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Thomas F. Coonelly

Thomas F. Coonelly

Jun 9, 2023

Thomas F. Coonelly,  passed away on June 9, 2023. Beloved husband of the late Marie T. (nee McKernan). Devoted Father of Thomas (Patricia), William (Debbie), Mary Beth Fink (Glenn). Dear Grandpop (Grampy) of Beth Anne (Michael), Allison (David), Patty, Krista (Michael), Megan, Glenn Jr., (Tara), Billy, Maureen and 9 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Monday,...

Sylvia A. Numbers

Sylvia A. Numbers

Jun 9, 2023

Sylvia A. Numbers passed away on June 9, 2023 after a short battle with cancer at the age of 82.She was the beloved wife of Francis Numbers. Loving mother to Sharon McDonald (Joe) and Linda Meadows (Ron). Dear grandmother of Lauren Hilinski (Mike), Matthew McDonald (Alyssa) and Dalton Meadows. Cherished great grandmother of Kylie, Emma, Joey, Amelia and Juliana....

Arlene M. Kligerman

Arlene M. Kligerman

Jun 8, 2023

Arlene M. Kligerman (nee Renna) passed away at her home on Thursday June 8, 2023 after a long battle of health issues.

Arlene was the beloved wife of Thomas R. Kilgerman and the amazing mother to her daughter Juleen Hall (Edward) and her son Tommy Kilgerman.

She was the loving daughter and preceded in death...

Joan Ann Lewis-Zawojski

Joan Ann Lewis-Zawojski

Jun 7, 2023

Joan Ann Lewis-Zawojski (nee Costello) passed away June 7, 2023.  Beloved wife of Clem Zawojski.  Devoted mother of Kellyann Ehrmann.  Loving Mom Mom of Julia and Brett Ehrmann; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Saturday, June 17, 2023, 9:00 AM to 10:45 AM St. Katherine of Siena Church, 9700 Frankford Avenue,...

Catherine D'Orrico

Catherine D'Orrico

Jun 5, 2023

Catherine D'Orrico (Penza) passed away June 5, 2023, at the age of 94. Beloved wife of the late Attilio D'Orrico.  Devoted mother of Mary Litz (William), Louis D'Orrico, and Cathy Studdard (Brad).  Loving Grandmom of Christopher, Dean, David, and Lexi.  Dear sister of Virginia "Ginny" Bertino and the late Marion Coia; also survived by many nieces and nephews.

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Phillip D. Bond

Phillip D. Bond

Jun 5, 2023

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Meeting ID:  860 7880 9172

Passcode:   808343

Phillip D. Bond passed away on June 5, 2023 at the age of 72.

Phillip was the loving husband of Noelle Bond.  Beloved dad of Sean (Sasha) and Conor (Darrian).  Pop-Pop to...

Lois A. Beck

Lois A. Beck

Jun 4, 2023

Lois Anne Beck (nee Davis), age 75, of Levittown, passed away on June 4, 2023.

Lois was born on March 27, 1948.  She grew up in Levittown, graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School and Bucks County Community College, where she met her husband of 54 years, Randy, with whom she raised two sons.  After retiring from a...

Frank A. Amato

Frank A. Amato

Jun 4, 2023

Frank A. Amato; Sr. on June 4, 2023, at the age of 77. Beloved husband of the late Helen G. (nee Bradley). Loving father of Jennifer Carbonara (Joseph), Frank A. Jr. (Meghann), Nicole Bryce (Chris) and the late Christina Dear pop pop of Alyssa, Nicholas, Caylyn, Abigail, Frankie III, Christopher and the late Mary and Marion . Brother of...

Patricia G. Smeck

Patricia G. Smeck

Jun 3, 2023

Patricia G. Smeck (nee McDonough) passed away on June 3, 2023 at the age of 85. Loving wife of Joseph E. Smeck Sr. Devoted mother of Joseph Jr. (Donna), Trish Rowen (Jim) and Michael (Crystal). Dear grams of Joseph III (Sara), Shawn, Andrew, Stephen (Ashley), Samantha, Matthew, and Peyton. Sister of Edward McDonough (Frances).

Relatives and friends...

Leo J. "Butch" Nevrotski, Jr.

Leo J. "Butch" Nevrotski, Jr.

Jun 3, 2023

Leo J. "Butch" Nevrotski passed away June 3, 2023. Pre-deceased by his loving parents Leo, Sr. and Irene (nee Stabinski). Beloved husband to the late Marikay (nee Tyre). Loving Dad to Jeffery, Randy, and Canine Abby Rose. Dear brother to Robert "Bobby", Barbara Fennel (Barry), David (Barbara), Thomas (Teresa) and Stephen. Leo is also survived by many loving...

John E. "Jack" Benner, Sr.

John E. "Jack" Benner, Sr.

Jun 2, 2023

John E. "Jack" Benner, Sr. passed away June 2, 2023. Beloved husband of the late Lois Marie (nee Bofinger). Loving dad to Debbie Erardi (Vinnie), John, Jr. (Kathleen), Susan Miller, Sharon Bartol (Thomas, Jr.) and Scott (Heather). Dear Pop-Pop to Michael, Brian, John, Julia, Matthew, Amanda, Thomas III, Patrick, Emily and many Great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are...

Evelyn H. Grier

Evelyn H. Grier

Jun 2, 2023

Evelyn H. Grier passed away on June 2, 2023, at the age of 88. Loving wife of Edward. Devoted mother of Kathleen DiFabio (Lou), Michael (Kathy), Gerald (Maureen) and the late Stephen. Dear mom mom - Oma to 8 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. All services are being held PRIVATELY at the family request.

Edward C. Gater, Jr.

Edward C. Gater, Jr.

Jun 1, 2023

Edward C. Gater, Jr. passed away June 1, 2023. Beloved son to Edward Sr., and the late Reba (nee Rhodes). Dear husband to the late Gloria Jean Lilly (nee Gann). Loving dad to Jason Gater, Gloria Lynn Lilly, Deanna Flannigan, Jonathan Lilly, Amanda Jean, Jessica Brennan (Robert) and the late Johnathan Lilly . Devoted Grand Pop and Uncle...

James F. Mclaughlin

James F. Mclaughlin

Jun 1, 2023

James F. McLaughlin passed away on June 1, 2023 at the age of 83. Son of the late James and Rose McLaughlin. Loving brother of Maureen Kravchak (Joseph) , Diane Gordon (Gerald) and the late Joan Dickinson  and Lorraine Picariello. Also survived by his loving nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Friday June 9, 2023...

Marie A. Brady

Marie A. Brady

May 31, 2023

Marie A. Brady (nee Murphy) passed away peacefully at Chandler Hall on May 31, 2023. 1946 graduate of Little Flower High School. She enjoyed being a homemaker and loved her Phillies and Eagles along with the Philadelphia mummers. Beloved wife of the late Thomas A. Brady. Loving mother of Kathleen Branson (late husband Thomas Branson), Eileen Nixon (husband Eric),...

John J. Sheehan

John J. Sheehan

May 31, 2023

John J. Sheehan passed away May 31, 2023. Loving brother to the late Ceceila Sheehan. John was also survived by his dear cousins. John was a 4th Degree Knight of the Knights of Columbus and a member of the Franciscan Society. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at St. Dominic's Catholic...

Joseph H. Burke, Jr.

Joseph H. Burke, Jr.

May 30, 2023

Joseph H. Burke, Jr. passed away on May 30, 2023.  He is survived by his Loving wife Dorothyanne and family: Kathy Burke (John Kogel), Mary Rose Mondoro (Josh), Joanne Burke (Howard Greenberg), Nina Beck (Michael Beck), William Beck, Emily Gold (Brandon), Nathan and Michael Ehrmann. Cremation and a private celebration of his life to be scheduled at a later...

Esther Wallace

Esther Wallace

May 29, 2023

Esther Wallace (nee Vanderest) passed away May 29, 2023.  Beloved wife of the late Thomas Wallace.  Devoted mother of John "Jake" Shaffer and Michael Shaffer. Pre-deceased by her grandson John "Jake Shaffer, Jr.  Loving Matini of Jason, Samantha, Gabrielle, Niccole, Madysen, Carly, Alyssa, Anthony and great grandmom of five.  Dear sister of Gloria Stearn and aunt of William Smith....

Howard "Pretzel" Shander

Howard "Pretzel" Shander

May 26, 2023

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Meeting ID:  824 4001 5354

Passcode:  430644

Howard "Pretzel" Shander, of Levittown, Pa. died peacefully on May 26,2023. Howard was born on March 30, 1939 to Jack and Eleanor Shander and grew up in the Wynnefield section of Philadelphia. A graduate of Temple University, he worked...

Joy J. Fox

Joy J. Fox

May 26, 2023

Joy J. Fox, (nee Jacobsen) passed away suddenly on May 26, 2023.

Loving wife of John Fox.  Beloved mother of Kimberly Rivera (Alex) and Jaclyn Fox.  Mom-Mom of Caiden and Logan.  Sister of Catherine Alice Bachman and Thomas Jacobsen.  Also survived by many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing...

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