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John J. Mcgurney

John J. Mcgurney

Dec 11, 2022

John McGurney, 90, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 11 in Doylestown Hospital.

Born on August 11, 1932 to John, Sr. and Amelia McGurney of Philadelphia, John was a graduate of Roman Catholic High School, a member of the United States Air Force, and a Korean War veteran.

In 1957, John married his sweetheart, Mary...

Geraldine "Gerry" M. Milorey

Geraldine "Gerry" M. Milorey

Dec 11, 2022

Geraldine M. Milorey (nee McCarthy) passed away on December 11, 2022, at the age of 90. Beloved wife of the late John. Loving mother of John (Barbara), and Timothy. Dear grandmom of Joseph (Tiffany), Michael, and Nicholle (Kevin). Great grandmom of Camelia, Elizabeth, Angelina, Mary, Joseph, Trinidy, Marleigh, Gia Rose, Kevin, Brayden, Nolan, Logan, Mason and Morgan. Sister of...

Jennifer B. Sadowski

Jennifer B. Sadowski

Dec 10, 2022

Jennifer Beth Sadowski, age 52, passed on Saturday December 10th, 2022 with her loved ones by her side. Loving Mother of Shamus Luke Sadowski. Predeceased by her parents Francis Sadowski Sr. and Virginia Sadowski along with her brother Anthony "Slugger" (Terry) and nephew John Sadowski. Dear sister of Donna Sadowski and Francis Jr "Winky" (Suzanne). Wonderful aunt to Richelle (Jason),...

Wayne D. Levy

Wayne D. Levy

Dec 9, 2022

Wayne D. Levy passed suddenly December 9, 2022.  Beloved husband of 53 years to Dorothy "Dottie" (nee Lamon).  Devoted father of Michael (Jennifer) and Jennifer Belik (Robert).  Loving Poppy of Hannah and Victoria (Kevin); dear brother of Ginny, Marilyn, Kim, and the late Darlene and Glenn.  He will also be sadly missed by his grandpuppies Dexter and Gracie.

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Margaret E. Teszner

Margaret E. Teszner

Dec 9, 2022

Margaret passed away suddenly on Friday, December 9, 2022.

Loving wife of Edward.  Beloved mother of Amanda Teszner (Andris Udris) and Michelle Teszner (Walter Cordon).  Mom-Mom of Jimmy, Ciara, Britney, Rylie, Nathan, and Connor.  Sister of Patrick Bliven.

Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Friday, December 16, 2022, from 10:30 - 11:45 A.M....

Bernard T. Economides

Bernard T. Economides

Dec 9, 2022

Bernard T. Economides, passed away December 9, 2022, at the age of 95.  A Navy Veteran of World War II.  Dear brother of the late John, Thomas, Raymond, and Anita; survived by his sister in law Estelle Economides and many nieces and nephews.  Relatives and friends are invited to his Graveside Service, Monday, December 19, 2022, 2:00 PM Washington Crossing...

Anne M. Sweeney

Anne M. Sweeney

Dec 7, 2022

Anne M. Sweeney passed away on December 7, 2022, at the age of 98. Beloved daughter of the late John and Jane Sweeney. Loving sister of Catherine Sweeney and Margaret Pride. She is also survived by her loving nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Monday December 12, 2022, St. Katherine of...

Peter Giannone

Peter Giannone

Dec 4, 2022

Peter Giannone passed away suddenly on December 4, 2022. Loving son of Rose Ann (nee Hanisco) and the late Peter. Beloved brother to Lisa Ann Laganella and Tina Marie Varano. Loving uncle to Vienna Marie, David Michael, Alyssa Gianna, and Ethan Peter. Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Thursday, December 29, 2022, at St. Katherine of...

Karen Whyte

Karen Whyte

Dec 3, 2022

Karen Whyte (nee Fox) passed on December 3,2022 at the age of 76. Loving mother of Sharon, Stacey (Rich), Kristy and the late Jimmy. Dear Nan of Amanda, Stephen, Melanie (John), Emily, AJ, Ray, Ellie, Samantha, Celeste and Sierra. Great grandchildren Alaina (Lawrence), Rowan and great-great grandson Greyson. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Monday December 12, 2022,...

Margaret J. Bisirri

Margaret J. Bisirri

Dec 3, 2022

Margaret J. "Peg" Bisirri (nee Kuscin) passed away December 3, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Emidio. Loving mother to Joseph (Maureen), and Barbara Marquart (Christ). Cherished Nana to Nina, Christopher, Marie, Stefan, Joseph and the late Marissa and Elizabeth. Beloved GG of Ian. Peg was born to Barbara and Peter Kuscin on May 24th, 1930. One of six children,...

William P. Hare

William P. Hare

Dec 3, 2022

William P. Hare passed away peacefully with his family by his side on December 3, 2022. William was a US Army Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Kathleen Hare. Loving father of Kathleen Overwise (Paul), and Denise McDonnell (Joseph). Dear Poppy of Melissa, Jennifer, Patrick, Sean, Jillian, and Erin. Great grandpop of Emily, Madison, Jacob, Aidan, Isabella, Richie, Sophia,...

Theresa L. Donnelly (Nee Lee)

Theresa L. Donnelly (Nee Lee)

Dec 2, 2022

Theresa L. Donnelly (nee Lee) passed away on December 2, 2022. Beloved wife of David Donnelly. Loving stepmom of Brooke Keenan and Erin Donnelly. Adoring mom mom of Flynn and Rowynn. Dear sister of Mary O'Connell (William), Irene Cipriano, Lauren Kandel (Robert), Christine Lee, and the late Carol Lee, Margaret Schmidt, and Janette Vaughn. She is also survived by...

Richard M. King

Richard M. King

Nov 27, 2022

Richard M. King passed away November 27, 2022, in his 88th year.  Beloved husband of 65 years to Marie (nee Wilton).  Devoted father of Paul (Theresa), Brian (Jennifer), Beth Romito (Joe) and the late Megan Cicero (the late Richard).  Loving Grandpop of 13 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.  A retired police officer with the City of Philadelphia, Richard was...

Joseph E. Griffin

Joseph E. Griffin

Nov 25, 2022

Joseph E. Griffin, age 61, passed suddenly on November 25, 2022. Beloved father of Dr. Brian Gillespie. Son of the late Edward Griffin, Sr. and Kathryn Griffin (nee King). Brother of the late Teddy Griffin, Kenneth Griffin and Michelle (Murawski), Patrick Griffin and Brian (Sturzenacker) and Michael Griffin. Loving uncle of Danielle Sullivan, Jack, Alayna, and Hayden Griffin. Survived by...

Kevin Michael Schwanbeck

Kevin Michael Schwanbeck

Nov 24, 2022

Kevin M. Schwanbeck 48, died November 24, 2022 as a result of a tragic car accident. Kevin was employed by PFCU for 15 years. Kevin is survived by his wife, Rosanna and his son Dominic. He is also survived by his parents, Skip and Anne Schwanbeck, his brother Skip (Kim), and his niece Sydney; his in-laws Michele and Rita Sellecchia,...

Joseph P. Muldoon

Joseph P. Muldoon

Nov 23, 2022

Joseph P. passed away November 23, 2022, at the age of 90.  Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth P. (nee Weney) and the late Elizabeth A. (nee Pimpinello).  Devoted father of Elizabeth Rogers (Joseph), Patricia Kloepfer (Chuck), Daniel Muldoon, Diane Murphy (Joseph), Walter Griffin (Malinda), Diane Miller (Brad) and Tracy Griffin (Dave Patterson).  Loving Pop of 17 grandchildren and 17...

Susan M. Guenther

Susan M. Guenther

Nov 23, 2022

Loving wife of William F. Guenther, III.  Beloved mother of Lindsey, Michael, and Francis Abbott and Nickolas Guenther.  Devoted Mom-Mom of Aniya Mosley, Luke Abbott, Julian Abbott, and Isabella Baez.  Sister of Maryann Murray (Bernard), Joseph Muffler (Kim), Thomas Muffler, Patricia Bonaccorsi (Michael), and John Muffler (Holli).  Susan will be sadly missed by her best friend Patty Walsh.  She...

Agnes Theresa Kelly

Agnes Theresa Kelly

Nov 22, 2022

Agnes passed away at the age of 102.  She previously resided in Roxborough and Mayfair, and for the last 10 years a resident of Wesley Enhanced Living in Pennypack.  Loving sister of Elizabeth Pester-DeNardo (James).  She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Agnes (nee Granahan) and Ralph Kelly; and...

Robert J. Blickle

Robert J. Blickle

Nov 22, 2022

A Korean War Veteran who served in the U.S. Navy.  Beloved husband of the late Laura E.  Loving father of Robert (Donna), Diane Wiley (Bob), and Michele Okumus (Shev).  Grandfather of Alex (Missy), Nicholas (Erin), Rachel (Andrew), Kristin (Rebecca), Sean, Kadir, and Justin.  Great grandfather of Brayden, Luke, Levi, and Hudson.  Preceded in death by his brother Frederick (Joan). ...

Joanne M. Schneider

Joanne M. Schneider

Nov 21, 2022

Joanne M. Schneider passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. Loving wife of the late William Sr. Devoted mother William Jr. (Eileen), Linda Ziccardi (Dan), and Paul (Bridget). Dear Mom-mom to Paul , Danny, Karlie, Abby, Dylan, Great Mom-mom to Stella and Paul III. Joanne was also survived by her brother Santo Minghenelli (Annette)....

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