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Walter Price Haggenbottom

Walter Price Haggenbottom

Dec 12, 2024

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Walter Price Haggenbottom, III., age 88, who peacefully received his final checkered flag on December 12, 2024.  Born March 10, 1936 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Walter Price, Jr. and Etta Victoria (Dorrian).  He became a resident of Levittown, PA in 1962. He leaves behind...

Javier Diaz

Javier Diaz

Dec 12, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Javier Diaz, who left us on December 12, 2024. Javier was a devoted father, loving brother, and a cherished family member whose presence will be profoundly missed by all who knew him.

Javier's greatest pride and joy was his daughter, Jayleen Diaz. His...

Cheryl Thulin

Cheryl Thulin

Dec 10, 2024

Cheryl Darlene Thulin, age 79, passed away on December 10, 2024.

Beloved daughter of the late Richard and Dorothy Thulin.  Loving sister of Norma Huenke.  Adored aunt of Donna Santangelo (Andre) and Linda Oliver (Richard); and great aunt of Joel Stilwell.

Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Saturday morning, 9:00-10:00 A.M. at BURNS...

Stephen Louis Ponente, Sr.

Stephen Louis Ponente, Sr.

Dec 8, 2024

Stephen Louis Ponente, Sr., passed away peacefully on December 8, 2024, surrounded by his family at home.  Steve was 73 years old. Son of the late Francis and Doris Ponente.  Devoted husband of 51 years to Michele (nee Nicholl) and the loving father of Nicole Westervelt (Todd), Tina Koch (Bob), Stephen Jr. (Amber), and Regina Fanelle (Bart). Cherished Pop...

Judith "Judy" Bugieda

Judith "Judy" Bugieda

Dec 6, 2024

Judith "Judy" Bugieda, age 81, passed away on December 6, 2024.  Wife of the late Ronnie Lynam and Hank Bugieda.  Mother of Judy Walsh (Brian), Julia Hilghman (the late Bob) and Eileen Lynam.  She is also survived by 7 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Friday morning, 9-10:30 A.M. at...

Nicholas J. Lapalombara

Nicholas J. Lapalombara

Dec 5, 2024

Nicholas J. Lapalombara ("Nick") passed suddenly on December 5, 2024, at the age of 55. Nick was a beloved husband, brother, uncle, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Nick is survived by his loving wife, Mary Jane (nee Camm), and his devoted sister, Sandi Schoen (Chuck). He was the cherished son of the...

Leonard A. Piccinini

Leonard A. Piccinini

Dec 3, 2024

Leonard A. Piccinini, age 79, passed away on December 3, 2024. He was the beloved husband of the late Patricia.Devoted father to Patti Ann Rasiul (William Mulhern) and Michele Thompson (Joseph), and a loving Pop Pop to his grandchildren: Carl Jr., Kelly Ann, Erin, Michelle, and Lauren.  Dear brother of Angelo Piccinini (the late Karen) and the late Leo...

Jean E. Christino (Nee Kummerling)

Jean E. Christino (Nee Kummerling)

Dec 2, 2024

Jean E. Christino (nee Kummerling) passed away peacefully on December 2, 2024, at the age of 70. She was preceded in death by her loving parents, Gerald and Doris Kummerling (née Bricker), whom she missed dearly.

Jean E. was a proud graduate of George Washington High School, Class of 1972, in Philadelphia, PA. Soon after graduation, she...

Raymond Stepnowski

Raymond Stepnowski

Dec 2, 2024

Raymond Stepnowski, 82, of Philadelphia, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Nancy Stepnowski (nee Harbison) for 33 years. Ray was a devoted father to Barbara Clark (Ed), Michael (Lori), and Joseph (Alyssa), and a proud grandpop to Amanda, Michael, Matt, Michael, and Gavin. He is also survived...

Walter B. Szamatowicz

Walter B. Szamatowicz

Dec 1, 2024

Walter B. Szamatowicz, Jr. passed away on December 1, 2024 at the age of 67. Loving dad to Alina.

Walter graduated from Northeast Catholic High School and went on to finish his degree at the University of Pennsylvania. He was a Philadelphia Police officer for 30 years before retiring. He is also survived by his many loving...

Renee L. Bosmans

Renee L. Bosmans

Nov 30, 2024

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Renee L. Bosmans (nee Dutillieux), age 91, passed away peacefully on November 30, 2024. She was the beloved wife of the late John Bosmans and a loving mother to Lynn Quinn (Buck). Renee was a devoted and adoring grandmother, known as "Titou" to her cherished grandchildren, Zachary, Nolan, and...

William J. Dolhansky

William J. Dolhansky

Nov 28, 2024

William J. Dolhansky passed away November 28, 2024 after a brief ailment. A retired Philadelphia Firefighter and Korean War Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Alfreda (nee Baran). Loving Father of William (Laura) and Barbara Dolhansky (Peter Gardner). Cherished Grandpop to Brian, Anna, Emily, Rebecca, Sarah, and great-grand pop to Camina, Noemi and Benjamin. Bill is also survived...

Theodore J. Robinson "Teddy"

Theodore J. Robinson "Teddy"

Nov 28, 2024

Theodore J. Robinson, Jr. "Teddy," age 68, passed away suddenly on November 28, 2024. He was the beloved fiancé of Michelle Harrington and the loving father of Brenda Lee Robinson (John Weist). Teddy was a devoted Pop Pop to his grandchildren Alexus Marie, Grayson, and Anthony, and a proud great-grandpop to his great-granddaughter, "Pop Pop's Girl," Izabella. He was...

Teresa Reardon (Nee Schnell)

Teresa Reardon (Nee Schnell)

Nov 27, 2024

Teresa L. Reardon (nee Schnell), age 95, passed away on November 27, 2024. She was the beloved wife of the late Thomas F. Reardon and a loving mother to her seven children: Teresa Fischer (the late Raymond), Janice Dieffenderfer, Christine Spiehs (the late Arthur), Claire O'Connell, Dorothy Malone (James), Margaret Nicolo (Michael), and the late Thomas Reardon. Teresa was...

Margaret Crumbock "Peggy" (Nee Mahoney)

Margaret Crumbock "Peggy" (Nee Mahoney)

Nov 27, 2024

Margaret Crumbock (nee Mahoney), a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and talented hairdresser, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on November 27, 2024, at the age of 84.

She was the cherished wife of the late George Crumbock and devoted mother to her five children: Marlene Smith (Gary), George Crumbock, Lisa Hart, Karen Pimble (Larry), and...

John F. Amend

John F. Amend

Nov 27, 2024

John F. Amend, age 69, passed away on Nov 27, 2024 surrounded by family. John is the Beloved Companion to Jean Pinkham. Loving Dad to Melissa Conner (Christopher), Sarah Dougherty (Richard, Jr.) and Jessica Gill (Zach). Cherished Pappy to Jack, Brynn, Brooke, and Aubrey. Dear brother to Robert (the late Anastasia), Kathy McGraw (Clint), Frank (Cindy), Joseph (Susan),...

Kenneth J. Shaffer

Kenneth J. Shaffer

Nov 27, 2024

Kenneth J. Shaffer, age 69, passed away on November 27, 2024, after a courageous four-year battle with cancer. He was the beloved son of the late George and Frances Shaffer. Kenneth was a cherished brother to Dennis (the late Dorothy), Richard (Anita), Gerald, Janet Wexler (Harry), and the late George. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews....

Wayne D. Braddock

Wayne D. Braddock

Nov 26, 2024

Wayne David Braddock, 72, passed peacefully on Tuesday November 26. For almost 50 years, he was an adoring husband to Daria (née Spivak). They fatefully met in algebra class in 1965 and have been inseparable ever since.

He was born on January 21, 1952 to Betty (Faulkner) Braddock and John T Braddock in Philadelphia PA, completing the...

Theresa O'Steen Zoski

Theresa O'Steen Zoski

Nov 24, 2024

Theresa O'Steen Zoski, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully on November 24, 2024, at the age of 76.  Theresa was the devoted mother of Paul O'Steen (Debra) and Peter O'Steen (Sheila). She was a loving sister to Rose Thomson, Dorothy Kobza (Ronald), and the late Lisa Reynolds. Theresa was also the proud and cherished Grandmom to...

Darlene J. Misko

Darlene J. Misko

Nov 22, 2024

Darlene J. Misko (nee Rizzo), beloved wife of the late Raymond Misko, passed away on November 22, 2024. Darlene was a devoted mother to her daughter, Holly McClelland, and her husband, Robert. As a loving Nannie, she cherished the time spent with her grandchildren, Alexandra and Olivia. Dear sister of Antonio Rizzo (Karen), Victoria Murphy, Lottie Rizzo and the...

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