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Grace M. Hawthorne

Grace M. Hawthorne

Sep 19, 2021

Loving wife of the late Judson "Jake" Hawthorne.  Beloved mother of James Hawthorne (Margaret), Donna Marzulli (Michael), Debbie Jhinis (Thomas), Diane Aretz (Dean), and Judson, Jr. (Stayce).  Also survived by 26 grandchildren, 48 great grandchildren, 3 great great grandchildren; sister Gladys, and many nieces and nephews.  All services private at the family's request.  Please send a donation in the...

Elizabeth Devlin

Elizabeth Devlin

Sep 19, 2021

Elizabeth Devlin "Betty"  (nee Pickup) passed away September 19, 2021.  Beloved wife of the late Andrew.  Devoted mother of Deborah Jackson, Brian Rhuberg, Sandra Rhuberg, and Karen Rhuberg.  Loving Grandmom of Jennifer, Tara, Ronald, William, Brian, James, Brianna, Brandon, and Josh and many great grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Saturday, September 25, 2021,...

Elizabeth C. Milligan (Nee Hartey)

Elizabeth C. Milligan (Nee Hartey)

Sep 18, 2021

Elizabeth C. Milligan "Betty" (nee Hartey) passed away on September 18,2021. Beloved wife of the late Thomas. Devoted mother of Tom (Maryanne), Kevin, Kathy Maguire (Tom), Gregory (Tricia), Patrick (Kelly), Colleen Marren (Mike). Betty was a loving Gram of sixteen grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Betty was a longtime resident of the Fishtown section of Philadelphia and a member...

Samuel W. Rubin

Samuel W. Rubin

Sep 18, 2021

Sam was employed by the Neshaminy School District as a History and English teacher for 45 years.  He was also a President at Temple Shalom Brotherhood.

Loving husband of 68 years to Loretta (nee Hyman).  Beloved father of Carol Throne (George) and Brenda Cohen (Hal).  Grandfather of Rachel, Jared, and Bryan.  Also survived by nieces and nephews....

Richard D. Herbert

Richard D. Herbert

Sep 17, 2021

Richard D. Herbert passed away suddenly September 17, 2021, at the age of 56.  Son of the late William and Jane Herbert.  Loving brother of William (Kathleen), Diane Fanelli, Sharon Nole (Leonard), and the late John.  Dear uncle of thirteen nieces and nephews and 12 great nieces and nephews.  Richard is a member of MENSA and employed with the...

Shannon M. Champey

Shannon M. Champey

Sep 17, 2021

Adored partner of Danielle Coyle.  Loving father of Chelsea and Eric Champey (Casey), and Ryan Jordan.  Pop-Pop of 7 grandchildren; brother of Joseph Champey (Sherri), Maureen Pucylo (the late Stephan), Colleen Champey, Brian Champey, and the late Patrick Champey.  Preceded in death by his mother Barbara Champey.  Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

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Robert J. Skalicky, Sr.

Robert J. Skalicky, Sr.

Sep 16, 2021

Robert J., Sr. passed September 16, 2021, at the age of 90.  Beloved husband of the late Nancy R. Devoted father of Donna Armstrong (Thomas), Robert J. Jr. (Lisa), Jeffrey (Kathleen), and Gregory (Fara).  Loving Granddad of Blair, Alexis, Devon, Robbie, Julia, Kendall, Reagan, and Reese; also survived by his great granddaughters Emerson and Scarlett.  An Army Veteran of the...

Dorothy H. Maher (Nee Moylan)

Dorothy H. Maher (Nee Moylan)

Sep 15, 2021

Beloved wife of 57 years to the late Hugh.  Devoted mother of Maureen Maher, Suzanne Mooney and her husband Sean and the late Kevin J. Maher.  Loving grandmother of Sean Michael Mooney.  Sister of the late Dolores and Doris.  Also survived by cousins, nieces, and nephews.  Dorothy was employed for many years at Nazareth Hospital.

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Kathleen M. Haney (Nee Mcnulty)

Kathleen M. Haney (Nee Mcnulty)

Sep 15, 2021

Loving wife of the late Joseph T. Haney, Sr.  Beloved mother of Jill Anglin (Timothy), Joseph T. Haney, Jr. (Laurie), Susan Coull (John), and Michael Haney (Kelly).  Grandmother of Haley, Kimberly, Patrick, Julia, Joseph, III, Laney, Jennifer, Madelyn, Connor and Brendan.  Sister of Gerry Dines and the late Ronald and Thomas McNulty.  Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives...

Pasquale F. Dispirito

Pasquale F. Dispirito

Sep 12, 2021

Pasquale F. DiSpirito 94. On September 12 Pasquale (Pat) was reunited with Genevieve (Jean), his beloved wife of 70 years. He is survived by his four children, Nadine Silcox (Richard), Daria Potosky (Joseph), Michael DiSpirito (D'Arcy), and Neil DiSpirito (Elizabeth), thirteen grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, and five nieces and nephews. Although his pride in his children and grandchildren was always...

Stanley "Bob" R. Somershoe, Jr.

Stanley "Bob" R. Somershoe, Jr.

Sep 12, 2021

Stanley R. Somershoe, Jr. "Bob" on September 12, 2021 at the age of 65. Loving husband of Sandra (nee Simpkins). Devoted father of Jennifer, Bob III, and Michael. Dear GrandBob to Bobby IV. Brother of Charlotte "Pat" Saunders (Pete) and the late Susan McComb. Also survived by his many loving nieces and nephews and extended family. Bob was a...

John D. Coyle

John D. Coyle

Sep 11, 2021

John Dunlap Coyle passed away on September 11, 2021.  Beloved husband of the deceased Mary.  He is survived by his three children Shannon (Redican), John and Joseph and six grandchildren Madeline, Lauren, Emma, Colin, Quinn and Tegan. John was born in North Philadelphia and lived with his adopted parents at the Women's Art School (now the Freedom Theatre) on Broad...

Florence Benner "Nancy"

Florence Benner "Nancy"

Sep 10, 2021

Florence "Nancy" Benner passed away September 10, 2021. An employee of Jeanes Hospital for 22 years; Nancy also worked for Hahnemann Hospital, Dr. William Fineman, and St. Mary's Hospital (Fishtown). Beloved wife of 28 years to Charles Benner, Sr. "Chuck". Loving mother of Charles Jr. (Monica), Sean, and Katie. Dear sister of David Pugh, Sr. (the late Marie). Dear...

Melissa Ann Jeffery

Melissa Ann Jeffery

Sep 10, 2021

Melissa Ann Jeffery (nee Clark) suddenly on September 10,2021 at the age of 53. Loving wife of James P. Devoted mother of Nicholas (Kelsey), Christopher, Victoria, Colin, Molly, Patrick , Victoria. Grand mom of Jaxson, Jace, Adalei, BO, and Christopher Jr. Daughter of Carol and Anthony Mergiotti. Sister of Carol, Marian Keal (Shawn), Sandy Knorr (Adam), Lynn Clark (David)...

Rosemarie Larmer

Rosemarie Larmer

Sep 8, 2021

Rosemarie Larmer passed away September 8, 2021 with her family by her side. Beloved wife of Joseph Larmer. Loving mother of Julie LeFavi (Gaetano), Chris (Benita), Scott (Susan), and Jeffery (Barbara). Dear grandmom of 8 grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Saturday September 18, 2021 from 10:00-10:45 AM at St. Dominic Church, 8504 Frankford Ave. Phila.,...

Christine S. Long (Nee Harvey)

Christine S. Long (Nee Harvey)

Sep 7, 2021

Christine S. (nee Harvey) passed away September 7, 2021.  Beloved wife of the late William.  Loving mother of Christine Mangold (Joseph).  Dear Grandmom of Carol, Robert, Joseph, and James.  Loving sister of Albert Harvey, Anna Gowenlock, and Carol Weber; also survived by her nieces Georgianna Burns and Cecilia Stevenson, nephew Al Harvey and plenty of other loving nieces and...

William I. Cook

William I. Cook

Sep 7, 2021

William I. Cook, of Philadelphia, passed away peacefully on September 7, 2021.  He was 89 years of age.  Beloved husband of the late Joan R. Cook (nee Lewis) for 63 years.  Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late William and Euphemia Cook.  Bill was a lifelong hunter, coin collector, and gardner.  He loved to plan...

Francis "Fran" Czyzewski

Francis "Fran" Czyzewski

Sep 6, 2021

Husband of the late Mary Jo Urbanski.  Father of Kristina Lapsker (Boris).  Pop-Pop of Dominic, Nicholas, and Vincent.  Brother of Joan Urban and the late Marie Koreck.  Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to pay respects to Fran Czyzewski and Mary Jo Urbanski on Monday, September 13, 2021, from 9-10:45 A.M....

Mary E. Mcdonough (Nee Woolverton)

Mary E. Mcdonough (Nee Woolverton)

Sep 5, 2021

Loving wife of the late George.  Beloved mother of George McDonough (Margaret), John McDonough (Kathleen), MarySusan Biggers, Kathleen Beer (Mark), Joanne Moss (Bryan) and the late Thomas.  Also survived by 10 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, her sister Patricia Heston, and many nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Friday evening, 7-9 P.M. and...

Vincent J. Castagna

Vincent J. Castagna

Sep 4, 2021

Vincent passed away September 4, 2021 at the age of 92 after a long and full life of living it his way. Vince was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals and Philadelphia Athletics as a pitcher.  An entrepreneur, h e was self employed his whole life owning several different businesses. He enjoyed golfing 8 months out of a year for...

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