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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...

Dorothy Marie Powers

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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