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Geraldine M. Florek "Gerry"

Geraldine M. Florek "Gerry"

Mar 22, 2025

Geraldine "Gerry" Florek (nee Wisniewski) passed away peacefully on March 22, 2025, at the age of 83, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Thomas Florek and a devoted mother to Cherylanne Kruse (Robert), Thomas Florek, and the late Joseph Florek. Gerry was a doting grandmother to Jill and David, and a dear sister...

Isabell M. Snare

Isabell M. Snare

Mar 22, 2025

Isabell M. Snare, age 94, born in Elmwood City, PA and formally of Levittown, PA, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2025. She was the beloved wife of the late Charles Snare. Isabell was a loving mother to David (Karen), Elizabeth (David), and James (Margaret). She was the cherished grandmother to 12 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild. She...

Joseph A. Marshall

Joseph A. Marshall

Mar 22, 2025

Joseph A. Marshall passed away suddenly on March 22, 2025, at the age of 57. He was the loving son of the late Vera and James Marshall, Sr. and dear brother of James Jr., John, Lisa, and the late Linda. He is also survived by his loving nieces, nephews, and extended family.

Joe had a special bond...

Marie "Marcy" Mucerino

Marie "Marcy" Mucerino

Mar 22, 2025

REVISED AS OF 4/26/25 PER FAMILY REQUEST

Loving mother of Anthony (Natalie), Michael, and Stephen Mucerino.  Grandmother of Natalie, Elaine, and Michael.  Great grandmother of Haley, Grady, and Flynn Hughes.  Sister of Bill Moran, Pat Soda and the late Michael Moran.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family on Saturday, April 26, 2025,...

Alice L. Brooks

Alice L. Brooks

Mar 21, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Alice L. Brooks (nee Laboranti) on March 21, 2025, at the age of 86. Alice was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother whose love for her family knew no bounds.

Alice was the devoted wife of Gary Brooks and a loving mother to Theresa...

Elizabeth "Libby" H. Couce (Née Doebler)

Elizabeth "Libby" H. Couce (Née Doebler)

Mar 21, 2025

Elizabeth H. "Libby" Couce (née Doebler) passed away peacefully on March 21, 2025, at the age of 73, surrounded by her loving family. A resident of Philadelphia, Libby was raised in Oakford, Bucks County, and lived for many years on Summit Avenue. She was a proud graduate of Neshaminy High School, Class of 1969, and also attended Bucks County...

Dorothy J. Kelly

Dorothy J. Kelly

Mar 20, 2025

Dorothy J. Kelly, age 93, passed away on March 20, 2025.  Dorothy was a retired judicial secretary with the City of Philadelphia.  Beloved wife of the late John Kelly.  Loving mother of John, Michael (Colleen), and the late James and Patrick Kelly.  Also survived by 7 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to...

Rose A. Rocco

Rose A. Rocco

Mar 19, 2025

Rose A. Rocco (nee Alfano), 99, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2025. She was the beloved wife of the late Anthony A. Rocco and devoted mother to her daughters, Rose Anne Rocco, Donna Rocco, and Anna Marie Rocco-Iaquinta (Michael Iaquinta). Rose's family was her greatest joy. She was the proud and loving mom-mom of Roseanne Marie Wlas (Kyle),...

Joan P. Borman (Nee Mead)

Joan P. Borman (Nee Mead)

Mar 19, 2025

Joan P. Borman (nee Mead), age 82, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2025. She was the beloved wife of the late Morris Leroy Borman and a loving mother to Nicholas (Elizabeth), Donna Borman, Darren (Donna), the late Daniel C., and David. Joan was the cherished grandmother of 13 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren, and she is also survived by...

Francis X. Broderick

Francis X. Broderick

Mar 18, 2025

Francis X. Broderick, 69, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2025. Frank was the loving dad to Lisa Stewart (Patrick) and devoted fiancé to Beverly McGovern. He was preceded in death by his wife, the late Margaret Mary (nee Williams) and parents John and Marie Broderick. Frank is also survived by his cherished siblings Joseph, Stephen, the late...

Kathleen M. Fiore (Nee Potter)

Kathleen M. Fiore (Nee Potter)

Mar 18, 2025

Kathleen M. Fiore age 63 has sadly passed away on the evening of March 18,2025. Kathleen was the most beautiful, loving, caring wife to Anthony Fiore for 30 yrs. Kathleen also was the loving mother to her most cherished (Amanda, Buster, Pepper, Gabriel, Daisy, Bella, Clyde, Bonnie, Delilah, Oreo).

Kathleen was a very special person and had...

Wanda M. Mcmonigle (Nee Milzrek)

Wanda M. Mcmonigle (Nee Milzrek)

Mar 17, 2025

Wanda M. McMonigle "Sandy" (nee Milzrek) passed away peacefully on March 17, 2025, at the age of 89. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert J. McMonigle. Sandy was a devoted and loving mother to her four children: Theresa Kimble (Jim), Linda Costello (Robert), Mary McMonigle (Bob), and Sandra Shinn. She was also a proud and cherished...

Mary Foley

Mary Foley

Mar 17, 2025

Mary Foley (nee Zagrocki) passed peacefully March 17, 2025.  Beloved mother of Timothy Foley (Renee) and Jennifer Foley.  Loving Mommom of Gillian, Brianna, and Emily.  Daughter of the late Joseph and Martha Zagrocki.  Dear sister of Carol Galiczynski and the late Joseph Zagrocki, and Nick Zagrocki; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to...

Florence "Flossie" Quinn

Florence "Flossie" Quinn

Mar 17, 2025

Florence "Flossie" Quinn, age 74, passed away unexpectedly on March 17, 2025. A proud graduate of Little Flower High School and Temple University, Flossie was a retired schoolteacher in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, starting her career at St. Martin of Tours followed by many wonderful years at Saint Albert the Great in Huntingdon Valley. Her most treasured roles, however,...

James "Jamie" Mcquillan

James "Jamie" Mcquillan

Mar 16, 2025

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James "Jamie" McQuillan, age 59, passed away on March 16, 2025.  He was preceded in death by his parents Charlie and Peggy McQuillan.  Dear brother of Dennis McQuillan (Charmaine), Chuck McQuillan (Rosa), Mike McQuillan (Geri), Karen Snellbaker (Chuck), and Josette Miller.  Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

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Peter F. Raymond

Peter F. Raymond

Mar 13, 2025

Peter F. Raymond, 83, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2025. Born to a legacy of love and dedication, he was the beloved husband of Marguerite (nee McGuckin) for 61 wonderful years. Peter was a devoted father to Audrey Oyer (Chris), Kelly Fallon (Tom), and Joy Raymond (John Gryn), and a loving pop pop to Megan Stanton (Nick), Colin...

Helen M. Edelman

Helen M. Edelman

Mar 12, 2025

Helen M. Edelman passed March 12, 2025, at the age of 71.  Beloved daughter of Helen and the late William M.  Loving sister of William W. (Susan), her twin sister Anna, and Michael (Susan).  Dear aunt of Molly (Steve), Megan (Geremy) and Elizabeth; also survived by many cousins.

Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Tuesday,...

Seungyong Sean Choi

Seungyong Sean Choi

Mar 12, 2025

Seungyong Sean Choi passed away at the age of 64 on March 12, 2025 at his family home in Yardley, Pennsylvania.

Seungyong was born to Chanmin Choi and Okhee Chun in Gangwon-do, South Korea in July of 1960. He attended Inha University, where he received a B.S. and M.S. in Chemistry. He received his Ph.D. from Wayne...

Rosemary A. Degan

Rosemary A. Degan

Mar 9, 2025

Rosemary A. Degan (nee Hornickle), age 87, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2025. She was the beloved wife of the late Francis Degan and a devoted mother to Michael (Rebecca), Kathleen Clark, and Patricia Degan. Rosemary's heart was full of love for her grandchildren, Meghan DeLuca (Dominic), Kaitlyn Clark (Francis), Matthew C. Degan, and her great-granddaughter, Kaiya DeLuca....

Debra Joan Stackwicz

Debra Joan Stackwicz

Mar 9, 2025

It is with heavy hearts to announce the passing of Debra Stackwicz age 72, who transitioned peacefully at home with her daughters by her side.

Currently residing in Newtown Square, but originally from Aubrey Avenue in Northeast Philadelphia. There she lived her best years with husband Andrew Stackwicz and raising her daughters Katelyn Holzerman...

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