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Donna M. Nichols-Holt

Donna M. Nichols-Holt

Oct 31, 2025

Donna M. Nichols-Holt, age 69, passed away on October 31, 2025.  Loving mother of Jessi Payne, Charles "Charlie" Holt, and Timothy "Tim" Holt (Taneil).  Mom-Mom of Royce Raczkowski.

Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Friday evening, November 7, 2025 from 6:00-8:00 P.M. and Saturday morning, November 8, 2025 from 9:00-10:15 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME,...

Elizabeth A. Wilfong "Betty Anne"

Elizabeth A. Wilfong "Betty Anne"

Oct 31, 2025

Elizabeth A. "Betty Anne" Wilfong (nee Baranyos) passed away peacefully on October 31, 2025 at the age of 71. Daughter of the late Stephan and Adelaide Baranyos. Beloved wife of Dennis C. Wilfong, and devoted mother of Dennis A. Wilfong. Cherished sister of Katherine Quartuccio (John). Loving sister-in-law of Leslie Dillon (Robert), Charles Wilfong (Anne), the late Evan Wilfong...

Jody Rodgers

Jody Rodgers

Oct 31, 2025

Jody Rodgers passed away on October 31, 2025, at the age of 78. Jody was born in Philadelphia, PA to Stoddard and Anne Rodgers. She was educated in the Philadelphia public school system, graduating from the Philadelphia High School for Girls in 1964.From there, she went on to attend Holy Family College, graduating with a bachelor's degree in psychology,...

Marilyn A. Szatkowski

Marilyn A. Szatkowski

Oct 31, 2025

Marilyn Szatkowski passed away on October 31, 2025. Beloved wife of Richard. Loving mother of Dan (Raquel) and Kelly. Cherished Mom-Mom to Eliana, Angelo, and Vincent. Dear sister to Mort, the late Barbara, and Robert. Marilyn is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, and extended family. Marilyn was an avid bowler in her younger years and could often...

Rafael Minaya Camilo

Rafael Minaya Camilo

Oct 31, 2025

Rafael Minaya Camilo passed away peacefully on October 31, 2025, at the age of 79. He was the beloved husband of Dinorah Galicia and the loving father of Jose Miguel Minaya (Marlen Minaya), Julio Cesar Minaya (Zelma Minaya), Cesar August Minaya (Elizabeth Guzman), Dosilda Minaya (Juan Collado), and Junior Minaya. Rafael is also survived by his 29 cherished grandchildren...

Theresa E. Stuhl (Nee Pawlowski)

Theresa E. Stuhl (Nee Pawlowski)

Oct 30, 2025

Theresa E. Stuhl (nee Pawlowski) passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 30, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of 60 years to the late George. Devoted mother of Mary Jane McGeehan (Bill), George (Angel), and Christopher (Melissa). Cherished Babci of Billy (Amy), Ashley (Clayton), Angelise (Ian), Dominick, and Sydney, and proud Great-Babci to Blaze and Winnie. She...

Jean F. Kazlauskas

Jean F. Kazlauskas

Oct 30, 2025

Jean F. Kazlauskas (nee Andrulonis) passed away peacefully on October 30, 2025, at the age of 101.Beloved wife of the late Peter Kazlauskas. Devoted mother of Peter Kazlauskas, Alan Kazlauskas (Eileen), and John Kazlauskas (Peggy). Cherished grandmother of Anna, Clair, Luke, Anthony, Ryan, Christopher, Hayley, Kelsey, and Rachel. Loving great-grandmother of Phoebe, Everly, and Makayla.

Jean will...

William Trost

William Trost

Oct 30, 2025

William Trost passed away October 30, 2025 at the age of 77.  Bill served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam Era.

Loving husband of Kate (née Falciani).  Beloved father of Shannon Stubbs (Mike), Marikate Foley (Mike), and Robin Castillo (Mark).  Pop of Aidan, Connor, Milo, and Marina.  Dear brother of Jo-Ann Jones (Dan) and Carolann...

Richard Dettore

Richard Dettore

Oct 30, 2025

Richard R. Dettore, Jr.

July 9, 1951 - October 30, 2025

Richard passed away on October 30, 2025, after a long struggle with various chronic illnesses. "Rich" was the eldest child of Richard R. Dettore and Rita J. Dettore, (nee Tropea).

Born in south Philadelphia and raised in the City's Far Northeast Academy...

Anthony Salvatore Fino

Anthony Salvatore Fino

Oct 30, 2025

Anthony Salvatore Fino, passed away suddenly, October 30, 2025, at the age of 26. Anthony was the beloved son of Melissa Sue Baldwin, and the cherished stepson of Philip J. Baldwin. Loving brother to Mia J. Primo, and a cherished grandson of Joseph M. and Susan L. Primo.

Anthony will also be sadly missed by his Aunt...

Nicholas "Nick" Borman

Nicholas "Nick" Borman

Oct 28, 2025

Nicholas "Nick" Borman passed away on October 28, 2025, at the age of 63. Beloved husband of over 43 years to Elizabeth (nee Hepworth). Loving dad to Tina Borman (Patrick). Cherished Pop to the late Kayla. Dear brother to Darren Borman (Donna), Donna Borman, the late Daniel Borman, and David Borman. Nick is also survived by many loving nieces...

Margaret A. Jones

Margaret A. Jones

Oct 27, 2025

Margaret A. Jones passed away peacefully on October 27, 2025, at the age of 86. Beloved daughter of the late Stanley and Dorothy Jones. Loving sister of the late Dorothy Zawrotany (Rich) and Shirley Moscufo (John). She is also survived by her cherished nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to her Funeral Mass...

Elizabeth A. Allen

Elizabeth A. Allen

Oct 27, 2025

Elizabeth A. Allen, age 85, passed away on October 27, 2025.  Beloved wife of the late Robert J. Allen, Sr.  Loving mother of Robert J.  Allen, Jr. (Michelle) and the late Jerry Allen.  Dear grandmother of R.J and Haylee Allen. Loving Sister of the late Eleanor McAdams and the late Thomas Andrew.  Also survived by many nieces and nephews....

John G. Clapp

John G. Clapp

Oct 24, 2025

John G. Clapp (Jack) passed away peacefully on October 24, 2025.  Beloved husband of 55 years to Irene (nee Mattiacci).  Devoted father of Patrick (Denise) and John Jr. (Sarah).  Loving Pop Pop of Emma, Molly, and Benjamin.  Dear brother of Charles Clapp and brother-in-law of Frances and Robert Chambers; also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews....

Joan Homka

Joan Homka

Oct 23, 2025

Joan Homka passed away on October 23, 2025 at the age of 78.  Beloved wife of the late Michael P. Homka.  Loving mother of Maureen Homka, Michael Homka (Kimberly), Thomas Homka (Karyn) and Matthew Homka (Dana).  Dear grandmom of Patrick, Owen, Tyler, Evan, Ryan, Matthew, Avery, and Paige.  She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

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Thomas "Andy" Caldarelli

Thomas "Andy" Caldarelli

Oct 22, 2025

Andrew Caldarelli, age 75, passed away on October 22, 2025, surrounded by family. He was the beloved husband of Kathy Caldarelli (née Morris), with whom he shared 55 years of love and marriage.

He was the proud and devoted father of Andrew, Dennis, and David, and an adoring Grandpop to Victoria. He is also survived by his...

Violet A. Mcelroy

Violet A. Mcelroy

Oct 22, 2025

Violet A. McElroy (nee Steinard) passed peacefully surrounded by her loving family October 22, 2025, at the age of 92.  Beloved wife of the late James.  Devoted mother of Linda Haskins (Stephen), Tracie Weinman, Robert Weinman, Jr., and the late William Weinman, the late Michelle Weinman, the late Jamie Gairo, PhD (Anthony).  Loving Nanny of Katherine (Kevin), Kristen (Tyler),...

Melinda M. Long

Melinda M. Long

Oct 21, 2025

It is with deepest love and sorrow that we share that on October 21st, 2025, Melinda M. Long passed away at the age of 50 after a long and hard-fought battle with Parkinson's Disease.

Melinda was the beloved daughter of the late Roseanne and Francis Long, and the loving life partner of the late Patrick M. Donohue....

Alan R. Jones

Alan R. Jones

Oct 20, 2025

Alan R. Jones, age 81, passed away peacefully on October 20, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was the devoted husband of 57 years to Mary Jane Jones (née Orr), and the cherished father of Alan "Rob" and his wife Meaghan, his son James "Jim" A., and his daughter Kelly A. Jones and her husband, Rabih Masri. A...

Margaret H. Ritchie-Harmer

Margaret H. Ritchie-Harmer

Oct 20, 2025

Margaret H. Ritchie-Hamer passed away on October 20, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Loving mom to Peg Ritchie, Kathy Jacquot (Al), Joe Ritchie (Dana), and Maureen Picozzi (Michael). Cherished Mom-Mom to six grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. Margaret was a proud 75-year resident of the Holmesburg section of Philadelphia and a valued member...

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