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Catherine T. Craig (Née Walker)

Catherine T. Craig (Née Walker)

May 15, 2025

Catherine "Kay" Teresa Craig (née Walker) passed away peacefully of natural causes on May 15, 2025, with her family by her side. She was 90 years old.

She is survived by her children, James "Jimmy" and Catherine "Cathy"; her grandchildren, Jim (Carol), Chris (Tracey), Patti (John), Karen (Jim), Jennifer (Glenn), and Christine (Mark); and her great-grandchildren, Kassidy,...

James F. Boyce, Sr.

James F. Boyce, Sr.

May 14, 2025

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Passcode: 737637

James F. Boyce, Sr., passed away on May 14, 2025. He was the devoted father of Debra Sannasardo and James F. Boyce, Jr. (Katherine), and a proud Pop-Pop to Alex, David Rowan (Christine), and Debra Sannasardo. He is also...

Ronald Wright

Ronald Wright

May 13, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ronald Wright, age 77, on May 13, 2025. He was the beloved husband of Sharon Wright (née Smalley) for 55½ years, and the devoted father of Ronnie Wright (Dawn), Mark Wright (Tracy), and Kimberly Gray. Ron was a cherished Pop to Josh, Kayla, Mason, Kevin, Caden, and Nathan,...

Diane Donahue (Nee Hegh)

Diane Donahue (Nee Hegh)

May 13, 2025

Diane Donahue (née Hegh) passed away peacefully on May 13, 2025. She was the beloved wife of Thomas J. Donahue, Jr., and a devoted mother to Thomas J. Donahue III (Mary), Jeffrey Donahue (Amy), Megan Collins (Jim), and Kaitlyn Donahue. Diane was a cherished Mom-Mom to her loving grandchildren: Morgan, Thomas IV, Kacie, Jeffrey, Moira, and Kiera. She...

Donna Hazell (Nee Gabriel)

Donna Hazell (Nee Gabriel)

May 13, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of Donna L. Hazell, (née Gabriel), on May 13, 2025, at the age of 76. Donna was the beloved wife of 55 years to Dennis Hazell, Sr. and a devoted mother to Dennis Hazell, Jr. and James Hazell. Donna was a cherished Nana to Samantha, Jimmy Jr., Cassidy,...

Frances Marie Callahan

Frances Marie Callahan

May 12, 2025

Frances Marie Callahan, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2025. She was the beloved daughter of the late Daniel and Frances Callahan.  Devoted and loving sister to Rose Zito (the late Lawrence), Daniel Callahan, and Bill Callahan (Diane). Dear aunt of Dianne Rawlston and Kim Callahan, and great aunt of Emily Rawlston and Leo Cardone. Relatives and friends are...

Verna M. Haggerty

Verna M. Haggerty

May 10, 2025

Verna M. Haggerty (nee Rotchford) passed away peacefully on May 10, 2025.  Beloved wife of the late William J. Haggerty.  Loving mother of William (Michele) and Thomas.  Cherished grandmother of Shawn (Caitilin), Paige (Zachary), Thomas, and Ryan and great grandmother of Liam and Maeve.  Dear sister of Thomas Rotchford, Elaine Ball, James Rotchford, and the late John Rotchford.  Verna...

Rita D. D'Aquino

Rita D. D'Aquino

May 8, 2025

Rita D. D'Aquino (nee Larkin) passed away peacefully May 8, 2025, at the age of 96.  She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph M. D'Aquino, Jr. and loving stepmother to Joseph M. III.  One of 11 siblings, Rita is survived by her sister Helen Kelly, sister-in-law Barbara Larkin and numerous nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are...

Dominic R. D'Adamo

Dominic R. D'Adamo

May 8, 2025

Dominic R. D'Adamo passed away peacefully on May 8, 2025. He was the beloved husband of 41 years to Rose (née Mullaney).  Devoted father of Maria Scanga (Antonio) and Katelyn San Severino (Vincent). He was the cherished Poppop of Isabella, Chiara, Francesco, Sofia, and Liliana Scanga, and Joseph, Vincent, and Thomas San Severino.  Dominic was the dear brother of...

Marianne T. Hathaway

Marianne T. Hathaway

May 7, 2025

Marianne T. Hathaway, age 74, unexpectedly passed away on May 7, 2025.  Loving wife of Steven M. Hathaway.  Beloved mother of Michael Hathaway, Andrea Hathaway-Tomlinson (Charles), Steven Hathaway (Dana), and Marianne Hathaway.  Dear grandmother of Nathaniel Osterman, Alexander, Amelia, Jasmine, Allison, Luke, Emma, and Steven Hathaway.  Marianne is also survived by her siblings Joe McAdams, Jack McAdams, Kathleen Pacheco,...

Margaret "Peg" Mercurio

Margaret "Peg" Mercurio

May 6, 2025

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Margaret L. Mercurio; "Peg", (nee Neville), born 11 March 1941 in Delaware County, Pa.  Daughter of the late Thomas Neville and Kathryn Stevenson Brown and brother Thomas.  Survived...

Jean Marie Moore

Jean Marie Moore

May 6, 2025

Jean Marie Moore, age 57, passed away on May 6, 2025.  Jean was born and raised in Fishtown and worked for many years at the Delicatessen at IGA in Fishtown. Jean was preceded in death by her parents Edward and Carol Moore and sister Barbara Lynn Moore (Gene).   Sister of Ed Moore (Muriel), Shawn Moore. Also survived by many...

Patricia Andracchio

Patricia Andracchio

May 3, 2025

Patricia Andracchio Passed away peacefully on May 3, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Ralph Andracchio, Sr., Patricia was a devoted and loving mother to Joseph Patsch, Thomas Patsch (Denise), Raymond, Timothy, Ralph Andracchio, Jr. She was also the proud mother of the late Richard Wilkinson and Jennifer Patsch. Dear Step-Mother to...

Joseph P. Slater

Joseph P. Slater

May 3, 2025

Joseph P. Slater, Jr. passed away on May 3, 2025. Born to Ethel and Joseph P. Slater, Sr. on September 17, 1940, in Philadelphia, Joe was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend.

He was the beloved husband of Patricia Slater (nee McCormick), with whom he shared 59 years of marriage. Joe was a devoted father...

Joan K. Scanlon

Joan K. Scanlon

Apr 29, 2025

Beloved wife of Edward Scanlon for over 64years. Joan was the loving mother of John, Kathleen Alcaro (Marc), Linda Wilkus (Don), Maureen Scanlon (Harvey) and Heather Golden (Thomas). She was a cherished gran to Nicole, Megan, Francis (Little Frank), Edward, Aiden, Emily, Tommy and the late Francis (Big Frank). She was a proud great-gran to Mackenzie, Madison, Jacob,...

Florence V. Carboy

Florence V. Carboy

Apr 27, 2025

Florence V. Carboy (nee Ahern) passed away April 27, 2025, at the age of 92. Beloved wife of the late Daniel Carboy. Devoted mother to Daniel Carboy (Sharon), Mary Carboy, Annemarie Costello (Ed), Bernadette Waskiewicz (Ken), Regina Carboy-Harris, and Florence Keal (Bob). She was a loving grandmother to 12 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Doris Matanoski (the...

Mae Fisch

Mae Fisch

Apr 26, 2025

Mae Fisch, age 80, passed away on April 26, 2025.  Loving wife of the late William Fisch.  Beloved mother of Bill Fisch and Diane Creitz (Brian). Dear grandmother of Amanda (James), Michael (Courtney), Jennifer, Brian; and Gigi of Luca, Jaxon, Robin, Jameson, and Remi. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 12-1:15 P.M....

Monica A. Hazel

Monica A. Hazel

Apr 25, 2025

Monica A. Hazel, age 60, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2025.  She was preceded in death by her parents Kenneth and Mary Jane Hazel. Dear sister of Kimberly Manning (Kevin Cariola) and Sandra Hazel.   Dear Aunt of Connor and Tyler Manning.  She will also be greatly missed by her two orange tabby fur babies, Maverick & Goose.  Also...

Michael C. Haniman

Michael C. Haniman

Apr 25, 2025

Michael C. Haniman passed April 25, 2025, following a brief illness. Son of the late Pauline and William Haniman, Michael was a devoted husband of 47 years to Patricia (née Burkle), and a loving father to Jennifer Johnson (Michael), Chris Durkin (Neiva, Gita), Colleen Haniman, Michael W. Haniman, and Erik Haniman (Norah). He was a cherished Pop Pop to...

Kathleen T. Harrington

Kathleen T. Harrington

Apr 24, 2025

Kathleen T. Harrington (nee Marron) passed April 24, 2025.  Beloved wife of the late Michael Harrington.  Devoted mother of Kathleen Nagle (Bob), Michael Harrington (Diane), and Kristin Morris (Paul).  Loving grandmom of Michael, Paul, Ryan (Merve), Caitlin, Timothy (Alex), Corinne, Robert, and Luke.

Relatives and friends are invited to gather Wednesday, April 30, 2025, 9:00 AM St....

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