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Kasimierz "Kaz" A. Stepnowski

Kasimierz "Kaz" A. Stepnowski

Apr 22, 2022

Kasimierz "Kaz" A. Stepnowski passed away on April 22, 2022. Loving son of Alexandra and Nicholas Stepnowski. Beloved grandson to Mary Ann and John Stepnowski, Margaret Grove and Richard Brown. Adored brother to Isabella. Kaz was a loving uncle to Zachary. He was also survived by his uncle Julian Brown, and many uncles and aunts of the Stepnowski family....

Patricia A. Harris (Nee Quinn)

Patricia A. Harris (Nee Quinn)

Apr 19, 2022

Patricia A. Harris (nee Quinn) passed away April 19, 2022 at the age of 88. Beloved wife of the late Albert G. Harris, Sr. Loving mother of Michael (Nicole), Joseph, and Albert Jr. Dear Nana of Lauren, Sophia, Nathaniel, and Emily. Patricia loved spending time with her family. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Wednesday April...

Thomas F. Reardon

Thomas F. Reardon

Apr 18, 2022

Son of Teresa (nee Schnell) and the late Thomas F. Reardon.  Brother of Teresa Fischer (the late Ray), Janice Dieffenderfer, Christine Spiehs (Arthur), Claire O'Connell, Dot Malone (James), and Margaret Nicolo (Mike).  Tom was an adored and wonderful uncle to many nieces and nephews.

Relatives are invited to his Graveside Service, Monday, April 25, 2022, 11 A.M....

Charles G. Boggs

Charles G. Boggs

Apr 17, 2022

Charles Boggs passed away on 4/17/2022 after a short battle with metastatic lung cancer.  Son of the late Charles and Julia Boggs. Survived by his wife Joyce, and step-sons David, Jonathan, and Christopher Reinhardt;  Sisters Denise, Judy, and Virginia, and many nieces and nephews. Charles planned his own funeral and wants no services. Joyce will plan a memorial service...

Stephanie N. Donnelly

Stephanie N. Donnelly

Apr 17, 2022

Stephanie Nicole Donnelly found peace, and relief from a long, courageous battle on April 17, 2022.

Stephanie was loved and cherished by many, including her daughter, Samantha, her sisters Patti and Ruthann, her mother, Ruth Ann, and her fiancé, Gene. Stephanie was a friend to all who knew her; a fierce supporter of those she loved, and...

Robert E. Buday

Robert E. Buday

Apr 17, 2022

Robert E. "Jim" Buday passed away April 17, 2022.  Beloved husband of the late Patricia (nee Finnegan).  Devoted father of Gerald (Catherine), Veronica Buday (Rick), Robert F. (Heather), Michelle Meginley (Bill), and the late Patrick (Lisa), Vincent, and Michael John.  Loving Grandpop of 13 grandchildren and Great Grandpop of 3. Dear brother of Dorothy Knittle, Mary Helen Bristow, Eileen Comose,...

Brenna Anne Collier

Brenna Anne Collier

Apr 17, 2022

Brenna Anne Collier of Philadelphia passed peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Easter Sunday, April 17, 2022, at the age of 35 after her brave battle with cancer. Beloved daughter of Andrew and Tina (nee Drabick) and loving sister of Megan Collier, Brenna will also be sadly missed by her loving aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, and her furbabies...

John J. Downs

John J. Downs

Apr 16, 2022

John was a retired Philadelphia Police Officer who proudly served the city for many years.

Loving father of Jennifer Woodmender (Bill), Brittany Nino (Jacques), Danielle Downs, and Nicole Varley (Sean).  Pop-Pop of Shawn Woodmender, Lucas Woodmender, Faye Smith, Nathan Hadfield, Ethan Varley and Colton Varley.  Son of Doris (nee Brown) and the late James Downs.  Brother of...

John Baptiste Primus

John Baptiste Primus

Apr 15, 2022

John Baptiste Primus passed away April 15, 2022.  Beloved husband of 63 years to Helen (nee Leszl).  Loving father of Stephen (Mary) and Joseph (Trish).  Dear Papa of Andrew and Katherine, Great Grandpop of Ciaran and Gabriel.  Dear brother of Geno.

Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Saturday, April 23, 2022, 9:00 AM Our Lady...

John J. Farrell, Jr. "Joey"

John J. Farrell, Jr. "Joey"

Apr 15, 2022

John J. Farrell, Jr. passed away suddenly April 15, 2022, at the age of 36. Beloved son of John Sr. and Susan (nee McMahon). Loving brother of Christopher (Amber), Jason (Kate), and Kyle. Dear uncle of Sully, Ava, Fiona, and Isla. He is also survived by his many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Joey was loved by all...

Elizabeth A. Sperry (Nee Gettler)

Elizabeth A. Sperry (Nee Gettler)

Apr 10, 2022

Elizabeth A. Sperry "Betty" (nee Gettler), passed away April 10, 2022.  Beloved wife of the late Jack.  Devoted mother of Kathy, John (Kristen), and the late Terry.  Loving Mom Mom of Nikki (John), Sharon, Lauren (Chris), Ryan (Erin), and Maggie; Great Mom Mom of Stefan, Klaudia, Sofia, and Priscilla. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Tuesday, April 19,...

Margaretann Mcaneny

Margaretann Mcaneny

Apr 10, 2022

Margaretann McAneny (nee Flannagan) passed away April 10, 2022. Beloved wife of the late John McAneny. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Tuesday April 26, 2022 at St. Katherine of Siena Church, 9700 Frankford Ave. Phila., PA 19114 from 10:00-10:45 AM followed by her Funeral Mass 11:00 AM. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.

Charles Stewart

Charles Stewart

Apr 7, 2022

Charles Stewart passed away April 7, 2022, at the age of 77. Beloved husband of 48 years to Frieda (nee Munoz). Loving father of Linda (Michael), Brenna (Bill), and Richie (Monica). Cherished Pop Pop of Liam, Mikayla, Amelia, Hailey, Alyssa, Kaitlyn, and Anthony. Uncle of Rosemary and Herman "Lou". Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Saturday April...

Marie R. Reid

Marie R. Reid

Apr 6, 2022

Marie R. Reid on April 6, 2022 (nee Gallo) at the age of 72. Beloved wife of the late Wesley Reid, Jr. Loving mother of Shawn (Jeanne) and Kevin. Dear Grandmom of Brianna, Shawn Jr., Cadence and Addison. Sister of Robert Gallo (Rachel), Anthony Gallo (Sue) Franny Slavin. Also survived by her large extended loving family and friends. Relatives...

Ronald P. Hires

Ronald P. Hires

Apr 3, 2022

Ron was a musician in the bands Icarus and Bounce.

Ron is survived by Lisa DeSteffano and their loving children Melissa DeSteffano, Samantha DeSteffano, Leanna Hires, Veronica Hires, and the late Andrew DeSteffano.  Pop-Pop of Jessa, Nicolette, Kamryn, Philip, and Arielle.  Brother of Jack Hires, Russell Hires, Linda Gushue, and the late Raymond Hires.

Relatives...

Carlton Michael Woodlin, Jr.

Carlton Michael Woodlin, Jr.

Apr 3, 2022

Carlton Michael Woodlin, Jr., passed suddenly April 3, 2022, at the age of 26.  Beloved son of Elizabeth and the late Carlton, Sr.  Dear brother of Joseph.  Loving nephew of John Gavin (Jennifer), Joey Abadie (Jodi), Isabella Shannon (Patrick), Margie Halpin (Scott), Marie Gallo (Ricky), Katie Schelder (Steve), Isabel Halpin, James Halpin and great aunt Peggy Cirelli. Grandson of the...

Charles D. Anderson

Charles D. Anderson

Apr 2, 2022

Charles D. Anderson passed away April 2, 2022.  Beloved husband of Pearl (nee Archambault).  Devoted father of Linda Verzicco (Jim), Alec Anderson, and the late Donna Marie Anderson.  Loving Pop Pop of Nikki, Jimmy, and Michael; GG Pop of Jameson.  Dear brother of Bill Anderson (Linda), and the late Mary Jastrzembski (the late John).

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John William Myhasuk

John William Myhasuk

Apr 2, 2022

Loving husband of Edith (nee Barr).  Beloved father of Kim Gross (Charles Raday).  Pop of Michael, Eric and Nicholas White and Chuckie Raday.  Great grandfather of Merissa, Michael, McKenzie, and Dominique White.  Brother of Florence McErlane.  Also survived by nieces and nephews Joanie, Rebecca, Megan, Erin, and Joe; and Mickey White, his good friend.

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Susan M. Minniti (Nee Kelly)

Susan M. Minniti (Nee Kelly)

Apr 2, 2022

Susan M. Minniti (nee Kelly) passed away April 2, 2022.  Beloved wife of Gregory Sr.  Devoted mother of Gregory Jr. (Michelle), Lisa Soska (Daniel), Michael (Melissa), Susie Minniti (Anthony), and the late Joseph C.

Loving Grandmom of Taylor, Michael, Natalie, Aidan, Joseph, Molly, Dominic, Francesca, and the late Logan.  Dear sister of Gail Kelly, Anthony Kelly (Fran),...

Elizabeth "Betty" Miller

Elizabeth "Betty" Miller

Apr 1, 2022

Elizabeth "Betty" Miller, 87, died of natural causes on April 1, 2022, at Artis Senior Living of Huntingdon Valley.  A native Philadelphian, she spent many of her working years in Buffalo, NY and Brooklyn, NY, but returned to Philly when she retired in 1999.  Betty is survived by her sister Marie Miller Warshofsky and brother-in-law, Jay Warshofsky; sister-in-law, Jane...

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