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Maria M. Dennis (Aka Maria Mulligan)

Maria M. Dennis (Aka Maria Mulligan)

Mar 16, 2024

Loving wife of the late Robert J. Mulligan and Michael Dennis.  Beloved mother of Linda Usher (Paul), and the late Robert Mulligan (the late Martha Gordan) and the late James Mulligan (Mary).  Grandmother of Joseph, Melissa, Colleen, and Christine.  Also survived by 6 great grandchildren and 1 sister Sophia.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the...

Eleanor J. Elia

Eleanor J. Elia

Mar 13, 2024

Eleanor J. Elia died peacefully in the presence of her family on March 13, 2024.  Eleanor is remembered as a sweet, kind, gentle woman who loved God and cherished her family and friends.

Eleanor was preceded in death by two husbands; Vincent Elia and Thomas Logue.  Mother of Thomas Logue (Diana) of Sydney, Australia, Kevin Logue (the...

Charles E. Cunningham

Charles E. Cunningham

Mar 13, 2024

Charles E. Cunningham passed away on March 13, 2024, at the age of 76. Loving husband of Joanne (nee Farley). Devoted father of Mark (Rachael), Kevin (Jade) and the late Timothy. Beloved Grandfather of Riley, Quinn, Kevin and Brady. Brother of Patricia Devers (Richard), Leesa Erickson (Frank) and the late Bunni. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing...

Shirley L. Hosack

Shirley L. Hosack

Mar 12, 2024

Shirley L. Hosack (nee Dougherty) passed away on March 12, 2024, at the age of 93. Beloved wife of the late Francis Jr. Loving mother of Judy Cassidy (Bill), and Fran III (Carol).  Dear grandmom of Frank (Val), Stephen (Kelsey), Amanda Kuzewycz (Nick), Lisa Oltchick (Brian), Michelle, Karyn (Kyle) and Allison. Great grandmom of 7 great grandkids. Relatives and...

Gregory Matulewicz, Jr.

Gregory Matulewicz, Jr.

Mar 12, 2024

Gregory Matulewicz, Jr. suddenly on March 12, 2024, at the age of 38. Loving son of Maureen O'Brien and the late Gregory. Beloved brother of Damian (Megan). Uncle of Damian, Jr. He is also survived by his many loving uncles, aunts, cousins, and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to gather March 19, 2024, BURNS FUNERAL HOME 9708 Frankford...

Dolores E. Deorio

Dolores E. Deorio

Mar 10, 2024

Dolores E. DeOrio (nee Jones) passed away March 10, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Harold Sr. Loving mom to Kathleen Dealy (Jack), Joseph (Mary), Karen Spieker, Gary (Lorraine) and the late Harold Jr. Dear grandmom to David, Shannon, Rae, Jimmy, Ashley, Desiree, Ryan, and Emily. Great-Grandmom and Great-Great Grandmom to many. Dear sister to Diane Clark. Dolores...

Gerald J. Froschle

Gerald J. Froschle

Mar 10, 2024

Gerald J. Froschle "Jerry" passed away March 10, 2024.  Dear son of the late Francis and Anna Froschle.  Loving brother of Peggy Chybinski (Thomas), Lois Rhodes (John), Martin Froschle (Karen), and the late Francis Froschle.  Also Survived by many nieces and nephews.

Relatives, friends and members of Local 30 are invited to gather Friday, April 12, 2024,...

Joseph S. Majka

Joseph S. Majka

Mar 9, 2024

Joseph S. Majka on March 9, 2024. Beloved husband of 50 years to Kathleen (nee McAdams). Loving dad of Jennifer (Richard) Dyke. Dear grandpop of Elizabeth, Richie, Andrew, and Michael. Preceded in death by his father, John, mother, Adel, sisters, Barbara and Dolores and brother, John. He is also survived by his loving aunt Betty, cousins, nieces, nephews, and...

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...

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