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Jean Weaver (Nee Devincentis)

Jean Weaver (Nee Devincentis)

Mar 9, 2025

Jean Weaver (nee DeVincentis) passed away peacefully, in her 100th year on March 9, 2025. She was the beloved wife of the late William J. Weaver, and the loving mother of William J. Weaver, Jr. (Denise). Jean was an adoring Gram to Nancy Weaver, Katie Viereck (Matt), Kristin Walsh (Tom), and Julie Weathers (Jeremy), and a cherished Great Grammy...

Raymond W. Moore

Raymond W. Moore

Mar 8, 2025

Raymond W. Moore March 8, 2025 (one day short of his 95th birthday) Raymond W. Moore passed away peacefully on March 8, 2025, surrounded by his loving family, just one day shy of his 95th birthday. He was the beloved husband of the late Jane (nee Norris), and a devoted father to Raymond (Denise), George (Barbara), and the late...

Wayne Chepress

Wayne Chepress

Mar 7, 2025

Wayne Chepress passed away peacefully on March 7, 2025, at the age of 77. He was the beloved husband of 57 years to Linda Chepress (née Ford), and the loving father of Racquel Chepress, Jason Chepress (Grace) and the late Wayne Michael. Wayne was also a proud and devoted Poppy to his grandchildren, Mellisa, Jeremy, Alyssa, Shelby, Jason Jr.,...

Vincent Pasciullo

Vincent Pasciullo

Mar 7, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Vincent Pasciullo, who left us on March 7, 2025. Vincent was a beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, great uncle, grandfather, great-grandfather and godfather.

He was the devoted husband of the late Patricia Pasciullo and Hazel Pasciullo, and a loving father to his son, Sean Pasciullo, Sr....

Lori A. Minarczyk

Lori A. Minarczyk

Mar 6, 2025

Lori A. Minarczyk, age 62, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was a devoted mother, cherished daughter, and beloved sister, leaving behind a legacy of love, warmth, and joy. Lori was the loving mother to Amanda Majcher (Piotr), the cherished mom-mom to Nathan, and a beloved daughter to Anna May and...

Dolores M. Fuentes

Dolores M. Fuentes

Mar 5, 2025

Dolores M. Fuentes (nee Linderme), age 94, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2025. Dolores was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She is survived by her sons, William Hutchinson (Cindy) and Bob Hutchinson (Sue), as well as her cherished grandchildren: Christina, Billy, Robert, Christopher, and Ryan. Dolores was also a proud great-grandmother to Alexa, Brandon, Payton,...

Stella G. Pettinelli

Stella G. Pettinelli

Mar 2, 2025

Stella G. Pettinelli (nee Gentile), age 85, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2025. She was the beloved wife of the late Louis D. Pettinelli Sr. and the devoted mother of Louis D. Pettinelli Jr. (Eileen), Donna Doyle (John), and Domenick Pettinelli. Stella was a loving grandmother to Jennifer McCloskey (Brian), Domenick Pettinelli, Jamie Pettinelli, Johnny Doyle, Joey Doyle,...

Elzbieta "Betty" Bochnak

Elzbieta "Betty" Bochnak

Mar 1, 2025

Elzbieta "Betty" Bochnak, age 80, passed away on March 1, 2025.  Beloved wife of the late Joseph Bochnak.  Beloved sister of Krystyna Wroblewska.  Sister-in-law of Genevieve Knecht (the late James J.).  Dear aunt of James M. Knecht, Anna (Marek) Wojtczak, and Isabella Wroblewska.

Betty was a schoolteacher in Poland, and a seamstress in the United States.

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Jane Marie Ott (Nee Earley)

Jane Marie Ott (Nee Earley)

Mar 1, 2025

Jane Marie Ott (née Earley) passed away suddenly on March 1, 2025, at the age of 63. She was a beloved and devoted wife to Curt Ott, a cherished mother to Craig Cortino (Demetra Menico) and Joe Cortino, and a proud and adoring Mom Mom to her treasured grandchildren, Angelo and Olympia.

Jane was a loving sister...

Kathleen M. Pomponi

Kathleen M. Pomponi

Feb 28, 2025

Kathleen M. Pomponi, (nee Bertolini), age 75, passed away on February 25, 2025.  Beloved mother of Tara Jacobson, Christina Shadle (Brian), and Kathy Pagano.  Nona of Ariella, Sophia, Gigi, Giulianna, Kaitlyn, Mark, Chase, Madison, Jake, Jagger, Rocco, and Michael.

All services have been completed privately by the family.

Leo E. Wiggins

Leo E. Wiggins

Feb 28, 2025

Leo E. Wiggins, age 74, passed away on February 28, 2025.  Son of the late Edward and Marion Wiggins. Father of Stacy Reed (Anthony), Lee Wiggins (Kateryna), Bryan Wiggins (Patricia) and Cassandra Wiggins-Dowdell.  Grandpa of Kylie, Madison, Zach, Jacob, Mirica, Ian, Jason, Parker, and Rylee. Brother of Cathy Reddington, Nancy Quirk, Paula Berg, and the late Lynne and Phil...

Diane E. Mcfarlane

Diane E. Mcfarlane

Feb 27, 2025

Diane E. McFarlane (nee Mack) passed suddenly February 27, 2025, at the age of 66.  Beloved wife of the late Thomas McFarlane.  Loving sister of John T. Mack, Jr. (Marybeth).  Daughter of the late John T. Mack, Sr. and Elizabeth Mack.  Dear aunt of John T. III (Tara) and Clinton T. (Emily).  Loving dog mom to Marley. Relatives and...

John S. Sinclair

John S. Sinclair

Feb 26, 2025

John S. Sinclair, age 62, passed away on February 26, 2025. He was the loving husband of Willie Myers and a devoted son to Martha Sinclair Staley and the late John Sinclair. John is survived by his beloved sisters, Darlene Grafton (Glenn) and Sharon Lapiska (John), as well as his dear nieces and nephews: Laura, Joshua, Rebecca, Rose, and...

Marie A. Lederer

Marie A. Lederer

Feb 26, 2025

Marie A. Lederer, peacefully passed away on February 26, 2025.  She was a loving wife, mother, devoted grandmother and great-grandmother.

She was a volunteer for the American Red Cross and Heart Fund for decades.  Elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives serving the 175th legislative district for seven terms. Representative Lederer was the fourth Lederer to hold...

Edwin J. Marshall, Sr.

Edwin J. Marshall, Sr.

Feb 23, 2025

Edwin J. Marshall, Sr., age 81, passed away on February 23rd. Ed was a veteran of the U.S. Army, who served during the Vietnam War.  He was also a retired electrician.

Husband of Maryellen (nee Barclay).  Father of Megan Lohmiller (Christopher), Ed (Deana), Joe (Sandy) and Michael.  Pop-Pop of Amanda (Rick), Samantha, Liam, Annarose, Cooper, and Jackson.  ...

Arlene R. Caruso (Nee Bluestein)

Arlene R. Caruso (Nee Bluestein)

Feb 23, 2025

Arlene R. Caruso (nee Bluestein) passed away peacefully on February 23, 2025, at the age of 87. She was the cherished wife of the late Paul Caruso, and the loving mother of David Joel (Margaret). Arlene was also a dear sister to Joan Keyser. A proud graduate of Temple University, Arlene earned her bachelor's degree in science, a testament...

John J. Sickinger

John J. Sickinger

Feb 23, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce our loss of John J. Sickinger, who passed away peacefully at home on February 23, 2025. He was the son of Eugene and Susanna and the brother of Josephine Baker (Larry). John grew up in Kensington, graduated from Northeast HS.

John was the beloved husband of the late Frances...

Daniel Mcilhenny

Daniel Mcilhenny

Feb 23, 2025

Daniel McIlhenny, age 62, passed away peacefully on February 23, 2025, at his happy place in Somers Point, NJ. Born to the late Matthew and Mary (nee Cummins) McIlhenny, Daniel leaves behind a legacy of love and laughter. And, in his wake, a trail of yummy beers.

He was the beloved husband of Shannon McIlhenny (nee Hakam)....

Augusta Amelio Ferrara (Da Silva)

Augusta Amelio Ferrara (Da Silva)

Feb 22, 2025

Augusta Amelio Ferrara (da Silva) passed away peacefully on February 22, 2025. She was the beloved Wife of the late Mario Ferrara, and the devoted Mom to Colette Ragen (the late Michael) and Juliet Brown (Steve). Augusta was a cherished Grandmother to Jennifer, Michael, Mark, Justin, and Keith, and a proud Great-Grandmother to Aiden, Mikey, Sadie, and Logan.

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Gregory A. Gordon

Gregory A. Gordon

Feb 22, 2025

Gregory A. Gordon, 47, passed away on February 22, 2025. He was the beloved son of the late Mary McDermott and a loving dad to his daughter, Aubrey Pettitt. Greg is also survived by his dear brother, Joe Gordon, and cousins, Bridget (Henry), Jen, Kaitlyn, Tommy, Emily, and Tyler McGowan. He was a loving nephew to the late...

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