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Susan M. Dobrowolski

Susan M. Dobrowolski

Nov 3, 2022

Susan M. Dobrowolski passed away November 3, 2022. Loving mother to Dana Cecilia Dobrowolski. Beloved daughter to Elsie (nee Melione) and the late Henry "Hank" Dobrowolski. Loving sister to Stevie Dobrowolski, David Dobrowolski (Denise), Diana Corning (Dave) and the late Johnny Dobrowolski. Dear Aunt to Devin (Ivy), Melissa, Ryan (Olivia) and Brenna. Relatives and friends are invited to...

Helen J. Slowik (Nee Damis)

Helen J. Slowik (Nee Damis)

Nov 3, 2022

Helen J. Slowik ( nee Damis ) passed from this life on November 3, 2022, at the astounding age of 101 years old. She survived her husband, Joseph J. Slowik by 30 years. Helen leaves behind her last surviving sibling, Gilbert (Geri) Damis as well as her son David (Carleene), grand children Margo Mocarski (Rich) and Jason...

Nicholas P. Thompson

Nicholas P. Thompson

Nov 2, 2022

Nicholas P. Thompson passed away November 2, 2022. Beloved son to Timothy Sr. and Karen (nee Miller). Loving brother to Timothy Jr. (Jessica) and Kayla. Cherished grandson of Helen Thompson (nee Naphys). Loving nephew to Charles Miller (Mary Sue), Robert Thompson, (Kathy), Kenny Thompson (Sue), James Thompson (Trish), Debra Devine, and god son to Deena Hodkinson. Nick was...

James Patrick Tarsnane

James Patrick Tarsnane

Nov 2, 2022

James Patrick Tarsnane passed away November 2, 2022. Beloved husband of the late Sandra and Jane. Devoted father of James (Laurie), Donna, and Brian. Loving grandpop of Jason, Jimmy, Anthony, Alexa, and Frank. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. James was a member of the Knights of Columbus as well as the Primrose Club at St....

Carol Ritacco (Nee Siravo)

Carol Ritacco (Nee Siravo)

Nov 2, 2022

Carol Ritacco (nee Siravo) passed away peacefully, with her daughter and sister by her side on November 2, 2022 at the age of 75. Beloved wife of the late Dennis Ritacco. Loving mother of Lisa Ritacco. Dear sister of Sue Whiteman (Brian). Adoring aunt of Jennifer Whiteman and Justin Whiteman (Mary); great aunt of Anthony and Dominic Whiteman. Dear...

Delia R. Pacheco

Delia R. Pacheco

Oct 29, 2022

Sunrise: December 31, 1936 Sunset: October 29, 2022 Delia Rosa Pacheco was born a gentle soul from Peñuelas, Puerto Rico. She aspired to inspire through her loving and welcoming heart. Delia is predeceased by her parents, Martin Pacheco and Italica Morales. Her sisters: Pura, Migdalia and Lydia Pacheco. Her late husband, Juan Luis Irizarry, who requested the honor of her...

Johanna P. Mcgarvey (Nee Quinn)

Johanna P. Mcgarvey (Nee Quinn)

Oct 28, 2022

Johanna P. McGarvey (born to Andrew and Dorothy Quinn), passed away from a short battle with cancer.  Beloved mother to Frank, Jr. (Babe), Jim (Reenie), Andy (Betsy) and Joe (Pam); grandmother to Mike (Caitlin), Kevin (Kristen), Ryan (Gina), Matthew, Molly (Nick), Jeffrey, Aidan and Anne; and great grandmother to Finleigh, Rowan, Annie, Sean, Patrick, Grace and Lily.  Johanna was preceded...

Michael O'Shea

Michael O'Shea

Oct 28, 2022

Michael D. O'Shea suddenly on October 28, 2022, at the age of 61. Beloved husband of Tina (nee Gallagher). Loving father of Tara O'Shea (Nicholas), and Mackenzie O'Shea (Andrew). Son of the late John and Elizabeth O'Shea. Brother of John (Dot), Tim (Mary Pat), Peggy (Dave) and the late William. He is also survived by his loving nieces and...

Joan E. Kelly (Nee Tyrrell)

Joan E. Kelly (Nee Tyrrell)

Oct 28, 2022

Joan E Kelly peacefully went home to be with Jesus on Friday, October 28, 2022. She was an avid Phillies fan, active in her church, quilters and an animal lover. Devoted mother to Linda (Daniel) and the late Joseph M. Treasured Nana of Joan (Curtis), Christopher (Lauren), Christie (Ian), Teresa (Brian), Deanna, and the late Nicholas Phraner. Cherished great grandmother...

Raymond J. Smith

Raymond J. Smith

Oct 27, 2022

Raymond J. Smith on October 27,2022 at the age of 79. Loving husband of Margaret "Marge" (nee Lawson). Devoted father of Veronica "Ronnie" Pollazzi (Steve), Margaret "Margie" Smith (Brian), Ruthie Smith- Schernecke (Kevin), and the late Maureen Jardine. Dear pop of Sara, Dominic, Luke, Bella, Trent, Zachary, Danielle and Hailey. Brother of James Smith, Gina Doherty, and Lee Leszczynski....

Vagena Geraldine "Jerri" Mcdonough

Vagena Geraldine "Jerri" Mcdonough

Oct 27, 2022

Vagena Geraldine "Jerri" McDonough (nee Jarman) peacefully passed away October 27, 2022.  Born in Kalamazoo, Michigan, she was the oldest daughter of the late Lloyd and Vagena Jarman (nee Sommerville). Beloved mother of Scott Colasanto (Lisa), Rob Colasanto (Bernadette), and Chris McDonough (Christina).  Loving Grandmom of Eryn, Tyler, Alexis, Brady, Kellan, Nico and Annika.  Dear sister of Thomas Jarman...

Robert J. Check

Robert J. Check

Oct 26, 2022

Robert J. Check, known as "Bob" to family and friends, died at the age of 80 on October 26, 2022 in Rockville, Maryland. He passed peacefully with his son and daughter by his side.

Born in the Bridesburg neighborhood to Mary R. and Joseph H. Check, Bob was a proud Philadelphian. He graduated from Father...

Daniel A. Dwyer

Daniel A. Dwyer

Oct 25, 2022

Daniel A. Dwyer, Dan, "Dano" passed away suddenly October 25, 2022, at the age of 44. Beloved father of Gavin Daniel Dwyer. Loving son of Ellen (nee Maguire) and the late Daniel J. Dwyer. Dear brother of Erin Dwyer. Dan is also survived by his many loving family and friends.

Relatives and friends are invited to Daniel's...

Wayne Michael Chepress

Wayne Michael Chepress

Oct 24, 2022

Wayne Michael Chepress passed away suddenly on October 24, 2022. Michael was survived by his loving parents, Wayne and Linda (nee Ford). Loving dad to Mellisa and Shelby and Step-Dad to Joey. Pop-Pop to Clayton. Beloved fiancé to Amanda Cissorsky. Mike is also survived by his sister Racquel Chepress and brother Jason (Grace). Dear uncle to Jeremy,...

Dorothy A. Rooney Dmd

Dorothy A. Rooney Dmd

Oct 23, 2022

Dorothy A. Rooney, DMD,  passed away peacefully at her home with her husband by her side, October 23,2022. Beloved wife of Allan Shannon. Loving daughter of William and Dorothy (nee Moore) Rooney. Dear stepmother of Jessica. Devoted sister to Mary Anne Rooney, Kevin Rooney (Elisa), Patricia Hartman (John), Bill Rooney (Cathy), John Rooney (Joanne), Karen Rainey (Mark), Teresa...

Michael T. Mcguire

Michael T. Mcguire

Oct 22, 2022

Michael T. McGuire passed away October 22, 2022 at the age of 48. Loving father of Michael Jr., Colin, Riley, and Keira. Beloved son of John and Margaret McGuire. Dear brother of Kelly McGrenra, Caroline Medlock (Michael), and Vincent McGuire (Elizabeth). Adoring uncle of many loving nieces and nephews. Michael was a graduate of Pennco Tech in 2006.

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Patricia Van Skiver

Patricia Van Skiver

Oct 22, 2022

Patricia VanSkiver sunrise October 27, 1939 sunset October 22, 2022. Daughter to the late John J. Burns, Sr. and Evelyn Burns. Wife to the late Richard F. Vanskiver, Sr. Loving mother of Linda, Michael, Jacqueline, James, Veronica, Robin, and the late Richard Jr. Sister to Eileen, James, and the late Anna Mae, Donald,...

Linda Pearce (Nee Domzalski) **Revised**

Linda Pearce (Nee Domzalski) **Revised**

Oct 21, 2022

Linda Pearce passed away surrounded by her loving family on October 21, 2022. Loving mother to Marie. Beloved fiancé to Joseph Ward. Dear sister to Joseph Domzalski (Chrissie), William Domzalski and Elizabeth Lamelza (the late Anthony). Linda was a loving aunt to many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing...

Edwin F. Davies, Jr.

Edwin F. Davies, Jr.

Oct 20, 2022

Edwin F. Davies, Jr. passed away, at his beloved mountain home, on October 20, 2022, at the age of 87. Edwin was a U.S. Army veteran, retired general contractor, avid hunter, fisherman, golfer and longtime fan of Penn State football. He tirelessly volunteered as a baseball coach and Baseball Director at Our Lady of Calvary Athletic Association, as well...

Thomas E. Hennessey, Jr.

Thomas E. Hennessey, Jr.

Oct 18, 2022

Thomas E. Hennessey, Jr. passed away suddenly on October 18, 2022 at the age of 55. Beloved son of Thomas E. Hennessey, Sr. and the late Dorothy (nee O'Brien). Father of Crystal Hennessey. Loving brother of Kathleen Lukenheimer, Debra Hennessey, and Joseph Hennessey. Adoring uncle to many loving nieces and nephews. Tom was an avid sports fan. Relatives and...

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