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Oscar P. Dungan
Feb 7, 2026
Oscar P. Dungan passed away peacefully on February 7, 2026.He was the beloved husband of the late Leticia (nee Estepa). Loving father of Gerald “Gerry” (Megan) and O.J. Cherished Lolo of Michael. Oscar is also survived by many loving brothers and sisters.He was born and raised in Orion, Bataan in the Philippines. Before coming to America, Oscar earned his bachelor's...
Lisa Marie Grosso
Feb 7, 2026
Lisa Grosso arrived with the New Year itself, entering the world at 12:01 a.m. on January 1, 1968. From her very first moments, she carried the promise of new beginnings—a gentle spirit whose smile would go on to brighten countless lives.
Lisa had an extraordinary gift for making people feel welcome. She loved inviting everyone she met home for dinner, always...
Kathleen M. Michalski (nee Keller)
Feb 7, 2026
Kathleen M. Michalski (nee Keller) passed away on February 7, 2026. Loving mother of Catherine Michalski, David (Eileen), Philip (Meghan), Eric (Tracy), and the late Gerard (Laura). Cherished Grandmom of Ava, Olivia, Eric and Anthony. Beloved aunt of Kelly Morrison, Andrew Venango, and Michael Venango. Sister to the late Helen Morrison (nee Keller) and cousin to the late Edward Yetter...
Luz Caba de Lora
Feb 6, 2026
In Loving Memory of Luz Caba de Lora
Luz Caba de Lora passed away peacefully on February 6, 2026, at the age of 88, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family. Her life was a beautiful expression of strength, compassion, and unconditional love.
She was a devoted and loving mother to her daughter, Deyanira Litka, and a cherished Mama Luz...
Brenda D. Adams
Feb 6, 2026
Brenda D. Adams (nee Ringstaff) passed away on February 6, 2026, at the age of 83. Beloved wife of the late Edward, Sr. Loving mother of Susan Brettell and Edward, Jr. (Lisa). Cherished Nan to Brittany Hackett (Craig), Matthew Hartman (Christie), SSG Ryan Darroch (Bonnie), Alyssa Meskill (Mike), Emily Adams, and Isabelle Adams. Proud Great-Nan to Matthew, Quinn, Cole, Alivia,...
Elizabeth "Betti" Capponi
Feb 6, 2026
Elizabeth “Betti” Capponi passed away suddenly on February 6, 2026, at the age of 62.
She was the beloved daughter of the late Frank and Antoinette Capponi and the devoted wife of 40 years to Michele Stewart. Betti was a loving sister to Cathi Christino (Carl), Paul (Sharon), Madelyn Ziegler (Erick), Tom (Lisa), Frani Casale (Joe), and D’Arcy McQuoid (Art), and...
Kathleen Matthews
Feb 5, 2026
Kathleen Matthews (nee Yancer), 76, of Warrington, PA, formerly of the Mayfair section of Northeast Philadelphia, passed away on February 5, 2026. Beloved wife of Martin, Sr. Loving mother of Cindy Zawrotuk (Michael) and Martin, Jr. (Nicole). Cherished Nana of Valerie, Matthew (Emelia), Daniel, Jonathan, Sierra, and Kira. Dear sister of Diane Pattay (Bernard), Teresa Leister (Kenneth), and the late...
Helen Haagen
Feb 5, 2026
Helen Haagen passed away peacefully on February 5, 2026, at the age of 89. She was the beloved daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Fabiszewski and the devoted wife of the late Jack Haagen.
Helen was a loving and dedicated mother to Sandy Netter (Henry), Jack Haagen (Candi), and Carolyn Poole (Doug), and a cherished grandmother to Michael (Harley), Amanda,...
Arthur J. Morgan
Feb 5, 2026
Arthur J. Morgan passed away peacefully on February 5, 2026, at the age of 81, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Ireland to the late Sarah (née Boyle) and Michael Morgan. Arthur was the beloved husband of the late Judith Morgan and a devoted father to Lisa Morgan and Michael Morgan.
He is survived by his cherished siblings...
Ralph Pfaff
Feb 1, 2026
Ralph Pfaff, age 69, passed away February 1, 2026. He was a retired printer for the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Loving husband of Judith (née Magazzu). Dear father of the late Jennifer Galloway. Loving Pop-Pop of Anthony Galloway. He is also survived by his sister Linda Pfaff-Hardy and many, many nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to greet his family on Monday,...
Janet L. Denfeld
Jan 31, 2026
Janet L. Denfeld passed away on January 31, 2026. She was the beloved wife of the late Carl Denfeld.
Janet was a devoted mother to Denise Denfeld, and to the late Dorothy Kelley and the late George Schneider. She was a loving granny and mom-mom to Jaime LiBassi, Chris Felle, Jared Brewington, and Deanna Brewington.
She was the dear sister of Walter...
Elizabeth Hall
Jan 31, 2026
Elizabeth Hall passed away on January 31, 2026 at the age of 64. Beloved daughter of the late Ernest and Catherine Hall. Loving sister of Nancy Kerrigan (Jack), Mary Jane McVeigh (the late Mike), Ernie Hall (Dorie) and the late Kathy Grey (Zeke) and the late Margaret Hall. Dear godmother of Betsy; she is also survived by many loving nieces,...
Kevin Fahey
Jan 31, 2026
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Kevin Fahey, who passed away on January 31, 2026. He is the beloved son of Virginia and the late Jack Fahey. Loving brother of John Fahey (Debbie), Kathleen Peterson, and Denise Rogers (Jim). Dear uncle of Kevin Smith, Jack Peterson, Annika Peterson, and Jimmy Rogers.
Kevin will be remembered as an...
Christian Castagna
Jan 30, 2026
Christian Castagna passed away on January 30, 2026. He was the beloved husband of the late Margaret Castagna and a devoted father to William Castagna.
Christian was a dear brother-in-law to Barbara Endo (Ronald) and a loving uncle to Nicholas Endo, Kelsey Endo, and Christopher Endo. He is also survived by his cousins Mirko Castagna, Lorena Castagna, and Ersildia Panza. Christian...
Kathleen Krajicek
Jan 29, 2026
Kathleen C. Krajicek (nee Haney), wife of the late Robert Krajicek, passed away on January 29, 2026, at the age of 64. Kathy was the loving daughter of the late Kathleen Haney (nee Crowther), but tragically, lost her mother at a very early age when she was lovingly raised by her grandparents, the late John and Helen Crowther.
Kathy was the...
Andrew "Andy" Chomentowski
Jan 27, 2026
Andrew “Andy” Chomentowski, age 83, peacefully left this earth on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at home with his family. He will be greeted by his loving wife Katherine “Kate”, of 63 years, (Hampton), who recently predeceased him. He is survived by three children Katherine “Kitten” (Harold Snyder), Helen (Matthew D’Imperio) and Andrea “Munggie” (Brian Powell); by three grandchildren Matthew John...
Eileen F. Hoerst
Jan 27, 2026
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Eileen F. Hoerst (nee McDonald) passed away on January 27, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Mark. Loving mother of Lauren Patterson (Kevin) and Stephanie Hoerst. Cherished Mom-Mom to Liam Maccari, Lucy Patterson, David Patterson,...
Joann Callahan
Jan 27, 2026
Joann Callahan (née Roselli), passed away on January 27, 2026 at the age of 79. She was the beloved wife of 54 years to Robert Callahan. Loving mother to her daughter Christina Callahan. Dear sister of Linda DiMaio, Jeanette Evangelista, and Paul J. Alaimo. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to greet her...
Stephen T. Haskins
Jan 25, 2026
Stephen T. Haskins passed away on January 25, 2026. Beloved husband of Linda (nee Weinman). Loving father of Stephen Haskins, Jr. (Belinda), Leesa Clark (Kevin), and Lynette McGee (Jonathan). Cherished Pop-Pop to his many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Theron Haskins, and loving brother-in-law to Tracie Weinman, Robert F. Weinman, Jr. and Anthony Gairo. Stephen was also survived by...
Michael Ward
Jan 24, 2026
Michael F. Ward, born January 12, 1955, passed away on January 24, 2026, at the age of 71, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, surrounded by his family.
Michael grew up in Northeast Philadelphia, where lifelong friendships became an extension of his family. He was a funny, old-school man with a strong blue-collar work ethic and a deep love for his family.
He was...
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