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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
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)
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)
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
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
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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
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)
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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