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Janet L. Denfeld

Janet L. Denfeld

Jan 31, 2026

Janet L. Denfeld passed away on January 31, 2026. She was the beloved wife of the late Carl Denfeld.

Janet was a devoted mother to Denise Denfeld, and to the late Dorothy Kelley and the late George Schneider. She was a loving granny and mom-mom to Jaime LiBassi, Chris Felle, Jared Brewington, and Deanna Brewington.

She was the dear sister of Walter...

Elizabeth Hall

Elizabeth Hall

Jan 31, 2026

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Elizabeth Hall passed away on January 31, 2026 at the age of 64.  Beloved daughter of the late Ernest and Catherine Hall.  Loving sister of Nancy Kerrigan (Jack), Mary Jane McVeigh (the late Mike), Ernie Hall (Dorie) and the late Kathy Grey (Zeke) and the late Margaret Hall.  Dear godmother of Betsy; she is also survived by many loving nieces,...

Kevin Fahey

Kevin Fahey

Jan 31, 2026

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Kevin Fahey, who passed away on January 31, 2026. He is the beloved son of Virginia and the late Jack Fahey. Loving brother of John Fahey (Debbie), Kathleen Peterson, and Denise Rogers (Jim). Dear uncle of Kevin Smith, Jack Peterson, Annika Peterson, and Jimmy Rogers.

Kevin will be remembered as an...

Christian Castagna

Christian Castagna

Jan 30, 2026

Christian Castagna passed away on January 30, 2026. He was the beloved husband of the late Margaret Castagna and a devoted father to William Castagna.

Christian was a dear brother-in-law to Barbara Endo (Ronald) and a loving uncle to Nicholas Endo, Kelsey Endo, and Christopher Endo. He is also survived by his cousins Mirko Castagna, Lorena Castagna, and Ersildia Panza. Christian...

Kathleen Krajicek

Kathleen Krajicek

Jan 29, 2026

Kathleen C. Krajicek (nee Haney), wife of the late Robert Krajicek, passed away on January 29, 2026, at the age of 64. Kathy was the loving daughter of the late Kathleen Haney (nee Crowther), but tragically, lost her mother at a very early age when she was lovingly raised by her grandparents, the late John and Helen Crowther.

Kathy was the...

Andrew "Andy" Chomentowski

Andrew "Andy" Chomentowski

Jan 27, 2026

Andrew “Andy” Chomentowski, age 83, peacefully left this earth on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at home with his family. He will be greeted by his loving wife Katherine “Kate”, of 63 years, (Hampton), who recently predeceased him. He is survived by three children Katherine “Kitten” (Harold Snyder), Helen (Matthew D’Imperio) and Andrea “Munggie” (Brian Powell); by three grandchildren Matthew John...

Eileen F. Hoerst

Eileen F. Hoerst

Jan 27, 2026

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Eileen F. Hoerst (nee McDonald) passed away on January 27, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Mark. Loving mother of Lauren Patterson (Kevin) and Stephanie Hoerst. Cherished Mom-Mom to Liam Maccari, Lucy Patterson, David Patterson,...

Joann Callahan

Joann Callahan

Jan 27, 2026

Joann Callahan (née Roselli), passed away on January 27, 2026 at the age of 79. She was the beloved wife of 54 years to Robert Callahan. Loving mother to her daughter Christina Callahan. Dear sister of Linda DiMaio, Jeanette Evangelista, and Paul J. Alaimo. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet her...

Stephen T. Haskins

Stephen T. Haskins

Jan 25, 2026

Stephen T. Haskins passed away on January 25, 2026. Beloved husband of Linda (nee Weinman). Loving father of Stephen Haskins, Jr. (Belinda), Leesa Clark (Kevin), and Lynette McGee (Jonathan). Cherished Pop-Pop to his many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Theron Haskins, and loving brother-in-law to Tracie Weinman, Robert F. Weinman, Jr. and Anthony Gairo. Stephen was also survived by...

Michael Ward

Michael Ward

Jan 24, 2026

Michael F. Ward, born January 12, 1955, passed away on January 24, 2026, at the age of 71, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, surrounded by his family.  

Michael grew up in Northeast Philadelphia, where lifelong friendships became an extension of his family.  He was a funny, old-school man with a strong blue-collar work ethic and a deep love for his family.

He was...

Richard G. Fuerst

Richard G. Fuerst

Jan 24, 2026

Richard G. Fuerst passed away peacefully on January 24, 2026, surrounded by his family, at the age of 74. He was the beloved son of the late Robert and Therese Fuerst (nee Ifkovitz).

Richard was a devoted father to Rick, Pamela O’Malley (Brendan), Brian (Carly), Matt (Stephanie), and Melissa Bergen (Joe), and a proud and loving “Pop Pop” to Taylor, Olivia,...

Gary W. Nolan

Gary W. Nolan

Jan 23, 2026

Gary W. Nolan passed away on January 23, 2026. Beloved husband of 50 years to Mary (née Toland). Loving brother-in-law of Sue Zidek (George).

Gary was a proud graduate of Frankford High School and spent his professional career working as a printer until his retirement. He had a deep passion for antique cars, especially his cherished 1970 Cadillac Eldorado, and could...

Joseph P. Kelly, Sr. (Revised Times)

Joseph P. Kelly, Sr. (Revised Times)

Jan 22, 2026

Joseph P. Kelly, Sr., passed away on January 22, 2026, at the age of 85. He was a graduate of Roman Catholic High School, a proud U.S. Marine Corps veteran, and a retired baker from Stroehmann Bakery.

Joseph was the beloved son of the late John and Mary Kelly (née Laksh). He was the devoted father of Karen Fallon (Paul), Eileen...

Clare R. Horlacher

Clare R. Horlacher

Jan 22, 2026

Clare Horlacher (nee Mawhinney) died peacefully in her sleep on January 22, 2026. She was predeceased by her husband, Rie, in July of 1983. 

Clare, known as “MomMom” to many, was the center of her family’s world. She is survived by her three daughters – Clare (Kurt) Carlson, Nancy Altimari, and Kristen (Jeff) Schmidt and her sister – Alice (Bill) Fairchild...

Jennifer Rose Wendrychowicz

Jennifer Rose Wendrychowicz

Jan 21, 2026

Jennifer Rose Wendrychowicz passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on January 21, 2026, at the age of 40. She was the beloved daughter of the late Pamela and Joseph Wendrychowicz, Sr., a devoted and adoring mother to her son, Liam, and a cherished sister to Joseph Wendrychowicz, Jr. Jennifer is also lovingly remembered by her aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Jennifer...

Scott J. Iriana

Scott J. Iriana

Jan 20, 2026

Scott J. Iriana passed away on January 20, 2026. Beloved son of Eileen and the late Ken Iriana, Sr. Loving and devoted father of Amanda Iriana-Schaeffler (Alex). Dear brother of Ken Iriana, Jr. (Rachel), uncle to K.J., cherished best friend of Gail Thomsen. Scott also remained a close friend of his former wife, Joanne, mother of his daughter, Amanda. He...

Dolores V. Meredith (nee White)

Dolores V. Meredith (nee White)

Jan 19, 2026

Dolores V. (Dee) Meredith (née White) of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully, with her loving family by her side, on January 19, at the age of 80. She was born on December 6, 1945. She was predeceased by her parents Samuel and Helen (née Kelly) and her brothers Jack and Edward. She graduated from Little Flower Catholic High School for Girls in 1964. She...

Virginia R. Joyce

Virginia R. Joyce

Jan 18, 2026

Virginia R. Joyce (nee Crager) passed away peacefully, in her sleep January 18, 2026. She was the beloved wife of the late Trevor Joyce and devoted mother of Virginia Engle (Robert), Susan McNeill (Thomas), Charles Wilson (Maureen), Robert Wilson, Heather Peronace (Nicholas), and the late Angelique Primus (Tano).

Loving Mom-Mom of Robert, Christina, Thomas, Bryan, Eric, Matt, Shawn, Danielle, Sara, Elizabeth,...

Francine Mumper

Francine Mumper

Jan 16, 2026

Francine Mumper (nee Neiley) "Fran" passed away peacefully January 16, 2026. Beloved wife of the late John "Jack" Mumper. Devoted mother of Francine Gindele (Mark), Patricia Mumper La Torre (Joseph), and Jacqueline Ciarrocchi (Tom). Francine was a loving Nanny to Joseph, Kristen, Emily Rose, Juliana, and Tommie and a cherished great grandmom to Henry, Jack, Sammy, and Joseph.

She was the...

Daniel J. Stewart

Daniel J. Stewart

Jan 16, 2026

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Daniel Stewart, 55, passed peacefully in his sleep on January 16, 2026.

A loving brother, uncle, and friend, Daniel was the life of the party, bringing warmth, laughter, and a great attitude wherever he went. He shared a special bond with his nephew Ronnie and had a rare way of turning ordinary moments into something worth remembering.

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