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Emmett "Butchie" Lombardi

Emmett "Butchie" Lombardi

Aug 23, 2017

Beloved husband of Jane (nee Bejster), devoted father of Kimberly Ryan (James), Joe (Monica), Michael (Justine), Steven (Joy), Tony (Kaitie), and Billy (Tiffany), loving pop of 17 grandchildren, son in law of Marion Bejster.  Dear brother of Richard and the late Marie Trautz and John Lombardi.  Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Friday 9 to 10:45 AM,...

Anna R. Boccanfuso (Nee Good)

Anna R. Boccanfuso (Nee Good)

Aug 23, 2017

Wife of the late Salvatore. Loving mother of Maria A. Funair (Louis), Barbara A. Bower (John) and Sally Boccanfuso (Joe Tancini). Grandmother of Heather, Louis, Leslie and the late Nicole. Great grandmother of Carleighanna, Caden, Austin, Michael and Mia. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Friday 9:00 AM at St. Michael the Archangel Church, 66 Levittown Pkwy.,...

Linda Y. Strockbine

Linda Y. Strockbine

Aug 23, 2017

Linda Y. August 23,2017, at the age of 51.  Devoted mother of Ryan (Kate), loving daughter of Dolores Strockbine and the late Joseph; dear sister of Marlene, Diane Evanitsky, and Joseph.  Linda will also be missed by her four legged friend Buddy.  Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Tuesday 9:30 AM, St. John Neumann Nursing Home, 10400...

Edward "Ed" Hyduk

Edward "Ed" Hyduk

Aug 22, 2017

Edward was a retired operating engineer for Local 542 and former employee of Hawthorne & Morrissey Construction Co. Beloved husband of 61 years to June (nee Hawthorne). Loving father of Edward M. (Mary), Robert H. and the late Michael. Grandfather of Michael and Shawn (Roxanne) and great grandfather of Julian. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and...

Lorraine Wible Jackson

Lorraine Wible Jackson

Aug 21, 2017

At the age of 74. Loving mother of Annie Jackson Diviney, and James. Dear grandmom of Ashley, Alexis, Johnathan and Sabrina. Sister of Judith. Lorraine was a Girl Scout Leader at All Saints Episcopal Church and Girard College. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star Signet 129. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on...

Sarah A. Wible (Nee Costa)

Sarah A. Wible (Nee Costa)

Aug 21, 2017

Sarah passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family, at the age of 65. Beloved wife of the late Howard Jr.; loving mother of James (Stephanie) and Shannon Roche (Aadrian). Dear Mom-mom of Zachary-James, Jeremy, Ed IV, Kaleigh, Katie, Cameron and Wyatt; great grandmother of Violett. Also survived by her large, extended loving family and friends. Relatives and...

Lois M. Benner (Nee Bofinger)

Lois M. Benner (Nee Bofinger)

Aug 21, 2017

Beloved wife of 57 years to John "Jack". Loving mother of Deborah Erardi (Vincent), John Jr. (Kathleen), Susan Miller (Michael), Sharon Bartol (Thomas) and Scott (Heather). Mom-mom to Michael, Brian, Julia, John and Matthew. Sister of Harry Bofinger (Mildred) and the late Dorothy Rack. She is also survived by her nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her...

Kathleen Ann Hatfield

Kathleen Ann Hatfield

Aug 18, 2017

Suddenly August 18, 2017 at the age of 38. Loving daughter of David and Mary Hatfield. Dear sister of Amy Greenwood (Jim), and Greg (Alicia). Also survived by her large extended loving family. Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Wednesday 9:00 AM at Our Lady of Calvary Church, 11024 Knights Rd. Phila., PA followed by her Funeral Mass...

Carl A. Williams

Carl A. Williams

Aug 17, 2017

Carl A. Williams died suddenly at home on August 17, 2017. Loving husband of Barbara (nee Stack).  Beloved father of Barbara J. Ashman (Bill) and stepfather of Peter Frantz (Carlene). He is also survived by 6 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by his father Raymond and mother Elizabeth Williams. Carl graduated from West Catholic Boys...

Angeline Schickling (Nee Gasperin)

Angeline Schickling (Nee Gasperin)

Aug 17, 2017

Angeline passed away August 17, 2017 at the age of 93. Angie is survived by her husband Joseph, her children Kathryn Brugler, David (Margaret) and her 7 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Angie was born on December 9, 1923 in Chicago, IL. She moved to Philadelphia following her marriage in May 1953. She worked for many years at the...

Denise E. Flores (Nee Durinzi)

Denise E. Flores (Nee Durinzi)

Aug 15, 2017

Denise passed away on August 15, 2017 at the age of 61. Loving sister of Donna Smith and Dominic Durinzi (Patricia). Dear friend of Willie Flores. Stepmom of Nancy, Jackie and Willie Jr. She is also survived by her step-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and her extended loving family. Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Saturday August 26, 2017, 10:00...

Virginia F. D'Ambrosio (Nee Croce)

Virginia F. D'Ambrosio (Nee Croce)

Aug 14, 2017

Beloved wife of the late Louis T. "Juny" Devoted mother of Kathleen S. Pedrick (the late Joseph), and Linda D'Ambrosio. Dear sister of the late Alma Fario, Eugene Pirolli, and Carmen Croce; survived by many loving nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Virginia was an operatic lyric soprano who was vocally gifted from childhood and enjoyed sharing her talent...

Margaret M. "Marge" O'Donnell (Nee Caldwell)

Margaret M. "Marge" O'Donnell (Nee Caldwell)

Aug 14, 2017

Beloved wife of the late Thomas Jr.  Devoted mother of Patricia Czajkowski (Michael), Thomas (Joann), Margie Burns (Robert), John (Natalie ), Michael, and the late James (Lorraine).  Loving Grandmom of 10 grandchildren and GiGi of Sophia.  Relatives and friends are invited to gather Friday, 9 AM Our Lady of Calvary Church, 11024 Knights Rd., Philadelphia, followed by her Funeral...

John Joseph Doughty

John Joseph Doughty

Aug 14, 2017

John Joseph Doughty, 74, of Philadelphia died August 14, 2017 at Einstein Elkins Park Hospital. John was born December 29, 1942. Preceded in death by his parents John and Eleanor Doughty, and step-mother Rose. John is survived by his sisters Eleanor Moore (the late Daniel), and Rosemary Bravo (Carlos) both of Louisiana, Missouri; brothers Tim Doughty (Terri) of Newark,...

Bob Nolfi

Bob Nolfi

Aug 14, 2017

Loving husband of Pat.  Beloved father of Robert (Nanci), Richard, Nina Pewdo (Joe), Ava, and the late Ro-Ro.  Also survived by grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; brothers Joseph and Edward; sister Karen; and nieces and nephews.  Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Saturday morning, 8:45-10:45 A.M. at St. Katherine of Siena Church, 9700 Frankford Ave., Phila., PA 19114.  Funeral...

Dolores Sorensen

Dolores Sorensen

Aug 14, 2017

Loving mother of Ronald (Andrea) and Scott (Jennifer).  Mom-Mom of Summer, Cooper, Meredith, and Caroline.  Sister of Joan (Joe), Peg (Jack), Dennis (Barbara), Gerald (Dawn), Michael, Carol (Ernie), Eileen (Mike), Donna, and the late Robert.  Also survived by many cousins, nieces and nephews.  Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Monday morning, 9-10:45 A.M. at St. Katherine of Siena...

Marion E. Trost (Nee Roach)

Marion E. Trost (Nee Roach)

Aug 13, 2017

Loving bride of William.  Beloved mother of the following favorites; Billy (Kate), Jo-Ann Jones (Dan), Dan (Gina), and Carolann Dorman (Craig).  She will be sadly missed by Alan & "C" Glass and Barbara & George Bollinger.  Nannie of Keith (Jenny), Shannon (Mike), Bree (John), Jaimey (Eric), Dustin (Sandra), Kaitlin (Matt), Nicole, Blair (Mike), Marikate (Michael), Robin (Mark), Joe, Will, Charles...

Caitlin D. Jaje

Caitlin D. Jaje

Aug 13, 2017

Caitlin passed away tragically on August 13, 2017 at the age of 23. Loving daughter of Daniel T. and Andrea Coulter. Amazing sister of Daniel T., John P., Miranda L., Victoria M., Rebecca L., Cassandra D., Anthony D. and Mason D. Cherished granddaughter of Deborah and the late Donald Jaje, and Deborah and the late David J. Coulter. Great granddaughter...

Gail L. Nebinger (Nee Chase)

Gail L. Nebinger (Nee Chase)

Aug 12, 2017

Beloved wife of Bob.  Devoted mother of Jennifer Nizio (Brian) and Robert.  Loving Nana of Ryan, Erik, Addison, and Hunter; dear godmother of Kelly (Chad), Danny and Steve; sister of Gary Chase.  Also survived by her extended family Joan (Scott), Danny and many loving nieces and nephews.  Relatives and friends are invited to gather Saturday, August 19, 2017, 11 AM...

Helen Marie Boyer (Nee Bucovan)

Helen Marie Boyer (Nee Bucovan)

Aug 12, 2017

Called home on August 12, 2017 at the age of 84.  Loving mother of Faythann Watson.  Born and raised in Philadelphia, PA.  As a sewing machine operator for over 30 years, her talent contributed to the fashions of many of the country's top fashion designers.  She was an avid sports fan who especially loved the NFL and her Philadelphia...

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