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Joan G. Schweitzer (Nee Jacoby)
Aug 28, 2022
Joan G. Schweitzer (nee Jacoby) passed away peacefully at the age of 84 on August 28, 2022, with her family by her side. Beloved wife of the late Robert Schweitzer. Loving mother of Lorraine Nessel (Frank), and Robert Schweitzer (Kim). Dear Nana of Frank, Timothy, Andrew, Jennifer, Peter, Haley, Ryan, Noah, and Ally. Sister of Richard Jacoby....
William Devery
Aug 26, 2022
William "Bill" Devery passed away at the age of 77 on August 26, 2022. Husband to Jean (née Sheridan). Father to William, Jr., Tracey Reimel (Ron), and Kimberley. Step father to Joseph and Joanne Carbonara. Pop-Pop to Katie, Tommy, Jill, Megan, Jamie, Hannah, and Sean and great Pop-Pop to Charlee. Brother of Mary Blaine, Florence Abrams, and the late...
Florence Kane
Aug 26, 2022
Florence "Doodie" Kane 88, on August 25, 2022, passed away peacefully in her apartment at The Palace Nursing Home. She was an original Parkwood homeowner and worked many years at the Presidential and then at Byberry Hospital. She was a...
Barbara Hofffmayer (Nee Koller)
Aug 24, 2022
Barbara L. Hoffmayer (nee Koller) passed away August 24, 2022 at the age of 77. Beloved wife of 50 years to Raymond Hoffmayer. Loving mother of John Hoffmayer (Tara). Grandma of John Hoffmayer, Jr. and Cole. Dear sister of Rosalie, Louise, and Janice. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Wednesday August 31, 2022 at 8:45 AM...
John C. Stangler
Aug 24, 2022
John C. Stangler passed away August 24, 2022. Beloved husband to Deborah (Glick). Loving son to the late John and Helen Stangler. Loving dad to John Philip Stangler. Dear brother Julie Wright (the late Pete), Frances Mikolajewski (Joe), Robert (Kimberly), Thomas (Ana), Helen Bucci (Ed), Edward (Cathie), Joseph (Karen), Charles (Denise), James, Anne Marie Lewandowski (Bob), William (Kathleen)...
Roxanne Merriett (Nee Roth)
Aug 23, 2022
Roxanne Merriett (nee Roth) passed away on August 23, 2022 after a courageous battle with cancer at the age of 59. Beloved wife of Darren Merriett. Loving mother of Anthony Carraccio, James Koci, Jessica Koci, and Justin Koci. Adoring Mom Mom of Anthony Carraccio, Jr., James Koci, and Grayson Koci. Dear sister of Thomas Konrad, Jr. and Anthony Konrad....
Robert "Bobby" S. Weaver, Sr.
Aug 22, 2022
Robert "Bobby" S. Weaver was a beloved partner, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He left this world peacefully on August 22, 2022 at the age of 96.
A WWII and Korean War veteran, Bobby served with honor in the Navy. Among numerous medals of recognition, most recently received the Korean War Ambassador for Peace Medal in 2016...
Katherine "Cass" J. Leonard (Nee Tully)
Aug 21, 2022
Katherine J. Leonard "Cass" (nee Tully), of Gulfport, FL, a former resident of Villas, NJ and Phila., PA passed away on August 21, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Francis X. Leonard. Loving mother of Karen Leonard Doyle, Cathy Leonard (Linda), and the late Mark (Sundi), and Stephen F. Devoted grandmother of Caitlin Mooney (Chris), Sean Doyle (Lauren), Kara...
Margaret Alley
Aug 21, 2022
Loving wife of the late Harold Alley. Beloved mother of Susan Meyrick (Joe). Adored Deo of Joseph (Tiffany) and Ashley Meyrick. She will also be sadly missed by her pets Gizmo, Finnegan and Kevin. All services private at the family's request.
Maryann Cahill-Brady
Aug 19, 2022
Maryann Cahill-Brady passed away August 19, 2022. Devoted mother of Christine Owens (Anthony), Cathleen Cantz (Leonard), and Colleen Palermo (Joseph). Loving Nana of Justin, Hailey, and Chase. Beloved sister of Patsy Cahill, Christine Krejcar, Brian Cahill, and the late Jack Cahill, and Dennis Cahill. Daughter of the late John and Mary Cahill. Dear companion of the late Mike Ryan;...
William J. Morrissey, Iii
Aug 17, 2022
William "Billy Bottles" Morrissey, age 46, passed away suddenly August 17, 2022. Loving son of William, Jr. and Karen Morrissey. Beloved brother of Sharon and Stanley Morrissey. Also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Friday 9-11 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave., Phila., PA 19114. ...
Maryann Leopold (Nee Jarmoluk) **Rescheduled**
Aug 16, 2022
MaryAnn Leopold (nee Jarmoluk) passed away peacefully at her home on August 16, 2022 with her family by her side at the age of 86. Beloved wife of William C. Leopold, Sr. Loving mother of Michael Burns (Michele), Diane Dalton (Thomas), Kathleen Crosby, Joanne Heeren (Kevin), Richard Burns (Elizabeth), Laura Jean Reinhart (Joseph); stepmother of Deborah McWilliams (Michael), Michele...
Catherine D. Majewski (Campbell)
Aug 15, 2022
Catherine D. Majewski passed away August 15, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Loving mom to Robert, Cathy Burns (Michael), Michael, and the late Joseph and Frankie. Nanny Cass to many Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Thursday, August 18, 2022, at Burns Funeral Home (1428 E. Columbia Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19125) from...
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...
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