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Jeanne M. Corbett

Jeanne M. Corbett

Jul 18, 2023

Jeanne M. Corbett (nee Conlon) of Philadelphia passed away July 18, 2023.  A 1954 graduate of Little Flower Catholic HS School for Girls, she lived most of her life in Northeast Philadelphia. Beloved wife of the late Eugene J. Corbett.  Predeceased by her son Michael J. and devoted mother of Maureen A. Corbett and Christopher K. Corbett (Lisa).  Loving...

John Mcdevitt Ayling

John Mcdevitt Ayling

Jul 18, 2023

John McDevitt Ayling; Sr. "Jack" passed away on July 18, 2023, at the age of 90. Beloved husband of the late Roseanne (nee Byrne). Loving father of Jack (Kristine), Patricia Miele (Michael), Joseph (Kathryn) and the late James (also survived by his daughter in law Ruth). Dear pop of Megan Binns (Jamie), Jack (Maggie), Danielle Andraos (Danny), Tom (Nora),...

Thomas C. Borek, Sr.

Thomas C. Borek, Sr.

Jul 17, 2023

Thomas C. Borek, Sr. passed away July 17, 2023. Beloved husband to Betty (nee Berger). Loving dad to Tina Borek (Kevin Reilly), Timothy (Germaine), Taylor, and the late Thomas Jr. Dear Pop to Shawn, Merissa, Ashley, Shane, Timothy, Tommy, Jazlyn, Trevor, Kaitlynn and Big Pop to Maeve, Shawn, Noah, Stella, Saige, Hudson, Tommy and Baby Borek.

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Agnes M. Thompson

Agnes M. Thompson

Jul 15, 2023

Agnes M. Thompson (nee Sullivan) passed away at the age of 94 on July 15, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Frank. Loving mother to Stephen (the late Patricia) Thompson, Patricia (Charles) Dougherty and Susan DiNofa (David). Dear grandmother to Tracy (Sal), Michael (Colleen), Glenn (Kirsten), Michelle, Kelly (Rob), Dominick, Nicholas. Great-grandmother to Nicolette (Bill), Brittany (Shane), Justin,...

Margaret M. Polys

Margaret M. Polys

Jul 14, 2023

All services private at the family's request.

Edna M. Donovan

Edna M. Donovan

Jul 13, 2023

Edna M. Donovan passed away on July 13, 2023 at the age of 65.  Loving wife of David Donovan.  Beloved mother of John Donovan (Natalie) and Justin Donovan.  Adored Grandmom Edna of Ames, Flora, and Fiona.  Sister of Elizabeth "Liz" Bianchini (Gary) and Kathy Craffey.  Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to pay...

Irene M. Carangi

Irene M. Carangi

Jul 13, 2023

Irene M. Carangi, age 76, passed away on July 13, 2023.  Loving wife of the late Rocco.  Beloved mother of Joseph Carangi, the late Rocco and Edward (Kate) Carangi, and of Maryanne Cacciavillani (Emidio).  Adored Mom-Mom of Kristy, Lauren, Nicholas, Christopher, Chase, Marisa, Dominic, Emma, and Abbey.  Daughter of the late Edward and Irene Devine. Relatives and friends are...

John W. Dell, Iii

John W. Dell, Iii

Jul 13, 2023

John W. Dell, III passed away July 13, 2023. John served his country in the Air Force, then became a master carpenter where he retired and remained an active member of the Carpenters Union Local 158.  John loved all outdoor activities, especially hunting and fishing either in upstate PA or the Jersey Shore. Loving dad to John IV...

David J. Wallington

David J. Wallington

Jul 10, 2023

David Wallington passed away suddenly on July 10, 2023. Beloved husband to Shirley (nee Macalis). Loving dad to Jennifer, Stephanie McPeak (Matt), Melissa Cowan (Matt) and David, Jr. Devoted Pop-Pop to Matthew and Jack. Dear brother to Mary Wallington. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on July 19, 2023 at Burns Funeral Home (9708 Frankford Ave.,...

Dolores Fox

Dolores Fox

Jul 10, 2023

Dolores Fox (nee Cooper) passed away July 10,2023 at the age of 93. Beloved wife of the late Joseph F. Loving mother of Janice Rabalais, Connie Schuler (Steven), Joseph T. (Andréa) Fox. Dear Grandmom of Jacqueline Havers (Matthew) and Jennifer Schuler. Also survived by her sister-in-law Josephine Cooper.

Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Saturday...

Evelyn A. Jester

Evelyn A. Jester

Jul 9, 2023

Evelyn A. Jester, age 82, passed away on July 9, 2023.  Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband, Peter J. Jester, Sr.  Loving mother of Tricia Baumeister (Joseph) and the late Peter Jester, Jr. (Mary).  Beloved grandmother of Lauren, Jaclyn, Peter (Cory), Kaitlyn (Michael), and Christine (Robert).  Also survived by 2 great grandchildren, Peter, IV and Allison. Relatives,...

Raymond J. Saborsky

Raymond J. Saborsky

Jul 7, 2023

Raymond J. Saborsky passed away July 7, 2023, at the age of 93. Beloved husband of the late Evelyn. Loving father of Linda Amico (Joseph). Dear Pop of Joseph R. (Katie), and Kimberly Nobili (Todd). Great pop of Brian, Joseph, Todd, Kyle, Luke and James. Also survived by his loving nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are...

Richard J. Knorr

Richard J. Knorr

Jul 7, 2023

Richard J. Knorr, passed away suddenly July 7, 2023.  Beloved husband of Joanne (nee Galdi).  Devoted father of Michael Knorr.  Loving Pop of Michael, Bella, and Olivia.  Dear brother of Thomas, Mary Jordan, and the late Harry, Nancy, and David.  Richard was the proprietor of Rich's Barber Shop for over 57 years located in the Port Richmond section of...

Damian "Doo" Cosmas Patterson, Sr.

Damian "Doo" Cosmas Patterson, Sr.

Jul 7, 2023

Damian Cosmas Patterson Sr., "Doo" passed away suddenly July 7, 2023, at the age of 57. Loving father of Damian. Beloved son of the late Edward and Shirley Patterson. Dear brother of Mary Kay Adair (Jim), James, Edward (Grace) and Susan. He is also survived by his many loving nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Damian was a member...

Josephine M. Zellers

Josephine M. Zellers

Jul 5, 2023

Josephine M. Zellers passed away on July 5, 2023 at the age of 100.  She was the loving wife of the late William Zellers. Josephine was preceded in death by her parents Salvatore and Rosa Pescrilli; her brothers and sisters: Rose, Concetta, Daniel, Anna, Mary, Michael, Jane and Florence. She is survived by her sister, Rita Vizza, and many...

Richard J. Micucci

Richard J. Micucci

Jul 4, 2023

Richard J. Micucci passed away July 4, 2023 at the age of 77.  Beloved husband of Rosalie (nee Muldrew).  Father of Joseph, Michael (Allison), Frank, and Kimberly Donnelly (Joseph). Pop-Pop of Kayla, Joseph, Kevin, Mikai, Molli, Cooper, Vincent, Joseph, and Grace; and great grandfather of Bella.  Also survived by his brother Frank. Relatives and friends are invited to pay...

Robert Allen Mcclay

Robert Allen Mcclay

Jul 4, 2023

Robert "Bob" Allen McClay, age 75, of Camp Verde, AZ; formerly of Levittown, PA, passed away at his home on Tuesday, July 4, 2023.  He honorably served 4 years in the U.S. Navy, including 1 tour in Vietnam with the Mobile Riverine Force of the USS Satyr.  Bob worked for U.S. Steel, then turned his many talents to being...

Donna Marie Gallagher

Donna Marie Gallagher

Jul 1, 2023

Donna Marie Gallagher (nee Volz) passed away July 1, 2023.   Beloved wife of Joseph.  Devoted mother of Kevin Gallagher (Kelly), Jessica Gross (Nicholas), Kelly Gallagher, and Nicole Gallagher.  Loving Giera of Ethan, River, Logan, Remy, and Riley.  Dear sister of Katherine Burke (Thomas);  also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Monday,...

Eric W. Engard, Jr.

Eric W. Engard, Jr.

Jun 29, 2023

Eric W. Engard, Jr. passed away June 29, 2023. Beloved son to Eric, Sr., and Patricia (nee Lange). Loving brother to Erin (James). Dear nephew to Michael Lange, Barbara Lange and Karen Kennard. Eric was a proud member of the Forked River Tuna Club. Relatives and friends are invited to gather at Burns Funeral Home (9708 Frankford Ave.,...

Christine M. Dodds

Christine M. Dodds

Jun 27, 2023

Christine M. Dodds, (nee Kolemeitz), age 67, passed away on June 27, 2023.  Loving wife of Jim Dodds.  Beloved mother of Justin Dodds.  She is also survived by her sister Lydia, her niece Natalie, and her nephew Daniel in addition to her various cousins and other relatives.

Relatives and friends are invited to pay respects Saturday morning,...

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