James Joseph Callahan
Oct 3, 2023
James Joseph Callahan, 78, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, with his family at his bedside. Jim was the son of the late Marie (Gurcsik) and William J. Callahan. He is survived by his adoring wife of 25 years, Anita (Pezzillo/Hutton) and his five sisters: Janice Donlon (the late Michael), Susan Stewart (Thomas), Elizabeth Matsumara (William), Jane...
Joel L. Fellman
Oct 2, 2023
Joel Fellman passed away on October 2, 2023, at the age of 74. Loving husband of Susan (nee Radick). Devoted father of Brian Fellman. Son of the late Samuel and Rose Fellman. Joel was predeceased by his 2 sisters. Brother-in-law of Thom and Diane Radick. He is also survived by 4 nephews and 2 nieces. Holding many accolades in...
Mary T. Carboy
Sep 27, 2023
Mary T. Carboy passed away September 27, 2023. Beloved daughter of Florence (nee Ahern) and the late Daniel. Loving sister of Daniel Carboy (Sharon), Annemarie Costello (Ed), Bernadette Waskiewicz (Ken), Regina Harris (Bob), and Florence Keal (Bob); also survived by many loving aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. The lessons Mary taught, along with the lives she has positively...
Theresa M. Politz
Sep 27, 2023
Theresa M. Politz (nee Poore) passed away on September 27, 2023, at the age of 72. Loving wife of Ronald, and her beloved pet Rose. Daughter of the late David and Anna Poore. Dear sister of David Poore (Rhonda), Mark Poore and the late Michael Poore (Marge) and the late Linda Foat. Also survived by her Brother-in-law James Morris...
Charles J. Gillespie
Sep 27, 2023
Charles J. Gillespie, age 96, passed away on September 27, 2023. He served in the U.S. Navy and also worked as a truck driver. Charles is survived by many loving nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to pay respects Tuesday, October 3, 2023, from 10-10:45 A.M. at Our Lady of Grace Church, 225 Bellevue Avenue,...
Rita Marie P Mcdonnell
Sep 26, 2023
Rita Patricia McDonnell passed away on September 26, 2023, at the age of 71. Beloved daughter of the late Terence and Mary McDonnell. Loving sister of Sr. MaryJane McDonnell, IHM and Sr. Joellen McDonnell, RSM and the late Elizabeth "Bettse" Fleming (Frank "Butch"). Dear aunt of Terence Fleming (Sara), Frank Fleming, Patricia Fleming, Timothy Fleming (Kelly) and Maureen Petron...
Joan M. Mccabe
Sep 25, 2023
Joan Marie T. McCabe, age 72, passed away peacefully in her home and surrounded by family on September 25, 2023. She is remembered for her goodness, generosity, compassion, and boundless love. She lived a rich life of faith and service to others. Beloved wife of the late John Henry McCabe, II; loving...
John R. Strockbine
Sep 25, 2023
John R. Strockbine passed away September 25, 2023. Son of the late John and Elizabath. Good guy who was a lover of the Arts and Jazz. May he Rest in Peace.
Edward "Edgie" Joseph Lesinski
Sep 24, 2023
Ed passed away peacefully Sunday night at his home with his two sons by his side at the age of 78. Loving and devoted husband to the late Patricia (nee Clendenning). Edgie was a proud, lifetime resident of Fishtown. He also served in the United States Army as a 173rd sky solider (airborne). Following his military years, Edgie joined...
Cheryl L. Ward Pepe
Sep 21, 2023
Cheryl L. Pepe, 67, of Northeast Philadelphia, passed away on September 21st, 2023, with her family lovingly by her side.
Cheryl was born on November 5th, 1955 to George and Louise Ward in Philadelphia, PA. Prior to multiple residences in Philadelphia, Cheryl lived in Croydon, PA, and graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School (now Truman) in 1973....
Elizabeth Elefant
Sep 21, 2023
Elizabeth Elefant (nee Dervalics) passed away September 21, 2023. Survivor of the Hungarian Revolution. Widow of Anthony Kozar, William Horn, and Martin Elefant. Loving mother to John, Anthony, Elizabeth Kozar and Robert. Dear Mama to Donald Kozar, Samantha Kozar and Anthony Kozar III, Rese, Jara, Farin and Mattea. Stepmother to Maria, Billy, Theresa, Tony, Shari, and Lorrie. Elizabeth...
Otto A. Cotugno
Sep 20, 2023
Otto A. Cotugno passed away September 20, 2023. Loving dad to Vince (Caroline), Debbie (Eric) and Dave Cotugno. Dear uncle to Linda, Diane (Jerry), Carmen (Jane) and Patrick. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Monday, October 2, 2023, at St. Katherine of Siena Church (9700 Frankford Ave., Philadelphia PA 19114) from 9:30AM-11:00AM, followed by his Funeral Mass....
Frances E. Cesarini-Senatore (Nee Greany)
Sep 20, 2023
Frances E. Cesarini-Senatore (nee Greany) passed away peacefully at her home on September 20, 2023 at the age of 101. Wife of the late George Cesarini and Anthony Senatore. Loving mother of Donna Gross (Joe), and George Cesarini (Katherine). Dear Mom Mom of Joseph Gross (Sarah), Thomas Gross (Kathleen), George Cesarini (Kate), Andrea Hrabyk (Steve), and Vincent Cesarini (Nicole)....
Walter S. Blaker, Jr. "Scotty"
Sep 19, 2023
Walter S. Blaker, Jr. "Scotty" passed away peacefully with his family by his side on September 19, 2023 just four days short of his 85th birthday. A proud US Navy Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Betty "Dolly" Blaker. Loving father of Darlene Burke (Jeffrey), and Joanne Blaker (Frederick Calandra, Jr. "Jay"). Dear Pop Pop of Jessica (Michael), and...
Maureen Samanns
Sep 18, 2023
Maureen Samanns (nee Morris) passed away on September 18,2023 at the age of 48 surrounded by her loving family. Loving wife of 24 years to Daniel Samanns. Devoted mother of Daniel, Joseph (Rio), Shane and Ryan. Daughter of the Joseph Morris and Maureen Sabato (Ernest). Dear sister of Eileen Morris, Nancy Belson (Richard) and Megan Morris - Barnhart. She...
Geraldine Agnes Roach
Sep 18, 2023
Geraldine Agnes Roach (nee Conroy) passed away on September 18, 2023 at the age of 74. Loving mother of George Roach and Brian (Brittany) Roach. Dear grandmom of Rylee, Peyton, Breeanna, Ainsley and Teegan. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Saturday September 23,2023 Burns Funeral Home 1428 E.Columbia Ave.19125 9am to 10:15am Religious service 10:30am Int. PRIVATE.
Thomas E. Rakus
Sep 15, 2023
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While surrounded by his family, Thomas E. Rakus passed away September 15, 2023, at the age of 92. Beloved husband of the late Kathleen. Devoted father of Mary, Daniel, Michael, and John (Carolyn). Loving Grandpop of Colleen, Meghan,...
Michael Quaranto
Sep 15, 2023
Michael Quaranto passed away peacefully September 15, 2023, after a brief illness. Husband of the late Catherine. Devoted father of Michael (Lisa), Gregory, and Christopher. Loving Grandpop of Ashley (Anthony), Michael Ryan (Iliana), Nina Mae, Tyler, Christopher, Nicholas, Danielle, Sophia, Anthony, and many great grandchildren.
Mike was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force, where...
William Charlton
Sep 15, 2023
William Charlton sadly passed away on September 15th at the age of 64 surrounded by his loving family. He was a devoted husband to his beloved wife Cheryl. The loving father of Stacey (Jared), Melissa & Shauna Charlton, & Ashley Braker. Proud Pop-pop of Julia, Aubrey, Chase, Jordan, James, & Bryce. Brother to Linda (Mike), Walter (Shirley), Harry (Linda),...
Anne K. Albert
Sep 15, 2023
Anne K. Albert (nee Graham) passed away on September 15, 2023, at the age of 80. Loving mother of Lisa, Suzanne and the late Timothy. Devoted grandmom of Kyleen Tyler (Thomas), Britt Jr. (Shanna), Maya Albert, Timothy Jr., Victoria and Ryan. Great grandmom of Arya. Sister of the late Joseph Graham and Janice Graham. And great-niece Kaitlynn. Anne is...