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Dorothy Marie Powers
Sep 2, 2024
Dorothy Marie Powers (née DuMond) passed peacefully at home surrounded by her family on September 2, 2024, at the age of 93. She was the beloved wife of the late Edward Powers. Dorothy was a devoted mother to Kathy Higgins (Tim), Patti Powers, and Debbie Dole. She was a loving grandmother to Tommy, Chrissy, Jimmy, Andrew, Christopher, Patrick, and...
Robert R. Carlson
Sep 2, 2024
Robert R. Carlson, age 64, passed away on September 2, 2024. Loving husband of Katherine (nee Pickering). Beloved father of Dana Walls (Bill) and the late Desiree. Adored grandfather of Justin, Emma, Mikey, Liam, Jocelyn, Bella, Alex, Dominic, Vada, Violet, and Taylor. Affectionate son of Gladys, Uwe (Carol), Mary & Arthur. Thoughtful brother of Thomas (Wendy). Also survived by...
Helen Veronica Laross (Nee Slavin)
Sep 2, 2024
Helen Veronica (Slavin) La Ross passed away peacefully on Monday, September 2, 2024, at Jefferson Torresdale hospital. She was 95 years young.
Born in Philadelphia, Helen was the daughter of the late John and Marion (Sweikert) Slavin. She was one of nine children: the late James, John, Phillips, William. Veronica, Raymond, and Marion Purich and is survived...
Kevin D. Kelly
Aug 31, 2024
Kevin D. Kelly, passed away peacefully at home on August 31, 2024. He was the beloved husband of the late Maureen Kelly and a devoted father to his daughters, Bridget Kelly and Erin Ferillo (John). Kevin was also a cherished grandpop to Quinlan, Kellan, Rory, Jaxson and Olivia.
Kevin was the loving brother of Susan Kaiser (Joseph),...
Pasqualina Demaio
Aug 30, 2024
Pasqualina DeMaio (nee Maiarota) passed away peacefully on August 30, 2024, at the age of 97. She was a cherished wife to the late Umberto and a loving daughter to the late Francesco and Angiolina Maiarota. Pasqualina was predeceased by her son Gennaro DeMaio (Palma), and is survived by her devoted children: Francesco De Maio (Ortensia), Carlo DeMaio (the...
Patrick Aidan Sommer
Aug 30, 2024
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Patrick Aidan Sommer, age 22, of Trevose, died suddenly on August 30, 2024. Loving son of Melissa Sommer and David Russo (Lynne). Beloved brother of David Russo, Jr. Patrick was preceded in death by his grandparents Carol Ann Sommer (nee Roach), Sherman Thomas "Pop" Rose, Nicholas Joseph...
James G. Matthews
Aug 30, 2024
James G. Matthews, III, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2024, at the age of 66. James was the cherished husband of Theresa Matthews (nee Kenny) and a devoted father to Tori Matthews and her fiance' Christopher Babst. Loving son of Lucy Matthews and the late James G. Matthews, Jr., he was a beloved brother to Donna McGeehan (John),...
Harley A. Pastula
Aug 30, 2024
Harley A. Pastula (nee Sandy Infusino), age 54, passed away on August 30, 2024. Wife of Timothy Pastula. Mother of Rykert Trimm. Beloved Daughter of Rosalie Costigan (Walter Muffler) and Emil Infusino. Sister of Angeline Ammons (Peter) and Robert Infusino. Nieces, Ashley Kayla, Natalie, Racheal, Makayla, Aubrey, Lilah. Nephews, Ryan, Eric, Robert, Chase, Dean & Vincent. Uncle Anthony and...
Francis "Frank" Creighton
Aug 27, 2024
Francis "Frank" Creighton, age 77, passed away suddenly on August 27, 2024. Frank was retired Laborer from Local 332.
He was the loving husband of the late Nancy. Beloved father of Eric Creighton (Audrey). Pop-Pop of Rylie, Eric, Jr., and Ella. Brother of Tom Creighton and the late James, Richard, and Bob Creighton.
Relatives and...
Stephen R. Smith
Aug 25, 2024
Stephen R. Smith, a cherished husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2024, at the age of 70, with his family by his side. A proud US Marine Veteran, Stephen was the beloved husband of Debbie Ogden.
He was a loving father to Melanie Romano (Matthew), Stephen Smith (Stephanie), Sean Smith (Dottie), Keith Smith...
Maryellen Owens (Nee Gaudreau)
Aug 24, 2024
MaryEllen Owens (nee Gaudreau) passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on August 24 2024.
Born and raised in Philadelphia, MaryEllen was the daughter of the late John Gaudreau Sr. and late Catherine Gaudreau. She was predeceased by her brothers John Jr, Patrick and Paul.
MaryEllen was the epitome...
Joan B. Torpey
Aug 22, 2024
Joan B. Torpey (née Sundberg), passed away on August 22, 2024. She was the cherished wife of Stephen Sr. for 43 years and devoted mother to Joseph Cremen (Mara) and Stephen Jr. (Jean-Marie). Joan was a loving Mom Mom to Joseph, Aidan, Peyton, and TJ. Dear sister of the late Doris Tygh and Carol Sundburg. Also survived by many...
Lawrence J. "Larry" Funk, Sr.
Aug 22, 2024
Lawrence J. "Larry" Funk, Sr., passed away August 22, 2024. Beloved husband to the late Kathy (Voltz). Loving father to Larry, Jr., Karen Edwardson (Reade) and the late Sharon Camp (Chuck). Cherished Poppy to Michael, Nicole, Christopher (Shenelle), Shannon (Rob), Shawn (Ashley), Charlie (Sami), Chandler, Chase (Christian), Shane and Kara. Dear Great Poppy to Daisy. Brother to Terry...
Shanon M. Garrow
Aug 22, 2024
Shanon M. Garrow (nee Wolfsteller), age 54, passed away suddenly on August 22, 2024. Shanon was a retired Firefighter and Paramedic in the Philadelphia Fire Department.
Beloved wife of the late Battalion Chief John F. Garrow. Loving mother of Brandon Weyer (Kate), Mycol Dennis, and Becky Garrow (Mike). Adored Mom-Mom of Henry, Maeve, and Mycol, Jr. Daughter...
Timothy W. Allen
Aug 21, 2024
Timothy W. Allen passed away suddenly on August 21, 2024, at the age of 33. He was the beloved son of Carol Allen (Robert Licolli) and Anthony Allen (Nichole). Dear brother of TJ Allen, Rebecca Allen, Charles Orfe, Spencer Fisher, Jade Rodriguez, Joshua Allen, and Carson Allen. He is also survived by his loving aunts, uncles, and cousins.
...John Vincent O'Brien
Aug 19, 2024
John Vincent O'Brien passed away on August 19, 2024. He was the beloved son of the late John and Kathryn O'Brien and a loving brother to David O'Brien (Patricia), William O'Brien (Theresa), Joseph O'Brien (Loretta), Daniel O'Brien, Maureen Pfeifer (Jack), and the late James O'Brien and Margaret Daley. John was a cherished uncle to many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and...
Nancy D'Ambrosio
Aug 18, 2024
Nancy D'Ambrosio passed suddenly August 18, 2024. Devoted mother of Marie Adamo (Richard), Carl Zarcone, and the late Donna Zarcone. Beloved grandmom to Nicole Crescenzo and her children Michael and Zachary Crescenzo and Christian and Olivia Weber; she was also a loving grandmom to many grandchildren, great grandchildren and one special great grandbaby. Relatives and friends are invited to...
Arcangelo M. Citrigno
Aug 17, 2024
Arcangelo "Mike" Citrigno age 90, suddenly on August 17, 2024. Beloved husband of 57 years to Annita (nee Curti). Loving father of Michael (Colleen). Loving grandfather of Marissa (Brian), Diana and Nicholas.
Born in Mangone, Italy Mike was the third of 5 children, he immigrated to the United States in 1965 and was a longtime resident of...
Thomas A. Gremo
Aug 17, 2024
Thomas A. Gremo, age 87, passed away on August 17, 2024. He was a retired truck driver with Teamsters Local 830. Tom also served with the U.S. Marine Corps from 1958-1965. Tom was an avid weight lifter and won many awards. He continued to work out at the gym until he was unable to drive. Tom also lived in...
Matthew Aloysius Kelly, Iii
Aug 16, 2024
MATTHEW 'MATT' ALOYSIUS KELLY, III, age 52, passed away on August 16, 2024 in Philadelphia, PA. Beloved husband of Tierney (nee McNulty). Loving father of Matthew, IV. Brother of Maureen Donofrio (Jerry), John Kelly (Amy), Joseph Kelly (Sue), Stephen Kelly (Kenann), Suzanne Kelly, Michael Kelly, and Marcia "Pooh" Barish (Lonnie). Also survived by many nieces, nephews, and beloved friends. ...
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