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David J. Gibson

David J. Gibson

Aug 27, 2021

Gibson David J. suddenly on August 27,2021 at the age of 71. Loving husband of Theresa (nee Sztukowski). Devoted father of Melissa Shellenberger (John), Kristen Marzin (JR) and David. Dear pop of Emily, John, Kaitlyn, Nicholas, Brendan and Conner. Brother of Marie(Dan), James (Kathie), Lori(Rich), Michael and the late Nancy. Also survived by his many loving nieces and nephews....

Estella "Trudy" E. Mccloskey-Miller

Estella "Trudy" E. Mccloskey-Miller

Aug 27, 2021

Estella "Trudy" McCloskey-Miller passed away August 27, 2021. Beloved wife of Joseph Miller. Loving mom to James, Tim(Christie), Joyce(Andy), Joey(Jennifer), Brian(Nicole), Kelly(Danny), the late Collen(Frank) and Alex(Regina). Loving Grandmom to 21 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Trudy was also survived by her brother Ronald Kaiser (Lucille). Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Friday, Sept 3, 2021, at Burns...

Kevin Bradley

Kevin Bradley

Aug 26, 2021

Kevin Bradley passed away peacefully August 26, 2021 at the age of 57, he was a resident of Roslyn. Son of the late Manus and Frances (nee Boyle) Bradley. Loving companion of Nancy Grace, beloved brother of Patrick Bradley (Anna McCrory) and Maureen Bradley, dear uncle to Conor. Relatives and friends are invited to his Funeral Mass on Saturday,...

William P. Mumper

William P. Mumper

Aug 25, 2021

William P. Mumper passed away August 25, 2021. Beloved husband to Diane(nee Cornell). Loving dad to Matthew, Joseph and Sarah McClenathan (Sean). Pop-Pop to Jack and Macy. Bill is also survived by his brothers Michael (Connie), Richard (Beate) and George (Andrea). Loving uncle to Alison, Mike, Stephanie, Robby and Anna. Brother in law to Peggy and Bob Conzelman and...

Arthur E. Deeley

Arthur E. Deeley

Aug 23, 2021

***PLEASE CLICK LIVESTREAM TO WATCH THE SERVICE AT 11 A.M.*** Arthur E. Deeley passed away August 23, 2021.  Beloved husband of the late Phyllis M. (nee Reese).  Devoted father of Debbie Edelman (Rusty) and Arthur.  Dear Grandpop of 5 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. He is survived by his brothers, Charles and Norman Deeley as well as loving in-laws.  Relatives...

Janice Fares (Nee Disabato)

Janice Fares (Nee Disabato)

Aug 22, 2021

Loving wife of the late Guido.  Beloved mother of Heather Fares (Jim Porter) and Jillian Fisher (Chris).  Mom-Mom of Adriana, Addison, and Maddox.  Sister of Emidio, Doreen, and the late Patricia.  Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to pay respects Wednesday, September 1, 2021 , from 9-10:45 A.M. at...

Deanna M. Sampson (Nee Lynch)

Deanna M. Sampson (Nee Lynch)

Aug 19, 2021

Deanna M. Sampson (nee Lynch) passed August 19, 2021.  Beloved wife of Noel A. Sampson, IV.  Loving daughter of Bill and Gerry Lynch.  Dear sister of Kate Garrow (Richard) and Bill Jr. (Heather); also survived by her nephews Richie and Billy.  Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Tuesday, August 24, 2021, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM and...

Kathleen L. Smith (Nee Loughlin)

Kathleen L. Smith (Nee Loughlin)

Aug 19, 2021

***Please click here to Zoom the funeral mass on September 7, 2021 at 9:15 A.M.*** Meeting ID:  896 0120 9918 Passcode:  571783 Kathleen L. Smith (nee Loughlin) of Pinellas Park, FL formally of Torresdale Ave. in Philadelphia passed August 19, 2021.  Beloved wife of the late David J. Devoted mother of Patricia DeRatto, Joan...

James D. Howard

James D. Howard

Aug 17, 2021

Please click here at 10:30 A.M. Thursday to Livestream the service.

James D. Howard, age 53, passed away unexpectedly on August 17, 2021.

Loving husband of Bonnie (nee Pfaff).  Beloved father of James J., Kayla, and Christian.  Son of Bertha and the late James B. Howard.  Brother of Debra Connor (Mark), Donna Buggy...

Judith Ann Carey (Nee Theis)

Judith Ann Carey (Nee Theis)

Aug 17, 2021

Judith Ann Carey (nee: Theis) passed away suddenly on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at the age of 62.

Born on November 3, 1958, Judy was a dedicated registered nurse and a devoted mother, daughter, sister, grandmother and aunt.

Judy was predeceased by her father John Theis Sr. She survived by her mother Eleanor; children Michael...

Scott J. Macainsh

Scott J. Macainsh

Aug 17, 2021

Beloved son of the late Shirley and Jimmy.  Loving brother of Deborah Ahlers (William) and Sallie McLaughlin (the late Patrick).  Uncle of Matthew Battista (Jennifer) and Nicholas Battista (Lori).  Great uncle of Ryan, Kylie, Milana, Madison, and Adriana.  Relatives and friends are invited to pay respects on Saturday, August 28, 2021 , from 9-10:15 A.M. at BURNS...

Frederick "Fred" D. Reese Jr.

Frederick "Fred" D. Reese Jr.

Aug 16, 2021

Frederick "Fred" D. Reese Jr., age 70, of Fairless Hills, died Monday, August 16, 2021 at St. Mary's Hospital in Langhorne, PA. He was the beloved husband of 30 years to Kathleen A. (Bauder) Reese. Born and raised, in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Fred Reese Sr. and Janet (Lynd) Reese. In addition to his wife, Fred ...

Richard D. Goodman "Ricky"

Richard D. Goodman "Ricky"

Aug 14, 2021

Richard D. Goodman "Ricky" passed away August 14, 2021 with his family by his side. He was a US Navy Veteran. Beloved husband of Dolores (nee Yannuzzi). Loving father of Albert (Pat), Dottie Finch (the late Jack), Mark (Joanne), Sue Wells (Tim), Barbara, Annemarie, Dave, and the late Don. Dear Poppy of 12 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. He is...

Dominic J. Mazzeo

Dominic J. Mazzeo

Aug 12, 2021

Dominic J. Mazzeo passed away August 12, 2021. Husband to Dianne (née Kent). Loving father to Sister Angela Mari e Mazzeo CSFN and Lisa Steen (Edward). Beloved pop - pop to Ryan and Melanie. Dominic was also survived by siblings Carmen "Buddy", Anthony, Michael and the late Santo "Sam". Relatives and friends are invited to gather at St. Katherine...

Joseph J. Sammons

Joseph J. Sammons

Aug 12, 2021

Joseph J. Sammons passed away August 12, 2021 at the age of 76. A resident of Cape May Courthouse and former resident of Philadelphia (East Torresdale and Fishtown). He was a Vietnam Veteran, retired Teamster from local 107 and active member with the DAV of North Wildwood NJ. He is the beloved husband of 55 years to Jane (nee Quinn),...

Elizabeth "Betty" A. Robbins

Elizabeth "Betty" A. Robbins

Aug 12, 2021

(nee Graham - Gross) on August 12, 2021 at the age of 79. Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Loving mother of Lisa Schule (James), Joseph Graham (Diane), Stephen Graham (Jeanine) and Michael Robbins (Joy). Dear grandmom of Jimmy Jr., Matthew, Zach, Joseph Jr., Emy, Max, Trevor, Reece, Carolyn , Jack and Luke. Great grandmom of James III and...

Samuel P. Zieminski, Sr.

Samuel P. Zieminski, Sr.

Aug 11, 2021

Samuel P. Zieminski, Sr. passed away August 11, 2021 at the age of 76. Loving husband of Claire "Terry" (nee Preso). Loving father of Joseph (Nicole), Samuel Jr. (Sherry), Gregory (Danielle), and Stacyann. Dear Pop of Alexis, Patrick, and Haley. Brother of Carol Kehoe (Fran). He is also survived by many loving cousins, nieces and nephews. Sam was...

Ann C. Mcgrath

Ann C. Mcgrath

Aug 11, 2021

Ann C. McGrath, age 87, on August 11, 2021.  Ann was a lifelong resident of Philadelphia and a devoted parishioner of St Jerome's since 1956. Ann was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years J. Vincent McGrath, and is the mother of Colleen Ryan (William), Vince McGrath (Sherry), Sean McGrath (Patty), Patricia DiSanto (Daniel), Stephen McGrath (Colleen),...

Dorothy "Dottie/Dotsie" Panzera (Nee Perretti)

Dorothy "Dottie/Dotsie" Panzera (Nee Perretti)

Aug 9, 2021

Our beloved Mother, Dorothy (Dottie/Dotsie) Perretti Panzera's time on Earth came to an end on August 9, 2021, at the age of 91. She had a fabulous life. She was born in the family home in the Bronx on December 11, 1929. Her early tomboy life included roller skating, playing basketball and riding on the back of her brother's...

Kevin C. Jenkins

Kevin C. Jenkins

Aug 8, 2021

Kevin C. Jenkins passed suddenly August, 8, 2021, at the age of 61.  Loving father of Colena, Michael, Curtis, and Hasson.  Dear Pop Pop of Laylah and Jrue.  Relatives and friends are invited to gather, Saturday, August 14, 2021, 9:30 AM St. Albert the Great Church, 212 Welsh Road, Huntingdon Valley, PA, followed by his Memorial Mass 10:00 AM....

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