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William Anderson "Amos"

William Anderson "Amos"

Sep 17, 2024

William Anderson "Amos" passed away peacefully with his family by his side on September 17, 2024, at the age of 96. A lifelong resident of Fishtown, William was the beloved husband of the late Phyllis (nee Mace). He is survived by his loving children: Phyllis Wichert (Thomas), Cindy Hudicek (the late William), Edythe Hoffman (the late Richard), Janice Anderson...

John S. Barr

John S. Barr

Sep 16, 2024

John S. Barr passed away September 16, 2024, at the age of 100.  Beloved husband of the late Martha (nee Greer).  Loving father of Duncan Barr (the late Frances) and Elizabeth Barauskas (Raymond).  Dear Pop of Michael (Nicole) and Raymond, brother of Duncan Barr (Mary); also survived by his niece Margaret.

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Lucy M. Matthews

Lucy M. Matthews

Sep 16, 2024

Lucy M. Matthews (née Gentile), age 93, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2024. A beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She is survived by her devoted children, Donna McGeehan (John), Lisa Zeitz (Lance), Barbara Carberry (Daniel), and the late James III (Theresa).  Loving Mom Mom to Lauren, Jessica, Jonathan, Melissa, Stephanie, Alexandra, Tori, and Rebecca, and her great-grandchildren (her...

Albert J. Sullivan

Albert J. Sullivan

Sep 15, 2024

Albert (AL) Sullivan, 90, of Columbus NJ, formerly Burlington NJ, passed away peacefully at his home with his wife and four daughters by his side. He lived a good life and enjoyed his family, dancing, sports, gambling and eating a good breakfast to start each day. He was an avid Sixers and Phillies Fan and asked at least...

Antonia R. Rutkowski

Antonia R. Rutkowski

Sep 12, 2024

Antonia R. Rutkowski, age 91, passed away on September 12, 2024.  Beloved wife of the late Raymond A. Rutkowski.  Loving mother of Raymond E. (Cathryn), Richard A. (Kim) and Rodger G. (Beth) Rutkowski.  Grandma of Dustin (Emily), Brandon (Andrea), Stacee (Edmund), Dean, Clayton (Jordan), Morgan (Anthony), Emilie, Garrett, and Victoria.  Also survived by 5 great grandchildren and many nieces...

Margaret M. Gaughan

Margaret M. Gaughan

Sep 10, 2024

Margaret M. "Peggy" Gaughan (nee Golden), passed away peacefully on September 10, 2024, at the age of 94. Loving wife of the late Michael Gaughan and a beloved mother to Michael, Kevin, Thomas, and Loretta; also survived by her five grandchildren Brian, Daniel, Evan, Michael, Ryan, and great grandmom to Evan Jr. and Kevin William.  Dear sister of Edward...

Mary Theresa Apice

Mary Theresa Apice

Sep 9, 2024

Mary T. Apice, "Candy", age 93, passed away on September 9, 2024.  Loving wife of the late Anthony Apice, Sr.  Beloved mother of Joseph Apice (Julia) and Maryanne Apice Smith (John Hunter), and the late Anthony J. Apice, Jr. (Colleen).  Grandmom of Joseph, Jr. (Lea), Patrick (Erica), Matthew (Jennifer), Andrea (Lou) Apice, Terry J. and the late Stacy Smith. ...

Robert D. Jones, Jr.

Robert D. Jones, Jr.

Sep 9, 2024

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Robert D. Jones, Jr., passed away peacefully on September 9, 2024. He was the beloved husband of Teresa (nee Salfi), and a devoted father to Robert III (Katie), Susan, and David. Robert was also a dear brother to...

Frances Theresa Mullen (Nee Bebco)

Frances Theresa Mullen (Nee Bebco)

Sep 9, 2024

Frances Theresa Mullen (nee Bebco) 80, of the great state of Northeast Philadelphia, tragically passed away on 9/9/2024. She led a heroic fight against cancer, which came upon her quietly but very quickly. She has moved to her promised seat at the table of our Lord.

Fran was the happy and sprightly daughter of Josephine Bebco (nee...

Michael J. Harrington

Michael J. Harrington

Sep 9, 2024

Michael J. Harrington, 87, passed away suddenly on September 9, 2024. Michael was the devoted husband of Kathleen Harrington (nee Marron) for 65 years.  Michael was a proud father to Kathleen Nagle (Robert), Michael Harrington (Diane), and Kristin Morris (Paul). Loving grandfather of Michael, Paul, Ryan (Merve), Caitlin, Timothy (Alex), Corinne, Robert, and Luke. Dear brother of Dorothy Wardle...

Vincent G Fichera, Jr.

Vincent G Fichera, Jr.

Sep 9, 2024

Vincent Fichera, Jr passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on September 9, 2024. He is survived by his cherished wife, Denise Stackhouse; a loving bonus dad to Garrett Stackhouse, Tim Stackhouse, Amy DeRidder (James). Vincent was also a devoted grandpa to Charlie and Daisy. Dear brother of Debbie Ebling(the late Michael), Bill Peregoy, Angel Conley (Bob), and...

Patricia M. "Patti" Dailey

Patricia M. "Patti" Dailey

Sep 9, 2024

Patricia "Patti" M. Dailey passed away on September 9, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. Beloved Wife to Daniel. Loving Mother to Trish Hampton (Michael), Darlene Mitchell (Thomas), Beth Sicoli (Michael) and Daniel (Stacie). Cherished Mom-Mom to Michael, Tommy, Joey, Brittany (Drew), Anthony, Matthew, Daniel "Trey", Peyton, and Jaxon. Great Mom-Mom to Ryan and Joel. Dear Sister to...

Joan M. Horn (Nee Burke)

Joan M. Horn (Nee Burke)

Sep 8, 2024

Joan M. Horn (nee Burke) passed away peacefully on September 8, 2024, at the age of 95. She was the beloved wife of the late George Horn. Joan was a devoted and loving aunt to Teresa Konrath (William), Thomas Kenney (Helen), Robert Kenney (Mary), and Robert Siebecker Jr. and a cherished great aunt to many nieces and nephews.

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Dolores Pogorzelski (Nee Pytel)

Dolores Pogorzelski (Nee Pytel)

Sep 8, 2024

Dolores Pogorzelski (nee Pytel) passed away on September 8, 2024. Dolores was preceded in death by her husband John W. Pogorzelski, Jr Dolores was a loving mother to her only son, Michael Poga (Linda), grandmother to Jenna (Mike), and doting great-grandmother to her grandson Mason. Dolores is also the dear sister to Connie O'Keefe (Jack) and many nieces and...

Lillian V. Collins (Nee Harris)

Lillian V. Collins (Nee Harris)

Sep 8, 2024

Lillian V. Collins (nee Harris) passed away peacefully with her family by her side on September 8, 2024, at the age of 76. She was the beloved fiancé of Nicholas Giordano and a loving mother to Roy Collins (Michelle). Cherished as a devoted mom mom to her grandchildren; Carrie, Joseph, Paula, Monty, and Kyle and proud great-grandmom to Cayden....

Madeline Gregory (Nee Dwyer)

Madeline Gregory (Nee Dwyer)

Sep 7, 2024

Madeline Gregory (nee Dwyer) of Philadelphia, PA, passed away peacefully on September 7, 2024, at the age of 86. She was the beloved wife of the late William Gregory, Jr. and a devoted mother to Rose Dethloff (Norm), Michael Gregory (Ania), and Karen-Lyn Gregory (Michael). Madeline was a cherished grandmom to Brian (Lauren), Eric (Kylie), Sophia, Marcus, Alia, and...

Joseph M. Venneri

Joseph M. Venneri

Sep 7, 2024

Joseph M. Venneri passed away September 7, 2024. Beloved husband to Sue (nee Kirk). Loving father to Jenny Schell (Jason). Cherished brother to John (Debbie), Michael (Joan), Dolores Henry, David (Terry), Christine DiRomaldo (Phil), Vincent (Lynda) and the late Christopher. Joe was also predeceased by his loving parents John and Dolores. Joe was survived by his many loving nieces,...

Theresa C. Simpson (Née Seybert)

Theresa C. Simpson (Née Seybert)

Sep 6, 2024

Theresa C. Simpson (née Seybert), a cherished mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2024, at the age of 85. She was the beloved wife of the late Terry S. Simpson and a devoted mother to Theresa Ann "Tess" Jensen (Paul), Terry C. Simpson (Lynn), and the late Timothy Simpson.

Theresa was a loving...

John X. Mccann

John X. Mccann

Sep 5, 2024

John "Jack" Francis Xavier McCann peacefully passed away on September 5, 2024.  He was survived by his loving daughters, Colleen McCann and Kathleen Sipio, former wife and mother of his children, Agnetta "Mickie" McCann, and his adoring granddaughter, Jacqueline Bella Sipio.

Jack was predeceased by his beloved wife, Annette "Nettie" McCann. Survived by Nettie's...

Sabatino "Sammy" Dimascia

Sabatino "Sammy" Dimascia

Sep 4, 2024

On Wednesday, September 4, 2024, Sabatino "Sammy" DiMascia passed away peacefully in his home.

Born on November 25, 1936, in Macchia d'Isernia, located in the Province of Isernia, Italy, Sabatino saw the devastation of World War II and came to New York in 1957 seeking the American dream. He fulfilled this dream in Philadelphia where he met...

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