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Stanley "Wally" W. Hojnacki

Stanley "Wally" W. Hojnacki

Aug 4, 2018

Wally passed away on August 4, 2018 at the age of 65 with his family by his side. He is the beloved husband of 39 years to Jo-Ann (nee Menno). Loving father of Carla Gault (Steven). Dear brother of Bob Hojnacki and Joannne Romano. He is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, and cousins. Services and interment private.

Anthony "Tony" L. Riggs

Anthony "Tony" L. Riggs

Aug 4, 2018

Tony passed away suddenly on August 4, 2018 at the age of 36. Beloved son of Larry and Ellen (nee Egner) Riggs. Loving fiancé of Amber Nowland. Devoted father of Anthony Riggs, Mercedes Riggs, Alexis Riggs, and Taylor Nowland. Dear brother of Kim Rafferty (Sean). Uncle of Frankie and Sean; nephew of Roy and Sharon Egner, and Billy Egner....

Charles R. Hartzell, Jr.

Charles R. Hartzell, Jr.

Aug 3, 2018

Charlie was a graduate of Father Judge High School, Class of '61. He served in the U.S. Air Force and was owner of HBESCO. Loving husband of Barbara Jo (nee Aherne). Father of Dennis Gibson (Lee), Paul Gibson (Jennifer Morgan), Edmund Gibson, Heather Hartzell Speare, Brendan Gibson (Bernadette), and Charles M. Hartzell (Sarah).  Loving Grampsie of Larissa, Monica, Layla, Sofia,...

John J. Craney

John J. Craney

Aug 3, 2018

Beloved husband of Janis (nee Brennan). Loving father of Christine O'Donnell (John), Lori Toy (John) and Peter Craney. Dear Pop Pop of Erin, James, Connor, Kaleigh, Jack and Morgan. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Friday 8:30 AM at St. Christopher Church, 13301 Proctor Rd. Phila., PA 19116 followed by his Funeral Mass 10:30 AM. In...

Elizabeth "Betty" T. Kennelly

Elizabeth "Betty" T. Kennelly

Aug 2, 2018

Elizabeth T. Kennelly (nee Mckenna) "Betty" August 2, 2018 age 91, wife of the late Matthew. Loving mother of Betty (Michael) Bachowski, Matt (Terry) Kennelly, Anne Kennelly, Franny (Barbara) Kennelly, Peggy (Kevin) Reinert, Rose (John) Breslin, Patty Kennelly, Mary Kay (Michael) Mensch. She is also survived by many Grand and Great Grandchildren. Relatives and Friends are invited to her...

Sharon M. Stehl

Sharon M. Stehl

Aug 1, 2018

Sharon M. Stehl, age 61 of Delran, NJ passed away August 1, 2018. She was born to the late Melvin Anderson and Catherine Anderson on January 14, 1957. Sharon was a devoted wife, mother and Mom Mom. She enjoyed spending time on her family boat, relaxing at the beach and going to concerts. She took pride in raising her two...

John J. "Jack" Wurtenberg, Sr.

John J. "Jack" Wurtenberg, Sr.

Aug 1, 2018

John J. Sr. "Jack" peacefully August 1, 2018, surrounded by his family.  Beloved husband of the late "Sis".  Devoted father of John J. Jr. "Werty" and his wife Elaine, Robert "Bugsy" and his wife BeBe, and his daughter Denise.  Loving Pop of Matthew, Tiffany, John III, Lindsay, Billy, Bobby, and Jamie,...

Mark Reidy

Mark Reidy

Aug 1, 2018

Mark Reidy, 48, of Egg Harbor Twp., NJ passed away peacefully August 1, 2018.  Born in Philadelphia on March 19, 1970 he is beloved by his family and friends.  Mark was a family man who loved spending his free time playing with his grandkids, watching the Redskins play and cheering for...

Anthony T. Lapkiewicz

Anthony T. Lapkiewicz

Aug 1, 2018

Anthony T. Lapkiewicz passed away August 1, 2018 at the age of 100. Beloved husband of the late Marie (nee Porter). Loving father of Charles (Cecilia) and Margaret Link. Dear Pop of Scott McHugh, Bryan Link, Mary Long, Theresa Moore, Mark Lapkiewicz and Agnes Cappello; great grandpop of Aidan McHugh, Christopher Cappello, and Desmond Moore. He is also survived...

Gerald "Jerry" D. Mcginnis

Gerald "Jerry" D. Mcginnis

Jul 31, 2018

Loving husband of the late Donna (nee Sassa). Stepfather of Harry Taylor III. Dear friend of Frank and Maureen Wilkinson. He is also survived by his nieces and nephews. Relatives and friend are invited to his viewing Monday 9 AM - 9:45 AM Holy Innocents Church 1337 Hunting Park Ave. Phila., PA 19124 followed by his Funeral Mass 10:00 AM....

Joseph "Joe" A. Farrell

Joseph "Joe" A. Farrell

Jul 30, 2018

Joseph A. Farrell "Joe" A long time resident of Center City, passed away suddenly July 30,2018 at his residence at the age of 67. He was a graduate of Father Judge H.S.and Allentown College and received his Masters Degree on Public Administration from the University of North Carolina. Joe was passionate about his work with EDSI  where he worked for...

Frederick H. "Fred" Isard, Iii

Frederick H. "Fred" Isard, Iii

Jul 30, 2018

Beloved husband of 30 years to Linda (nee Torpey).  Loving brother of Rosemarie Stambro (the late Jimmy) and Betsy Herbert; also survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.  Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Thursday 9:30 AM to 1 0:45 AM St. Katherine of Siena Church,...

Sarah Anne Michalczyk

Sarah Anne Michalczyk

Jul 28, 2018

Sarah Anne passed away suddenly July 28, 2018.  Loving mother of Frankie Ann, she is the beloved daughter of John and Karen (nee Sharp).  Loving sister of John (Amy) and Rachel, granddaughter of Edward and Esther Sharp; also survived by her nephews Jack and Logan.  Sarah will also be sadly missed by many aunts, uncles, and cousins.  Relatives and friends...

Robert N. Dixey

Robert N. Dixey

Jul 28, 2018

Beloved son of Regina and the late Norman.  Devoted father of Corynne Wall, Bryant, and Casey Lang.  Brother of Bill, Roger, and Doug.  Also survived by 6 grandchildren.  Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Thursday morning, 10-10:45 A.M. at All Saints Episcopal Church, 9601 Frankford Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19114.  Funeral Service 11 A.M.  Interment All Saints Cemetery.  In...

Daniel B. Schwartz

Daniel B. Schwartz

Jul 27, 2018

Suddenly July 27, 2018, at the of 31.  Beloved son of Joseph and Joan (nee Boland), he is the loving brother of Jeffrey Schwartz and Joseph "Rusty" Schwartz and his wife Megan.  Dear uncle of Adam.  Daniel will also be sadly missed by many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.  Relatives and friends are invited to gather Saturday, August 4, 2018,...

Betty N. Blaker (Nee Slavinsky)

Betty N. Blaker (Nee Slavinsky)

Jul 27, 2018

Beloved wife of 58 years to Walter.  Devoted mother of Darlene Burke (Jeff) and Joanne Calandra (Jay), loving Mom Mom of Jessica and Rachel.  Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Wednesday 9:00 to 10:45 AM, Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, followed by her Funeral Service 11:00 AM. ...

Michael Mckenna

Michael Mckenna

Jul 27, 2018

Michael "Mike" passed away peacefully with his family by his side on July 27, 2018.  Mike grew up in the Tacony section of Philadelphia with his parents and siblings.  Mike spent his childhood playing sports and running around the neighborhood with his many friends.  Mike was an accomplished student and athlete.  He attended Roman Catholic High School where he played...

Ellwood J. Hassey, Iii

Ellwood J. Hassey, Iii

Jul 27, 2018

Beloved husband of Anita (nee DeMark).  Loving father of Joseph and Thomas Hassey, dear brother of Margaret Maines, Catherine Erazmus (Richard), Delores Puro, Patricia Sullick (Charles), Lillian Wilderman (Ronald) and Marion Hassey; also survived by many nieces and nephews.  Relatives and friends are invited to his Graveside Service, August 20, 2018, 10:00 AM at Hillside Cemetery, Roslyn, PA.

Vincent T. Jordan, Jr.

Vincent T. Jordan, Jr.

Jul 26, 2018

Loving husband of Nancy (nee Sedar). Devoted father of Jeff and Jen Eiswerth (Brian). Pop-Pop of Sean, Gianna, Bella, Addison, Samantha, and Morgan. Brother of Margaret Mary Vining (Ty) and James Jordan (Tracy). Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Friday morning, 7:30-9 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave., Phila.,...

Kathleen "Cappy" Ryan

Kathleen "Cappy" Ryan

Jul 26, 2018

Loving mother of Kimberly Gormley, Kelly Threet (Tony), Danielle Ryan, Michael Ryan, III, and the late Michael Ryan, Jr. Beloved Gammy of Jacob, Shane, Alfred, Rielley, Joshua, Jade, Chase, Devin, Hailey, Hayden, Mason, and Piper. Dear sister of JoAnn Caporaletti, Linda Buglak, Mary Girard, Donna Powers, and the late Janet Rudy. Cappy tirelessly lived for her children and grandchildren. She...

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