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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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,...
Catherine "Cass" A. Simon
Jan 25, 2025
Catherine A. Simon (nee Furey), 91, of Philadelphia, passed away peacefully at home on January 25, 2025. She was the beloved widow of Raymond Simon, who preceded her in death after many years of marriage. Born on March 10, 1933, in Philadelphia, Catherine was the eldest child of Charles and Anna Furey. She was...
Joseph M. Van Holt
Jan 23, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of Joseph M. Van Holt at the age of 65. Joe was the beloved son of the late Charles and Helen Van Holt and a cherished brother to Charlene Vianello (Mario). He was a devoted uncle to Christine Wilkinson (Tim) and a proud great-uncle to Claire and the...
Paula A. Byrne (Nee Johnson)
Jan 23, 2025
Paula A. Byrne, beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister and grandmother, passed away suddenly on Jan. 23. She was 57 years old. Paula is survived by Jim, her devoted husband of 32 years; daughters Danielle and Gabrielle; son Jimmy Byrne (Hailey); her father, Charles Johnson, and his longtime partner, Joan Mosler; sisters Linda Johnson and her longtime partner, Jerry Alfe,...
Alexander Soroka, Jr.
Jan 22, 2025
Alexander Soroka, Jr., age 81 passed away peacefully with his family by his side on January 22, 2025.
He was the beloved husband of Linda Soroka (nee McCade) for many years. The loving father of Linda Costello (Dan) and Mark Soroka. Al was a devoted Pop to his grandchildren Susan Soroka and Bill Costello and a cherished...
Barbara S. O'Connor
Jan 22, 2025
Barbara S. O'Connor (nee Stuard), age 86 passed away on January 22, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late John O'Connor and a devoted mother to Cathy Morris (Dan), Barbara O'Connor, Eileen Heffron (the late Joseph), and Susan Escobar (Zee). Barbara was a cherished grandmom to Billy, John, Joe, Danielle, MaryKate,...
Corradino Cozza "Dino"
Jan 21, 2025
Corradino "Dino" Cozza, passed away peacefully on January 21, at the age of 90. Dino was the beloved husband of 62 years to the late Angiolina. He is survived by his brother Vince and sister Lucia and the late Francesco, Maria, and Luigi. Dino was the devoted patriarch of a large family, including his children Caroline (Richard), Louis (Tina),...
Lisa A. Griffin
Jan 20, 2025
Lisa A. Griffin (nee Gibson), beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2025. She is survived by her loving husband, Kenneth Griffin, and their devoted children, John (Andrew) and Alayna. Dear sister to Michael Gibson (T.C.), Dave Gibson (Patti), and Kenny Gibson. She was a proud and loving aunt to Richie, Kayela, McKenna, Patrick,...
Kelly Ann Reed
Jan 20, 2025
Kelly Ann Reed, nee DiCesare, passed away suddenly on Monday, January 20th 2025 at home in Philadelphia, PA.
Kelly was born on July 18th, 1962, she was daughter to Carlo and Cynthia DiCesare.
Kelly was a proud graduate of Hallahan Catholic High School for Girls. For many years, Kelly worked in the family business on...
Russ Latham
Jan 20, 2025
Russ Latham, age 69, passed away on January 20, 2025. Loving husband of Linda (nee Smith). Beloved father of Jessica Junfola (Ralph), Joseph Latham (Matt) and Jamie Weeks (Danny), and his favorite child Jack (the dog). Dear brother of Marie Brywka (the late Michael) and Ron Latham (Mare). Also survived by many nieces, nephews, and great nieces & nephews....