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...
Paul Roberts
Sep 13, 2023
Paul Roberts, 71, of Kingwood, WV, passed away Wednesday, September 13, 2023, in Albright, WV, at the residence of his daughter. He was born on May 9, 1952, in Philadelphia, PA, a son of the late Kenneth and Mary (McClain) Roberts. He is survived by his partner of 33 years, Linda Slinka.
Also surviving are: a brother,...
Helen M. Beaver
Sep 9, 2023
Helen Beaver (nee Gildea) of Holmesburg passed away Sept. 9, 2023. Helen is predeceased by her husband of 62 years, Frederick. She is survived by seven children, Frederick (Mindi), James (Lorraine), Maureen Davi (Gerry McNeil), Mark (Terri), Joanne Dombrowski (Luke), Denise O'Brien (Peter), Eileen Landgraf (the late Robert) as well as 16 grandchildren, Mark, Kelly, Drew, Lauren, James, Ben,...
Hugh R. Volz
Sep 8, 2023
Hugh R. Volz passed away peacefully with his family by his side on September 8, 2023 at the age of 84, but in his mind at the age of 39. Beloved husband of Dottie Volz. Loving father of Kurt Volz, Karen Volz Collins, Eddie Haverty (Shannon), and Laura Volz Rowe (Ken). Dear Pop Pop of Kyle, Lexus, Zoey, Logan,...
Francis J. Mulvenna
Sep 6, 2023
Francis J. Mulvenna, age 80, of Bristol, PA passed away suddenly on September 6, 2023. Born in Philadelphia in October 1942, Francis attended Ascension of Our Lord Elementary School and graduated from North Catholic High School in 1961. Francis was the oldest son of the late Frank and Margaret "Dot" (nee Siegle) Mulvenna.
Fran...
Scott W. Morrow
Sep 5, 2023
Scott W. Morrow passed away suddenly doing what he loves, running in a triathlon in Wildwood, NJ on September 5, 2023 at the age of 58. Loving son of Tod Morrow and the late Debbie Morrow. Beloved husband of Patricia Morrow. Loving father of Alison Morrow, Melissa Morrow, Travis Kreiling (Ashley), Taylor Kreiling (Chris), and Tom Kreiling (Lexi). Adoring...
Vincent P. Difrancesco, Sr.
Sep 3, 2023
Vincent P. DiFrancesco, Sr., age 75, passed away on September 3, 2023 at Doylestown Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Bernadette (nee Emery). Loving father of Vincent DiFrancesco, Jr., Jenna Griffin (Dan), Kiersten Marks (Michael), and Patrick Shappell. Adored Pop-Pop of Katherine and Ryan. Also survived by his sister Anita Hopkins and nieces and nephews.
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John M. Stasnek
Sep 3, 2023
John M. Stasnek passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family September 3, 2023. Devoted father of Elizabeth and John. Loving Pop Pop of Anthony and Evan. Dear brother of David. Former husband and friend of Caroline Kapka; also survived by many cousins.
A retired Philadelphia Police Officer after 28 years of service, John was also an Air...
John J. Wirth, Jr.
Sep 2, 2023
John "Jack" Wirth, Jr. passed away September 2, 2023. Beloved husband of Theresa (nee Bilger). Father of Sean Wirth (Christine), Michelle Wirth, Patricia Wirth, and John J. Wirth, III. Dear Pop Pop of Sofia Marie. Brother of Eleanor, Jenny, Helen, Marie, Jimmy, and Joseph. Pre-deceased by his parents John and Doris Wirth and his former wife Joanne Curran. Relatives...