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Denise G. Petrella

Denise G. Petrella

Dec 24, 2021

Denise G. Petrella (nee Roberts) passed away December 24, 2021, after a long courageous battle with cancer.  She was 56.  Beloved wife of Jeffrey,  loving daughter of Albert and the late Gloria Roberts.  Dear sister of Debbie (Mike), Robert (Cathy), and the late Albert.  Survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.  Denise will also be sadly...

Joseph A. Ritter

Joseph A. Ritter

Dec 24, 2021

It is with the heaviest of hearts that we had lost a great man,

Joseph Anthony Ritter on December 24 th , 2021.

I know this notice is late but he deserved more than just a standard notice. He was too great for that but as Joe would say, "I'm always late" so I'm sure...

Georgena E. Coogan (Nee Jungers)

Georgena E. Coogan (Nee Jungers)

Dec 24, 2021

Georgena E. Coogan (nee Jungers) passed away peacefully on Christmas Eve, her favorite night of the year, at the age of 94.  Beloved wife of the late Richard L. Coogan, loving sister of Ellen Coonan (the late Daniel) and John Jungers (Anna Mae).  Devoted mother of Georgena Senior (Dave), Kathleen Warchol (Stanley), Mary Ellen Murphy (Joe), and Richard Coogan...

Vincent F. Mcbride

Vincent F. Mcbride

Dec 22, 2021

Vincent F. McBride passed away December 22, 2021.  Beloved husband of Alice "Penny" (nee Connelly).  Loving father of Kimberly Griffin (Jim), Jeannie Callahan (Mike), Brian McBride (Joanne), Vincent McBride (Deborah) and the late Kathleen Lombardo.  Dear PopPop of Megan, Donnie, Kevin, Krystle, Jimmy, Conner, Caitlyn, Liam, Hugh, and Brian, Great Grandpop to Tyler and Lucas; also survived by his...

Michael Herzog

Michael Herzog

Dec 21, 2021

Michael Herzog passed away December 21, 2021 at the age of 42. Loving father of Jada Herzog. Beloved son of Nicholas and Mary Margaret. Dear brother of Marlene, Nicholas, Shaun, and Mary-Kate. Michael will also be sadly missed by his loving extended family. Services and interment are private for the family.

Herbert "George" G. Ruf

Herbert "George" G. Ruf

Dec 18, 2021

Herbert "George" Ruf, age 89, of Philadelphia passed away December 18, 2021 peacefully at his home. Loving husband of the late Joan (née LaMont). Beloved Dad to William Hammer (Melody), Barbara Stokley (the late Keith), David Ruf, Paul Ruf (Annette) and the late George Ruf. Pop-Pop to Christina McCombe (Tim). George was retired from Conrail, where he worked for over...

George J. Pinel, Sr.

George J. Pinel, Sr.

Dec 18, 2021

George J. Pinel, Sr. passed away on December 18, 2021 at the age of 95. Beloved husband of the late Gloria. Father of Lori (Bill), Colleen Donnelly, Diane Clerkin (PJ), and uncle of Michael Bingham. Also survived by his daughter-in-law Mary, (and his son the late George J. Jr., and his daughter the late Kathleen Ennis and her late...

Joan A. Darigo

Joan A. Darigo

Dec 16, 2021

Joan A. Darigo (nee Sturgeon) on December 16, 2021 at the age of 78. Beloved wife of James. Loving mother of William (Christine), David, Karen D'Orsaneo and Kelly Darigo. Dear mom mom of Stephanie , Patrick, Katelyn, Alex , Nicholas, Cholea , Halie, Emmitt and Lea. Great grandmom of Allie, John, Chase, Brody and Miles. Relatives and friends are...

Robert "Bob" L. Ellis

Robert "Bob" L. Ellis

Dec 15, 2021

Robert "Bob" L. Ellis passed away December 15, 2021 at the age of 80. He was the beloved husband to Patricia  Ellis (nee McCluskey) of 59 years. Loving father to Patricia M. Ellis, Elizabeth A. Maryanski (James), Veronica McKeage (Arthur), Theresa Rispo (Salvatore), Robert L. Ellis, Jr. (Susan), Christopher J. Ellis, Matthew D. Ellis (Rose), Gregory T. Ellis...

Barbara M. Pone (Nee Schumann)

Barbara M. Pone (Nee Schumann)

Dec 14, 2021

Barbara M. Pone (nee Schumann) passed away suddenly on December 14, 2021 with her family by her side at the age of 75.  Beloved wife of 54 years to Joseph. Loving mother of Joseph (Deborah), Jennifer (Michael) Long. Mom-Mom to A.J., Emilie, Shannon and Maria. Special Ma to Terri and Barbara. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and...

Grace M. Salamone (Nee Valentino)

Grace M. Salamone (Nee Valentino)

Dec 14, 2021

Grace M. Salamone (nee Valentino) formerly of South Philadelphia passed away December 14, 2021 at the age of 86. Beloved wife of the late Joseph L. Sr. Devoted mother Joseph L. Jr. (Marie), Steven R., and Richard J. (Gwen); loving mom mom of Andrew, Marguerite, Gavin, and Emma. Dear sister of the late James and Rudolph. Also survived by...

Francis E. Barton, Jr.

Francis E. Barton, Jr.

Dec 13, 2021

Franny was a retired truck driver with Local 107.  Beloved husband of Lorraine and the late Mary.  Loving father of Geraldine Lugo (the late Juan), Francis, III (Theresa), and the late Helena Kirby (Joseph), and Mary Ann Rilling.  Also survived by grandchildren, great grandchildren; step children Cindy, John, Robert, and the late Michael and nieces and nephews.

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Elizabeth J. "Betty" Mack (Nee Tobias)

Elizabeth J. "Betty" Mack (Nee Tobias)

Dec 13, 2021

Elizabeth J. "Betty" (nee Tobias) passed away December 13, 2021.  Beloved wife of 64 years to the late John T. Sr.  Devoted mother of Diane McFarlane (Tom) and John T. Mack Jr. (Marybeth).  Loving Mom Mom of John T. Mack, III and Clinton Thomas Mack.  "Twin" sister of the late Millie and sister of the late Sylvia. Betty was a...

Chester E. Zakreski

Chester E. Zakreski

Dec 13, 2021

Chester E. Zakreski "Chet" passed away December 13, 2021.  Beloved husband of 50 years to June (nee Diehl).  Devoted father of Chester, Dawn, and Tammy (the late Dusty).  Loving Pop Pop of Scott, Paige, Matt, Tyler, and Johnny.  Dear son of the late Chester and Marilyn Zakreski.  Chet will also be sadly missed by his loving extended family.

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Dennis C. Doherty

Dennis C. Doherty

Dec 10, 2021

Dennis was a proud veteran of the 82nd Airborne Division of the U.S. Army.  He was a retired Engraver/Press Operator.  Dennis was an avid follower of all Philadelphia sports teams.  He enjoyed a variety of music and loved to bring everyone together to sing and dance.  Dennis' favorite pastime though, was spending time with his family.

Loving...

Lorraine D. New-George

Lorraine D. New-George

Dec 10, 2021

Lorraine D. New-George passed away December 10, 2021.  Life is not waiting for the storms to pass.  It's about learning how to dance in the rain. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Thursday, December 16, 2021, 9:30 AM, Our Lady of Grace Church, 225 Bellevue Avenue, Penndel, PA, followed by her Funeral Mass 10:30 AM.  Interment will be...

Margaret T. Moroney

Margaret T. Moroney

Dec 8, 2021

Margaret was preceded in death by her parents, Eugene and Dolores Moroney.  Loving mother of Rose Moroney.  Mom-Mom of James.  Sister of Raymond, Patricia, Mary, Rose, and the late Eugene and Thomas Moroney.  Also survived by nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Friday, December 17, 2021, from 9-10:15 A.M. at...

Raymond A. D'Ambrosio

Raymond A. D'Ambrosio

Dec 8, 2021

Raymond A. passed away December 8, 2021, at the age of 92.  Beloved husband of Rose (nee Desiato).  In their 72nd year of marriage.  Loving father of Beverly Pio (Philip), Raymond Jr. (Maria), Michael (Tootsie), and Rose Hedricks (James).  Dear Grandpop of 10 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.  Survived by his sister Eleanor Biferi and pre deceased by his seven...

Joseph W. Dillman

Joseph W. Dillman

Dec 8, 2021

Husband of the late Cecelia (nee Kramarz).  Loving brother of Catherine Cassentino.  Dear uncle to Michelle Angelucci (Jim).

Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Monday, 9-9:45 A.M. at St. Dominic Church, 8504 Frankford Ave., Phila., PA 19136.  Funeral Mass 10 A.M.  Interment private at the family's request. In lieu of flowers family prefers donations in...

Anthony "Tony" T. Dellecave

Anthony "Tony" T. Dellecave

Dec 7, 2021

Anthony T. Dellecave "Tony" on December 7, 2021 at the age of 82. Loving husband of Barbara. Devoted father of Colette Zahour (Mark), and Kimberly Koellner (Jeffrey). Dear pop pop of Connor, Corey, Kyle, and Kelly. Brother of John (Patty) and Jim (Kathy). And several nieces and nephews.  Anthony was a US Army veteran who was born and raised...

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