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Michael J. White
Oct 25, 2026
Michael J. White passed away suddenly on October 25, 2026, at the age of 46.
Beloved son of Michael White (Angela Mancini) and Kimberly Raday (Charles). Loving grandson of Edith and the late John Myhasuk. Father of Marissa, Michael, and Mckenzie White. Dear brother of Eric White, Nicholas White, Chuckie Raday, and cherished uncle of Domenique White.
Michael grew up in the...
Norma J. Guirate
Oct 24, 2026
Norma Jean Guirate, 62 of Philadelphia, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2026, surrounded by her loving daughter and family. Norma’s passing will leave behind a legacy of love and kindness. And memories that will live on in our hearts and make us laugh forever.
Norma was born on January 1, 1964, to the late Michael and Miriam Guirate. She was...
Robert B. Culp
Oct 24, 2026
Robert B. Culp, age 77, passed away on October 24, 2026. Bob proudly served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He was a retired elevator constructor with Local 5, and was also a retired NJ State Elevator Inspector.
Beloved husband of Kathleen Culp (née Stinson). Loving father of Marguerite McCay (Douglas), Katherine Knowski (RIchard), Emily Forgione (Domenic) and...
Frances M. Kilroy
Oct 24, 2026
Frances M. Kilroy, "Fran" (nee Crede), passed away October 24, 2026, at the age of 70. She was the beloved wife of the late Jerry Kilroy and a devoted stepmother to Shawn Kilroy and his wife Heather. Dear sister to Kathryn Crede. She is also survived by her niece, Rebecca Montalbano, and her nephew, Isaiah Devine, as well as her...
Carol Commodaro
Oct 24, 2026
Carol Commodaro, age 81, unexpectedly passed away on October 24, 2026. Loving mother of Denise Thompson, Christopher Commodaro (Maryann), Nicholas Commodaro, and Anthony Boykin. Dear grandmother of Timothy Wardle. Great grandmother of Mason Wardle. Also survived by her sister-in-law Theresa Malizia, nieces and nephews.
All services private at the request of her family.
Dorothy C. Correll
Oct 23, 2026
Dorothy “Dot” Correll (nee Fox), age 93, passed away on October 23, 2026. Dot will be remembered for her warmth and ability to make everyone she met feel special. She was a proud graduate of John W. Hallahan Catholic Girls High School (Class of 1950) and a longtime resident of Fishtown, serving as a democratic committee person for decades.
Predeceased by...
Theresa Downey
Oct 23, 2026
Theresa Downey (née Taylor) passed away peacefully on October 23, 2026.
Theresa was the beloved wife of the late Calvin Downey and Eric Mann. She was a devoted mother to Michael Mazie (Amy) and Theresa Law, and a loving grandmother to Ashley, Matthew, Zachary, Patrick, Hollyann, and Connor, who brought joy and love to her life. She was the dear sister...
Richard L. Thompson
Oct 23, 2026
Richard L. Thompson, age 79, unexpectedly passed away on October 23, 2026. He was a proud retiree from the Communications Division of the Philadelphia Police Department. He was an avid boater and loved spending time at his home in Cape May, NJ. Richard was a friend of Bill W. for 30 years. Nothing was as important to him as the...
Roseanne R. Maisey
Oct 22, 2026
Roseanne R. Maisey (née Vandermay), age 70, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2026.
Roseanne was the beloved wife of the late Donald R. Maisey, devoted mother of Vincent Maisey (Michael Long) and Kevin Maisey (Jennifer), and loving grandmother of Kevin and Jolin. She was the dear sister of Karen Natale and Donald Vandermay. Roseanne will be dearly missed by her...
Nella Carpino
Oct 20, 2026
Nella Carpino (nee Vizza) passed away peacefully on October 20, 2026. Beloved wife of Pasquale “Lidio,” Nella was a loving sister to Carmine Vizza (Angela) and Gennaro Vizza. She was a dear aunt to Juli Vizza, Mark Vizza, and Melissa Iannucci, and a proud great-aunt to Timothy.
Born in Cosenza, Italy, Nella treasured the simple pleasures in life. She enjoyed shopping...
Lillian "Lynne" K. Hooker
Oct 20, 2026
Lillian “Lynne” Elvira Kenney Hooker
July 14, 1937 – October 20, 2026
Lillian “Lynne” Elvira Kenney Hooker, born July 14, 1937, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully surrounded by family. She was the beloved daughter of Thomas and Aurora (Andreozzi) Kenney.
Lynne grew up in West Philadelphia and graduated from West Philadelphia Catholic Girls High School in 1954. Following her calling to nursing,...
Steven Stier
Oct 19, 2026
Steven Stier, 51, of Warminster, PA, formerly of Philadelphia, passed away at home on October 19, 2026.
Steve was a devoted husband, loving father, son, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, and buddy to some of the best friends a guy could have. He is survived by his beloved wife, Stacey Stier (nee Reynolds), and their two sons, Kyle Stier and Brandon Stier, who...
Patricia M. Zadjeika
Oct 18, 2026
Patricia M. Zadjeika (née LaGrossa) passed away on October 18, 2026. Beloved wife of George. Loving mother to Chris Swingle. Cherished aunt to Tricia McGovern (Keith), Fred Radtke, Jane Jolly (George), Jim McGovern (Megan), and Sherry Chavarria (Armando). Dear sister to Jane and her twin sister, Phyllis. Pat was also preceded in death by her brothers Clem, Thomas and is...
Danica Bozicek
Oct 17, 2026
Danica Bozicek passed away peacefully on October 17, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Ratomir Bozicek. Loving mother of Joseph Bozicek. Danica is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.
Danica was born in the former Yugoslavia, now Croatia, and was the youngest of nine children. She met and married the love of her life,...
Santino "Sonny" Pellegrino
Oct 17, 2026
Santino Pellegrino, affectionately known as “Sonny,” passed away suddenly on October 17, 2026, at the age of 78.
Beloved son of the late Peter and Philomena Pellegrino. Loving brother of Patricia Pellegrino, Pete Pellegrino (Monica), and John Pellegrino (the late Karen). Dear uncle of William, Frankie, Johnny, Matthew, Valerie, and Marisa.
Sunny was a proud United States Navy veteran who served his...
Raymond M. Borawski
Oct 17, 2026
Raymond M. Borawski passed away on October 17, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved son of Lorraine and the late Raymond Borawski. Cherished brother of Megan Borawski.
Born in Philadelphia, Ray had a true passion for movies and was a movie buff at heart. His love for the big screen eventually led him to work at Penn Cinema in Huntingdon...
John J. Doyle, III
Oct 15, 2026
John J. Doyle, III passed away suddenly on October 15, 2026, at the age of 70. He was the beloved son of the late John J. Doyle, Jr. and Mary E. (nee Baxter), and a loving father to his cherished daughter, Caitlin M. Doyle, affectionately known as “Katie.”
John was the dear brother of Francis X. Doyle (Patricia), Maura B. Doyle,...
Cynthia A. DiCesare
Oct 14, 2026
Cynthia A. DiCesare (nee Andrews) passed away on October 14, 2026. Beloved wife of Carlo DiCesare. Loving mother of Kelly Ann Reed (Gary) and the late Lisa DiCesare. Dear sister-in-law of Joseph DiCesare.
Born in Charleston, South Carolina, Cynthia, affectionately known as “Cindy,” moved with her family to Philadelphia in the early 1940s. She was a proud graduate of John W....
Anthony D. Drigo
Oct 13, 2026
Anthony D. Drigo, "Tony,” passed away peacefully on October 13, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
He was the loving father of Danielle Drigo (Gregory Shelton) and Brianna Drigo (Daniel Hasson), and the cherished Pop Pop of Nicholas, Violet, and Daniel, who brought him great joy. He was the beloved companion of Katia Reyes and the son of the late Dominic...
John "Jack" Logan
Oct 11, 2026
John "Jack" Logan, age 32, suddenly passed away on October 11, 2026. Jack was an inspector for the PPA Taxi/Limo Division. He was a graduate of Father Judge High School, Class of 2012. Jack was an avid Eagles fan and loved his cars, jet skiing, and hanging out with friends.
Loving son of Jack and Diane (née Reynolds) Logan. Beloved brother...
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