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William J. Rittinger

William J. Rittinger

Jun 23, 2024

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William J. Rittinger, age 78, passed away June 23, 2024.  Son of the late Joseph Rittinger, Sr. and Elizabeth Fedak.  Brother of Elizabeth Scimeca and the late Joseph Rittinger, Jr.  Uncle to many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews.  He is also survived by many...

Veronica A. Bell

Veronica A. Bell

Jun 22, 2024

Veronica A. Bell passed away at the age of 91 at St. Mary Medical Center in Langhorne, PA.  Veronica was born in Philadelphia to Catherine and Thomas Laughlin in 1932.  She was pre-deceased by her parents and 11 siblings.

Veronica joined the US Navy a year after graduating from John W. Hallahan HS.  After a stint in...

William L. Kidner

William L. Kidner

Jun 21, 2024

William L. Kidner, age 81, passed away June 21, 2024 after a brief illness.  Bill proudly served in the U.S. Navy; as a Philadelphia Firefighter; and as a bus driver for SEPTA.

Bill is survived by William Kidner, Jr., Mary Polkus (Wayne), Edward Kidner (Heather), Tracy Kelly (Gerald Shaffer), Steven Kidner (Maria Coffman), Robert Kidner (Jennifer) and...

Francis B. White

Francis B. White

Jun 21, 2024

Francis B. White "Franny"  passed away June 21, 2024, at the age of 85.  Beloved husband of the late Marie (nee Boyle).  Predeceased by his son Danny (Nancy).  Devoted father of Jane (Jimmy) Lockhart.  Loving Pop of Shannon, Uncle Pop of Brendan and Lainey, and Pop White to Bella, Avery, and Mac.  Dear brother of Margaret Knox (the late...

Patricia J. White

Patricia J. White

Jun 20, 2024

Patricia J. White (nee Hormann) passed away June 20, 2024.  Devoted mother of Missy "Michele" Mora, Daniel Thomas (Tricia) and Angela White and GiGI/Grandmom of Alyssa "Lyss" Kayla "Kay bears" Jose "June bug" Gabriel "Gabi" Jacob "Jake" Nolan, Cole, Connor, Robert (my monkey). Beloved fiancée of Thomas Edinger.  Loving daughter of Ludwig Hormann, Sr. and the late Linda Biddle....

Stephanie M. Whalen

Stephanie M. Whalen

Jun 20, 2024

Stephanie M. passed away June 20, 2024.  Beloved daughter of Denise (nee Gallagher) and the late Frank E.  Loving sister of Briana Whalen and Andrew Whalen.  Also survived by many loving aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Sunday Evening 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM and also Monday 9:00 AM to 10:00...

Marianne Kelbaugh

Marianne Kelbaugh

Jun 19, 2024

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Marianne Kelbaugh (nee Vernon), age 80, passed away June 19, 2024.  Marianne was retired from PECO.

Loving wife of the late Fr. Charles F. Kelbaugh.  Beloved mother of Karen E. Szagut (Anthony) and Janice L. Kelbaugh (Patrick Izzo).  Also survived by 4 grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the...

Dennis J. Foley

Dennis J. Foley

Jun 18, 2024

Dennis J. Foley passed away June 18, 2024. Loving father of Elizabeth McCabe (John). Beloved Pop-Pop to Juliette and Annie. Dear brother to James (Celeste), Joseph (Mary Pat), Regina Burke (John), Kevin (Denise), Margaret Foley (Ed), Elizabeth Prendergast (Tom), the late Patrick (the late Theresa) and the late Michael (Maryellen). Dennis was also survived by many loving nieces,...

Joan M. Logan

Joan M. Logan

Jun 17, 2024

Joan M. Logan (nee Howell), age 85, passed away June 17, 2024.  She was President of Jack Logan and Sons Towing.

Joan was preceded in death by her husband John "Jack" Logan.  Mother of Bonnie Murray (Tom) and Jack Logan (Diane).  Mom-Mom of T.J. (Stephanie), Lauren, Katie (Blake), Kevin, Jack, Jr., Kirsten, Ryan, Billy, Mae, and the...

Francis A. Swift

Francis A. Swift

Jun 17, 2024

Francis A. Swift "Frank" passed away June 17, 2024, at the age of 73.  Beloved son of Mary Ellen Swift (nee Owens) and the late Francis J. Swift. Loving brother of Barbara Denshuick and her husband Joseph.  Also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Services and Interment are Private for the Family.

Barbara A. Eroh

Barbara A. Eroh

Jun 17, 2024

Barbara A (Nanny) Eroh (nee Dadura) age 90 passed away surrounded by her family on June 17, 2024.  Survived by her Beloved Sister Lorraine Buklad.  Loving mother of Barbara Jean (John) Reilly, Joseph Eroh, Edward Eroh, Loretta Adelsberger, Kenneth (Rose) Eroh and the late Michael Eroh. Also survived by 14 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and one great, great grandchild.  ...

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.

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