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Thomas J. Gursky
Nov 10, 2025
Thomas J. Gursky passed away peacefully on November 10, 2025. He was the beloved husband of 62 years to Margaret (née Stuhl), and the devoted father of Joseph, Deborah, Thomas Jr., and Jennifer Britto (Dennis). He was the loving Pop of Scott, Timothy, Virginia, Ciara, Dennis and Caitlin, and the dear brother of Betty Luczak (the late Thad). Thomas...
Joseph A. Caruthers
Nov 8, 2025
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Joseph A. Caruthers, age 74, passed away November 8, 2025. Joe served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam Era. He...
John J. Basquill
Nov 8, 2025
John J. Basquill, age 60, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2025. Beloved husband of Lisa (née Fleming). Devoted father of Samantha Verrall (Steven), Shannon Heisey (Jamison), Luke Basquill (Julia), and Jake Basquill. Loving son of the late Bud and El Basquill. Dear brother-in-law of Bernadette Rodriguez (the late Martin), Billy Fleming (Denise), Donna O'Connor (Pat), Colleen Wissman, and...
Katherine M. Gunn
Nov 8, 2025
Katherine M. Gunn, MA, CACD, LPC (nee Suder) "Kass" passed away peacefully on November 8, 2025, at the age of 95.
Through her work as a counselor, and her associate professorship at LaSalle University, she was dedicated to helping individuals improve their lives as well as their relationships to family and the world at large.
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Henry J. Brinton, Sr.
Nov 7, 2025
Henry J. Brinton, Sr., passed away peacefully on November 7, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Susan M. Brinton. Loving father of Jennifer Brinton and Henry J. Brinton, Jr. (Michael Starr). Dear Pop of Kevin. Henry is also survived by his sisters, Karen Foster and Ramona Jacobs, as well as many cherished nieces and nephews.
Services and...
Rose D. Reed
Nov 6, 2025
Rose D. Reed (nee Dubisee) passed away on November 6, 2025, at the age of 91. Beloved wife of the late Edward Reed, Sr. Devoted mother to Rosemary, John, Edward, and the late Robert. Cherished aunt of Roseanne. Rose is also survived by her seven grandchildren and her six great grandchildren.
She was a former president of...
Patricia M. Mairone
Nov 5, 2025
Patricia M. Mairone (née Altimari), age 85, passed away November 5, 2025. Loving wife of the late Anthony. Beloved sister of Peter Altimari (the late Nancy), Doreen Aducci (Anthony), Marcella Altimari and Angel Brandon (Stephan). Also survived by nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to greet her family on November 18, 2025 ,...
Elois Tempie Smith
Nov 4, 2025
Elois (Lois) T. Smith (nee McGee) passed away peacefully at home at the age of 84 on November 4, 2025. Beloved wife of the late James T. Smith and the loving mother of Janice Kimberly Jones (John). Dear Grandmom of Ashley and Brandon Jones, and Great Grandmom of Lillyana, Zaya, Zoë and Leovanni Jones. Daughter of the late William...
Edward J. Jones
Nov 4, 2025
Edward J. Jones passed away peacefully on November 4, 2025, after a brief illness, at the age of 59. A devoted father, Ed is lovingly remembered by his children, Amanda Jones (Carlos Bahamonde) and Eddie Jones (Holly Gautier). He was the beloved son of Bernice Jones and the late George "Bud" Jones, and dear brother of George Jones (Noel),...
Anne K. Bolognone
Nov 3, 2025
Anne K. Bolognone (née Coleman) passed away suddenly on November 3, 2025. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph Bolognone, devoted mother of James and his wife Megan, and loving Mom Mom to Dylan and Gavin. Anne is also survived by her cherished nieces, nephews, cousins, and many dear friends who will deeply miss her warmth and...
Gerard D. Biedrzycki
Nov 2, 2025
Gerard D. Biedrzycki passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, November 2, 2025. He was the beloved son of the late Dominik and Violet Biedrzycki and was predeceased by his nephew, Christopher. He is survived by his devoted brothers, Robert (Patricia) and John Keith (Theresa); his loving niece and nephews, Alison (Thomas) Cislo, Michael (Tara), Father Matthew, and Kevin;...
Donna M. Nichols-Holt
Oct 31, 2025
Donna M. Nichols-Holt, age 69, passed away on October 31, 2025. Loving mother of Jessi Payne, Charles "Charlie" Holt, and Timothy "Tim" Holt (Taneil). Mom-Mom of Royce Raczkowski.
Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Friday evening, November 7, 2025 from 6:00-8:00 P.M. and Saturday morning, November 8, 2025 from 9:00-10:15 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME,...
Elizabeth A. Wilfong "Betty Anne"
Oct 31, 2025
Elizabeth A. "Betty Anne" Wilfong (nee Baranyos) passed away peacefully on October 31, 2025 at the age of 71. Daughter of the late Stephan and Adelaide Baranyos. Beloved wife of Dennis C. Wilfong, and devoted mother of Dennis A. Wilfong. Cherished sister of Katherine Quartuccio (John). Loving sister-in-law of Leslie Dillon (Robert), Charles Wilfong (Anne), the late Evan Wilfong...
Jody Rodgers
Oct 31, 2025
Jody Rodgers passed away on October 31, 2025, at the age of 78. Jody was born in Philadelphia, PA to Stoddard and Anne Rodgers. She was educated in the Philadelphia public school system, graduating from the Philadelphia High School for Girls in 1964.From there, she went on to attend Holy Family College, graduating with a bachelor's degree in psychology,...
Marilyn A. Szatkowski
Oct 31, 2025
Marilyn Szatkowski passed away on October 31, 2025. Beloved wife of Richard. Loving mother of Dan (Raquel) and Kelly. Cherished Mom-Mom to Eliana, Angelo, and Vincent. Dear sister to Mort, the late Barbara, and Robert. Marilyn is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, and extended family. Marilyn was an avid bowler in her younger years and could often...
Rafael Minaya Camilo
Oct 31, 2025
Rafael Minaya Camilo passed away peacefully on October 31, 2025, at the age of 79. He was the beloved husband of Dinorah Galicia and the loving father of Jose Miguel Minaya (Marlen Minaya), Julio Cesar Minaya (Zelma Minaya), Cesar August Minaya (Elizabeth Guzman), Dosilda Minaya (Juan Collado), and Junior Minaya. Rafael is also survived by his 29 cherished grandchildren...
Theresa E. Stuhl (Nee Pawlowski)
Oct 30, 2025
Theresa E. Stuhl (nee Pawlowski) passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 30, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of 60 years to the late George. Devoted mother of Mary Jane McGeehan (Bill), George (Angel), and Christopher (Melissa). Cherished Babci of Billy (Amy), Ashley (Clayton), Angelise (Ian), Dominick, and Sydney, and proud Great-Babci to Blaze and Winnie. She...
Jean F. Kazlauskas
Oct 30, 2025
Jean F. Kazlauskas (nee Andrulonis) passed away peacefully on October 30, 2025, at the age of 101.Beloved wife of the late Peter Kazlauskas. Devoted mother of Peter Kazlauskas, Alan Kazlauskas (Eileen), and John Kazlauskas (Peggy). Cherished grandmother of Anna, Clair, Luke, Anthony, Ryan, Christopher, Hayley, Kelsey, and Rachel. Loving great-grandmother of Phoebe, Everly, and Makayla.
Jean will...
William Trost
Oct 30, 2025
William Trost passed away October 30, 2025 at the age of 77. Bill served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam Era.
Loving husband of Kate (née Falciani). Beloved father of Shannon Stubbs (Mike), Marikate Foley (Mike), and Robin Castillo (Mark). Pop of Aidan, Connor, Milo, and Marina. Dear brother of Jo-Ann Jones (Dan) and Carolann...
Richard Dettore
Oct 30, 2025
Richard R. Dettore, Jr.
July 9, 1951 - October 30, 2025
Richard passed away on October 30, 2025, after a long struggle with various chronic illnesses. "Rich" was the eldest child of Richard R. Dettore and Rita J. Dettore, (nee Tropea).
Born in south Philadelphia and raised in the City's Far Northeast Academy...
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