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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...

Jeanette R. Dixon (Nee Bogan)

Jeanette R. Dixon (Nee Bogan)

Apr 28, 2022

Loving wife of the late James E. Dixon.  Beloved mother of James E. Dixon, Colleen Czarnik, and the late Robert J., Timothy D., and Shannon L.  Grandmother of James and Crystal Dixon, Candace Manning, Chelsea Czarnik, and the late Brittney Dixon.  Great grandmother of Gianina, Eddie, and Danny.  Sister of Mark.

Relatives and friends are invited to...

Joseph P. Golden

Joseph P. Golden

Apr 26, 2022

Joseph Patrick Golden passed away on April 26, 2022 at the age of 73 after a long battle with cancer.   He was born on June 16, 1948 and was a lifetime resident of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  Joe was the beloved husband to Bernadette (nee Garrigan); a beloved brother to Daniel and his wife Margaret, Robert and his wife Anne, and Richard...

Kerry Lelia O'Riordan Mcadam

Kerry Lelia O'Riordan Mcadam

Apr 26, 2022

Kerry Lelia O'Riordan McAdam, 31, of Philadelphia, Pa. and formerly of Doylestown, Pa., died from complications of metastatic breast cancer on April 26, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of Ross McAdam of Henley-on-Thames, UK; loving daughter of John F. O'Riordan, Esq. (Kejda Baxhaku) and Cynthia T. Millevoi (Bernard M. Koltisko); dear sister of Patrice G. O'Riordan...

Valerie E. Pogozelski

Valerie E. Pogozelski

Apr 25, 2022

Valerie E. Pogozelski of Philadelphia born June 29th, 1951 in Hudson County New Jersey. Valerie lived most of her adult life in Philadelphia. She had a Bachelor of Science in Education degree from Temple University. Valerie worked for several non-profits during her lifetime including, Neighborhood Interfaith Movement (NIM) and Philadelphia Council on Aging. She wrote the Ombudsman Nursing Home Manual...

Renee "Nee-Nee" Y. Camacho

Renee "Nee-Nee" Y. Camacho

Apr 25, 2022

Renee Y. Camacho "Nee-Nee" passed away April 25, 2022. Loving daughter of Sharon LiBois-Mozitis. Devoted sister to Yvonne McCall (Christopher) and Timothy. Dear aunt to Alexis, Deonna, Seairra, Anthony, Jaden, Kayla and Alexander. She will be sorely missed by her companion Max. Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Monday, May 2, 2022, at Burns Funeral Home (9708 Frankford...

Charles R. Donovan

Charles R. Donovan

Apr 25, 2022

Charles R. Donovan passed away suddenly April 25, 2022 at the age of 85. A US Navy Veteran. Beloved husband of 58 years to Mary (nee Donnelly). Loving father of Mary Ann Gallagher (James), John Clark, and Michael Clark (Jeanette). Dear Pop of John Gallagher (Leah), Christine Ann Gugger (Chad), Patrick Gallagher (Catherine), Krystal Clark, Karissa Clark, Alex, Allison,...

Maura M. Lennon

Maura M. Lennon

Apr 24, 2022

Maura M. Lennon passed away April 24th, 2022 at the age of 83. Beloved daughter of the late John and Mary Lennon. Loving sister of Rev. Raymond Lennon, Rosemary "Lupe" Carson (Charles), Joe Lennon, Tom Lennon (Theresa), Elizabeth Sosalski (Peter), the late Jack and Frank Lennon. She is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are...

Gary L. Dawson Jr.

Gary L. Dawson Jr.

Apr 23, 2022

Gary L. Dawson Jr. "The Legend" of Fishtown, passed away suddenly on April 24th, 2022, at the age of 45. Gary was a locksmith for his fathers' business. Beloved son of Gary L. Dawson Sr., stepmother Elizabeth and Margaret (nee McGinnis). Loving brother of Michael, Mathew, and Kaitlin Dawson. Dear Uncle to Sophia Dawson. He is also survived by many...

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