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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...

Ernestine May Hojnowski (Nee Franks)

Ernestine May Hojnowski (Nee Franks)

Feb 22, 2025

Ernestine May Hojnowski (nee Franks) passed away peacefully on February 22, 2025, at the age of 84. She was the beloved wife of the late Charles Hojnowski, and a devoted mother to Justine Hojnowski and Kristine Davis (Dennis). Ernestine was a cherished grandmother to Ashley (Rick), Shana (Matt), and Christopher (Lindsey), and a proud great-grandmother to Abigail, Emerson, and...

Carol A. Paska (Nee Rodgers)

Carol A. Paska (Nee Rodgers)

Feb 22, 2025

Carol A. Paska (nee Rodgers), beloved wife of the late Thomas A. Paska, passed away on February 22, 2025, at the age of 79.

Carol was a devoted and loving mother to Carol Anne Kain (Michael) and Thomas Paska (Leigh Ann), a cherished Mom Mom to her grandchildren, Molly, Catie, and Michael, and a treasured companion to...

Mary F. Horvath (Nee Malfara)

Mary F. Horvath (Nee Malfara)

Feb 21, 2025

Mary (Malfara) Horvath of Philadelphia, PA, was taken from our lives too soon on February 21, 2025, at the age of 70.

Mary was a proud graduate of Hallahan High School in Philadelphia, PA. Soon after graduation, she began her career in accounting, where she found great joy and fulfillment in her work. She dedicated her time...

Richard W. Bupp

Richard W. Bupp

Feb 21, 2025

Richard W. Bupp, of Philadelphia, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2025, at the age of 78. He was the beloved husband of Barbara Bupp (nee D'Amore). A devoted father, Richard is survived by his children: Michele Bubel (Nicholas), Michael Bupp (Michelle), and Maryann Gordon (Raymond). He was a proud "Pop" to Stephanie, Justin, Raymond, Nicholas, and Zachary, and...

Anne M. O'Brien

Anne M. O'Brien

Feb 21, 2025

Anne was the only daughter of Harry and Anne Marie (McArdle) Kauffman.  She was preceded by her three brothers and they often called her either "The Princess" or "Miss Anne."  Anne was raised in the Frankford section of the city until the family moved to Morrell Park in Northeast Philadelphia.

Anne was a graduate of Christ the...

Eugenia G. Rehm (Nee Biehl)

Eugenia G. Rehm (Nee Biehl)

Feb 20, 2025

Obituary for Eugenia G. Rehm (nee Biehl)

Eugenia G. Rehm (nee Biehl) passed away peacefully on February 20, 2025, at the age of 87. She was the beloved wife of the late George, and a devoted mother to Steven (Chrissy), Kenneth, and Michael (Patricia). Eugenia was a cherished mom-mom to all of her grandchildren,...

John Cleave

John Cleave

Feb 20, 2025

John Cleave, a loving husband, father, grandfather, and dedicated firefighter, passed away on February 20, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband of 54 years to Carole Cleave (nee Walker) and a devoted father to Carolynn Milillo (the late Daniel), Colleen Hoffman (Robert), and the late John Michael. John was also a cherished and devoted Pop...

Gloria G. Mcquaid

Gloria G. Mcquaid

Feb 19, 2025

Gloria G. McQuaid (nee McVey), beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2025, at the age of 93.

She was the cherished wife of the late John McQuaid and the loving mother of Dawn Smith (Jim). Gloria was a devoted grandmother, affectionately known as "Gam", to Ashley Brown (Harry), Brittany Cantagallo (Vincent),...

Christopher A. Hill

Christopher A. Hill

Feb 19, 2025

Christopher A. Hill Passed suddenly on February 19, 2025 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Christopher A. Hill, beloved husband to Jeanne (nee Tammaro), loving father to Bryan, and cherished pop-pop to Addison. Chris was also a dear brother to James Hill (Jeanne) and is survived by many loving nieces, nephews, cousins, and...

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