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Angelo Affatato
Jan 18, 2025
Angelo Affatato passed suddenly January 18, 2025, at the age of 65. Angelo was the beloved husband of Joan (nee Sineni) for many years, and a devoted father to Donato Affatato (Jacquie Dash) and Gina Affatato (Mike Salvadore). He was a loving Nonno to Oliver, Norah, Mason, Carson, and Rebecca. Angelo is also survived by his dear sister, Anna...
Arthur L. Shaub, Jr.
Jan 18, 2025
Arthur L. Shaub, Jr., age 80, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2025. Son of the late Arthur L., Sr., and Alice (nee Albertson). Dear father of Tracy Pavel (Mark) Tammy L. Shaub-White (the late Joseph), and Arthur L., III (Staci). Proud Pop of Victoria, Brandon (Sarah) Pavel, Ethan, Colton, and Sophie Shaub.
He will be sadly...
Sophia F. Bradley
Jan 18, 2025
BRADLEY SOPHIA F. "Sunny" (nee TONCHI), age 99, January 18, 2025. Loving wife of the late William J. Bradley, Sr. Beloved mother of Francine Bradley, William Bradley, Jr., and Joan Byrne (Lawrence). Dear grandmother of Kevin, Meghan (Ryan), and Brendan. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Jean Ryan, Sue Helmuth, George...
Veronica Ann Smith
Jan 17, 2025
Veronica Ann "Ronni" Smith passed January 17, 2025, at the age of 65. Loving mother of George Camac and Michael Camac (Ashley) and Grandmother of Kayla Marie, Michael, Jr., and Gavin Lee. Dear sister of Michael, Catherine "Cassie", Patrick, Robert "Scottie", Joseph, Kelly, and the late David and Richard; survived by several nieces and nephews.
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Bernard "Ben" Slowinski
Jan 14, 2025
Bernard "Ben" Slowinski passed away on January 14, 2025 after a brief illness. He was 92 years old. Ben was born in Hazleton, PA in 1932. He was the oldest child of Catherine and Walter Slowinski, brother to Walter (Clare), Loretta (Bud) and his late brother Ray (Carol). He was a proud graduate of North Catholic High School. He served...
Mary C. Finizio
Jan 14, 2025
Obituary for Mary C. Finizio (nee Cantilli) Mary C. Finizio (nee Cantilli), of Philadelphia, PA, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was 89 years old. Mary was the beloved wife of the late Raymond Finizio, devoted mother to Lauren Killen (the late Ted), Raymond (Joann), Stephen, and Michael, and cherished "mom-mom" to...
Lisa Topoleski
Jan 14, 2025
Lisa Topoleski passed away on January 14, 2025 at the age of 67. Beloved wife of John Walton, Jr. Loving mother of Michael Iannotti (Jennifer) and the late Elizabeth Iannotti. Grandmother of Thomas McCleery, Caitlyn Dojka, and Trevor Dojka. Dear sister of Cynthia (Paul), John, Paul (Dawn) and the late David Topoleski. Daughter of the late John and Dolores...
Jean Cline
Jan 13, 2025
Jean sadly passed away on January 13, 2025. Loving wife of the late Kenneth E. Cline. Mother of Teresa Janjanin (Fred) and the late Elizabeth Bonner (Bob). The best and devoted Mom-Mom of Taylor (Billy) and John (Bryanna). The best Grandma Jean to Keely and Finley. Loving Sister of Bobby Wah, the late JoAnne Dawson (the late Joe), the...
Ralph M. Andracchio, Sr.
Jan 13, 2025
Ralph M. Andracchio, Sr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was 91 years old. Ralph is survived by his devoted wife, Arlene "Patricia" (nee Moran), and is the loving father of Thomas Patsch (Denise), Harry Andracchio (Pat), Joseph Patsch, Ralph M. Andracchio, Jr., and...
Grace E. Hernandez
Jan 11, 2025
Grace E. Hernandez (nee Lonergan), 76, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Grace was the beloved wife of Pedro "Joe" Hernandez for 58 years. She was a devoted and loving mother to Tina VonHofen (Paul), Lisa Hillman (Robert), and Betsy Mason (Bill). She was the cherished Nanny to...
Francis Xavier Pfeiffer
Jan 11, 2025
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Francis Xavier Pfeiffer, 85, of Mount Laurel, New Jersey and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on January 11th, 2025.
Frank was born in Philadelphia in 1939 to Joseph and Alice...
Andrea A. Bell
Jan 11, 2025
Andrea A. Bell (nee DeSandro) passed away peacefully on January 11, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Albert H. Bell, Sr. and a devoted mother to Jennifer Palestini (Michael), Karen, Albert Jr. (Amanda), and Christopher. Andrea was a proud and cherished Nana to Julianna, Albert, and Sofie, who brought immense joy...
Mary Millaway
Jan 11, 2025
Mary E. Millaway slipped into eternity and into the arms of Jesus, welcomed by all of her loved ones on January 11, 2025. She was hospitalized in January 2021 with Covid 19 and was placed on a ventilator. She defied many odds by being weaned off the ventilator, after nine months of pure agony. Many told her that it...
Stephen P. Compton
Jan 9, 2025
Stephen P. Compton, age 70, of Philadelphia, passed away suddenly on January 9, 2025. He was the beloved son of Mildred and the late Arnold Compton, and the former spouse of Helen. Stephen was a loving father to Matthew, Kerri Conner (Kristopher), and Jarrett (Sawyer), and a proud Pop Pop to his grandchildren, Olivia, Skylar, Brooklyn, Kristopher, and Ellie....
Judith Gliwa (Nee Mchale)
Jan 8, 2025
Judith Gliwa (nee McHale), beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on January 8, 2025, at the age of 82. Judy was the cherished wife of the late John "Sweeney" Gliwa. She is survived by her devoted son, Matthew (Melissa), her loving daughter, Amanda Broderick (Matthew), and her adoring grandchildren: Abigail,...
Margaret Ann Kozul
Jan 8, 2025
Margaret (Margie) A. Kozul, 87, of Wayne, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2025. She was the loving daughter of the late Andrew and Frances Kozul and the beloved sister to Frank. Margie was predeceased by her sisters and brothers: Frances "Ann," Mary, Andrew, John, Catherine, Emma, Joseph, Stephen, George, Rose, and Edward. She is survived by...
Walter F. Wilczynski
Jan 8, 2025
Walter F. Wilczynski peacefully passed away surrounded by his family on January 8, 2025, at the age of 88. Walter was a proud Marine Veteran who served his country with honor and dedication. He was the beloved husband of the late Irene Wilczynski and the loving father of Warren Wilczynski (Judy). Walter cherished being a grandpa to Christopher and...
Robert E. Hellmuth, Jr.
Jan 7, 2025
Robert E. Hellmuth, Jr., passed January 7, 2025, at the age of 90. Beloved husband of the late Geraldine. Devoted father of Robert and Kevin. Dear brother of the late Donald (Nancy) and Elbert "Ebbie" (Janice). Robert was a retired teamster with Local 107 and 500 after many years of service.
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Deborah A. Bailey
Jan 6, 2025
Deborah A. "Debbie" Bailey (nee Nordaby), passed away January 6, 2025. She was the beloved wife of Robert, a devoted mother to Jason (Bridget) and Jonathan, and a loving grandmom to Shannon, Quinn and Kerri. Dear step-daughter of Albert Durst; also survived by her brothers Bruce Nordaby, Butch Durst and Steven Durst (Wiwik), and her sister Cindy Gallo (Paul)...
Richard J. Dougherty
Jan 5, 2025
Richard J. Dougherty, age 81, passed away on January 5, 2025. Loving husband of the late Isabelle "Bonnie" (nee McLaughlin). Beloved father of Lisa Mancini (Vincent), Michael Dougherty (Anne), and Richard Dougherty, Jr. (Sarah). Grandfather of Michael Dillow, Isabelle, Breck, Jack, and Brynn Dougherty. Great grandfather of Blair Dillow. Richard loved his family and was a fun and kind...
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