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Genevieve B. Knecht

Genevieve B. Knecht

Sep 5, 2026

Genevieve B. Knecht (nee Bochnak) passed away peacefully on September 5, 2026, at the age of 88. She was the beloved wife of the late James J. Knecht and loving mother of Jim Knecht.

Genevieve was a proud graduate of Little Flower High School. She dedicated many years of her career to the Internal Revenue Service, where she worked in computer...

James M. Boyle, Jr.

James M. Boyle, Jr.

Sep 5, 2026

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James M. Boyle, Jr. passed away peacefully in the loving hands of his Savior on September 5, 2026, at the age of 82.

Beloved husband of 61 years...

Fred C. Letterio

Fred C. Letterio

Sep 4, 2026

Fred C. Letterio passed away peacefully on September 4, 2026, at the age of 84. He was the beloved husband of Marianne Letterio (nee Breen), with whom he shared many wonderful years.

Fred was the loving father of Gina Kurz Clifton (Jim) and Donna Milillo (Joe), and the adoring Pop Pop of Jaimie Kurz (Alyssa), Luke Kurz, and Julian Milillo. He...

Deborah "Debbie" P. Kevitch (nee Perfetti)

Deborah "Debbie" P. Kevitch (nee Perfetti)

Sep 4, 2026

Deborah "Debbie" P. Kevitch (nee Perfetti) passed away on September 4, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Bruce Kevitch. Loving mom to Nicole Smith (Marcus) and Jared Kevitch (Christine). Cherished Mom-Mom to Sofia, Camila, Julian, and Leonardo. Dear sister to Nicholas Perfetti (Jill) and the late Joseph Perfetti (Renate). Debbie = is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, cousins,...

Joseph E. Gorzoch

Joseph E. Gorzoch

Sep 4, 2026

Joseph E. Gorzoch,48, sadly has passed away unexpectedly on September 4, 2026.

As a beloved son, he is preceded in death by his parents, Robert Gorzoch, Sr. and Nancy (nee Taylor) Gorzoch.

Joe was born and raised in Bensalem and was a graduate of Bensalem High School, Class of 1995.

He enjoyed the simple things in life especially being outdoors. As an avid...

Michael J. Perkins

Michael J. Perkins

Sep 2, 2026

Michael J. Perkins, 65, passed away on September 2, 2026. Michael was born and raised in Philadelphia, PA, and later made his home in Swoyersville, PA.

Michael was the beloved father of Sandrah (James) Napoleon and Robyn (Robert) McCutchen, and the proud grandfather of Nathanyl, Nouvel-Soleil, Harlow, Ethan, and Harper. He was the dear brother of Kathy (Dan) Peters and was...

John J. White

John J. White

Aug 30, 2026

John J. White passed away peacefully on August 30, 2026, at the age of 96. Beloved husband of the late Anne (nee McBride). Devoted father of John White (Andrea), Anne Thorman (Bruce), Gerard White (Lisa), and Eileen White (Paula). Loving Grandpop of Bryan, Annemarie, Gerard, Rachel, Juliette, and Andy, and proud great grandpop of Emma, Lucy, and Gerard. Dear brother...

James R. Perkins

James R. Perkins

Aug 28, 2026

James R. Perkins, “Bob," passed away peacefully on August 28, 2026, at the age of 86. He was born and raised in Philadelphia and later made his home in Swoyersville, Pennsylvania.

He was the beloved husband of the late Joanne (nee Annos); devoted father of Michael Perkins and Kathy Peters (Dan); loving Pop Pop of Sande Napoleon (Jim) and Robyn McCutchen...

Louis S. Bluver

Louis S. Bluver

Aug 28, 2026

Louis S. Bluver of Rittenhouse Square, passed peacefully Friday, August 28, 2026. Lou, a life-long resident of Philadelphia, was predeceased by his parents Al and Edithe Bluver. He was a travel industry entrepreneur, owner of Inter-Continental Services, past President of the Philadelphia Travel Managers Association, extensive world traveler and a member of the Travelers’ Century Club, having traveled to over...

Russell J. Garrison, Jr.

Russell J. Garrison, Jr.

Aug 21, 2026

Beloved husband of Elsie (nee Kulp), with whom he shared over 44 wonderful years of marriage. Loving father of Rick (Kristin), Debra Pieri (Steve), Jill Rivera (Nestor), Russell III and Joseph (Erika). Cherished Pop Pop to his many grandchildren, who brought tremendous joy and pride to his life. Dear brother of Virginia Carr and Carolyn Hoffman (George). Russell is also...

Susan Brookes

Susan Brookes

Aug 21, 2026

Susan Brookes (nee McCann) passed away suddenly on August 21, 2026.

Loving daughter of the late Daniel J. McCann, Jr., Helen McCann Bresnahan, and William Bresnahan, Sr. Beloved wife of the late Arthur Brookes, Jr. Dear sister of Daniel J. McCann, III (the late Carol), William Bresnahan, Jr., and the late Robert McCann, Diane Gross, Thomas Bresnahan, and Mary Zielinski. She...

Marie A. Bell (nee Belfield)

Marie A. Bell (nee Belfield)

Aug 21, 2026

Marie A. Bell (nee Belfield) passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on August 21, 2026. Beloved wife and soulmate of William Bell, Jr. Loving mother of Eileen Fiala (Walter), Barbara Valletto (Dawna Lund), William Bell III, and Carolyn Rullo. Cherished Grandmom of Ashley, Rebecca, Dana, Cara, Madelyn, and Abigail, and proud Great-Grandmom of Hazel, Walker, Joseph, and Ford....

Rosalie M. Clark

Rosalie M. Clark

Aug 20, 2026

Rosalie M. Clark passed away peacefully on August 20, 2026, at the age of 94.

Rosalie was a beloved mother to Carole Berkery, Helen Ward (the late Mitch), the late Michael Berkery, and John Berkery. She was a cherished Mom Mom to Erin, Ryan, Christina, Marty, Cheryl, Brian, Chris, Jessica, Tara, Shane, Hailey, and Madison, and a proud great-grandmother to 15...

Marian M. Jackson

Marian M. Jackson

Aug 18, 2026

Marian M. Jackson (nee MacGregor) passed away peacefully on August 18, 2026, at the age of 101.

She was the beloved wife of the late John Jackson, Jr., and loving mother of John R. Jackson, III (the late Joanne), Marianne Smith (William J.), and Deborah Kunzig (Don). She was predeceased by her granddaughter, Marianne, and is survived by her grandchildren Michael,...

Patricia "Pat" J. Macready-Gardiner

Patricia "Pat" J. Macready-Gardiner

Aug 17, 2026

Patricia “Pat” J. Macready-Gardiner (née McFadden) passed away peacefully on August 17, 2026, surrounded by her loving family, just shy of her 80th birthday.

Pat was the beloved wife of Jim Gardiner and a devoted mother to Rich Macready, Joelle Craig (John), and Heather Bernard (John). She was a loving and doting Mom Mom to Brianna (Matt), Kelsey (Joe), Brittany (Nick),...

Barbara B. Thomas

Barbara B. Thomas

Aug 17, 2026

Barbara B. Thomas (nee Uttrodt), passed away peacefully on August 17, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

She was the beloved wife of the late Robert J. Thomas and the devoted mother of Christine Battaglia, Kimberly Perez (Pablo), and Beverly Krzywicki (James). Barbara was a loving Mom Mom to Tyler (Morgan), Peyton, Ryley, Logan, Emerson, Flash, and Xara, and a cherished...

Eric "Irv" D. Battaglia

Eric "Irv" D. Battaglia

Aug 16, 2026

Eric D. “Irv” Battaglia, age 41, suddenly passed away on August 16, 2026. Beloved son of Leon and Cindi (née Lukens) Battaglia. Loving brother of Ed (Sara), Leon (Jacqueline), and Bryan. Cherished uncle of Jack E., Kace R., Kaylee, and Brooke. Dear nephew of  Jackie S., Joanne H., Maryellen L., Susan Coin (Mike), Theresa L., Frankie and Kristine C (Lorenzo)....

Barbara A. Ozell

Barbara A. Ozell

Aug 15, 2026

Barbara A. Ozell (nee Bednarek) passed away peacefully on August 15, 2026. She was the beloved wife of Alfred, for 60 years. Devoted mother of Karen Supinski (Chuck) and Ellen Donovan (Bill), and the loving Mom Mom of Billy (Danielle), Jenna (Greg), Nick (Claire), and Allie. She was also the cherished great-grandmother of Finnegan and Nicholas.

Barbara dedicated much of her...

Joseph G. Kain

Joseph G. Kain

Aug 12, 2026

Joseph G. “Pop” Kain, 94, passed away peacefully at home on August 12, 2026, surrounded by the family he loved so dearly.

Born and raised in Philadelphia’s Fishtown neighborhood, Pop was a proud Philadelphian, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, friend, and a truly remarkable man. To those who knew him, he was simply Pop—and there will never be another quite...

Maryann DeMuro

Maryann DeMuro

Aug 11, 2026

Maryann DeMuro (née Costello), age 79, August 11, 2026.  She was a retired cook for the Philadelphia School District.  Loving wife of the late Edward Hilbert.  Beloved grandmother of Samantha Kleinworth (Louis) and Amanda DeMuro.  Dear great grandmother of Xavier, Lucas, McKenzie, Roman, Isabella, Amelia, and Jonah.

All services private at the request of her family.

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