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Mary V. Butler

Mary V. Butler

Jun 7, 2022

MARY V. BUTLER (nee Maradonna) passed away on June 7, 2022, at the age of 99. Beloved wife of the late Vincent P. Butler. Devoted mother of John J. (Doris), Robin C. Bacon (husband, the late Robert), and the late Mary E. Drazul (husband Daniel). She is also the treasured grandmom of Dana, Tara, Michelle, Christy, Andrea, and Renee; and...

Francis "Frank" M. Schmal

Francis "Frank" M. Schmal

Jun 5, 2022

Francis "Frank" M. Schmal passed away suddenly on June 5, 2022. Beloved husband to Frances "Franny" (nee Gallagher). Loving dad to Frankie (Angie) and Becky Prado (Julio). Devoted Pop to Sara, Kasey, Sean, Jared, Hanna, and Bryce. Great Pop to A'miyah. Loving brother to Denise O'Connor (Jerry). Frank was a huge Eagles and Phillies fan for his entire life. Relatives...

Margaret "Peggy Ann" Poley (Nee Janda)

Margaret "Peggy Ann" Poley (Nee Janda)

Jun 4, 2022

Margaret "Peggy Ann" Poley (nee Janda) June 4, 2022. Beloved wife of George "Michael" Poley. Loving and devoted mom to Tina Marie Poley, Megan Flinn (Shaun), John (Brittany), and Karin Poley (Tommy Showers). Best Mom Mom Ever to Molly, Joshua, Jacob, and Michael. Loving sister to Eugene Janda, Jr. (Donna), Michael Janda (Debra), Patrica Fisher (Joseph), Jack Janda...

John Francis Sadowski

John Francis Sadowski

Jun 3, 2022

John suddenly passed away June 3, 2022 at the age of 36. He is predeceased by his Grandfather, Francis Sadowski Sr. and Grandmother, Virginia Sadowski. Loving father of Lillianna Sadowski. Cherished son of Francis Sadowski Jr. (Winky) and Suzanne (nee Marten). Dear brother of Francis Sadowski III (Diane), Holly Sadowski (Marcus), Savannah Ciardullo (John), Anthony Sadowski, Jeremy Sadowski and...

Manning H. Mosley, Iii

Manning H. Mosley, Iii

Jun 2, 2022

Manning H. Mosley III passed away June 2, 2022 at the age of 77.  Manning attended and graduated from Bartrum High School and continued his academic training at Temple University, receiving a B.S. and Master's degree in Education, and Post Graduate studies in Environmental Planning and Studies at Drexel University. Manning's professional Experience included a number of government positions...

Kathleen C. Brophy

Kathleen C. Brophy

Jun 1, 2022

Kathleen C. Brophy passed away June 1, 2022 at the age of 76. Loving mother of Andrea (Matt), and Paul. Dear Mom Mom of Anthony and Andrew. Loving sister of Marianna Goshow (the late Ed), and the late Clem and Tom Malick. She is also survived by her niece Joanne (Mark), and their children Grace and Charlotte. Relatives and...

William A. Nolan, Sr. "Billy"

William A. Nolan, Sr. "Billy"

Jun 1, 2022

William (Billy) Nolan passed suddenly on Wednesday June 1, 2022 while doing his passion, umping a baseball game.  Billy filled his life with the love of family and friends. For 43 years him and the love of his life Bernadette created something magical - a life and love story centered on faith and complete devotion to family and the neighborhood....

Kathleen Walsh

Kathleen Walsh

May 30, 2022

Kathleen Theresa Walsh passed away peacefully at home on May 29, 2022.  She was born in 1944 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Patrick and Catherine (nee Kehoe) Walsh.  Kathleen is survived by two sisters, Patricia (late Francis) Wargocki and Maryellen Cleary, as well as five nieces, nephews and their spouses: Bridgette (Patrick) Tobler; Danielle (Joseph) Walsh; Ryan Cleary;...

Eileen M. Gallagher (Nee Flood)

Eileen M. Gallagher (Nee Flood)

May 30, 2022

Eileen M. Gallagher (nee Flood) passed away May 30, 2022.  Beloved wife of the late James.  Devoted mother of Maureen Slaven and Colleen Harmer (Bill).  Loving Mom Mom of Michael Slaven (Barbara), Shannon Weber (David), and Erin Milano (Ken), Great Grandmom of Patrick and Cassidy.

Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Monday, June 6, 2022,...

Barbara R. O'Neill

Barbara R. O'Neill

May 30, 2022

Barbara R. O'Neill (nee Hennigar) on May 30, 2022 at the age of 77. Beloved wife of the late Vincent J. Grisafi. She is also survived by her many loving nieces, nephews, extended family and friends . Relatives and friends are invited to gather Wednesday June 8, 2022 BURNS FUNERAL HOME 9708 Frankford Ave. Phila. Pa. 19114 5pmto 6:45pm...

Raymond S. Miller

Raymond S. Miller

May 29, 2022

Raymond passed away unexpectedly on May 29, 2022 at the age of 61.  He was a retired Philadelphia Police Officer.

Ray was preceded in death by his loving wife Judith and his father Raymond Miller.  He is survived by his beloved mother Betty; his sister Sue Perri (Tim); Uncle Lester Witt; nieces Ashley, Katelynn (James), Kelly; and...

Karen Gulack (Nee Marafino)

Karen Gulack (Nee Marafino)

May 28, 2022

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Karen suddenly passed away at her residence on Saturday, May 28, 2022 at the age of 51.

Loving wife of Mark.  Beloved mother of Mikel, Autumn, and Riley.  Daughter of Joseph and the late Janet Marafino.  Sister of Joseph, Jean, Steven, and Nicholas.  Also...

Donna M. Snock

Donna M. Snock

May 27, 2022

Donna M. Snock (nee Stabler) May 27, 2022 at the age of 64. Beloved wife of the late Stanley Sr. Loving mother of Thomas Stabler (Erin). Dear mom mom of Heather and Kailyn. Sister of Dolores Kessler (Robert) and Karen Summers (Edward). Also survived by her many loving nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing...

Jerry D. Taccad

Jerry D. Taccad

May 25, 2022

Jerry D. Taccad, born Joselito Dauigoy Taccad, of Ilagan, Isabela, Philippines, son of the late Francisca and Mauro Taccad, and brother of the late Maurito (Jess) Taccad, passed away at age 71, in Philadelphia.  He is survived by his siblings: Myrna, Alice, Ava, Peter and Carl; his nieces and nephews: Natalia, Jed, Kevin, Brian, PJ, Trixie, Jinggay, JR, Joffrey, Jescel,...

Carol Ann Sommer

Carol Ann Sommer

May 25, 2022

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Carol Ann Sommer passed away at her residence on May 25, 2022 at the age of 81.  Preceded in death by her parents William and Marion Roach.  Wife of Sherman T. Rose.  Mother of Melissa Ann, William Jacob III, the late Kerry, and Tammy Sommer.  Nan of...

John "Jack" Balloch , Iii

John "Jack" Balloch , Iii

May 25, 2022

John Balloch III  "Jack" on May 25,2022 at the age of 84. Loving husband of Nancy (nee Roberts). Devoted father of Dria Law and Kate Rosselli (Steven). Dear Grandpop of Elsa and Julianna. Brother of Roberta McGady. Also survived by his many loving nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Friday June 3, 2022 10am to...

Janice Brecht (Nee Ashworth)

Janice Brecht (Nee Ashworth)

May 24, 2022

Janice (nee Ashworth) passed away May 24, 2022, at the age of 89.  Beloved wife of the late John F. Wolf, Jr. "Fred" and Donald L. Brecht.  Devoted mother of Edward H. Wolf (Jill), Andrew J. Wolf (Linda), and the late John F. Wolf, III "Rick" (Gloria), Kenneth D. Wolf (Paula), and Barbara J. Carotenuto; dear step mother to Linda...

Joseph F. Alfano, Sr.

Joseph F. Alfano, Sr.

May 24, 2022

Joseph Frank Alfano, age 79, of Mt. Laurel, passed away on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Camden, surrounded by family.

He was born on November 11, 1942, at Wyckoff Heights Hospital, Brooklyn, the second child of Gerlando and Josephine (Rzempoluch) Alfano, children of Sicilian and Polish immigrants. Three generations of...

Thomas R. Bresnahan, Jr.

Thomas R. Bresnahan, Jr.

May 23, 2022

Thomas R. Bresnahan, Jr. passed away suddenly on May 23, 2022 on at the age of 42. Beloved son of Marie C. (nee Lafty) Bresnahan and the late Thomas R. Sr. Husband of Jenna Geis - Bresnahan. Loving father of Dominic, Brielle, Arianna, Casee, Emma and Faith. Dear brother of Marie Campbell (Bill), Michele Naftulin (Eric), Diana Wagher (Jay)....

Mary C. Deeney

Mary C. Deeney

May 23, 2022

Mary C. Deeney (nee Finnegan) passed away on May 23, 2022 at the age of 87. Loving wife of the late William Sr. Beloved mother of William Jr. (Margaret), Maureen Cummings (Edward),Karen-Beth Rynkewicz (Robert) and the late Deborah. Mom-Mom of William J. III (Jennifer), Shannon Marie (Kyle), Matthew, Jack, Maggie Rose, Grace, and Jaret Thomas. Great Grandmother of Taylor Lynn....

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