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Elizabeth L. Barr "Betty" (Nee Lafferty)

Elizabeth L. Barr "Betty" (Nee Lafferty)

May 17, 2022

Elizabeth Barr (nee Lafferty) "Betty", passed away May 17, 2022. Loving wife of the late James J. Barr, Jr. Beloved mother of Rita Pepenelli, the late Elizabeth Weber (Thomas), the late Sister Maureen James Barr, SSJ., Jane Barr Horstman (John), Kathleen Barr Wagner (Mark), James J. Barr, III (Debra), Patricia Barr Russo (Richard) and Charles Lafferty Barr (Terri). Caring and...

Thomas P. Kilroy

Thomas P. Kilroy

May 15, 2022

Thomas P. passed away May 15, 2022.  Beloved husband of 58 years to Joan (nee Sikorski).  Devoted father of Kevin (Nancy) and Stacey Colosimo (John).  Loving grandfather of Katherine, Rebecca, Gabrielle, and Sophia.  Dear brother of the late Jerry and Michael; survived by several nieces and nephews.  Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Wednesday, May 25, 2022,...

Francis X. Carpenter

Francis X. Carpenter

May 15, 2022

Francis X. Carpenter "Frank"  passed away May 15, 2022 after a courageous battle with cancer.  Beloved husband of Darlene (nee Wszolek).  Devoted father of Kaley, Shyler, and the late Shane.  Dear brother of Susan Murtagh (Joseph), Gerald (Julie), Tina Carpenter, Patrick, Collette DiPietro (the late Joseph), and Chip; also survived by many nieces and nephews. A proud alumni of North...

John Edward Daily

John Edward Daily

May 14, 2022

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John Edward Daily, age 77, of Aripeka, Florida, died May 14, 2022, after a short illness.  Born in Philadelphia, son of the late Helen M. Bevan (nee Tierney) and Robert C. Daily.  John was the beloved husband of April Haddock, father of...

Margaret Mary Mchugh (Mcstravock)

Margaret Mary Mchugh (Mcstravock)

May 13, 2022

Margaret Mary McHugh (nee McStravock) passed away May 13, 2022.  Beloved wife of the late Robert P. Devoted mother of Robert (Janet), Meg Houseman (Jim), John (Lori), and Gerard (Janet).  Loving Grandmom of Megan, Meganne, Patrick, Rob, Courtney, Kelly, Ryan, Matthew, Shane, Collin, Kaitlyn, Molly, and Logan and Great Grandmom of 12.  Dear daughter of the late John and...

William T. Mcerlane

William T. Mcerlane

May 12, 2022

On May the 12 th 2022, William T. McErlane changed a fleeting world for an immortal rest when he caught the last train to glory. Bill passed away, in the way that most of us hope to go, peacefully in his sleep surrounded by his loved ones. Awaiting Bill's arrival into the kingdom of heaven is his Father Donald McErlane...

James P. Denning, Sr.

James P. Denning, Sr.

May 11, 2022

James P. Denning, Sr. passed away on May 11, 2022 at the age of 86. Loving husband of 63 years to Claire (nee Maxfield). Devoted father of James Jr. (Suzanne), Kevin, Kenneth (Diane), William (Suzanne) and Patrick. Dear Grandpop of Alexandra, Alyssa, J.R., Kenneth Jr., Kierstin, Chelsea, Mitchell, Leslie, Seth, Patrick Jr., Liam and the late Anthony "Mac". Great...

Roseann L. Marino - Parson

Roseann L. Marino - Parson

May 11, 2022

Roseann L. Marino - Parson on May 11, 2022 at the age of 69. Loving wife of Patrick Sr. Devoted mother of Jennifer Sharkey. Stepmom of Jennifer Parson and Patrick Jr. (Jocelyn). Dear Grandmom of Emma, Kyra, Corbin, Cayden, Colton, Brayden, Scarlett and Kennedy. Sister of Susan, Michael and Thomas. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Saturday May...

Doris M. Downs (Nee Brown)

Doris M. Downs (Nee Brown)

May 11, 2022

Beloved wife of the late James E. Downs.  Loving mother of Eileen Dougherty, Jim Downs (Donna), Don Downs, Dan Downs (Kim) and the late Jack Downs.  Also survived by 8 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Tuesday, 9-10:45 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave., Phila., PA 19114.  Funeral...

John T. Scorr

John T. Scorr

May 11, 2022

John T. Scorr, 81, passed away peacefully on May 11 th , 2022, surrounded by his family. John was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin and friend. He was especially known for his sense of humor, his wit, and his love for his family and friends. He dedicated much of his life to service. John served in...

Edward P. Harding

Edward P. Harding

May 10, 2022

Edward Paul Harding, 64, of Lewistown PA, passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 13th of natural causes. Edward was born on October 7, 1957 to Lewis and Marie Harding in Philadelphia, PA. Edward was the youngest of four children. His siblings were Marilou, Lewis, and William. He was lovingly known as "Uncle Eddie" to a...

Jamie Lynn Gairo, Phd

Jamie Lynn Gairo, Phd

May 10, 2022

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On May 10, 2022, we unexpectedly lost our beloved Dr. Jamie Gairo due to natural causes. Immeasurably loved, adored, and respected by so many, we were gifted 44 short but precious years on Earth with Jamie that were full of love and light, and...

Ronald R. Ruddy, Sr.

Ronald R. Ruddy, Sr.

May 5, 2022

Ronald R. Ruddy, Sr. passed away suddenly on May 5, 2022, at the age of 64. Son of the late Robert and Helen Ruddy. Loving father of Ronald R. Ruddy, Jr. He is preceded in death by his siblings Richard, Florence, Robert Jr. and John. He is also survived by his loving family and friends. Relatives and friends are...

William J. Press, Sr.

William J. Press, Sr.

May 3, 2022

William J. Press, Sr., of Yardley, PA, a US Army Veteran, passed away May 3, 2022 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Philadelphia, William is the son of the late Thomas and Sarah Press. Beloved husband of the late Ellen Margaret Press (nee Tobin). Loving father of William Jr. (Karen), James (Diane), and Michael (Theresa). Dear...

Anne Loiseau (Nee Maguire)

Anne Loiseau (Nee Maguire)

May 3, 2022

Anne Loiseau (nee Maguire) passed away suddenly on May 3, 2022 at the age of 66. Beloved wife of 44 years to Vincent Loiseau. Loving mother of Shannon Wnek (Dan), and Colleen Loiseau. Dear grandmom of Hailee and Joseph. Sister of Frank (Franny), Margaret (Mike), Jack (Carla), Reen, Ellen (the late Steve), Pat (Bob), Joe (Rita), Kate (Bill), and Michael...

Stephen J. Czepiel

Stephen J. Czepiel

May 3, 2022

Stephen J. Czepiel of Berlin NJ,  passed away May 3, 2022 at the age of 98. Stephen was the loving husband of the late Margot (Fritz). Devoted father of Diana L. Shacklett-Gilson (Glenn) and the late Michael Czepiel. He was a loving Grand Pop to Edward Shacklett (Amanda), Eric Shacklett, Elissa Gandy (Jesse), Emily McElvarr (Tyler), Michael Czepiel  and...

James M. Kelly

James M. Kelly

May 1, 2022

Proud graduate of Northeast Catholic High School and Drexel University.  He also served in the U.S. Navy during WWII.  James worked as an Electrical Engineer for PECO, where he worked for 39 years.  He was a 4th Degree member of Knights of Columbus #4921.

Loving husband of the late Anna.  Beloved father of Maureen McCarthy (Shawn) and...

Barbara Jean Benedick

Barbara Jean Benedick

Apr 30, 2022

Barbara Jean Benedick passed suddenly April 30, 2022, at the age of 66.  Devoted mother of Bobbie Cappo, John Volpe, and Nicole Volpe.  Loving G to Ayla, Emily, Sage, Tessa, Faye, John, and Sicily.  Dear sister of Butch, Angela, and Mary; also survived by nieces and nephews.  Barbara had a beautiful soul and was always there for everyone.  She loved...

Rachuel Roberts

Rachuel Roberts

Apr 29, 2022

Rachuel Roberts (nee Negron) on April 29, 2022 at the age of 71. Beloved wife of the late Donald T. Loving Mother of Rachel Roberts (John) and Natalie Roberts. Dear Mom Mom of Aidan, Lucy and Hazel. Sister of Felicia (John), Mary (the late Dan), Josue, Lydia (George), Esther (the late Dan), Lin (Mike) and the late Carmen (Rex),...

Richard Jay Beihl

Richard Jay Beihl

Apr 28, 2022

Jamison, Pa. – Richard Jay Beihl, age 68, after a brief illness, Richard went to heaven on April 28, 2022. He was a resident of Levittown for 37 years before moving to Jamison in 2001. Loving son of the late Albert A. and Dorothy M., he is survived by his four brothers, Robert James, Russell John, Michael Albert, and...

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