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Rosemary Baghina

Rosemary Baghina

Jan 30, 2024

Rosemary Baghina passed away suddenly on January 30, 2024, at the age of 57. Beloved mother of Jeffery Miller and Angelica Baghina. Dear mom mom of Kayla Miller and Emma Rose Kirn. Loving daughter of Barbara Dalessio and the late Robert. Sister of Deborah Bageas (John), Dana Arias (Marcos), Angela Bonilla (Francisco) and Darlene Dalessio. Also survived by...

William H. Hellwarth, Jr.

William H. Hellwarth, Jr.

Jan 29, 2024

William H. Hellwarth, Jr. passed away January 29, 2024.  Beloved husband of 44 years to Joanne (nee McDonnell).  Loving brother of Agnes Hellwarth, and Dolores Sell (Ray).   Dear uncle of several nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Monday, February 5, 2024, 9:30 AM St. Christopher Church, 13301 Proctor Road, Philadelphia, followed by...

Albert D. Brach

Albert D. Brach

Jan 28, 2024

Albert D. Brach passed away January 28, 2024 at the age of 76. Beloved son of the late Walter and Theresa Brach. Loving brother of Joseph (Kelly), and the late Walter. Brother-in-law of Carol and Sophie. Dear uncle of Joseph, Theresa, Kathleen, Michael, Fred, Mary, Kenny, John, Michelle, Tommy and many great nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are...

Carlo R. Midora

Carlo R. Midora

Jan 27, 2024

Carlo R. Midora passed away with his daughters by his side on January 27, 2024 at the age of 96. Beloved husband of the late Mary "Mae" Midora (nee Holliday). Loving father of Terry Venneri (David), and Marianne Midora. Beloved grandpop of Lauren Hazzard, David Venneri, Vincent Venneri, and Timothy Midora; great grandpop of Jacob Barsuglia and August Lynn-Venneri....

Edward G. Moore

Edward G. Moore

Jan 27, 2024

Edward G. Moore passed away January 27, 2024. Beloved husband to the late Carol (nee Crothers). Loving dad to Jeanne Marie, Edward (Butch) Jr., (Muriel), the late Barbara (Gene) and Shawn. Pops to Robert, Matthew, Crystal, Shane & William and 4 Great-grandchildren & Best Friends Carol and Jack Kent. Ed is also survived by his sister Linda Lankford...

Steven G. Harcum

Steven G. Harcum

Jan 26, 2024

Steven G. Harcum passed away January 26, 2024. Son of the late Maryus and Mary (nee Courtwright) Harcum. Dear brother to Wayne, Bruch and Mary Harcum. Steven was a 1976 graduate of Archbishop Ryan High School and worked as a furniture refinisher. Service and interment will be private.

Mary A. Taylor

Mary A. Taylor

Jan 25, 2024

Mary A. Taylor passed away January 25, 2024, peacefully at her home with her family by her side. Beloved wife of 71 years to Walter A. Taylor. Loving mother of Mary Marx (Martin), and the late Diane Rosegrant. Grandmom to James Shupe (Peggy). GiGi to Nicolette and Justin. Mary was a retired secretary for St. Martin of Tours Church....

Thomas J. Mckinney

Thomas J. Mckinney

Jan 23, 2024

Thomas McKinney, 84, of Ireland, passed away on January 23, 2024, in Phila., PA. He was born on March 6, 1939. Thomas was a kind and helpful man who was well-known for his love of dogs and willingness to lend a hand to his neighbors. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Thomas is survived by...

Mary Ann Pisula

Mary Ann Pisula

Jan 22, 2024

Mary Ann Pisula (nee Brennan) passed away on January 22, 2024. Loving wife of Richard. Loving mom of Elizabeth Cantz (James), Caroline Corso (James), and John (Chelsea). Dear Nana of Megan, Brenna, Connor, Jamie and Simon. Sister of Joseph Brennan (Cathy), Elizabeth Troy (Michael), John Brennan (Stephanie). Also survived by her many loving nieces, nephews and cousins. Relatives and...

Karen Hammer-Colon

Karen Hammer-Colon

Jan 20, 2024

Karen Hammer-Colon, age 57, passed away on January 20, 2024. Loving wife of Fernando Colon.  Beloved mother of Michael Anthony Massa.  Adored grandmother of Michael Santino-Massa.  Karen is also survived by her mother Claire and was preceded in death by her father Willis Hammer; and siblings Michael Hammer, David Hammer, Linda Sansone, and the late James Hammer. Relatives and...

Allen A. Conrad, Sr.

Allen A. Conrad, Sr.

Jan 20, 2024

Allen A. Conrad, Sr., age 80, passed away on January 20, 2024.  Allen was a high school teacher for over 20 years, including at Roxborough High School.  Loving husband of Donna (neé Ruditis).  Beloved father of Dr. Allen. Jr., Jason, and Jonathan Conrad.  Grandfather of Callie.  Brother of Bill, Forrest and Joe McGarry.

Relatives and friends are...

Bernadette Elizabeth Trojecki

Bernadette Elizabeth Trojecki

Jan 20, 2024

Bernadette E. Trojecki passed away suddenly on January 20, 2024 at the age of 34. Beloved daughter of Theresa and the late John Trojecki. Loving companion of Robert Waitz. Dear sister of Theresa Hoffman (John). Aunt of John and Olivia Hoffman. She is also survived by her loving aunts, uncles, and cousins. Relatives and friends are invited to gather...

Patricia Kaul Trinkle

Patricia Kaul Trinkle

Jan 20, 2024

Patricia Kaul Trinkle passed suddenly January 20, 2024.  Former wife of the late John Kaul.  Devoted mother of Lisa Kaul Lafferty (Michael) and Denise Kaul.  Loving sister of Connie Mackuse (Edward) and the late Denise Goodema.  Dear aunt of Michael Mackusc, John Goodema, Charles Goodema, Thomas Goodema, and great aunt of Lowen.

Services and Interment are Private...

Catherine A. Mcerlane

Catherine A. Mcerlane

Jan 19, 2024

Catherine A. McErlane, age 89, passed away January 19, 2024.  Loving wife of the late Donald.  Beloved mother of Donald (the late Roseann) and the late William.  Adored grandmother of Danny, Drew, Stacey (Pat), and Hunter (Katie).  Great grandmother Riley, Dominic, and Gianna.  Sister of Margaret Kelly (Joseph), and the late Mary and Richard Zinn, the late Gertrude and...

Denise M. Mcclernand

Denise M. Mcclernand

Jan 19, 2024

Denise M. McClernand  (nee Maloney), age 92,  passed away on January 19, 2024.  Loving wife of the late James "Nails".  Beloved mother of James (Kitty), Mary Dee DiBenedetto (Tony), Margaret Campbell (Ken), Dennis (Wendy Weaver), Michael (Karen), Stephen (Aimee) and Kathleen Hutt (George).  Also survived by 23 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren; sister of John, Frank, and the late Winifred....

Lawrence J. Steffen

Lawrence J. Steffen

Jan 18, 2024

Lawrence J. Steffen "Larry" passed away January 18, 2024.  Best friend of Carol Lynn (nee Neuberger) for 56 years and beloved husband for 53.  Devoted father of Lauren Steffen Zecchinel and her husband Anthony Steffen Zecchinel, and Matthew Steffen.  Brother of Joseph R. Steffen, Larry is also survived by several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

An avid golfer,...

Ruth T. Tressel

Ruth T. Tressel

Jan 17, 2024

Ruth Tressel (née Donterville)  passed away on January 17, 2024 at the age of 93. Born in Philadelphia, Ruth was a graduate of Little Flower High School for Girls, class of '47.  Ruth was devoted to her family. She loved summers at the shore, solving puzzles, visits with friends and neighbors, and being involved in cherished family gatherings. Loving...

Nancy Catherine Vesey

Nancy Catherine Vesey

Jan 15, 2024

Please click Zoom to watch the funeral mass at 11 A.M. for Nancy.

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Nancy Catherine Vesey passed suddenly on January 15, 2024. Beloved daughter of the late M. Thomas and Mary J. (nee Meehan), loving sister of Margaret Vesey McShane (Daniel), Matthew (Katherine), Brian (Reilly), and...

Florence A. Splain

Florence A. Splain

Jan 15, 2024

Florence A. Splain passed away January 15, 2024, at the age of 92.  Beloved wife of the late Thomas A. McNamee and Owen Splain.  Loving mother of Florence M. Daniels (Robert) and the late Thomas McNamee (Judith).  Dear Grandmom of Colleen Ware (Joseph), Megan Schutte, and Rebecca Snyder (Derek).  Great Grandmom of Maura, Charlotte, Connor, Everett and Rowan.

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Richard F. Woodford "Woody"

Richard F. Woodford "Woody"

Jan 15, 2024

Richard F. Woodford "Woody" passed away peacefully on January 15, 2024, with his wife and daughter by his side at the age of 89. Richard was the beloved husband of Alice R. Woodford, loving father of Richard F. Woodford, Jr. (Charlene), Patricia A. Smith (Joseph), William P. Woodford (Mary), and adored grandfather of Alexander, Victoria, and Richard C. He...

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