Obituaries

William Patrick Lynam

Aug 13, 2022

William Patrick Lynam on August 13, 2022, in Chandler Arizona. Loving son of William and Diane Lynam. Beloved brother of Jennifer Lynam. Also survived by his extended family and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Thursday September 8, 2022, 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM at St. Dominic Church, 8504 Frankford Ave. Phila. PA 19136 followed by his...

Helen P. Kownacki

Aug 8, 2022

Helen was a retired home health aide for Holy Redeemer Hospice. She will be remembered for her warm caring heart, strength, the good she found in others, the love she had for her family and her beautiful smile.

Devoted wife to the late Joseph, loving mother to Jennifer McNamee (Joseph), Christine Kownacki and the late Joey Kownacki. ...

Kieth R. Ditsche

Aug 7, 2022

Kieth R. Ditsche passed suddenly August 7, 2022. Beloved husband of Kelly (nee Clinise).  Devoted father of Drew (Stephanie), Kyle (Nicole), and Gabby.  Loving Poppy of Hannah and Ben.  Dear brother of Krissy and uncle to Kolbey.  Son of the late Ronald and Joanne "Jean" Ditsche. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Friday, August 12, 2022, 9:00 AM to...

John J. Asta

Aug 5, 2022

Loving husband of Anna.  Also survived by many beloved family members and friends.  All services private at the family's request.

Thomas P. Russell, Sr.

Aug 5, 2022

Devoted husband to the late Karla "Dee" Russell (DUTCHEY) for 53 years. Loving father of Tami, Sherry, Dayna and Tom Jr "Guy" and grandfather to Amber, Tommy Jr., Jake, Nikole, Chelsea, Kyle, Kacee, Brandon, Liam, Ryan and Devyn, along with his great grandchildren Tommy III ., Skyleigh, Charlotte "Charley", Ayva, Brody, Everleigh and Laceigh. Son of the Late Bertha...

Karen M. Batot

Aug 4, 2022

Karen M. Batot passed peacefully August 4, 2022, surrounded by her loving family.  Beloved daughter of the late Alfred and Anna Batot.  Loving sister of Kim M. Perez (Patrick), Kathleen Batot, Anthony Batot, Nancy Ford, and the late Jon Pierre.  Dear aunt of Lindsey Perales, Patrick Perez, Jr. and Tyler Ford.  Loving niece of of Mary and Robert Foulk,...

Andrew James "Jim" Gill, Jr.

Aug 3, 2022

Andrew James Gill Jr. "Jim"  suddenly on August 3, 2022, at the age of 67.  Husband of Michelle Mullin-Gill.  Devoted father of Kelli Gill, Jaime Fox (George), Austin James Gill and the late Andrew J. Gill III.  Son of Andrew J Sr. and the late Florence.  Dear Pops of Victoria Hunt, Celia Fox and Sloane Fox.  Brother of Gary...

Dolores S. Wilcox

Aug 2, 2022

Dolores S. Wilcox (nee Somers) on August 2, 2022, at the age of 81. Loving mother of Donald Wilcox. Dear sister of Geraldine Somers and William Somers (Denise). She is also survived by her many loving nieces, nephews, and extended loving family. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Saturday August 13, 2022, BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave....

John F. Ruiz

Aug 2, 2022

John F. Ruiz passed away on August 2, 2022 at the age of 92. A US Air Force Veteran. Devoted husband of the late Barbara Ruiz (nee McGovern), Loving father of John D., and Clare A. Grobelny (Jacob). He is also survived by his extended loving family. Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Friday August 19, 2022...

Mabel Hare (Nee Ison)

Jul 30, 2022

Mabel Hare (nee Ison) passed away July 30, 2022 at the age of 99. Beloved wife of the late Thomas Hare. She was survived and loved by her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren and 99 years of wonderful family, friends, and pets. She was proudly born and raised in Kentucky before serving during the war as a Rosie...

Walter V. Daskaluk

Jul 27, 2022

Walter V. Daskaluk, of Fishtown, passed away suddenly on July 27, 2022 at the age of 69. A US Air Force Veteran. Beloved son of the late Iwan and Soja Daskaluk. Dear brother of the late Michael Daskaluk. He is survived by his good friends Robin Siegfried, James McKenzie, Tom McKenzie, Timothy McKenzie, and Hugh McCormack. A gathering will...

Antoinette "Toni" P. Capponi (Nee Pascale)

Jul 26, 2022

Antoinette P. Capponi "Toni" (nee Pascale) passed away on July 26, 2022 with her family by her side. Beloved wife of the late Francis Capponi. Loving mother of Cathi Christino (Carl), Paul (Sharon), Madelyn Ziegler (Erick), Betti (Michele Stewart), Tom (Lisa), Frani Casale (Joe), D'Arcy McQuoid (Art), and the late Teresa Keough; son-in-law Ray Keough. Adoring Mom Mom of...

John E. Canning

Jul 26, 2022

John E. Canning passed away July 26, 2022. Beloved husband of the late Rosemarie (nee Hayden). Beloved dad to John Jr. (the late Alita), Michael, Rosemarie Terry, and the late Mark. Cherished Pop-Pop to 7 grandchildren and Great Pop-Pop to 10 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Sunday, July 31, 2022, at BURNS FUNERAL...

Steven D. Hornberger

Jul 25, 2022

Steven Hornberger passed away July 25, 2022 peacefully at the age of 50. Loving son of Joseph and the late Gloria Hornberger. He is also survived by his brother Mark (Lori), his niece and nephew Hailey and Jake. Steven will be deeply missed by his many cousins and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to gather August 13, 2022...

Robert J. Tricoski

Jul 25, 2022

Robert J. Tricoski on July 25, 2022 at the age of 80. Loving husband of Claire (nee DiPiero). Devoted father of Lynne Inciardi (Brooks), Joyce Brill (Robert) and Robert (Katie Gibbs). Dear pop pop of Allegra, Erin, Brooks, Christian and Dorothy. Also survived by his many loving nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Saturday...

Christopher T. George

Jul 24, 2022

Son of Barbara and the late Donald George.  Brother of Wayne George (Janet) and Philadelphia George.  Uncle of Dustin George.

Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Saturday, 9:30 - 10:45 A.M. at St. Anselm Church, 12670 Dunks Ferry Road, Philadelphia, PA 19154.  Funeral Mass 11 A.M.  Interment Resurrection Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers,...

Anna Marie Delfini (Nee Kelly)

Jul 23, 2022

Anna Marie Delfini (nee Kelly) passed away July 23, 2022, at the age of 96.  Beloved wife of the late William J.  Loving sister of the late Dorothy Fairbanks.  Anna Marie is survived by many loving nieces and nephews.  Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Friday, 10:00 AM at St. Eleanor Church, 647 Locust St. Collegeville, PA, followed...

Steven M. Powers

Jul 20, 2022

Steven M. Powers passed suddenly July 20, 2022, at the age of 49.  Loving son of Betty and the late John Powers.  Dear brother of Peggy Benner (Kjell) and Jack Powers (Carol); also survived by his niece Alexis (Steve), his nephew Jarrett, and his great niece Santana.  Steven will also be sadly missed by his aunts, uncles, and many...

Lorraine R. Wienckowski (Nee Cassell)

Jul 20, 2022

Lorraine R. Wienckowski (nee Cassell) passed away July 20, 2022.  Beloved wife of the late Leonard.  Devoted mother of Leonard Jr., David (Warin), Katherine Downs (Patrick), Colleen Wienckowski (Anthony Tangradi), and the late Christine and Angela.  Loving sister and best friend of Lisa Forcintio and her nieces Amylee, Gena, and Lena.  Dear Grandmom of Christopher, David, Marcus, Nicholas, Justin, Kyrsten,...