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Gloria M. Derham

Gloria M. Derham

Dec 18, 2025

Gloria M. Derham (née Lutsky), age 81, passed away on December 18, 2025.  She was a retired accountant.  Gloria also enjoyed skiing, bicycling, and trips to Wildwood.

Loving mother of Susan McGraw (Steve Thompson).  Beloved Mom-Mom of Brian McGraw and Jessica Lazzaro (Anthony).  Dear great grandmother of Maili, Maddy, Brynn, Nico, Jonathan, and Zoey.  She is also...

Kathryn R. Currier

Kathryn R. Currier

Dec 18, 2025

Kathryn R. Currier (née Etschman), age 99, passed away on December 18, 2025.  She was the loving mother of Kathryn Shaw (Bob), Ken Currier (Donna) and the late Edwin M. Currier (Karen).  Also survived by many grandchildren, great grandchildren; her sister Evelyn Mychack; and nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Saturday morning,...

Raymond L. Palzer

Raymond L. Palzer

Dec 16, 2025

Raymond L. Palzer, age 93, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Florence Palzer and a loving stepfather to Jan Beadle.  He was a dear brother to Frances Krenslak and is also survived by his niece, Linda DiAngelo and nephew Bruce Krenslak. A proud U.S. Navy veteran, Raymond dedicated much of his life to...

Doris E. Dauber

Doris E. Dauber

Dec 15, 2025

Doris Ellen Dauber passed away peacefully on December 15, 2025 at the age of 92. A lifelong resident of Philadelphia, PA and Tuckerton Beach, NJ, Doris was employed by Jefferson University Hospital.

Predeceased by her husband Carl Dauber. Married for 60 years, they enjoyed a wonderful, loving, crazy,...

Francis J. Mcfetridge

Francis J. Mcfetridge

Dec 15, 2025

Francis J. McFetridge, lovingly known as "Frank," passed away peacefully on December 15, 2025, at the age of 86. He was the devoted and beloved husband of 63 years to Helen (née Snelbaker), with whom he shared a lifetime of love, laughter, and family. Frank was a proud and loving father to Lynn Kenny (Thomas), Kim Magnotta (Salvatore), and...

Heather W. Mcalorum

Heather W. Mcalorum

Dec 14, 2025

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Heather W. McAlorum, born in Belfast, Northern Ireland June 1951, passed away December 14th, 2025 surrounded by her family. Her surviving family in America includes her children Colleen Pagano (Steven), Tania and Philip (Katie). Her grandchildren Kaitlin Shea (Jason), Emily Anderson (Danny), Mary Elizabeth Conroy (Andy Kelley),...

Francis "Frank" Troiano, Jr.

Francis "Frank" Troiano, Jr.

Dec 13, 2025

It is with great sadness we announce the unexpected passing of our brother Francis J. Troiano, Jr.  He passed away on December 13, 2025 at the age of 46. Frank lived a quiet life.  He had many old friends from his childhood neighborhood of Pennypack.  He loved all Philly sports, especially the Flyers. Ice hockey was his favorite sport...

Helen Valentine

Helen Valentine

Dec 11, 2025

Helen Valentine passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on December 11, 2025, at the age of 96. She was the beloved wife of 77 years to Joseph Valentine and a devoted mother to Helene Valentine (Russell) and Susan DeMuro (Paul). Helen was a cherished grandmom to Michael (Jennifer), Christina (Robert), and Paul Jr., and a proud great-grandmom...

Harry E. Johnson, Iii

Harry E. Johnson, Iii

Dec 11, 2025

Harry E. Johnson, III passed away on December 11, 2025. Beloved husband of Barbara (nee Lentz). Loving father of Gregg and Laurie Johnson (Bill). Cherished Pop of Brady and Luke. Dear brother of William (Gloria). Harry was also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, and members of the Lentz family.

Harry was...

Colleen Anne Wood (Nee O'Neill)

Colleen Anne Wood (Nee O'Neill)

Dec 9, 2025

Colleen Anne Wood (née O'Neill) passed away suddenly on December 9, 2025, at the age of 75. Daughter of the late Robert and Anne O'Neill, Colleen was the beloved wife of the late David Wood and devoted mother of Francis Murphy, David Wood Jr., Colleen Damone (Nicholas), and the late Dennis Murphy. Colleen was the cherished grandmom of Nora...

Michael G. Torline, Dvm

Michael G. Torline, Dvm

Dec 8, 2025

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Meeting ID: 822 7367 8686

Passcode:  167367

Michael Gerard Torline, the oldest of five children, was born to Glenn Joseph and Mary Patricia (Coppersmith) Torline on November 8, 1959.  He was raised in Spearville, Kansas, and though he moved away as an...

Teresa C. Mchenry

Teresa C. Mchenry

Dec 7, 2025

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Meeting ID:  824 8639 9053

Passcode:  475403

Teresa C. McHenry, age 73, passed away on December 7, 2025.  In the words of her beloved husband John McHenry, "She was the greatest wife in the world!" Teresa was preceded in...

E. Chester Herbert, Jr.

E. Chester Herbert, Jr.

Dec 7, 2025

E. Chester "Ches" Herbert, Jr. passed away peacefully on December 7, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of 60 years to Elaine (née Noyallis), Ches was the loving father of Lauren David, James Herbert (Barbara), Peter Herbert (Michele), Edward Herbert (Amy), and Susan Kennedy (Jeffrey). He was the cherished Pop Pop of Jacquelyn (Jordan),...

Joseph W. Derosier

Joseph W. Derosier

Dec 6, 2025

It is with great sadness we announce the unexpected passing of Joseph W. DeRosier, age 35, on December 6, 2025. Joe loved his family, friends, fur babies, the Eagles and Phillies, cornhole, traveling, and a good rainy day movie night. Joe had the most infectious laugh that could fill any room. He touched so many hearts and made friends...

Janice A. Zeglinski

Janice A. Zeglinski

Dec 4, 2025

Janice A. Zeglinski, age 70, passed away on December 4, 2025.  She was preceded in death by her parents Stephen and Helen Zeglinski.  She is survived by her dear sister, Helen Zeglinski.

All services are private at the family's request.

Elsie Richmond

Elsie Richmond

Dec 2, 2025

Elsie Richmond "EJ" (nee Murphy) age 94, passed away peacefully at her home on December 2, 2025.

Beloved wife of the late William "Bill" Richmond. Devoted mother to Kelly O'Brien and the dear sister of the late Shirley. She is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews, each of whom held a special place in her...

Kenneth John Burkhardt, Sr.

Kenneth John Burkhardt, Sr.

Dec 1, 2025

Kenneth John Burkhardt, Sr. passed away peacefully, December 1, 2025, at the age of 74.  Beloved husband of Kathleen (nee McDonnell) and devoted father of Kenneth John Jr.  Dear brother of the late Ronald Burkhardt (Elaine); also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Tuesday, December 9, 2025, 10:30 AM...

Patricia Gormley (Née Berry)

Patricia Gormley (Née Berry)

Nov 30, 2025

Patricia Gormley (née Berry) passed away on November 30, 2025, at the age of 74. She was the beloved wife of 53 years to John "Jack" Gormley and the devoted mother of Andrew and Kevin Gormley. Pat was the cherished sister of Sara Hedgepeth (Paul), Dorothy Cappiella (Al), and Rosemary Reca (Ben), and a loving aunt to her many...

Dorothy Cray Massaro

Dorothy Cray Massaro

Nov 28, 2025

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Dorothy Cray Massaro

October 8, 1943 – November 28, 2025

Dorothy (Dot, Dottie), 82, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2025, surrounded by her family. A loving and caring Mom, Nan, Sister, Companion and Friend whose warm heart...

Joan Kumor

Joan Kumor

Nov 28, 2025

Joan (Loynd) Kumor, age 90, passed away peacefully in her sleep on November 28, 2025.  She will be forever loved and remembered by her family and all who were fortunate enough to know her.

Joan was preceded in death by her loving husband the late Raymond Kumor and her dear daughter the late Kathleen Kumor.  Beloved mother...

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