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Barbara J. Rossman

Barbara J. Rossman

May 16, 2026

Barbara J. Rossman passed away peacefully on May 16, 2026, at the age of 66. She was the beloved daughter of the late George and Mary Rossman.

Barbara was the loving sister of Teresa Dougherty (Joe), Mary Sue Rossman, Georgine Miller (the late Jimmy), Jeanne Korhonen (Mike), and the late George Henry Rossman, Jr. She is also survived by many loving...

Geoffrey W. Crowder

Geoffrey W. Crowder

May 16, 2026

Geoffrey W. Crowder passed away peacefully on May 16, 2026, at the age of 82. He was the beloved husband of the late Diana Crowder, loving father of David (Leesa) and Dean (Sherri Spina), and cherished grandfather of DJ. He was also the dear stepbrother of Cindy. Services and interment will be held privately.

Antoinette "Toni" Feldbaum

Antoinette "Toni" Feldbaum

May 15, 2026

Antoinette “Toni” Feldbaum (née Raczynski) passed away peacefully on May 15, 2026, at the age of 92. She was the beloved wife of the late David Feldbaum and was predeceased by her siblings John Raczynski (Marie) and family, and Elizabeth Masciulli.

Toni was a loving and devoted aunt to Vincent Masciulli and his daughter, Victoria; Earle Masciulli (Leanna) and his daughter,...

Bridget G. Sassa

Bridget G. Sassa

May 13, 2026

Bridget G. Sassa (née Rowen) passed away suddenly on May 13, 2026, at the age of 56. Beloved wife of Richard. Bridget was also predeceased by her first husband, Timothy Rose. Loving and devoted mother of Madison Rose and Moira Rose. Cherished sister of Joseph Rowen (Jacqueline), Erin Weiland (Brian), Kelli Franiak (Ken), and the late Sean Rowen. Bridget is...

John P. Mercurio

John P. Mercurio

May 12, 2026

John P. Mercurio, age 87, of Flagler Beach, FL, previously Philadelphia, PA, passed away on May 12, 2026 at the age of 87.  John served his country in the U.S. Army and was a retired Deputy Director for the Veterans Administration in Philadelphia.

John was preceded in death by the love of his life Margaret “Peg” Mercurio (née Neville). Beloved father...

Joseph J. Hines

Joseph J. Hines

May 12, 2026

Joseph J. Hines passed away on May 12, 2026. Beloved husband of the late Rose Betty (nee Fumer) and the late Margaret (nee Magnolio). Loving father of Eric (Diane) and devoted stepfather of Cindy, Robert, Joseph, and Elizabeth. Cherished Pop to Katrinia, Timmy, Joe, Frank, Brian, Bradley, Michael, Nicole, Jennifer, Tim, and Chris Golden, and Great Pop to many loving...

Darlene "Dee" Starkey

Darlene "Dee" Starkey

May 12, 2026

Darlene “Dee” Starkey (née Vale) passed away on May 12, 2026, surrounded by her loving family at the age of 71. Cherished daughter of the late Betty Jean and Merton Vale. Beloved wife of Joseph. Loving mom of Elizabeth (Jim), Donna Starkey, Christine Murphy, and Jennifer Starkey. Adored Grandmom of Tyler, Molly, Avery, Andre Jr., Brianna, Jacob, Matthew, and Michael....

Harold "Bud" Reid

Harold "Bud" Reid

May 11, 2026

Harold "Bud" Reid passed away on May 11, 2026 at the age of 80.  Beloved husband of Alice (née Kichula).  Loving father of Heather Papaleo (James) and the late Todd Reid.  Dear Pop of Jimmy Papaleo and brother of Marylou Schultz (Harold).  Also survived by nieces and nephews.  

Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Thursday evening, May 14,...

JoAnn M. Flaville

JoAnn M. Flaville

May 10, 2026

JoAnn M. Flaville passed away peacefully on May 10, 2026. Beloved daughter of the late Norman, Sr. and Jennie Flaville. Loving and devoted mother to Matthew. Cherished sister of Pat, Norman, and James, and beloved godmother of Christopher. Dear friend to many. JoAnn is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family members who will miss her...

Michael J. Gross

Michael J. Gross

May 8, 2026

Michael J. Gross passed away peacefully on May 8, 2026.

Beloved husband of the late Barbara Gross and devoted father of Deborah Grech (Michael), Russell Hull, Kenneth Edmonds (Diana), and the late Ruthellyn Brown. He was a loving Pop-pop to seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Dear brother of Joseph (Donna), Nicholas (Claire), Margaret Johnson (the late Bill), Maria Hogan (the late Jack),...

Michael P. Fitzgerald

Michael P. Fitzgerald

May 8, 2026

Detective Michael Fitzgerald, age 68, unexpectedly passed away on May 8, 2026.  He was retired from the Philadelphia Police Department after 30 years of service.  

Beloved husband of Barbara Fitzgerald.  Stepfather of Michael Smerker and the late Stephen and Joseph Smerker.  Dear grandfather of Alexa Perez-Smerker.  Brother of Bill Fitzgerald (Donna).  Uncle of Bill Fitzgerald (Cindy), Melissa, Hailey, and Olivia...

George H. Gehring

George H. Gehring

May 7, 2026

George H. Gehring passed away on May 7, 2026. Beloved husband of 21 years to Maureen Gaffney Gehring. Dear father of Pam, Melissa, George, and Joseph Gehring. Stepfather of Bridget Gaffney and the late Christopher Gaffney. Loving Pop of Ryan, MaryRose, Olivia, Mila, and Kayleigh. Brother of May, Anthony, and John.

George will also be sadly missed by his in-laws Joseph...

Dolores M. King

Dolores M. King

May 7, 2026

In loving memory of Dolores M. King (née Spirk), age 86, who passed away on May 7, 2026.  Beloved wife of the late William A. King.  Loving mother of Margie Bodo (Jim Wright).  Dear grandmother of Samantha Bodo (Matthew Kreft) and Matthew Bodo.  Also survived by nieces, nephews, step-grandchildren.  

Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Wednesday, May 13,...

Patricia Ann Denis

Patricia Ann Denis

May 4, 2026

Patricia Ann Denis passed away surrounded by her loving family on May 4, 2026, after a brief illness. 

Beloved mom of Bill Denis(Meredith) and Aimee Breitkreutz (Tim). Cherished Mam-Mom to Jordan, Skylar, Emma, Caitlyn, Abigail, Alexa, and Maddox. She was a loving sister and best friend of Janet Clayton (Jeff), sister of Jill Herman (Ken), Kathy Fazen (the late John), Susan...

Louis W. Clegg, III

Louis W. Clegg, III

May 4, 2026

Louis W. Clegg, III passed away suddenly on May 4, 2026, at the age of 49.

He was the beloved son of Sharon and Louis Clegg, Jr., and a loving father to Gabriella and Louis W. Clegg, IV. He was the dear brother of Christina Logan (Vaughn) and a loving uncle to Khadijah and Jaeden. He is also survived by his...

Marie T. Metz

Marie T. Metz

May 1, 2026

Marie T. Metz (née Gunnip) passed away peacefully on May 1, 2026, at the age of 90, with her loving family by her side. She was the cherished daughter of the late Michael and Elizabeth Gunnip and the beloved wife of the late William Metz.

Marie was a devoted mother to Michael Viola (Julie), Joseph Viola (Bernice), and Danny Viola (Susan)....

Ann M. Hawthorne

Ann M. Hawthorne

Apr 30, 2026

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Ann M. Hawthorne (née Durning) passed away on April 30, 2026.

Beloved wife of Judson and loving mother of Katie. Cherished daughter of Marie and Jerry Effen. She is also survived by many loving cousins.

Ann grew up in the Port Richmond section of Philadelphia and carried a deep...

Donna M. Ansaldo

Donna M. Ansaldo

Apr 30, 2026

In Loving Memory of Donna M. Ansaldo (née Honey)

Donna M. Ansaldo (née Honey) passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on April 30, 2026. She was the beloved wife of Michael III, devoted mother of Michael IV (Jess), Joseph, Nicholas, Gina, and Justine, cherished Mom-Mom to Gianna and Amelia, and dear daughter of the late Russell and Eleanor Honey....

Eileen Long

Eileen Long

Apr 29, 2026



Eileen Long (née Allman) passed away April 29, 2026, peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Thomas and a devoted mother to Thomas Long, Dana Ritchie (Joe), Michael Long (Katie), and Brian Long (Aimee). Eileen was a loving Mom Mom to Nicole Long, Brian Long, Jessica Long, Michael Long, and Lorelai...

John R. Brandau

John R. Brandau

Apr 28, 2026

John R. Brandau, affectionately known as “Uncle Kel” and “Pops,” passed away peacefully on April 28, 2026, at the age of 93.

He was the beloved husband of the late Mary Brandau (née Rechner) and a devoted father to Rosemarie. He was a cherished “Pops” to Kelly Marie and Matthew (Ashley), and a proud great-grandfather to Regina. He was also the...

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