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William Crozier

William Crozier

Nov 3, 2023

William Crozier passed away November 3, 2023 at the age of 70. Beloved son of the late John and Marion Crozier. Father of William and Stephanie. Dear brother of Veronica Ryan (the late Joseph), Michael Crozier (Eileen), Barbara Lorman (the late Butch), Patricia Crozier, Linda Doyle (Mark), and the late John "Jack" Crozier and Debbie Crozier. He is also...

Barbara A. Riddle

Barbara A. Riddle

Nov 2, 2023

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We are saddened to announce the passing of Barbara Ann Riddle (nee Rosario) of Philadelphia, dying at the age of 80 on November 2, 2023. Barbara was surrounded by her family. In the 80 years that Barbara lived she was so many things to so many people,...

Walter M. Damico

Walter M. Damico

Nov 2, 2023

Walter M. Damico passed away on November 2, 2023 at the age 81. Beloved husband of the late Gerri Damico. Loving father of Deana Reardon (Mike), Dorothy Tharp (David), Teri Damico, and the late Kellyanne Damico. Loving Stepfather of Jamie, Lisa, Jennifer, and the late Timothy. Dear Pop Pop Walt of Jacqueline, David, Megan, Emily, Audrey, Stephanie, and Michael....

Theodore Szymkowski

Theodore Szymkowski

Nov 1, 2023

Theodore J. Szymkowski "Ted" passed away peacefully on November 1, 2023 at the age of 86. Devoted husband of 65 years to Anna May Szymkowski (nee Rothermel). Loving father of Cindy Latta (Al), Lori Minarczyk, and Ted Szymkowski (Chris).  Dear Pop Pop of Amanda, Jackie, Allyson, Kelly, and Lauren. Great grandpop of Nathan. Ted was a proud employee of...

John R. Corrigan

John R. Corrigan

Oct 31, 2023

John R. Corrigan passed away peacefully on October 31, 2023, at the age of 83. Son of the late John and Catherine Corrigan. Beloved husband of Patricia for 60 years. Loving father of John (Marta) and Michael (Amy). Dear Pop of Cameron, Makenzie, Bailey and Riley. Brother of the late...

Anthony Joseph Bongiorno

Anthony Joseph Bongiorno

Oct 31, 2023

Anthony Joseph Bongiorno, age 84, passed away October 31, 2023.  Loving husband of 64 years to Rebecca.  Beloved father of Stuart, Bruce, Joi Morris and her husband Tim.  Pops Tony to Frank Sadowski and his wife Diane.  Brother of Michael and the late Maryann.  Also survived by nieces and nephews and cousins.

Relatives and friends are invited...

Steven J. Stibi, Sr.

Steven J. Stibi, Sr.

Oct 30, 2023

Steven J. Stibi, Sr. passed away October 30, 2023. Beloved son of James and Maggie Stibi. Loving dad to Steven Jr., Nicholas and Samuel. Dear brother to Michelle Weiss (Fred). Husband to Mariangela (Carnivale). Uncle to Alivea, Freddy, Manyn, Hannah, Aislinn, Sophie, and Falyn. Steven is also survived by many loving uncles, aunts, and cousins. Relatives and friends...

Robert F. Urban

Robert F. Urban

Oct 30, 2023

Robert F. Urban passed away October 30, 2023.  Beloved husband of 54 years to Mitzi.  Devoted father of Denise Haring (John), Robert Joseph Urban, and Kevin Francis Urban (Jill).  Loving pop pop of Eddie, Charlie, Hannah, Sean, Bobby, Olivia, Joey, and Callie, and great grandpop of Caiden;  dear nephew of Marie Esposito.  Also survived by many nieces, nephews, and...

Donald E. Powell

Donald E. Powell

Oct 30, 2023

Donald E. Powell, age 92, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2023.  Loving husband of Elizabeth (nee Stokes).  Beloved father of Joseph, Donna, Michael (Liz) and Aileen Buttenbusch (Tom).  Also survived by 9 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Friday, 9-10:45 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford...

Bernadette M. Armitage

Bernadette M. Armitage

Oct 27, 2023

Bernadette M. Armitage (nee Rhodes), 82, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on October 27, 2023. She was the beloved wife and soulmate of 54 years to the late James J. Armitage.

Bernadette was born on November 23, 1940, to the late Edward and Marie Rhodes in Philadelphia, PA.

She enjoyed many hobbies...

Leonard Leibert

Leonard Leibert

Oct 27, 2023

Leonard Leibert passed away October 27, 2023.  Beloved husband of Rose (nee Louie).  Devoted father of Michael Leibert (Natalie Kaminsky). Loving grandpop of Ezra Kaminsky-Leibert.  Dear brother of Donna McKenna (the late Philip), Dennis Leibert (Denise), Cheryl McMonagle (the late Bill), and the late Joan McConomy (the late John); also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends...

Margaret A. Brown

Margaret A. Brown

Oct 26, 2023

Margaret A. Brown "Peg" (nee Foley) passed away October 26, 2023.  Beloved wife of the late Harry "Pat".  Loving mother of Patrick Brown and Michael Brown; also survived by her nephews James Foley and Brian Foley.

Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Thursday, November 2, 2023, 9:30 AM St. Cecilia Church, 535 Rhawn Street, Philadelphia,...

Mary Jane Stein

Mary Jane Stein

Oct 26, 2023

Mary Jane Stein (nee Byrne) passed away on October 26, 2023, at the age of 79. Loving mother of Christopher J. Stein and his wife Crystal, Steven M. Stein Sr., and Mary Jane Stein. Mother-in-law of Jessica Stein and Rob Williams. Dear Grandmom of Steven Stein Jr., Jonathan Stein Sr., Cecily Stein, Jack Stein, Allania Neal and Kierstein Neal...

Dorothy H. Friel

Dorothy H. Friel

Oct 25, 2023

Dorothy H. Friel (nee Howell) passed away on October 25, 2023. Loving husband of Patrick J. Devoted mother of Kathleen Walsh, Helene Roseberry (Ed Carlin), Francis Walsh (Theresa) and Joseph Walsh (Kimberly). Dear Yia Yia to several grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Sister of Richard Howell (Linda). All services are being held Privately at family request.

Louis P. Heller, Jr.

Louis P. Heller, Jr.

Oct 25, 2023

Heller Louis P., Jr. passed away on October 25, 2023, at the age of 78.  Beloved son of the late Louis P. Sr. and Mabel Carr.  Loving brother of Howard Carr (Marlene) and Rosemarie Seider-Paquin (Jeffrey).   Louis is also survived by his many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.  Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Wednesday evening...

Marie C. Tranovich (Nee Evans)

Marie C. Tranovich (Nee Evans)

Oct 23, 2023

Marie Tranovich passed peacefully October 23rd 2023. Former resident of Cinnaminson, NJ and current resident Bonita Springs, FL.

Wife, mother, grandmother (lovingly called Mamuska) and great grandmother, sister-in-law, aunt and friend to many, who cherished her.

Born Philadelphia PA, attended Nazareth Academy and met her wonderful husband of 68 years at Drexel University.  During her...

Joan R. English

Joan R. English

Oct 23, 2023

Joan R. English (nee DeLange) passed away October 23, 2023.  Beloved wife of 66 years to William English, Jr.  Devoted mother of William English, III (Theresa) and Daniel English (Cindy).  Loving grandmother of Stephanie (John), Kristen, Shawn, Eric (Sam), Courtney, and great grandmother of Everett, Ivy, and Mable Joan. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Saturday, October 28,...

Michael F. Norelli, Sr.

Michael F. Norelli, Sr.

Oct 23, 2023

Michael F. Norelli, Sr. passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on October 23, 2023, at the age of ninety-three. Beloved husband to Barbara (nee Thompson) of 64 years. Loving Dad to Donna Smeck (Joseph), Michael Jr. (Marsha) and Barbara Duffy (Brian). Dear Pop to Brian (Amanda), Rachel Leao (Tino), Michael III (Patience), Joseph (Sara), Sean, Caroline (Aren),...

Regina "Jean" Keller (Nee Sarappo)

Regina "Jean" Keller (Nee Sarappo)

Oct 21, 2023

Regina "Jean" Keller (nee Sarappo) peacefully passed away surrounded by her family on October 21, 2023 at the age of 86. Beloved wife of the late Edward Keller. Loving mother of Edward Jr. (Kate), James (Kathy), Jean Gaggiano (Michael), Robert (Sandy), Timothy (Toni), and Leanne Ticconi (David). Dear Mom Mom of Colleen, Gina, Katie, Patrick, Megan, Kylie, Tim, Tara...

Dolores G. Mckay

Dolores G. Mckay

Oct 20, 2023

Loving wife of 68 years to the late James P. McKay, Jr.  Beloved mother of June Lee (Robert), Karen Zielinski (Joseph) and the late James P., McKay, III.  Also survived by 10 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Saturday morning, 9-10:45 A.M. at St. Katherine of Siena Church, 9700 Frankford...

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