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Charles G. Schaeffer

Charles G. Schaeffer

Jun 16, 2024

Charles G. Schaeffer, Jr. passed away peacefully with his family by his side on June 16, 2024 at the age of 82. Beloved husband of Katheen Schaeffer (nee Barnes). Loving father of Charles III, William, and Jennifer McFadden (Daniel). Dear Pop Pop of Charles IV, Sabrina, Courtney, Shauna, Kyra, and Daniel Jr. and great grandpop of 7 great grandchildren....

Leonard J. Rigby, Jr.

Leonard J. Rigby, Jr.

Jun 14, 2024

Leonard J. Rigby, Jr. passed away June 14th, 2024, just shy of his 101st birthday. Len was the beloved husband of the late Lillian (nee Truitt). Devoted father of Len Rigby III (Marcia), Ann Avery (Jim), and Kathy Smith (Dan). Loving Grandpop to Michelle Petta (Rich), Jackie Siomos (Judah), Brian Avery (Amanda), Steve Avery (Kaitlynn), Jess Ressler (Dan),...

Maryellen M. Leach (Nee Callaway)

Maryellen M. Leach (Nee Callaway)

Jun 13, 2024

Maryellen M. Leach (nee Callaway) passed away suddenly on June 13, 2024 at the age of 70.

Beloved wife of Bill Leach, Sr. Loving mother of Lisa McNicoll, Richard McNicoll, Sr. (Jamie), Gary Vargas (Kinni) and Dianna McBride (Francis). Dear grandmom of 18 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. She is also survived by her brothers Howard, Gary,...

Patricia C. Holton "Patsy"

Patricia C. Holton "Patsy"

Jun 11, 2024

Patricia C. Holton "Patsy" "Trish" passed away suddenly on June 11, 2024 at the age of 30. Beloved daughter of Robert and Patricia Holton. Loving mother of Madison and Mason. Dear sister of Bobby, Joey, William "Scooby", Tyler and Geno. Aunt of Angelina and Maylyne. Granddaughter of the late William "Buddy" Costello and the late Catherine and Joseph Holton;...

Rita Marie Sammons

Rita Marie Sammons

Jun 10, 2024

Rita Marie Sammons passed away June 10, 2024, at the age of 61.  Beloved daughter of RoseMarie and the late William Sammons, Sr.  Loving sister of William Sammons, Jr. (MariaLisa) and Patricia Hessler (Robert).  Dear aunt of Joseph, Anthony, Roseanna, and Billy.

Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Monday, June 17, 2024, 9:30 AM Queen...

Robert L. Nebinger

Robert L. Nebinger

Jun 9, 2024

Robert (Bob) Nebinger, 74, passed away on June 9th, 2024 in Philadelphia, PA. Son of Edith Nebinger (Karnes), and Leroy Nebinger, he was born September 3rd,1949. He graduated from George Washington High School and entered the Navy shortly after, serving during Vietnam, and worked as a pressman and a printer. Bob worked for a few printing companies, but his...

Walter P. Troutman

Walter P. Troutman

Jun 8, 2024

Walter P. Troutman, Sr.  passed away on June 8, 2024, surrounded by his family at the age of 61. Loving husband of Kathleen (nee Reinert). Devoted father of Walter Jr., Kenneth, and Matthew. Cherished pop pop of Bailey. Brother of Mark and the late Shirley, Carol, Tommy and Timmy. Relative and friends are invited to his viewing Thursday June...

Janice M. Beatty

Janice M. Beatty

Jun 8, 2024

Janice M. Beatty passed away suddenly June 8, 2024, at the age of 61.  Beloved fiancee of Raymond Figueroa and his family.  Daughter of the late William and Gertrude Beatty.  Loving sister of Gerrie Long (William Long), John Beatty and the late William Beatty, Jr.  Janice was adored by her many loving nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews....

Aida Perez

Aida Perez

Jun 6, 2024

Aida Perez (nee Galarza) passed away June 6, 2024, at the age of 85.  Devoted mother of Jasmin, Kevin, Debbie, and the late Edgar.  Loving grandmom of three grandchildren and one great grandson.  Dear sister of Eileen; also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Services and Interment are Private for the Family.

Gail T. Dufner

Gail T. Dufner

Jun 6, 2024

Gail T. Dufner (nee Thomas) passed away on June 6, 2024, at the age of 90. Beloved wife of the late Francis. Devoted Mother of Denise Muldoon (Barry), Marilyn Seagrave and the late Elwood Thomas Heininger. Loving grandmom of Ross Muldoon (Kimberly), Kevin Muldoon (Regina), Luke Seagrave, Christian Seagrave and the late Thomas Muldoon and John Seagrave. She...

Alfona "Dolly" Zysk

Alfona "Dolly" Zysk

Jun 6, 2024

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Alfona "Dolly" Zysk passed away June 6, 2024. Loving wife of the late Alfred. Dear mother of Anthony (Rosemarie), Mark (Esther) and Joseph A. (Joan). Cherished grandmom to 7 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandson. Dolly is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to...

Stella Oskiera

Stella Oskiera

Jun 3, 2024

Stella Oskiera passed away on June 3, 2024 at the age of 93.  Beloved wife of the late Stanley Oskiera.  Loving mother of Stephen Oskiera, Mariane Maloney (John), and Suzanne Gillespie. Adored Babci and Grandmother of Alexandra, Nicholas, Stacia, Krista, Laura (David), Julia (Dave), Andrew.  Great-grandmother of Ashton.  Will also be lovingly missed by her nieces, nephews, and cousins....

Joseph "Joey" F. Fudala, Jr.

Joseph "Joey" F. Fudala, Jr.

Jun 2, 2024

Joseph "Joey" F. Fudala, Jr. passed away suddenly June 2, 2024. Beloved son of Joseph, Sr. (Kelly) and Joyce Beer. Loving brother to Jill White (Mike). Cherished uncle to Michael and Emma White. Devoted Partner to Katie Bradley. Dear step-brother to Alex Ruhfass (Crystal) and Bronwian (Kenny). Joey was also survived by many loving uncles, aunts and cousins....

Patricia "Pat" A. Carraccio (Nee Monaghan)

Patricia "Pat" A. Carraccio (Nee Monaghan)

Jun 1, 2024

Patricia A. Carraccio "Pat" (nee Monaghan) passed away peacefully with her family by her side on June 1, 2024 just shy a day of 84. Beloved wife of 63 years to Joseph Carraccio. Loving mother of Martin, Andrew (Christine), Stephen (Colleen), Glenn, and Tricia Colón (Carlos). Adoring grandmom of Tony, Michael, Gina, and Nicholas; G-mom of Gabrielle, Vincent, and...

Regina F. Hodinsky

Regina F. Hodinsky

May 28, 2024

Regina Hodinsky, 75, of Philadelphia, PA, passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2024. She is preceded in death by her daughters, Jacqueline McKeown and Lisa Valderrama, and is survived by her daughters Joan Krecko (Robert) and Katie Valderrama. Regina was known as "Gram" to her 7 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Regina is best known as a devoted...

Margaret "Peggy" Crump (Nee Little)

Margaret "Peggy" Crump (Nee Little)

May 28, 2024

Margaret Crump "Peggy" (nee Little) passed away peacefully with her family by her side on May 28, 2024 at the age of 69.

Beloved wife of Jerry Crump. Loving mother of Jason (Michelle), and Katie in addition to Jessica Simmons, Ronald Brown and Donald Brown, with whom she shared a special bond. Adoring Mimi of Kayla Elie,...

Merle Leigh Meloro

Merle Leigh Meloro

May 26, 2024

Merle Leigh Meloro (nee Modes) passed away on May 26, 2024 at the age of 71.  She was preceded in death by her husband Dennis W. Meloro.  Merle is survived by her children Jennifer "Sar" and Dennis A. Meloro; and her grandchildren Anthony, Gianna, and Poppy Meloro.

All services private at the family's request.  The funeral home...

Joan E. Rassier

Joan E. Rassier

May 25, 2024

Joan E. Rassier (nee Sykes) passed away May 25, 2024.  Beloved wife of the late Charles, Sr.  Devoted mother of Dr. Charles, Jr. (Jennifer).  Loving Mom Mom of Lea and Charlie.  Dear sister of Russell Sykes (Joyce).

Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Saturday, June 1, 2024, 9:00 AM to 10:45 AM All Saints Episcopal...

George W. Hunter, Iv

George W. Hunter, Iv

May 23, 2024

George W. Hunter, IV, passed away May 23, 2024, at the age of 92. Beloved husband of the late Maryann (nee Morrison). Devoted father of Karen McLaughlin (Andrew), Janice Fritz (Daniel), Christine Morton (Chris Stasnek), Georgeann Dean (Matthew) and the late George "Skip" Hunter. Loving Poppy of 13 grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

George will be remembered...

Beverly Hilley-Deighan

Beverly Hilley-Deighan

May 22, 2024

Beverly Hilley-Deighan (nee Vernon) on May 22, 2024, at the age of 81. Beloved wife of the late George Hilley and Joseph Deighan. Loving mother of Susan McGrory (John) and the late Thomas Hilley and James Hilley. Stepmother of Colleen Deighan Donahue (Ed), Eileen Deighan, Shannon Clark (Robert) and the late Joseph Deighan. Dear Mom Mom of Robby, Carly,...

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