Obituaries

Oct 3, 2025

Martin R. "Marty" Todt passed away on October 3, 2025. He was the beloved husband of 22 years to Valerie Frazier, and the loving son of the late George and Gloria Todt. Marty will be deeply missed by his cherished brother, George Todt (Beverly), and his sister, Anina Budny. He was predeceased by his sister, Gloria Marie Correa. He...

Oct 3, 2025

Mary Jo Keenan, age 74, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2025. She was the beloved daughter of the late Gloria Keenan (nee Lotierzo) and the cherished sister of John "Jack" (Pat), Brian (Kim), and the late Kevin Keenan. She is also survived by her sister-in-law, Gerri Keenan, and her many loving nieces and nephews. A proud graduate of...

Oct 1, 2025

Gregory W. Diaz passed away at the age of 76 on October 1, 2025.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Celestine "Celeste" Diaz.  Loving father of Denise Gonzalez (Ed), Kristin Diaz (Jaime), Carla Mangual (Walter) and Gregory Diaz, II.  Beloved grandfather of Brett, Michael, Nicole, Cole, Alex, Walter, Jr., Jeruel, Julianna, Daniel, Olivia, Matthew, Nox, and Braydon.  ...

Sep 30, 2025

Mr. Earle Charles Beach passed away peacefully, at the age of 91, on September 30, 2025, in Philadelphia, PA.  He grew up in the Western, New York area. Earle was born in Arcade, NY on January 27, 1934. He was a graduate of Elba Central School, and Ithaca College. He studied and lived in Puerto Rico. He worked at...

Sep 27, 2025

John E. Layton "Jack", a lifelong resident of Fishtown, passed away peacefully on September 27, 2025. He was the beloved husband of the late Carole Layton (née Charlton), with whom he shared 66 wonderful years of marriage. Jack was the devoted father of Carole Turchi (John), Linda Kearney (Terry), Lisa Layton, Kelly Sanabria (Aquilino), and Jacqulyn Thoroughgood (Patrick). He...

Sep 26, 2025

Michael J. Carroll, age 70, passed away on September 26, 2025, surrounded by his family.  Loving husband of Reenie (nee Glynn).  Beloved father of Erica Lawrence (William), Ryan Carroll, and the late Michael W. Carroll.  Pop of Addison, Evelyn, and Michael.  Dear brother of Margie, Robert, Donna, James, and Thomas.  Also survived by many nieces and nephews.  Michael was...

Sep 25, 2025

Gary L. Dawson, Sr., passed away peacefully at home on September 25, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Elizabeth (née Margerum), and the devoted father of Michael Dawson, Matthew Dawson, Kaitlin Dawson, and the late Gary L. Dawson, Jr. He was a cherished Pop Pop to his granddaughter, Sophia. Dear brother of the...

Sep 25, 2025

Eileen Mary Finegan (née Haviland) passed into eternal life peacefully in her home, surrounded by her loving family, on September 25, 2025, at the age of 93. Beloved wife of the late Charles A. Finegan, Eileen was a devoted and loving mother to Mary Kelly, William (Clare), and Eileen D'Angelo (Gino). She was the attentive and cherished Nanna of...

Sep 25, 2025

Dennis passed away peacefully, with his friends Greg and Patricia Granja at his bedside, on September 25, 2025, after a 7 month battle with MDS. Up until the end Dennis lived his faith and prayed the Rosary.

Dennis was born and raised in the Fishtown section of Philadelphia, PA. Raised by his devoted Mother, Catherine Rudmin (Kitty),...

Sep 24, 2025

Michael A. DiPasquale, Mikey "D", age 78, passed away on September 24, 2025.  He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.  Mike was also a proud and retired employee from Sanitation and the Water Department for the city of Philadelphia. Mike will be reunited with his partner of many years, Lisa Saioni, who passed away 6 years...

Sep 22, 2025

Natalie Marie Rivera, DO, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2025, at the age of 36, surrounded by her loving family after a brave and unwavering battle with cancer.

Natalie was the cherished daughter of Claudette and the late Rafael Rivera, beloved wife of Joseph Lugardo, and devoted mother to her daughter, Penelope. She was a loving...

Sep 21, 2025

Maureen Agnew-Dimes passed away on September 21, 2025, at the age of 64. She was the beloved wife of 30 years to Todd, and the loving mother of Maura Dimes and Colleen Dimes. Dear sister of Dolores Matecki (Michael), Kathy Bogas (Mark), Colleen Smith (Robert), Jack Agnew (Maria), and Joseph Agnew. Maureen is also survived by many cherished nieces,...

Sep 20, 2025

Ramon N. Rivera, age 77, a proud United States Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam War and longtime resident of Philadelphia, passed away on September 20, 2025. Ramon was deeply devoted to his country, having honorably served in the Marines, and later continued a lifetime of service through a 48-year career as a guard for the United States...