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Grace J. Ryan

Grace J. Ryan

Mar 9, 2024

Grace J. Ryan (nee Cambria) passed away peacefully March 9, 2024 with her family by her side at the age of 97. She is the wife of the late William F. Ryan, Sr. Loving mother of William F., Jr. (Colleen), Kathleen Bozzi (Rich), Debra Sefenack (Ray) and Patrick (Jaqueline). Grandmom to Christina Hackney (Walt), Raymond Stefenack (Kelly), Shannon Stefenack...

David J. Brander

David J. Brander

Mar 7, 2024

David J. Brander passed away suddenly on March 7, 2024 at the age of 63. Beloved husband of the late Karen Brander (Wagner). Loving father of Jessica Wilson (Ron). Devoted Pop-Pop of Wyatt and Scarlett. He was preceded in death by his parents, Annamarie R. (DeCerchio) and Delbert C. Brander Jr. and sister Susanne Brander, and brother Delbert Brander...

Howard A. Karl

Howard A. Karl

Mar 7, 2024

Howard A. Karl passed away on March 7, 2024 at the age of 83. A US Air Force Veteran. Beloved husband of 56 1/2 years to Phyllis Karl (nee Weiss). Loving father of Kathie Ashenfelder. Dear Poppy of Kacie and Destyni; great grandpop of Hayden and Weston. Brother of Sunny Schneider, and Kenny Karl (Joyce). He is also survived...

Marion T. Galdo (Schultz)

Marion T. Galdo (Schultz)

Mar 6, 2024

Marion T. Galdo (Schultz) passed away March 6, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Frank. Loving mother to Frank (Mary), John (Ruth), Michael (Anne) Alice Herrmann (John), Richard (Donna) and the late Marion "Terry" Mulvenna. Dear Gram to 25 grandchildren, Great Gram to 44 great-grandchildren and 4 Great-Great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on...

Susan "Sue" Monahan

Susan "Sue" Monahan

Mar 6, 2024

Susan "Sue" Monahan, age 69, of Dover, Delaware, passed away after a battle with Lewy Body Dementia on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, surrounded by her family.

Born in Baltimore on July 24, 1954, Sue was the first child of John and Grace Walker. She spent a happy childhood in Glen Burnie, Maryland, and after marrying Thomas "Tom"...

Joanne E. Walker

Joanne E. Walker

Mar 5, 2024

Joanne E. Walker (nee Findlay) passed away with her family by her side on March 5, 2024 at the age of 80. Beloved wife of the late John Walker. Loving mother of John (Natalie), Jason (Alison Rocks), and Justin (Kerry). Best Mom Mom of Johnny, Graham, Jason, Lucas, Livy, Cooper, Justin, Andrew, and Evan. Dear sister of Ronald (Joan),...

Rose M. Dilemmo

Rose M. Dilemmo

Mar 4, 2024

Rose M. DiLemmo (nee Montana) passed away March 4, 2024, at the age 102.  Beloved wife of the late Frank.  Pre-deceased by her daughter Linda Carroll (the late James).  Devoted mother of Margaret Spinelli (the late Matthew) and Francine Coleman  (John).  Loving Nana of Jim Carroll (Carolyn), Frank Carroll (Michelle), Matthew Spinelli (Lottie), Mia Zipperlen (Doug), John Coleman (Jen),...

Brian C. Gallen

Brian C. Gallen

Mar 3, 2024

Brian C. Gallen, age 50, passed away suddenly on March 3, 2024.  Loving husband of Katie (nee Murphy).  Beloved father of Rory, Riley, and his best buddy Reggie.  Son of John and Marianne Gallen.  Brother of Michelle Middendorf (Patrick), Shawn Gallen (Terese), Kerri Decker (Dave), Moira Fitzkee (Ford), and Maiti Gallen (Kyle LaRue).  Also survived by his in-laws Jerry...

Martin "Mickey" Finn, Jr.

Martin "Mickey" Finn, Jr.

Mar 2, 2024

Martin J. Finn, Jr., "Mickey", age 81, passed away on March 2, 2024.  Loving husband of 56 years to Eileen (nee Oziemkiewicz).  Beloved father of Martin, III (Jennifer), John (Joanne), Jason and Steven.  Grandfather of Marykate, Christopher, Joseph and Gabrielle.  Also survived by his sister Geraldine Brennan, and nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to...

Patricia Rozalie Hodges

Patricia Rozalie Hodges

Mar 2, 2024

Patricia "Pattie" Rozalie Druzbanski Hodges was born on October 11, 1944 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and died on March 2, 2024 in Burke, Virginia, after a 16-month journey with ovarian cancer. She was surrounded by her family who kept vigil as she passed in peace.

Pattie grew up in the Frankford neighborhood of Philadelphia with her parents, Theodore...

Martin "Marty" J. Golden, Sr.

Martin "Marty" J. Golden, Sr.

Feb 29, 2024

In Loving Memory of Marty "Pop" Golden (1930 - 2024) Martin "Marty" Golden, affectionately known as Dad, Pop O'Golden, Old Poppy, and Uncle Marty passed away peacefully on February 29, 2024, at the age of 93.Devoted and loving husband to his lifelong sweetheart Elizabeth "Betty" Golden (nee Schnatz); Dedicated father to Kathleen (James), Michael (Theresa) and Martin,Jr. (pre-deceased); grandfather...

Mary J. Carelli

Mary J. Carelli

Feb 28, 2024

Mary Jo Carelli (nee Mele) died on Wednesday February 28, 2024.  Also known as Mary or Maria, she was the wife of the late Frank Carelli. She is survived by many of her loving nieces and nephews. Retired with 42 years of service in the capacity of office supervisor for the John Hancock Insurance Company. Mary had an avid...

Charles E. Cherrick, Sr.

Charles E. Cherrick, Sr.

Feb 28, 2024

Charles E. Cherrick, Sr. passed away on February 28, 2024, at the age of 90. Survived by his companion of 44 years to Kass Dever. Loving father of Charles Jr., James, and Donna. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Tuesday March 12, 2024, St. Dominic Church 8700 Frankford Ave. Phila. 19136 10:00 am to 10:45 am followed...

Ann T. Bartasavich

Ann T. Bartasavich

Feb 24, 2024

Ann T. Bartasavich (nee Meraglia) passed away February 24, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Walter J. Bartasavich. Devoted mother of Dennis Bartasavich, Lori Ann McCloskey and the late Karen L. Pfeiffer. Beloved Grandmother of 8: Shannon, Michael, Jennifer, Bethany, Alyssa, Dillion, Zachary, Tucker. Great Grandmother of 6: Kailyn, Hadleigh, ...

Regina F. Pawlowski (Nee Stuhl)

Regina F. Pawlowski (Nee Stuhl)

Feb 24, 2024

Regina F. Pawlowski "Jean" (nee Stuhl) passed away with her family by her side on February 24, 2024. Beloved wife of 56 years to Edmund "Sonny" Pawlowski. Loving mother of Jean Marie Radaszkiewicz (Scott), and Ed Pawlowski (Colleen). Adoring Mom Mom of Zachary, Samuel, Jacob, and Molly. Dear sister of Marie (Leonard), Florence (George), Marge (Tom), Gerardine (Pat), and...

Kathleen D. Ochs

Kathleen D. Ochs

Feb 23, 2024

Kathleen D. Ochs "Kathy" (nee Stone), a lifelong Philadelphian born and raised in Juniata Park, passed away peacefully on February 23, 2024 with her family by her side. Kathy, a devoted wife of 53 years to Paul L. Ochs, began her enduring relationship with Paul 62 years ago as students at Holy Innocents, marking the start of a lifetime...

Joseph H. Welsh

Joseph H. Welsh

Feb 23, 2024

Joseph H. Welsh passed away on February 23, 2024, at the age of 81. Loving husband of Lynda (nee Hodge). Devoted father of Terri Feeney (Dan), Jennifer Bednarek (Marke), Kevin (Katie), and Brian. Dear pop pop of Ashlynne, Brianna, Marisa, Anthony, Marina, Justin, Mikayla, Gavin, Dylan, Emmaleigh, Jordyn and Brandon. Great grand pop of Michael, Danny, Andrew, Anna, and...

Harry J. Hohrath

Harry J. Hohrath

Feb 22, 2024

Harry J. Hohrath passed away on February 22, 2024 at the age of 80. A US Army Veteran. Loving son of the late Elmer and Sarah Hohrath. Loving brother of Elmer (Peggy), and the late Dorothy Buck (the late Gerald). Dear uncle of Jerry Buck (Noreen), Thomas Buck (Eileen), Lori Adams (Jason), Timothy Hohrath (Lisa), and Christopher Hohrath. Father...

Pasquale Bonaccorso "Pat"

Pasquale Bonaccorso "Pat"

Feb 21, 2024

Pasquale "Pat" Bonaccorso passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on February 21, 2024 at the age of 93. A US Army Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Stella Rita Bonaccorso. Loving father of Maria Goergen (Bob), Sue Rurode (Ron) and Larry (Beth). Adoring Grandpop of Cindy (Eric), Justin, Olivia, Ronnie and Kyle; great grandpop of Isabella. Dear brother...

John F. Garrow

John F. Garrow

Feb 19, 2024

Philadelphia Fire Department Batallion Chief John F. Garrow passed suddenly at the age of 60 on February 19, 2024.  He was beginning his shift with PFD Batallion 8 on the C Platoon when he fell ill.  Chief Garrow also served as a Combat Engineer with the U.S. Army, prior to joining the Philadelphia Fire Department. Chief Garrow is survived...

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