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John A. Cortese, Sr.
Jul 18, 2020
John A. Cortese, Sr. passed away July 18, 2020 at the age of 86. A proud US Army Veteran. Beloved husband of 56 years to Sally. Loving father of John Jr., Barry, Dennis, and the late Michael. Dear Pop Pop of 5 grandchildren, and 9 great grandchildren. Also survived by his brother Albert Cortese, and many loving nieces and...
Jeanette M. Hippel
Jul 17, 2020
Jeanette M. Hippel (nee DePalma) October 2, 1937 - July 17, 2020 wife of the late Harry. Beloved mother of William (Lori), David (Karin) and the late Charles (Nicole). Grandmom to Brandon, Michelle, Elizabeth, Jessica, Matthew, and Danica. Loving cousin of Eleanor and Frank Kahana, Long-time friend of Elaine Krolovich. Loving In-law of Charles (Jean) McIlhenney,...
Isabelle E. Fassnacht
Jul 17, 2020
Isabelle E. Fassnacht (nee Zablocky) passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on July 17, 2020 at the age of 93. Formerly of Dickson City, PA; a resident of Philadelphia for most of her life. Isabelle worked for Rohm and Haas which is now Dow Chemical. She is the loving mother of Anne Jensen (Bruce), Kathryn Tammaro (Robert), Margaret...
Joseph T. Sobczak
Jul 17, 2020
Beloved husband of Kathe (nee Boehmke). Loving step father of Joseph Mastropietro (Andrea), Grandfather of Keeley Bashwinger and Heidi Mastropietro. Dear brother of John Sobczak (Kathy), and Theresa McKeever (Robert); also survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephew and many cousins. Joe proudly served his country for over 20 years. First, as a Petty Officer/Career Counselor in the US...
Marlene Davis
Jul 16, 2020
Marlene Davis passed away July 16, 2020 at the age of 72. Beloved companion of the late Francis Fairburn. Loving mother of Jack, Dennis (Tamara), Stacey, and Philip. Loving Gram of Jerry, Kelly, Jack III, Tiffany, Dennis Jr., Alexis, Amanda, Brandon, Billy, Brittany; Great gram "GG" of Emily, Ryan, Dominic, Anthony, Matthew Jr., Hunter, Hayden, Hayley Aubrey, and Gia....
John R. Liebig , Jr.
Jul 15, 2020
On July 15, 2020 at the age of 79. Beloved husband of the late Judith (née Anskis). Devoted father of Judy Robbins, Kim Liebig Monaghan (Sean), John R. Liebig, III, and Kristina Keough (Paul). Pop pop of Katelyn, Tyler, John, Aidan, Kristina, Emily, Nate, Connor and the late Corey. Brother-in-law of Margaret "Cookie" Liebig and his nephew Richard. Relatives...
Caridad A. Morales (Nee Astiazarain)
Jul 13, 2020
Caridad A. Morales (nee Astiazarain) passed away peacefully July 13, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Adolfo J. Morales. Loving mother of Marta R., and Adolfo A. (Kathleen). Dear grandmother of Andre C. (Ashleigh), and Michael A. (Keri); great grandmother of Tiernan, Mason, and Lauren. Services and interment will be held privately at the family's request.
Mary L. Paschall (Nee Palmer)
Jul 13, 2020
Mary L. passed away July 13, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Ralph. Devoted mother of Kim Hamm (Thomas), Ralph Anthony (Deborah), and the late Ralph John. Loving Grandmom to many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Services and Interment will be held at a later date.
James Mcanulty
Jul 12, 2020
James, passed away peacefully July 12, 2020. A retired rigger of Local 161. Loving brother of Regina Gontz. Jim will also be sadly missed by his loving extended family. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Wednesday 9:00 AM, St. Katherine of Siena Church, 9700 Frankford Ave., Philadelphia, followed by his Funeral Mass 10:00 AM. Interment - St. Dominic...
Blanche Marie Fani (Nee O'Brien)
Jul 12, 2020
Beloved wife of the late Anthony. Devoted mother of Michele Nahony (Edward), Paul Fani (Kim), Christopher (Megan), and the late Lisa. Loving Mom Mom of Anthony, Jordyn, Karly, Logan, and Julia. Dear sister of George O'Brien and Rosemary O'Brien; survived by nieces and nephews. Daughter of the late George and Blanche O'Brien. Relatives and friends are invited to gather...
John J. Donohue, Jr.
Jul 10, 2020
John J. Donohue, Jr. of Philadelphia passed away on July 10, 2020 at the age of 86, after a brief illness. John was a lifelong resident of the city, born in South Philadelphia and living most of his life in the Northeast. He graduated from South Catholic High School in 1951, proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1953...
Barbara Ann "Bobbi" Buckley
Jul 9, 2020
Barbara Ann "Bobbi" Buckley, passed away July 9, 2020. Daughter of the late Frank and Marie. Dear sister of Frank and the late Marlene. Beloved lifelong friend of the Keenan Family and best friend of the late Peggy Keenan. Survived by her great nephew Harry Taylor (Jaycee) and great-great nephews Liam and Rylan. She will also be sadly missed...
Francis W. Decelle
Jul 8, 2020
Francis passed away unexpectedly on July 8, 2020 at the age of 60. He was an employee of CMC Steel of Sayreville, NJ. Loving husband of 17 years to the late Sharon (nee Bartholomew). Beloved stepfather of Anthony Bartholomew (Teresa), Ashley Kuehmstedt, Brittany Dean, and Bryan Dean. Papa of Jace, Hunter, Kinza, Eli, and Angel. Also survived by many...
David J. Smith
Jul 8, 2020
David passed away on July 8, 2020 at the age of 87. David proudly served during the Korean War with the United States Army. David also served on the Honor Guard in St. Petersburg, FL, Chapter 14 of the Korean Veterans Assoc. He also was a retired Real Estate Broker. Beloved husband of Kathleen (nee Loughlin). Father of Patricia...
Mary M. Cannon (Nee Urbanek)
Jul 7, 2020
Mary's Celebration of Life Mass was delayed because of the COVID Pandemic. It is now scheduled for Saturday, September 18, 2021 at 9:30 AM St. Katherine of Siena Church, 9700 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19114.
Mary M. Cannon, daughter of the late Joseph...
Anthony J. Hoffman
Jul 7, 2020
Anthony J. Hoffman age 57, suddenly and peacefully, on July 7, 2020. Most loving husband to Barbara (nee Becker); devoted father to Deborah Felix (Hartman) and Anthony, Jr.; Adored Pop to Dominic. He is predeceased by his parents, Guy and Kathleen (nee Cieslinski). Dear brother to Guy (Beverly); Kathleen Rutherford (Donald); and Kenneth (Colleen). He will be sadly missed...
Susan M. Urso
Jul 4, 2020
Susan Marie Urso passed away July 4, 2020. Beloved daughter of Patricia F. Urso, (nee Dilorenzo) and late Salvatore A. Urso; sister of James (Barbara), the late Steven (Lauren), and Michael (Keli). Beloved aunt of Erika (Joe Deutsch), John (Hope), Steven Jr. (Tricia), Darien and Lucia. Beloved great-aunt of Salvatore James. Sue was born and raised in northeast Philadelphia,...
Sang To Bae
Jul 4, 2020
Sang To Bae passed away July 4, 2020. He was a merchant marine. Beloved husband of Chang Su; loving father of Donna Bartz and Jane Hyun. Funeral service will be held Wednesday July 8th, 2020 at the Bucks County Presbyterian Church, 1550 Woodbourne Rd. Levittown PA 19057 at 10:00 AM. Interment is Forest Hills Cemetery.
David J. Donnelly
Jul 4, 2020
David J. Donnelly passed away July 4, 2020 at the age of 85. Beloved husband of the late Mary (nee Shannon). Loving Uncle of Daniel (Miki) Donnelly, Susan Wilkinson-Huston, Barbara Arnold, Denise (Daniel) O'Malley, Dennis (Lee) Donnelly, Catherine (August) Korn, Carol (Ted) Ryan, Regina Jablonowski, Robert (Christine) McAuley and the late Catherine Modell, Theresa Castaldi, Terence Donnelly, Patrick Geary and...
Kathleen Y. Allen (Nee Hyatt)
Jul 3, 2020
Kathleen Y. Allen (nee Hyatt) passed away suddenly July 3, 2020 at the age of 56. Beloved wife of the late James. Loving mother of Jamie Wahl (Stephen), Angela Wilson (Brandon), and Josh Evans (Jill); Mom Mom of Destiny, Madison, Cole, Aubrey, Reagan, Logan, Andrea, and Isabella. She is also survived by her loving Aunt Ann and adoring niece...
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