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Thomas "Andy" Caldarelli
Oct 22, 2025
Andrew Caldarelli, age 75, passed away on October 22, 2025, surrounded by family. He was the beloved husband of Kathy Caldarelli (née Morris), with whom he shared 55 years of love and marriage.
He was the proud and devoted father of Andrew, Dennis, and David, and an adoring Grandpop to Victoria. He is also survived by his...
Violet A. Mcelroy
Oct 22, 2025
Violet A. McElroy (nee Steinard) passed peacefully surrounded by her loving family October 22, 2025, at the age of 92. Beloved wife of the late James. Devoted mother of Linda Haskins (Stephen), Tracie Weinman, Robert Weinman, Jr., and the late William Weinman, the late Michelle Weinman, the late Jamie Gairo, PhD (Anthony). Loving Nanny of Katherine (Kevin), Kristen (Tyler),...
Melinda M. Long
Oct 21, 2025
It is with deepest love and sorrow that we share that on October 21st, 2025, Melinda M. Long passed away at the age of 50 after a long and hard-fought battle with Parkinson's Disease.
Melinda was the beloved daughter of the late Roseanne and Francis Long, and the loving life partner of the late Patrick M. Donohue. She was a proud...
Alan R. Jones
Oct 20, 2025
Alan R. Jones, age 81, passed away peacefully on October 20, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was the devoted husband of 57 years to Mary Jane Jones (née Orr), and the cherished father of Alan "Rob" and his wife Meaghan, his son James "Jim" A., and his daughter Kelly A. Jones and her husband, Rabih Masri. A...
Margaret H. Ritchie-Harmer
Oct 20, 2025
Margaret H. Ritchie-Hamer passed away on October 20, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Loving mom to Peg Ritchie, Kathy Jacquot (Al), Joe Ritchie (Dana), and Maureen Picozzi (Michael). Cherished Mom-Mom to six grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. Margaret was a proud 75-year resident of the Holmesburg section of Philadelphia and a valued member...
John C. Savage
Oct 17, 2025
It is with great sadness to announce the passing of John C. Savage, 87, of Langhorne, on Friday, October 17, 2025, from the effects of Parkinson's Disease. He was the husband of Jean E. Kleiser Savage for over 38 years. Born February 8, 1938, he was the son of the late Joseph and Helen (nee King) Savage.
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Barbara A. Toohey
Oct 14, 2025
Barbara A. Toohey (nee Young) passed away on October 14, 2025. Loving mother of Sean Toohey (Alice) and Nicole Deming (Daniel). Cherished Mum-Mum to Grace, Max, and Ayla. Dear sister of Peter Young and Robert Young, and the late Kathleen Young. Barbara deeply loved being surrounded by her family. Her absolute favorite place to spend time was "down the...
David Alan Ruf
Oct 13, 2025
It is with great sadness that we share the sudden passing of our brother, David Alan Ruf on October 13, 2025. For most of his life, David worked as a Food and Beverage manager as well as bartender but for the last few years, he enjoyed working security with Allied Securities at Jeanes Hospital.
David had a...
Joseph Donahue
Oct 13, 2025
Joseph Donahue passed away on October 13, 2025 at the age of 76. Loving father of Nicole Donahue and the late Joseph I. Donahue. Beloved Pop-Pop of Joseph, Ryan, and Ali. Dear brother of Jack Donahue (Marianne). Also survived by his niece Lisa and great nieces Michaela and Angelina. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Friday morning,...
Rafael Daniel Rosario Perez
Oct 10, 2025
Rafael Daniel Rosario Perez passed away peacefully October 10, 2025, at the age of 89. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Saturday, October 18, 2025, 9:00 AM to 10:45 AM Visitation BVM Church, B and Lehigh Avenue, Philadelphia, followed by his Funeral Mass 11:00 AM. Interment is Private.
Margaret C. Bradeis
Oct 5, 2025
Margaret C. Bradeis passed away on October 5, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth Sr. Loving mom to Kenneth Jr. (Kerry), Thomas (Cheryl), Richard, Albert (Terri), and the late Mark (Linda). Cherished Grandmom to Jennifer, Kelly, Caitlin, Mark, Eric, Alex, Nicole, Jessica, Erica, Victoria, and Kenny. Adored Great GG to Derek, Riley, Allie, Leah, Hannah, Valerie, Olivia,...
Peggy Ann Billek
Oct 5, 2025
Peggy Ann Billek (née Doerr) passed away on October 5, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Leonard Billek. Loving mother of Colleen Krawczyk and Thomas Billek. Cherished Grandmom to Tristan and Kieran. Dear sister of Nancy Maio (the late James). Peggy is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Peggy will be remembered...
Mycol R. Dennis
Oct 5, 2025
Mycol R. Dennis, age 33, passed away suddenly on October 5, 2025. He was the beloved son of Steven Dennis and the late Shanon Garrow (the late John), and the cherished grandson of Gordon and Virginia Kurtz, Rick Wolfsteller (Diane) and Merrilyn Apicelli (Steve). He is survived by his son, Mycol J. Dennis. Mycol was a dear brother to...
Nancy A. Lee
Oct 4, 2025
Nancy A. Lee (née Gallagher) passed away peacefully on October 4, 2025, at the age of 84. She was the beloved wife of the late John "Jack" Lee and a devoted mother to Karen Lucas (Michael), Michael, and David. Cherished "Grandmom" to her grandson Michael, Nancy was also a loving sister to the late Edward Gallagher. She is survived...
Martin "Marty" R. Todt
Oct 3, 2025
Martin R. "Marty" Todt passed away on October 3, 2025. He was the beloved husband of 22 years to Valerie Frazier, and the loving son of the late George and Gloria Todt. Marty will be deeply missed by his cherished brother, George Todt (Beverly), and his sister, Anina Budny. He was predeceased by his sister, Gloria Marie Correa. He...
Mary Jo Keenan
Oct 3, 2025
Mary Jo Keenan, age 74, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2025. She was the beloved daughter of the late Gloria Keenan (nee Lotierzo) and the cherished sister of John "Jack" (Pat), Brian (Kim), and the late Kevin Keenan. She is also survived by her sister-in-law, Gerri Keenan, and her many loving nieces and nephews. A proud graduate of...
Gregory W. Diaz
Oct 1, 2025
Gregory W. Diaz passed away at the age of 76 on October 1, 2025. He was preceded in death by his wife, Celestine "Celeste" Diaz. Loving father of Denise Gonzalez (Ed), Kristin Diaz (Jaime), Carla Mangual (Walter) and Gregory Diaz, II. Beloved grandfather of Brett, Michael, Nicole, Cole, Alex, Walter, Jr., Jeruel, Julianna, Daniel, Olivia, Matthew, Nox, and Braydon. ...
Earle C. Beach
Sep 30, 2025
Mr. Earle Charles Beach passed away peacefully, at the age of 91, on September 30, 2025, in Philadelphia, PA. He grew up in the Western, New York area. Earle was born in Arcade, NY on January 27, 1934. He was a graduate of Elba Central School, and Ithaca College. He studied and lived in Puerto Rico. He worked at...
John E. "Jack" Layton
Sep 27, 2025
John E. Layton "Jack", a lifelong resident of Fishtown, passed away peacefully on September 27, 2025. He was the beloved husband of the late Carole Layton (née Charlton), with whom he shared 66 wonderful years of marriage. Jack was the devoted father of Carole Turchi (John), Linda Kearney (Terry), Lisa Layton, Kelly Sanabria (Aquilino), and Jacqulyn Thoroughgood (Patrick). He...
Michael J. Carroll
Sep 26, 2025
Michael J. Carroll, age 70, passed away on September 26, 2025, surrounded by his family. Loving husband of Reenie (nee Glynn). Beloved father of Erica Lawrence (William), Ryan Carroll, and the late Michael W. Carroll. Pop of Addison, Evelyn, and Michael. Dear brother of Margie, Robert, Donna, James, and Thomas. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Michael was...
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