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Bernard "Ben" Slowinski

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Francis Xavier Pfeiffer

Jan 11, 2025

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Meeting ID:  886 8773 9739

Passcode:  748159

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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.

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.

Relatives and friends are invited to...

Deborah A. Bailey

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

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...

Maryann Poulton

Maryann Poulton

Jan 3, 2025

Maryann Poulton (Fuss),52, of Philadelphia, PA, passed away on Friday, January 3rd, 2025. A devoted medical professional for over 30 years. Her dedication to her field was matched only by her compassion and kindness. Maryann's spirit illuminated every room she entered, and her laughter filled the hearts of all who knew her. As a cherished daughter, a beloved friend,...

Vito A. Giannini

Vito A. Giannini

Jan 1, 2025

Vito A. Giannini, 91, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2025. A proud US Army Veteran, Vito dedicated his life to his family, his country, and his faith.

He was the beloved husband of 65 years to Barbara Giannini (nee Kahlert), and a loving father to Michele Casey (Thomas), Vito Giannini Jr. (Elizabeth), Barbara Bores (Edward), and...

Anne Patricia "Nancy" Burke

Anne Patricia "Nancy" Burke

Dec 31, 2024

Anne Patricia Burke "Nancy" (nee Toland) 92, of Lederach, Pennsylvania who passed into eternity in Stuart, Florida on Tuesday evening December 31, 2024. Nancy was married to her beloved husband Anthony J. Burke who passed away in 1994.  She was the mother of nine children and twenty grandchildren as well as 11 great-grandchildren. Nancy is survived by children Ann...

Dennis W. Hill

Dennis W. Hill

Dec 31, 2024

Dennis W. Hill 75 passed peacefully at home December 31, 2024. He was the beloved husband of Mary Jane (nee Young) and is survived by his son Dennis E. Hill (Kelly) his grandson Connor and his great nephews the Rueda boys.

In Fishtown he attended Holy Name Elementary School and gained valuable basketball skills at local gyms...

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