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William V. Brady, Sr.

William V. Brady, Sr.

Jul 16, 2025

William V. Brady, Sr, at the age of 70, passed away on July 16, 2025. He was a retired employee of Sloane Toyota. Beloved son of the late Owen and Lillian Brady. Loving husband of Geneva Brady (née Peluzzo) and the late Dolores Brady (née McReynolds). Dear father of William V. Brady Jr., and Christopher Brady, and stepfather of...

John J. Finizio

John J. Finizio

Jul 15, 2025

John J. Finizio passed away peacefully on July 15, 2025, at the age of 71. He was the loving husband of 49 years to Lou Ann Finizio (née Boonie), and the beloved son of the late Joseph and Anna Mae Finizio. A proud graduate of Bishop Neumann High School, John went on to enjoy a long and dedicated career...

Kathleen M. Springfield

Kathleen M. Springfield

Jul 15, 2025

Kathleen M. Springfield (nee McKeever) passed July 15, 2025.  Beloved wife of 59 years to James Springfield, Sr.  Loving mother of James Springfield, Jr. and Janice Miller.  Dear sister of Carole D'Alessandro and Gloria Myerowitz. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Monday, July 28, 2025, 8:30 AM to 9:45 AM Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, followed...

Dolores M. O'Brien

Dolores M. O'Brien

Jul 12, 2025

Dolores M. O'Brien (née McCabe) passed away peacefully on July 12, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of 52 years to Thomas O'Brien Sr. Devoted mom to Tommy (Michelle), Patrick (her favorite), and Franny (Jen). Cherished Mom-Mom to Sean (Alice), Meghan, Maura, Kassidy, Colin, and Liam. Dear aunt to Trish, Michael, Diane,...

Jane M. Sullivan

Jane M. Sullivan

Jul 12, 2025

Jane M. Sullivan (née Eckhart), age 92, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on July 12, 2025.

Beloved wife of the late Francis "Frank" Sullivan, Jane was the devoted mother of Mariana Evanitsky (Ed), Dorothy Ferry (Ed), Frank Sullivan (Kathleen), Jane Lee (Jeff), Jack Sullivan (Beth), and Jim Sullivan (Chris). She is...

Robert T. Kee, Sr.

Robert T. Kee, Sr.

Jul 11, 2025

Robert T. Kee, Sr., age 80, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Patricia Kee, Robert was a devoted father to Christopher (Casi), Catherine Tinker (Craig), and the late Robert T. Kee, Jr. (Lisa). A proud and loving "Pop Pop" to his grandchildren: Alex, Isabella, Zoey, Nathan, Madison, and Henry. He was preceded in...

Michael E. Pritz

Michael E. Pritz

Jul 11, 2025

Talented, funny, smart, athletic, helpful, creative. Some of the words to describe my Uncle Mike. Two that come to mind for me are helpful and caring. He was always willing to help someone in need. From fixing a car to mowing someone's lawn. If you need a hand Uncle Mike was always available to help. He rarely asked for...

Edna M. Schneider

Edna M. Schneider

Jul 10, 2025

Edna M. Schneider passed away peacefully on July 10, 2025, at the age of 96. She was the beloved daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Schneider and the cherished sister of the late Dorothy, Grace, Marion, Joseph, and Victor. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews.  Edna proudly served for many years as a dedicated employee of the...

Frances "Frani" M. Wise

Frances "Frani" M. Wise

Jul 10, 2025

Frances M. Wise (née Sweatman), lovingly known as Frani, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2025, at the age of 70, surrounded by her cherished family.

Frani was the beloved daughter of the late Robert and Frances Sweatman. A devoted mother, she is survived by her children Michael Gibbons, Megan (Aaron), and Kristen Lucisano. She was a...

Alma M. Benson

Alma M. Benson

Jul 9, 2025

Alma M. Benson passed away on July 9, 2025. Beloved wife of Eugene Benson. Loving mom of Heather Benson (Ryan), and the late Barbara Omelchuk, John Creevey, and Tammy Benson. Stepmother to Teddy Benson (Lynn). Cherished Nanny to Sean, John, Kyle, Alex, Jason, Nick, the late Sam, and Great-Nanny to many. Dear sister of Dee Michalak (Raymond) and...

Alexander "Alex" Jace Walters

Alexander "Alex" Jace Walters

Jul 9, 2025

Alexander Jace Walters Tragically passed away on July 9, 2025, at just 2 years old. Though his time on earth was brief, Alexander—affectionately known as Alex—brought immeasurable joy, laughter, and love to all who knew him. His bright eyes, playful spirit, and gentle soul left a lasting impression that will never be...

Judith A. Moss "Judy"

Judith A. Moss "Judy"

Jul 8, 2025

Judith A. "Judy" Moss, a lifelong resident of Philadelphia, passed away on July 8, 2025, at the age of 86. She was the beloved daughter of the late William and Valerica Moss. Judy retired from SEPTA after many years of dedicated service. Family and friends are invited to gather on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at 10:00 AM at Burns...

William D. "Billy" Smith

William D. "Billy" Smith

Jul 8, 2025

William D. "Billy" Smith passed away on July 8, 2025. He was the loving son of Judy Fry. Father to Kristin, Jessica, Katelyn and Loretta. Beloved brother of Judy Schlosser (William), Guy Smith (Karen), and Jill Blumhardt (Steve). Billy is also survived by many grandchildren, nieces, and nephews who will miss him dearly. A...

Renee J. Zach (Nee Cardelucci)

Renee J. Zach (Nee Cardelucci)

Jul 6, 2025

Renee J. Zach (nee CARDELUCCI) passed away peacefully July 6, 2025 at Cooper Hospital. Beloved wife of Stanley. Dear aunt of Mark Cardelucci. She was preceded in death by her parents Louis and Anna (nee Montagano) Cardelucci and her brother Mark. Godmother of Emily Green. She is also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Renee was...

Catherine R. Carr

Catherine R. Carr

Jul 6, 2025

Catherine R. Carr "Cass" passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on July 6, 2025. Daughter of the late Jim and Kate Carr.  Dear sister of Regina Kushner. Loving aunt of Michael (Lisa), Jared (Margaret), and Eric (Jenna), and a loving great-aunt to Grace, Nicholas, Gavin, Arabella, Emmaline, Harrison, Finnick, Carter, and Eric. She was also a dear niece...

Kathleen Marie O'Donnell-Spiller

Kathleen Marie O'Donnell-Spiller

Jul 5, 2025

Kathleen Marie O'Donnell-Spiller, lovingly known as "Kathy OD," passed away peacefully on July 5, 2025, surrounded by her devoted family. Kathy was the beloved wife of 35 years to Steve Spiller and the adoring mother of Devon Spiller (Kevin Dougherty). She was the loving daughter of the late John Sr. and Barbara O'Donnell, and dear sister of Karen Palmer...

Trevor Joyce

Trevor Joyce

Jul 5, 2025

Trevor Joyce, age 80, passed away on July 5, 2025.  Trevor was a retired truck driver with Teamsters Local 470.  Beloved husband of Virginia (nee Crager).  Loving father of Rona Ashcroft (Peter), Virginia Engle (Robert), Susan McNeill (Thomas), Charles Wilson (Maureen), Robert Wilson, Heather Peronace (Nicholas) and the late Angelique Primus (Tano).  Dear grandfather of Daniel, Mitch, Jess, Robert,...

Annette A. Hancock-Kadelski

Annette A. Hancock-Kadelski

Jul 3, 2025

Annette A. Hancock-Kadelski (nee Dougherty) passed away on July 3, 2025, at the age of 66. She was the loving wife of the late James "Jimbo" Kadelski and the late William Hancock. A devoted mother, she is survived by Matthew Hancock (the late Jennifer), Stacy Kadelski-Grover (the late Charles), Kimberly Kadelski, Edward Kadelski (Ursula), and James Kadelski. She was...

Catherine Young

Catherine Young

Jul 1, 2025

Catherine Young (née Tunney), age 66, was born in Philadelphia to the late Robert P. and Dorothy (Crowe) Tunney.  Catherine was a proud Class of 1976 graduate of John W. Hallahan Catholic High School for Girls. She was a retired Philadelphia Police Sergeant who served the city for over 27 years.

Beloved wife of 46 years of...

Emil N. Caiazza

Emil N. Caiazza

Jul 1, 2025

Emil unexpectedly passed away on July 1, 2025.  He is the brother of Aniello and the late Salvatore Caiazza.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family Saturday morning, November 15, 2025, from 9-10:45 A.M. at St. Katherine of Siena Church, 9700 Frankford Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19114.  Funeral Mass 11:00 A.M.  Interment will be at Magnolia...

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