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Christina D. Streeper

Christina D. Streeper

Feb 7, 2025

Christina D. Streeper (nee Dawson), age 92, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Charles Sr. and a devoted mother to her children: Charles Jr. (Sandy), Gerald "Jerry", Eugene (Julie), Christina (Francine), Thomas (Paul), Maryann Burgos (Jayson), Joseph (Angelique), and the late John (Joanne). Christina was...

Richard A. Fenton

Richard A. Fenton

Feb 6, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Richard A. Fenton on February 6, 2025. Loving son to the late Walter and Margaret Fenton. Beloved husband to the late Katheen Fenton (nee Mcgurk). A devoted companion to Nancy Mastrome and a loving father to Kathleen Layton (Chuck), Richard Fenton (Sarah), and the late Jennifer,...

Harold N. Perkins

Harold N. Perkins

Feb 6, 2025

Harold N. Perkins, Sr., age 92, passed away on February 6, 2025. He was the son of the late Emma Ballotte (nee Bailey) and the beloved husband of the late Rita Perkins (nee Niszczak). Harold was born in Grand Junction Colorado and his family later moved to southern California where he graduated from Alhambra City High School. Harold was...

Dolores M. Campbell

Dolores M. Campbell

Feb 5, 2025

Dolores M. Campbell (nee Miller) "Dee" passed away peacefully on February 5, 2025, at the age of 83. Dee was the beloved wife of 61 years to Wilfred "Bill" Campbell and a loving mother to Karyn Campbell, Wilfred "Bill" Campbell (Desiree), and Kristy Campbell (Matthew Noonan). She was a devoted and cherished Mom Mom to Catherine (Devyn), Sarah, Aidan,...

Edward J. Cantz

Edward J. Cantz

Feb 5, 2025

Edward J. Cantz passed away peacefully on February 5, 2025, surrounded by his beloved family. He was 87 years old.

Edward was a devoted husband to Eileen Cantz (nee Pierce) for 64 years. Together, they built a beautiful life full of love and cherished memories. He was a proud father to Edward Cantz (Barbara) and Christopher Cantz...

John "Jack" G. Morrison, Jr.

John "Jack" G. Morrison, Jr.

Feb 4, 2025

John G. Morrison, known affectionately as "Jack," passed away peacefully on February 4, 2025, at the age of 66, surrounded by his loving family. Jack was the loving partner of Terri Ilisco and a devoted father to Jack Morrison and Nicole Morrison (Anthony Jablonski). He was a proud bonus dad to Desiree Hoffman and a cherished Pop Pop to...

Joan C. Wagner (Nee Breuer)

Joan C. Wagner (Nee Breuer)

Feb 4, 2025

Joan C. Wagner (nee Breuer), beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2025, at the age of 85. Joan was the loving mother of George Wagner (Amy) and proud grandmom of Brandon. She was also the cherished sister of the late Francis Breuer. A graduate of Little Flower High School, Joan went on to serve...

Jennifer Joan Becker

Jennifer Joan Becker

Feb 3, 2025

Jennifer Joan "Barth" Becker, suddenly passed on February 3, 2025. Jen, age 51 born in Philadelphia on May 20, 1973. She was the beloved wife of James, devoted mother of Kyle (Sabrina), daughter to the late Joan (Bob), Sister to Joe (Missy), the late Jack (Nancy), Jeffrey (Cheryl). Grandmother "Lolli" to Brayden and great Aunt to Maddy. Daughter in...

Frank B. Mcintire

Frank B. Mcintire

Feb 3, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Frank B. McIntire, who passed away peacefully on February 3, 2025, at the age of 84. Frank was the beloved husband of the late Nora McIntire (nee Sweeney), with whom he shared many years of love and laughter. He was a loving and devoted father to Francis (Theresa),...

Kathleen M. Crosby

Kathleen M. Crosby

Feb 3, 2025

Kathleen M. Crosby, 65, passed away suddenly on February 3, 2025, leaving behind her daughter Christie (Chris) and son Ron (Tomomi). She was a proud grandmother to Kenshiro, Madeline, and Olivia. Kathleen was a loving daughter to the late MaryAnn (Bill) and the late Richard. She will also be missed by her siblings Michael (Michele), Diane (Tom), Joanne (Kevin),...

Elizabeth Descoteaux

Elizabeth Descoteaux

Feb 2, 2025

Elizabeth "Lizzy" Descoteaux (née Donnelly), passed peacefully February 2, 2025, at the age of 90. Beloved mother to her late daughter, Barbara Smith (Ken), and a cherished daughter to the late Regina and Joseph Donnelly. She was a dear sister to Mary Donovan (the late Charles), and the late Jean Lutz (George),the late Joseph (Joan) the late Claire Sampson...

Mary J. Stumpp

Mary J. Stumpp

Feb 2, 2025

Mary J. Stumpp, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister, passed peacefully on February 2, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Mary was the devoted wife of James E. Stumpp for 60 years. She was a cherished mother to Michelle Forrest and James Stumpp, and a loving grandmother to Brian (Giavonna), Michael (Kerri), Benjamin, Genevieve, James, Ignatius, Sophia, and...

George W. Preston

George W. Preston

Feb 1, 2025

George W. Preston passed away peacefully on February 1, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.  George proudly served our country in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War.  He was a former Teamster and U.S. Postal Service truck driver.  George was a longtime Fishtown resident.  He was 78 years old.

George is survived by his...

John "Josh" Bradley

John "Josh" Bradley

Jan 31, 2025

John "Josh" Bradley, age 78, passed away on January 31, 2025.  Josh served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.  He was retired from Teamsters Local 169.  Josh was a longtime board member and coach of Juniata Park Boys and Girls Club.

Loving husband of Susan (nee Cornmeyer).  Beloved father of Katie, J.P. (Myleen), and Sean...

William K. Taylor

William K. Taylor

Jan 31, 2025

William K. Taylor, age 57, of Fairless Hills, PA, went home to be with the Lord on January 31, 2025.  Loving son of the late Dorothy (Grant) and Kenneth Harold Taylor.  He is survived by his loving wife Maureen (nee Waites).  Bill was the dear brother of Linda String (Dave), Carl Taylor (Merilee), Glenn Taylor, Mark Taylor (Linda), Wanda...

Cornelia Grace Curran

Cornelia Grace Curran

Jan 30, 2025

Cornelia Grace Curran passed peacefully January 30, 2025, at the age of 95. Cornelia was born on December 18, 1929 in Philadelphia, PA to Owen and Nellie (nee Dugan) Curran. She graduated from West Catholic High School, Philadelphia, PA in 1947. Cornelia obtained her master's degree and taught at Little Flower Catholic High School for Girls until her retirement....

Elizabeth J. Dugan

Elizabeth J. Dugan

Jan 28, 2025

Elizabeth J. Dugan "Betty" (nee Benincasa) passed away January 28, 2025.  She was 89.  Betty was the beloved wife of the late James Dugan and the loving mother of the late Peter Benincasa and Joanne Benincasa. She was a cherished Mom Mom to Nicole, Amanda, Breanne, and Anthony, and a proud great-grandmother to six.  Dear sister of James Tindell,...

Michael Scott Olsen

Michael Scott Olsen

Jan 27, 2025

Michael Scott Olsen, affectionately known as "Michael O," passed away unexpectedly on January 27, 2025, at the young age of 42. He was the cherished son of the late Lawrence and Irene Olsen. Michael is survived by his loving siblings, Lawrence Olsen (Brenda), Nancy Stewart (Mike), and the late Caryn James. As a devoted godfather and uncle to Jack,...

Charles R. Massaro

Charles R. Massaro

Jan 27, 2025

Charles R. Massaro, 82, passed away on January 27, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was a cherished father, grandfather, brother, and friend, whose warm heart and love for life touched all who knew him. Charlie was the beloved son of the late Samuel and Helen Massaro, and a devoted father...

William D. Brown, Jr.

William D. Brown, Jr.

Jan 27, 2025

William D. Brown, Jr. passed away peacefully on January 27, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of the late Loretta Brown, and a devoted father to William D. Brown, III (Kay), Anne Marie Brown-Zbarsky (Rob), Colleen Rodebaugh (Gary), and Lori Liebsch (Bob). He was the proud and cherished Poppy of Kristie, Will IV, Tim,...

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