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John C. Savage
Oct 17, 2025
It is with great sadness to announce the passing of John C. Savage, 87, of Langhorne, on Friday, October 17, 2025, from the effects of Parkinson's Disease. He was the husband of Jean E. Kleiser Savage for over 38 years. Born February 8, 1938, he was the son of the late Joseph and Helen (nee King) Savage.
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Barbara A. Toohey
Oct 14, 2025
Barbara A. Toohey (nee Young) passed away on October 14, 2025. Loving mother of Sean Toohey (Alice) and Nicole Deming (Daniel). Cherished Mum-Mum to Grace, Max, and Ayla. Dear sister of Peter Young and Robert Young, and the late Kathleen Young. Barbara deeply loved being surrounded by her family. Her absolute favorite place to spend time was "down the...
David Alan Ruf
Oct 13, 2025
It is with great sadness that we share the sudden passing of our brother, David Alan Ruf on October 13, 2025. For most of his life, David worked as a Food and Beverage manager as well as bartender but for the last few years, he enjoyed working security with Allied Securities at Jeanes Hospital.
David had a...
Joseph Donahue
Oct 13, 2025
Joseph Donahue passed away on October 13, 2025 at the age of 76. Loving father of Nicole Donahue and the late Joseph I. Donahue. Beloved Pop-Pop of Joseph, Ryan, and Ali. Dear brother of Jack Donahue (Marianne). Also survived by his niece Lisa and great nieces Michaela and Angelina. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Friday morning,...
Rafael Daniel Rosario Perez
Oct 10, 2025
Rafael Daniel Rosario Perez passed away peacefully October 10, 2025, at the age of 89. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Saturday, October 18, 2025, 9:00 AM to 10:45 AM Visitation BVM Church, B and Lehigh Avenue, Philadelphia, followed by his Funeral Mass 11:00 AM. Interment is Private.
Margaret C. Bradeis
Oct 5, 2025
Margaret C. Bradeis passed away on October 5, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth Sr. Loving mom to Kenneth Jr. (Kerry), Thomas (Cheryl), Richard, Albert (Terri), and the late Mark (Linda). Cherished Grandmom to Jennifer, Kelly, Caitlin, Mark, Eric, Alex, Nicole, Jessica, Erica, Victoria, and Kenny. Adored Great GG to Derek, Riley, Allie, Leah, Hannah, Valerie, Olivia,...
Peggy Ann Billek
Oct 5, 2025
Peggy Ann Billek (née Doerr) passed away on October 5, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Leonard Billek. Loving mother of Colleen Krawczyk and Thomas Billek. Cherished Grandmom to Tristan and Kieran. Dear sister of Nancy Maio (the late James). Peggy is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Peggy will be remembered...
Mycol R. Dennis
Oct 5, 2025
Mycol R. Dennis, age 33, passed away suddenly on October 5, 2025. He was the beloved son of Steven Dennis and the late Shanon Garrow (the late John), and the cherished grandson of Gordon and Virginia Kurtz, Rick Wolfsteller (Diane) and Merrilyn Apicelli (Steve). He is survived by his son, Mycol J. Dennis. Mycol was a dear brother to...
Nancy A. Lee
Oct 4, 2025
Nancy A. Lee (née Gallagher) passed away peacefully on October 4, 2025, at the age of 84. She was the beloved wife of the late John "Jack" Lee and a devoted mother to Karen Lucas (Michael), Michael, and David. Cherished "Grandmom" to her grandson Michael, Nancy was also a loving sister to the late Edward Gallagher. She is survived...
Martin "Marty" R. Todt
Oct 3, 2025
Martin R. "Marty" Todt passed away on October 3, 2025. He was the beloved husband of 22 years to Valerie Frazier, and the loving son of the late George and Gloria Todt. Marty will be deeply missed by his cherished brother, George Todt (Beverly), and his sister, Anina Budny. He was predeceased by his sister, Gloria Marie Correa. He...
Mary Jo Keenan
Oct 3, 2025
Mary Jo Keenan, age 74, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2025. She was the beloved daughter of the late Gloria Keenan (nee Lotierzo) and the cherished sister of John "Jack" (Pat), Brian (Kim), and the late Kevin Keenan. She is also survived by her sister-in-law, Gerri Keenan, and her many loving nieces and nephews. A proud graduate of...
Gregory W. Diaz
Oct 1, 2025
Gregory W. Diaz passed away at the age of 76 on October 1, 2025. He was preceded in death by his wife, Celestine "Celeste" Diaz. Loving father of Denise Gonzalez (Ed), Kristin Diaz (Jaime), Carla Mangual (Walter) and Gregory Diaz, II. Beloved grandfather of Brett, Michael, Nicole, Cole, Alex, Walter, Jr., Jeruel, Julianna, Daniel, Olivia, Matthew, Nox, and Braydon. ...
Earle C. Beach
Sep 30, 2025
Mr. Earle Charles Beach passed away peacefully, at the age of 91, on September 30, 2025, in Philadelphia, PA. He grew up in the Western, New York area. Earle was born in Arcade, NY on January 27, 1934. He was a graduate of Elba Central School, and Ithaca College. He studied and lived in Puerto Rico. He worked at...
John E. "Jack" Layton
Sep 27, 2025
John E. Layton "Jack", a lifelong resident of Fishtown, passed away peacefully on September 27, 2025. He was the beloved husband of the late Carole Layton (née Charlton), with whom he shared 66 wonderful years of marriage. Jack was the devoted father of Carole Turchi (John), Linda Kearney (Terry), Lisa Layton, Kelly Sanabria (Aquilino), and Jacqulyn Thoroughgood (Patrick). He...
Michael J. Carroll
Sep 26, 2025
Michael J. Carroll, age 70, passed away on September 26, 2025, surrounded by his family. Loving husband of Reenie (nee Glynn). Beloved father of Erica Lawrence (William), Ryan Carroll, and the late Michael W. Carroll. Pop of Addison, Evelyn, and Michael. Dear brother of Margie, Robert, Donna, James, and Thomas. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Michael was...
Gary L. Dawson
Sep 25, 2025
Gary L. Dawson, Sr., passed away peacefully at home on September 25, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Elizabeth (née Margerum), and the devoted father of Michael Dawson, Matthew Dawson, Kaitlin Dawson, and the late Gary L. Dawson, Jr. He was a cherished Pop Pop to his granddaughter, Sophia. Dear brother of the...
Eileen Mary Finegan
Sep 25, 2025
Eileen Mary Finegan (née Haviland) passed into eternal life peacefully in her home, surrounded by her loving family, on September 25, 2025, at the age of 93. Beloved wife of the late Charles A. Finegan, Eileen was a devoted and loving mother to Mary Kelly, William (Clare), and Eileen D'Angelo (Gino). She was the attentive and cherished Nanna of...
Dennis J. Rudmin
Sep 25, 2025
Dennis passed away peacefully, with his friends Greg and Patricia Granja at his bedside, on September 25, 2025, after a 7 month battle with MDS. Up until the end Dennis lived his faith and prayed the Rosary.
Dennis was born and raised in the Fishtown section of Philadelphia, PA. Raised by his devoted Mother, Catherine Rudmin (Kitty),...
Michael Mikey "D" Dipasquale
Sep 24, 2025
Michael A. DiPasquale, Mikey "D", age 78, passed away on September 24, 2025. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Mike was also a proud and retired employee from Sanitation and the Water Department for the city of Philadelphia. Mike will be reunited with his partner of many years, Lisa Saioni, who passed away 6 years...
Natalie Marie Rivera, Do
Sep 22, 2025
Natalie Marie Rivera, DO, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2025, at the age of 36, surrounded by her loving family after a brave and unwavering battle with cancer.
Natalie was the cherished daughter of Claudette and the late Rafael Rivera, beloved wife of Joseph Lugardo, and devoted mother to her daughter, Penelope. She was a loving...
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