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David Alan Eisemann

David Alan Eisemann

Apr 9, 2024

David Alan Eisemann passed away on April 9, 2023, at the age of 62. Loving father of William (Stacey), Jennifer and Melissa Rodriquez (Juan). Beloved pop pop of Emily, Mia and Max. Adored son of Carol (nee Batdorf) and the late Howard Eisemann. Beloved brother of the late Bruce and Karl Eisemann. He will be deeply missed by his...

Rita Vizza

Rita Vizza

Apr 9, 2024

Rita Vizza (nee Prescrille) passed away April 9, 2024.  Beloved wife of the late Peter.  Devoted mother of Domenic Vizza and Cheryl Vizza.  Loving Grandmom of Francesca DeNicola and Robert DeNicola.

Services and Interment are Private for the Family.

Umberto Giampaolo

Umberto Giampaolo

Apr 9, 2024

Umberto Giampaolo passed away April 9, 2024 at the age of 80. Loving husband of Maria (nee Marinucci). Devoted father of Enrico "Rick" (Terri), Giuseppe "Joe" (Lori) and Melissa  McCarey (Michael). Dear Pop-Pop and Nonno to Jesse, Jennifer, Julia and Daniel.

Umberto was born in Ripa,Teatina, Italy in July 1943 where he completed 7th grade.  He later...

Dianne R. Ritchie

Dianne R. Ritchie

Apr 7, 2024

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Dianne Ritchie (nee Cwenar) of Gloucester City, New Jersey, passed away suddenly on April 7, 2024, at the age of sixty (60). She was the loving mother of Gerard Jr., Zachary,...

Clyde E. Crum

Clyde E. Crum

Apr 7, 2024

Clyde E. Crum passed away April 7, 2024. He was 70 years young. Loving son of the late Samuel and Rita. Beloved husband of the late Geraldine (Lerner). Loving brother to Brian (Mary) and John (Susan). Dear uncle to many nieces, nephews and grandnieces and grandnephews. Clyde is also survived by many loving cousins. Relatives and friends are...

Anne Soden

Anne Soden

Apr 6, 2024

Anne Soden passed away April 6, 2024 at the age of 98. Beloved wife of the late Charles Soden. Loving mother of the late Gary Soden and the late Billy Soden (Debbie). Dear Grandmom of Amy, Justin, Tim, and Mary. Great grandmom to many great grandchildren. She is also survived by her loving cousins. Relatives and friends are invited...

John J. Coleman

John J. Coleman

Apr 6, 2024

John J. Coleman passed away April 6, 2024. Beloved husband to Francine (nee DiLemmo). Loving dad to John (Jennifer) and Briana McCloskey (Michael). Cherished Pop-Pop to Corrine, Keegan, Charlotte, Kelsey and Jack. John is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. John was a 1969 graduate of Father Judge and served proudly in the U.S Army during Vietnam....

Catherine "Cassie" V. Metzger

Catherine "Cassie" V. Metzger

Apr 5, 2024

Catherine V. Metzger "Cassie" passed away suddenly on April 5, 2024 at the age of 64. Beloved daughter of the late Joseph M. Metzger, Sr. and Mary Metzger. She is survived by her partner Timothy Hart. Loving sister of Mary Cain, Donna Metzger, Robert Metzger, and the late Patrick Cain, Sr., Victoria Dowling, John Cain, and Joseph M. Metzger,...

Joseph Kerr

Joseph Kerr

Apr 5, 2024

Joseph Kerr passed away tragically at the age of 34. Beloved son of George and Mary (nee Blaney). Loving brother to Julie Ann Roberts, Edward (the late Cheryl), Katie Doherty (Dan), Gerard, John (Yoli), the late Josie Gleave and Anne Marie Kerr. Adored uncle to Alyssa, Collin, Dylan, Amanda, Ryan, Abigail, Riley, Jack, Blake, Sara, Marigrace, and Daniel....

Ruthellyn Brown

Ruthellyn Brown

Apr 4, 2024

RuthEllyn Brown (nee Edmonds) passed away April 4, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Thomas E. Brown, III. Loving Mom to Thomas. Beloved daughter of the late Barbara and Step-Daughter to Michael Gross. Dear sister to Kenneth Edmonds (Diana), Russell Hull, and Deborah Grech (Mike). RuthEllyn was also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, and cousins. Relatives and...

Dorothy C. Nichols

Dorothy C. Nichols

Apr 4, 2024

Dorothy C. Nichols (nee Kolek), passed away on April 4, 2024 at the age of 87.  Loving mother of Jack Powers (Denise), Kevin Powers (Tara) and Lisa Vega (David).  Beloved grandmother of Kristen, Kevin, Jr., Alyssa, Terrence, Alexis Dylan, Ryan, and Dawson.  Great grandmother of  Ryan, Chase, and Everly.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the...

Helen M. Scarcelli

Helen M. Scarcelli

Apr 3, 2024

Helen M. Scarcelli passed away April 3, 2024. Loving mom to Jessica Yodis (Gregory), Tina Buschman (Stephen), Louis Scarcelli (Bridget) and Gabriella Gariffo. Beloved MiMi to Audrea, Gianna, Sophia, Rocco, Dante and Sienna. Dear sister to Leana Somahkawahho, Donnette Older and the late Eileen Older. Helen was also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and cousins. Relatives and...

Edna M. Sheeler

Edna M. Sheeler

Apr 2, 2024

Edna M. Sheeler (nee Keiper) passed away April 2, 2024 at the age of 106. A WWII Army Veteran who retired from the US Post Office. Loving mother of Jill Sweeney and Jerilyn Laws. Dear grandmom of Jill M. Sweeney, Jeff Sweeney (Sue Cahill), Jennifer Laws, James Sweeney, Jeannine Maio (the late Joey Maio), and the late Matthew Laws....

Jean P. Davis

Jean P. Davis

Apr 1, 2024

Jean P. Davis (nee Whartenby) on April 1, 2024, at the age of 75. Loving mother of James, Mark (Anne), Brian (Shannon) and the late Kevin. Dear mom mom of Kane (Emily), Kevin, Cameron, Connor, Brigid and great grandmom of Olivia. Sister of William, Robert, Bernice, Michael, Stephen, David and the late Dorothy. Also survived by her many loving...

Michael Opitz

Michael Opitz

Apr 1, 2024

Michael Opitz passed away April 1, 2024 at the age of 69. Beloved son of the late Hugo and Dorothy Opitz. Dear brother of Ronald Opitz. Father of Michelle McCann (Daniel McCann) and Julia Ulrick (Scott Ulrick). Grandfather of Addison, Quinn, Scott, Ryan and Owen.

He was an avid sports fan, with a special place in his...

Josephine Starkman

Josephine Starkman

Mar 29, 2024

Josephine Starkman (nee Piccolo) on March 29, 2024, at the age of 60. Loving sister of Roberta Gould. Beloved stepdaughter of Joseph H. Levitt. Dear aunt of Valerie R. Bolletino (Robert) and great aunt of Piper. Nephew James E. Gould III (Emily). Daughter of the late Carmella Levitt and Robert Piccolo. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing...

Patrick Kelly

Patrick Kelly

Mar 29, 2024

Patrick Kelly, age 55, passed away suddenly on March 29, 2024.  Loving father of Sean and Daniel Kelly.  Beloved Pop-Pop of Raelynn.  Adored son of Dorothy and the late John Kelly.  Pat will be sadly missed by his brothers John Kelly, Mike Kelly (Colleen) and the late James Kelly; as well as his girlfriend Bonnie Pembroke.  Also survived by...

Michael C. Hyduk

Michael C. Hyduk

Mar 28, 2024

Michael C. Hyduk passed away suddenly March 28, 2024, at the age of 38.  Beloved son of Jean and James Hyduk.  Loving father of Jordan and grandfather of Diego. Dear brother of James, Christopher, Amanda, Nicholas, and Keirsten.  Michael will also be sadly missed by his love Alyssa and all of his nieces and nephews.

Relatives and...

Chad W. Fischer

Chad W. Fischer

Mar 27, 2024

Chad William Fischer, beloved son, fiancé, father, brother, and friend, passed away unexpectedly on March 27, 2024, at the age of 42. Born in Cape Canaveral, Florida, Chad was a vibrant soul who brought joy to everyone he encountered. Since 2009, he called Northeast Philadelphia home.

Chad graduated from Villanova University in 2005, where he forged lifelong...

Sandra C. Padgeon

Sandra C. Padgeon

Mar 27, 2024

Sandra C. Padgeon (nee Guido) "Sandy" passed away suddenly March 27, 2024.  Beloved wife of 67 years to Michael "Mickey".  Devoted mother of Deborah Van Norden (the late William Erickson), Kathleen Haas (Ronnie), Michael Padgeon (Susan), Karen Winter (Brian), Colleen Kirlin, and the late Colleen Padgeon and Sandra Padgeon.  Loving Grandmom of 14 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.  Dear...

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