie), Kathleen Peterson, and Denise Rogers (Jim). Dear uncle of Kevin Smith, Jack Peterson, Annika Peterson, and Jimmy Rogers.

Kevin will be remembered as an...

Christian Castagna

Christian Castagna

Jan 30, 2026

Christian Castagna passed away on January 30, 2026. He was the beloved husband of the late Margaret Castagna and a devoted father to William Castagna.

Christian was a dear brother-in-law to Barbara Endo (Ronald) and a loving uncle to Nicholas Endo, Kelsey Endo, and Christopher Endo. He is also survived by his cousins Mirko Castagna, Lorena Castagna, and Ersildia Panza. Christian...

Kathleen Krajicek

Kathleen Krajicek

Jan 29, 2026

Kathleen C. Krajicek (nee Haney), wife of the late Robert Krajicek, passed away on January 29, 2026, at the age of 64. Kathy was the loving daughter of the late Kathleen Haney (nee Crowther), but tragically, lost her mother at a very early age when she was lovingly raised by her grandparents, the late John and Helen Crowther.

Kathy was the...

Raymond M. Borowski

Raymond M. Borowski

Jan 28, 2026

Raymond M. Borowski, Jr. passed away on January 28, 2026.

Beloved husband of Marlene (née DelVecchio). Loving father of Gregory and the late Alexandra. Devoted son of the late Raymond and Sophie Borowski.

Ray dedicated many years of his life to serving others through his work. He began his career with Keystone Shipping before serving as a mail carrier. He later found...

Andrew "Andy" Chomentowski

Andrew "Andy" Chomentowski

Jan 27, 2026

Andrew “Andy” Chomentowski, age 83, peacefully left this earth on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at home with his family. He will be greeted by his loving wife Katherine “Kate”, of 63 years, (Hampton), who recently predeceased him. He is survived by three children Katherine “Kitten” (Harold Snyder), Helen (Matthew D’Imperio) and Andrea “Munggie” (Brian Powell); by three grandchildren Matthew John...

Eileen F. Hoerst

Eileen F. Hoerst

Jan 27, 2026

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Eileen F. Hoerst (nee McDonald) passed away on January 27, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Mark. Loving mother of Lauren Patterson (Kevin) and Stephanie Hoerst. Cherished Mom-Mom to Liam Maccari, Lucy Patterson, David Patterson,...

Joann Callahan

Joann Callahan

Jan 27, 2026

Joann Callahan (née Roselli), passed away on January 27, 2026 at the age of 79. She was the beloved wife of 54 years to Robert Callahan. Loving mother to her daughter Christina Callahan. Dear sister of Linda DiMaio, Jeanette Evangelista, and Paul J. Alaimo. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet her...

Stephen T. Haskins

Stephen T. Haskins

Jan 25, 2026

Stephen T. Haskins passed away on January 25, 2026. Beloved husband of Linda (nee Weinman). Loving father of Stephen Haskins, Jr. (Belinda), Leesa Clark (Kevin), and Lynette McGee (Jonathan). Cherished Pop-Pop to his many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Theron Haskins, and loving brother-in-law to Tracie Weinman, Robert F. Weinman, Jr. and Anthony Gairo. Stephen was also survived by...

Michael Ward

Michael Ward

Jan 24, 2026

Michael F. Ward, born January 12, 1955, passed away on January 24, 2026, at the age of 71, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, surrounded by his family.  

Michael grew up in Northeast Philadelphia, where lifelong friendships became an extension of his family.  He was a funny, old-school man with a strong blue-collar work ethic and a deep love for his family.

He was...

Richard G. Fuerst

Richard G. Fuerst

Jan 24, 2026

Richard G. Fuerst passed away peacefully on January 24, 2026, surrounded by his family, at the age of 74. He was the beloved son of the late Robert and Therese Fuerst (nee Ifkovitz).

Richard was a devoted father to Rick, Pamela O’Malley (Brendan), Brian (Carly), Matt (Stephanie), and Melissa Bergen (Joe), and a proud and loving “Pop Pop” to Taylor, Olivia,...

Gary W. Nolan

Gary W. Nolan

Jan 23, 2026

Gary W. Nolan passed away on January 23, 2026. Beloved husband of 50 years to Mary (née Toland). Loving brother-in-law of Sue Zidek (George).

Gary was a proud graduate of Frankford High School and spent his professional career working as a printer until his retirement. He had a deep passion for antique cars, especially his cherished 1970 Cadillac Eldorado, and could...

Joseph P. Kelly, Sr. (Revised Times)

Joseph P. Kelly, Sr. (Revised Times)

Jan 22, 2026

Joseph P. Kelly, Sr., passed away on January 22, 2026, at the age of 85. He was a graduate of Roman Catholic High School, a proud U.S. Marine Corps veteran, and a retired baker from Stroehmann Bakery.

Joseph was the beloved son of the late John and Mary Kelly (née Laksh). He was the devoted father of Karen Fallon (Paul), Eileen...

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