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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...

Jacqueline "Jacquie" Reynolds Beck

Jacqueline "Jacquie" Reynolds Beck

Mar 26, 2024

Jacqueline Reynolds Beck, age 59, passed away on March 26, 2024.  Jacquie was a Director of Learning and Development and Strategy Lead for Pfizer Global Supply.  Jacquie is the beloved wife of Douglas A. Beck.  Loving mother of Nicole Beck Clifford (Davis), Brian Douglas Beck, and Kyle James Beck (Andrea).  She is loved and adored by her mother, Judith,...

James R. Landgraf

James R. Landgraf

Mar 26, 2024

James Raymond Landgraf passed away on March 26, 2024, surrounded by his loving family: his devoted wife, Jeanne (nee Gilroy); his adored only daughter, Jeannie; and his cherished son-in-law, Pete Terry. His recent joy was his long-awaited grandson, Dylan James. A brother-in-law, uncle, and friend to many, the absence of this one-of-a-kind man leaves a profound void.

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June Lewandowski

June Lewandowski

Mar 25, 2024

June Lewandowski (nee Mackey) passed away on March 25, 2024.  Loving wife of the late Joseph.  Beloved mother of Joe Lewandowski (Maureen), Jim Lewandowski (Terri) and the late Sharene Lewandowski.  Adored grandmom of Daniel, Ryan, Casey (Helen), Jimmy (Alicia), Joe, and Colleen.  Great grandmother of Addisyn and Anthony.

Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing on...

Clare T. Zapf

Clare T. Zapf

Mar 25, 2024

Clare T. Zapf (nee Kane) passed away with her family by her side on March 25, 2024 at the age of 72. Beloved longtime companion of Charles Collins. Loving mother of John (Erica), and Rachel Zapf. Dear grandmom of Jack and Lucy. Sister of Lorraine Sudall (Bill), and Carol Roach (Jim). She is also survived by her many loving...

Josephine M. Muffett

Josephine M. Muffett

Mar 25, 2024

Josephine M. Muffett (nee Kurtz) passed away March 25, 2024.  Beloved wife of the late Ronald R.  Devoted mother of Ronald J. (the late Helene), Joyce Hasson (Richard), and Joann Carrelli (Michael).  Loving Mom Mom of Brandon (Lauren), Jaime, Carly, Michael, Justin and Great Grandmom of Lacey, Kendell, and Ariel.  Pre deceased by her brother Joseph Kurtz.  Dear sister...

Richard J. Pulley

Richard J. Pulley

Mar 24, 2024

Richard J. Pulley passed away March 24, 2024. Preceded in Death by his parents, Richard and Mary (nee Everly).  Beloved husband of Nancy (nee Damian). Loving dad to Richard and Brian (Danielle). Pop to his two little beauties Savannah, Sienna and his little buddy Logan.  Rich is also survived by his Brother-in-Law (Michael Damian) as well as many...

Hilde M. Hamer (Nee Gerlach)

Hilde M. Hamer (Nee Gerlach)

Mar 24, 2024

Hilde M. Hamer (nee Gerlach) passed away March 24, 2024 at the age of 91. Beloved wife of Charles Hamer. Loving mother of Klaus (Christine), Patricia Toth (Edward), Charles Jr. (Joanne), Michael, and Joseph Hamer (Lisa). Dear Nanny of Brian, Tommy, Christopher, Nicole, Michael, Casey, Alexis, Joey, Jordan, and Frankie; great grandmom of Gage, Piper, Vivienne, Nolan, Rylan, Cady...

Leonard A. Pulaski

Leonard A. Pulaski

Mar 21, 2024

Leonard A. Pulaski passed away March 21, 2024. Beloved husband of the late Teresa (nee Conroy). Loving dad to Leonard, Jr., Teresa Hyjurick (Michael) and Andrea Harvey (the late Timothy). Cherished Pop-Pop to Edwin Jr., Amanda, Sarah, Timothy, Taryn, Tyler, Tanner Torrin and Great Pop-Pop to Emily Auroa and Optimus. Dear brother to the late Bernard Pulaski (Linda)....

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