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Whitney Winfield Watson, Iii

Whitney Winfield Watson, Iii

May 23, 2025

Whitney Winfield Watson III, a beloved figure in New Hope, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on May 23rd, surrounded by those he loved.

Born on February 7, 1947, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Whitney was a devoted father, grandfather, partner, and friend. He was preceded in death by his parents, Whitney Winfield Watson II and Daisy (Belcher) Watson, his sister,...

Chase Ryan Stuhl

Chase Ryan Stuhl

May 21, 2025

Chase Ryan Stuhl "Strong and Stubborn" passed suddenly May 21, 2025. Beloved son of Ryan and Sabrina (nee Matheson). Cherished grandson of Mary and Andy Matheson and Martin and Jill Stuhl. Loving nephew of Michael and Amber Stuhl and Rebecca and Chris Matthews; cousin of Nolan, Tyler, Riley, and Connor. He will also be sadly missed by his godparents...

Charles T. White

Charles T. White

May 19, 2025

Charles T. White Passed away on May 19, 2025 Charles T. White, a devoted family man and lifelong Philadelphian, passed away peacefully on May 19, 2025. He was the beloved husband of the late Joan White and a loving father to Charles (Susan), Thomas (Lisa), Donna Pacheo (the late Al), Michael (Jennifer),...

Elizabeth Ann Duggan

Elizabeth Ann Duggan

May 19, 2025

Elizabeth Ann "Betty" Duggan (nee Sutter) passed peacefully May 19, 2025, at the age of 86.  Beloved wife of the late Robert A Duggan, Sr.  Devoted mother of Robert A. Jr. (Annie), Kathleen, Kevin, and Michele Mahon (Timothy).  Loving Mimom of Scott, Katherine, Alex, and Jamie.  Betty was predeceased by her parents Frank C. and Rose Sutter; her brothers...

Rosemary "Ro" Mcmullen

Rosemary "Ro" Mcmullen

May 18, 2025

Rosemary E. McMullen "Ro" passed away suddenly on May 18, 2025, at the age of 68.

Beloved daughter of the late John C. McMullen, Sr. and Helen McMullen, Ro was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She is preceded in death by her cherished son, Keith McMullen. She will be deeply missed by her granddaughters,...

Catherine T. Craig (Née Walker)

Catherine T. Craig (Née Walker)

May 15, 2025

Catherine "Kay" Teresa Craig (née Walker) passed away peacefully of natural causes on May 15, 2025, with her family by her side. She was 90 years old.

She is survived by her children, James "Jimmy" and Catherine "Cathy"; her grandchildren, Jim (Carol), Chris (Tracey), Patti (John), Karen (Jim), Jennifer (Glenn), and Christine (Mark); and her great-grandchildren, Kassidy,...

James F. Boyce, Sr.

James F. Boyce, Sr.

May 14, 2025

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James F. Boyce, Sr., passed away on May 14, 2025. He was the devoted father of Debra Sannasardo and James F. Boyce, Jr. (Katherine), and a proud Pop-Pop to Alex, David Rowan (Christine), and Debra Sannasardo. He is also...

Ronald Wright

Ronald Wright

May 13, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ronald Wright, age 77, on May 13, 2025. He was the beloved husband of Sharon Wright (née Smalley) for 55½ years, and the devoted father of Ronnie Wright (Dawn), Mark Wright (Tracy), and Kimberly Gray. Ron was a cherished Pop to Josh, Kayla, Mason, Kevin, Caden, and Nathan,...

Diane Donahue (Nee Hegh)

Diane Donahue (Nee Hegh)

May 13, 2025

Diane Donahue (née Hegh) passed away peacefully on May 13, 2025. She was the beloved wife of Thomas J. Donahue, Jr., and a devoted mother to Thomas J. Donahue III (Mary), Jeffrey Donahue (Amy), Megan Collins (Jim), and Kaitlyn Donahue. Diane was a cherished Mom-Mom to her loving grandchildren: Morgan, Thomas IV, Kacie, Jeffrey, Moira, and Kiera. She...

Donna Hazell (Nee Gabriel)

Donna Hazell (Nee Gabriel)

May 13, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of Donna L. Hazell, (née Gabriel), on May 13, 2025, at the age of 76. Donna was the beloved wife of 55 years to Dennis Hazell, Sr. and a devoted mother to Dennis Hazell, Jr. and James Hazell. Donna was a cherished Nana to Samantha, Jimmy Jr., Cassidy,...

Frances Marie Callahan

Frances Marie Callahan

May 12, 2025

Frances Marie Callahan, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2025. She was the beloved daughter of the late Daniel and Frances Callahan.  Devoted and loving sister to Rose Zito (the late Lawrence), Daniel Callahan, and Bill Callahan (Diane). Dear aunt of Dianne Rawlston and Kim Callahan, and great aunt of Emily Rawlston and Leo Cardone. Relatives and friends are...

Verna M. Haggerty

Verna M. Haggerty

May 10, 2025

Verna M. Haggerty (nee Rotchford) passed away peacefully on May 10, 2025.  Beloved wife of the late William J. Haggerty.  Loving mother of William (Michele) and Thomas.  Cherished grandmother of Shawn (Caitilin), Paige (Zachary), Thomas, and Ryan and great grandmother of Liam and Maeve.  Dear sister of Thomas Rotchford, Elaine Ball, James Rotchford, and the late John Rotchford.  Verna...

Rita D. D'Aquino

Rita D. D'Aquino

May 8, 2025

Rita D. D'Aquino (nee Larkin) passed away peacefully May 8, 2025, at the age of 96.  She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph M. D'Aquino, Jr. and loving stepmother to Joseph M. III.  One of 11 siblings, Rita is survived by her sister Helen Kelly, sister-in-law Barbara Larkin and numerous nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are...

Dominic R. D'Adamo

Dominic R. D'Adamo

May 8, 2025

Dominic R. D'Adamo passed away peacefully on May 8, 2025. He was the beloved husband of 41 years to Rose (née Mullaney).  Devoted father of Maria Scanga (Antonio) and Katelyn San Severino (Vincent). He was the cherished Poppop of Isabella, Chiara, Francesco, Sofia, and Liliana Scanga, and Joseph, Vincent, and Thomas San Severino.  Dominic was the dear brother of...

Marianne T. Hathaway

Marianne T. Hathaway

May 7, 2025

Marianne T. Hathaway, age 74, unexpectedly passed away on May 7, 2025.  Loving wife of Steven M. Hathaway.  Beloved mother of Michael Hathaway, Andrea Hathaway-Tomlinson (Charles), Steven Hathaway (Dana), and Marianne Hathaway.  Dear grandmother of Nathaniel Osterman, Alexander, Amelia, Jasmine, Allison, Luke, Emma, and Steven Hathaway.  Marianne is also survived by her siblings Joe McAdams, Jack McAdams, Kathleen Pacheco,...

Margaret "Peg" Mercurio

Margaret "Peg" Mercurio

May 6, 2025

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Margaret L. Mercurio; "Peg", (nee Neville), born 11 March 1941 in Delaware County, Pa.  Daughter of the late Thomas Neville and Kathryn Stevenson Brown and brother Thomas.  Survived...

Jean Marie Moore

Jean Marie Moore

May 6, 2025

Jean Marie Moore, age 57, passed away on May 6, 2025.  Jean was born and raised in Fishtown and worked for many years at the Delicatessen at IGA in Fishtown. Jean was preceded in death by her parents Edward and Carol Moore and sister Barbara Lynn Moore (Gene).   Sister of Ed Moore (Muriel), Shawn Moore. Also survived by many...

Patricia Andracchio

Patricia Andracchio

May 3, 2025

Patricia Andracchio Passed away peacefully on May 3, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Ralph Andracchio, Sr., Patricia was a devoted and loving mother to Joseph Patsch, Thomas Patsch (Denise), Raymond, Timothy, Ralph Andracchio, Jr. She was also the proud mother of the late Richard Wilkinson and Jennifer Patsch. Dear Step-Mother to...

Joseph P. Slater

Joseph P. Slater

May 3, 2025

Joseph P. Slater, Jr. passed away on May 3, 2025. Born to Ethel and Joseph P. Slater, Sr. on September 17, 1940, in Philadelphia, Joe was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend.

He was the beloved husband of Patricia Slater (nee McCormick), with whom he shared 59 years of marriage. Joe was a devoted father...

Joan K. Scanlon

Joan K. Scanlon

Apr 29, 2025

Beloved wife of Edward Scanlon for over 64years. Joan was the loving mother of John, Kathleen Alcaro (Marc), Linda Wilkus (Don), Maureen Scanlon (Harvey) and Heather Golden (Thomas). She was a cherished gran to Nicole, Megan, Francis (Little Frank), Edward, Aiden, Emily, Tommy and the late Francis (Big Frank). She was a proud great-gran to Mackenzie, Madison, Jacob,...

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