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William J. Jajko, Sr.

William J. Jajko, Sr.

Jul 11, 2021

William J. Sr., passed July 11, 2021, at the age of 92.  Beloved husband of the late Margaret (nee Miller).  Devoted father of William J. Jr. and Margaret.  An Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict, Bill was a retired employee of the Budd Co. after 47 years of service.  Relatives and...

Marian "Babe" Kramer

Marian "Babe" Kramer

Jul 11, 2021

Loving wife of Joseph.  Mother of Joseph (Eileen), Michael (Deloris), Matthew- Her Favorite (Colleen), Susan, Colleen "Bean" Venango (Michael).  Loving Mom-Mom to 14 grandchildren and sister of James McElderry (Judy).

Relatives and friends are invited to pay respects Friday, 9-10:45 A.M. at St. Katherine of Siena Church, 9700 Frankford Ave., Phila., PA 19114.  Funeral Mass 11 A.M....

Mary "Mae" Onsted (Nee Prozack)

Mary "Mae" Onsted (Nee Prozack)

Jul 9, 2021

Mary "Mae" Onsted, (nee Prozack), age 101, July 9, 2021.  Formerly of Mayfair, and for the last 6 years Mary was a beloved resident of Wesley Enhanced Living of Pennypack.  She has gone to join Ozzy, her loving husband of 62 years and her son Bobby in the after life.  She is loved and survived by her two daughters Dorothy...

Frances L. Laycock (Nee Drozdowski)

Frances L. Laycock (Nee Drozdowski)

Jul 9, 2021

Frances L. passed July 9, 2021.  Beloved wife of the late James.  Loving mother of James (Jessica) and Olbodai Hickmond (Courtney).  Dear MeMom of Savannah and Legend.  Sister of Nancy, Ann, Blanche, Josephine and the late Margaret; also survived by her sister in law Elaine Spadel (William) and many nieces and nephews.  Relatives and friends are invited to gather...

Adam J. Kostrzewski

Adam J. Kostrzewski

Jul 5, 2021

Adam unexpectedly passed away on July 5, 2021 at 50 years of age.

Loving father of Sophia and former spouse of Melissa.  Beloved son of Edward and Diane.  Brother of Andrew (Holly).  Grandson of Florence Dudzinski.  Also survived by his nieces Claire and Zoey, aunts, uncles, cousins, especially Janet Cartell.

Relatives and friends are welcome...

James Weldon

James Weldon

Jul 4, 2021

On July 4, 2021 at the age of 85. Loving husband of Mary (nee Cullen). Devoted father of Eileen Weldon, James (Susan), Shon (Diane), Dennis Cullen. Dear Grandpop of Tyler Hooven (Ally), Mary Rose Weldon, Chad Weldon, Shane Weldon. Brother of Maryann Hoffman, Bernadette Weldon. Relative and friends are invited to gather at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave....

Ann C. Kelly (Nee Cochran)

Ann C. Kelly (Nee Cochran)

Jul 4, 2021

Ann C. (nee Cochran) passed July 4, 2021. Loving mother of Kathleen Montgomery, Walter Glinka, and the late Christine Greenwald and Thomas Glinka. Devoted Gram of Kathleen, Michael, Kelly, Andrew, Tommy, David, Jerry, Walter, Nicole, Alisha, Erica, and Danny. She will also be sadly missed by her great granddaughters Olivia and Madeline and her loving extended family. Services and...

Marjorie E. Busch (Nee Roth)

Marjorie E. Busch (Nee Roth)

Jul 3, 2021

Marjorie E. Busch (nee Roth) passed away July 3, 2021 at the age of 86 with her family by her side. Beloved wife of nearly 63 years to Bernhard Busch. Loving mother of Donna McCracken (Dan), Eileen Busch, Kathy Baker (Jack), and Cindy Stoltz (Mike). Dear Nanny of Lauren, Kristen, Andrew, Shannon, and great-granddaughter Harper. Dear sister of Donald...

John F. Harley

John F. Harley

Jul 2, 2021

John F Harley passed away suddenly July 2, 2021 at the age of 74. He was a US Air Force Vietnam Veteran, retired Philadelphia Police officer, retired court security officer at the federal courthouse and 3rd degree member of the Knight of Columbus council# 4279. Beloved husband of 48 years to JoAnn (nee Dobson). Loving father of Jill Arena (Nicholas)...

Eugene M. Blount

Eugene M. Blount

Jul 1, 2021

Eugene M. Blount passed away July 1, 2021 at the age of 76. A Us Navy disabled veteran. Beloved husband of 31 years to Daniel Henry. Dear stepfather of Kelly Lotz. He is also survived by many loving family members. Services and interment are private.

Howard William Kay

Howard William Kay

Jul 1, 2021

Howard William Kay born March 29, 1935 passed away after a brief illness July 1 2021 at 86 years of age.  He was a resident of Bensalem for 38 years. Born in Philadelphia, Howard was the son of Clarence and Ruth Kay. He is survived by his loving wife Helen "Lynn" Kay, his sister-in-law Nancy McClay (Bob), uncles Jerry...

Stephen J. Juhas

Stephen J. Juhas

Jul 1, 2021

Stephen J. Juhas Jr. of Fishtown, passed away peacefully on July 1,2021 at the age of 84. He was a Navy veteran and retired shipping manager. Son of the late Stephen J. Sr. and Mary (nee Barry) Juhas. Beloved brother of Joseph Juhas (Marie), Marianne McVeigh (William) and the late Joan M. Lubicky, Thomas F. and Jacquelyn. He is also...

John J. Young

John J. Young

Jul 1, 2021

John J. Young passed away peacefully on July 1, 2021 surrounded by his family. Loving Father of Philip, Karen, Marie, Emily, Susan, and Lillian.  Beloved Pop Pop of Jonathan, Christopher, Andy, Jennifer, Anthony, Joseph, Michael, Christina, Courtney, Christian, Francis, Patrick, Joshua, Kevin and loving to Great Grandfather of 11.

An air force veteran of the Korean conflict...

William J. Derbyshire

William J. Derbyshire

Jun 30, 2021

William J. Derbyshire passed away peacefully June 30, 2021 at the age of 93. A US Army Veteran, and a retired police officer for the City of Philadelphia after 23 years. Beloved husband of 63 years to Helen (nee Grant). Loving father of William (Linda), Anita Grove (Dennis), and Martin. Dear grandfather of Dennis (Valerie), Anna, Liam, Alex, Sarah,...

Patrick Francis Xavier Mcbride

Patrick Francis Xavier Mcbride

Jun 30, 2021

On June 30, 2021. Beloved husband of Theresa (nee Eckert). Devoted father of Heather Stagi (David), Michael McBride, Jason Waterman (Samantha) and the late Patrick. Loving pop pop Aidan, Lili, Charli, and Sutton. Dear brother of Vincent (Pat), Dennis (Pat) and Christine Long (Joseph). Also survived by his nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Tuesday...

Steven Burton Rowley

Steven Burton Rowley

Jun 27, 2021

Steve Rowley passed suddenly June 27, 2021, at the age of 50.  Beloved husband of Nina (nee Smith).  Loving father of Billy (Nicole), Jasmine, Isabelle, and Ami.  Son of Fanesse Rowley and the late Chester.  Beloved son in law of Mary and Robert Smith, Sr.  Dear brother of Vera, Chester, and Stevie; brother in law of Samantha (Bryan), Rachael (Jack),...

Dorothy T. Fairbanks (Nee Kelly)

Dorothy T. Fairbanks (Nee Kelly)

Jun 25, 2021

Dorothy T. (nee Kelly) passed away on June 25, 2021. Devoted wife of the late Richard E. Beloved mother of Barbara Murphy (Michael), Michele Wood (Steven), Michael (Martha), Msgr. Gregory, and the late Richard E. Jr. Loving Gram of 11 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren. Dear sister of Anna Marie Delfini (the late William). Relatives and friends are invited...

Dolores L. Russo (Nee Reger)

Dolores L. Russo (Nee Reger)

Jun 22, 2021

Dolores L. Russo (nee Reger) passed away June 22, 2021 with her family by her side. Beloved wife of the late Edward, loving mother of Doreen E. Koons, Theresa L. Ricca, and Debra A. Kimmel. Dear Grandmother of Tiffany A. Shepherd, Desiree A. Jamison, Daniel C. Ricca, Andrew J. Ricca, Gregory L. Ricca, Julie E. Kimmel Munoż, and Neil...

Michael J. Metzger

Michael J. Metzger

Jun 21, 2021

Michael J. Metzger passed away suddenly at the age of 76. Beloved husband to Carol (nee Peters).  Loving father to Denise Gallagher (Michael) and Michael (Nancy). Grandfather to James(Geena), Shane, Michael and Cooper. Great-grandfather to Isabela and Vivienne. Michael is also survived by his sister Margaret Mary Santora( the late Joseph) and the late Harrison (Gerri). Relatives and friends...

Cynthia "Cindy" A. Mcaleer (Nee Fahs)

Cynthia "Cindy" A. Mcaleer (Nee Fahs)

Jun 20, 2021

Cynthia A. McAleer "Cindy" (nee Fahs) passed away June 20, 2021 at the age of 37. A graduate of Little Flower High School and Holy Family University. Beloved wife of James. Loving mother of Lena. Loving daughter of William and Helen Fahs. Dear sister of Cheryl Fahs, Barbarajean Radecki, and Katie Batcho (Paul). Sister-in-law of Joanna and Bob Parker....

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