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.
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
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"
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
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
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)
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
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
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)
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
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...
John M. Swanki
Sep 3, 2021
John M. "Jack" Swanki passed away September 3, 2021. Beloved father of Jack Swanki and Melissa Romer (Ronnie). Loving Pops of Natalie Romer. Dear brother of Evelyn Sager (Greg). Son of the late Matthew and Evelyn Swanki. Former husband and dear friend of Kass Swanki; also survived by his loving companion Denise McCabe. Jack was a life long barber...
Dennis Charles Philipp, Sr.
Sep 2, 2021
Dennis Charles Philipp Sr. on September 2, 2021 at the age of 70. Beloved husband of Kathryn (nee Wilz). Devoted father of Dennis C. Jr., Amy Kalbacher (Neil), Jacqueline Cummings (Christopher) and Ashley Nielsen (David). Dear pop pop of Neil, Charlize, Kathryn, Jack, wade and Brock. Dennis was a Retired Philadelphia Police officer. Relatives and friends are invited to...
Joseph T. Dawson
Sep 2, 2021
Joseph T. passed away September 2, 2021. Beloved husband of the late JoAnne. Devoted father of Danielle Serrano (Ric) and Joseph Dawson. Loving Pop Pop to Dwayne, Richie Jr., and Dante. Dear brother of Thomas and Gary (Elizabeth). Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Wednesday, September 8, 2021, 10:00 AM Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, followed...
Helen M. Fraley
Sep 2, 2021
Helen M. passed away on September 2, 2021. Devoted mother of Tracy Fraley, Wayne Fraley, and John Dillplain. Loving Grandmom of Chris, Aaliyah, Joey, Michelle, James, Jr., Paige and Great Grandmom of Briele, Ryan, Frankey, Shilo. Dear sister of Lennie, William, and Henry Gerretz. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Friday, 9:00 AM, Burns Funeral Home, 1428 E....
Robert Iehle, Jr.
Sep 1, 2021
Bob is survived by his loving partner, his person, Debbie Ancone. Son of the late Robert Iehle, Sr. (Kate) and the late Eleanor "Cookie" (Bill). Also survived by his brother Joe (Mary Beth), Cheryl Townsend (Dave), 3 nephews and 1 niece. He will be sadly missed by his "children," Rocky...
Kathleen P. Ott (Nee Molloy)
Sep 1, 2021
Kathleen P., passed away September 1, 2021. Beloved wife of the late John A. Ott and sister of the late Sr. Joan Christi Molloy SSJ. Kathleen is survived by her stepchildren, Lorraine King and John D. Ott (Carol), her grandchildren Kimberly A., Christina M. and Brian C. King and her special friend Susan Sheahan. Relatives, friends, and sisters of St....
Raymond C. Weiner
Aug 29, 2021
Raymond C. Weiner passed away suddenly August 29, 2021 at the age of 65. He was a retired Shop Rite employee. Beloved husband of 43 years to Christine (nee Lucas). Loving father of Vincent (Kimberly) and Matthew (Darlene); dear grandpop to Max. Services and interment are private. Family request donations in his memory to St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501...
Albert G. Trabold, Sr.
Aug 29, 2021
On August 29,2021 at the age of 91. Loving husband of Josephine. Devoted father of Albert Jr., Josephine Mary (David Harder), James Michael and the late Joanne. Dear Poppy of 5 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Al was a member of Christ the King Parish; he enjoyed coin clubs and was a US Army Korean war veteran. Relatives and...
Barbara A. O'Mara
Aug 28, 2021
Barbara A. O'Mara (nee Mosca) on August 28,2021. Loving wife of Charles Sr. Beloved mother of Charles Jr. (Kristine), Bryan (Marlene). Dear Nonna of Brittney, Bryn, Kylie and Meghan. Barbara was a graduate of Little Flower High School class of 1962. She worked as a hospice nurse for 17 years and was a choir member at St. Martha Church....