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Joseph P. McCloskey
Apr 20, 2026
Joseph P. McCloskey, age 85, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
He was the beloved husband of 57 years to Maureen McCloskey (née McCann), and a devoted father to Jill McGinley, her husband Jerry, and Tara Cawley, her husband Timothy. He was a proud and cherished “Pop Pop” to Griffin, Emerson, and Maeve.
Joe is survived...
Menina Rizzo
Apr 19, 2026
Menina Rizzo, age 92, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2026.
She was born on May 28, 1933, to Achille & Maria (Pellicciotti) Melchiorre, in Gessopalena, a small town in the Abruzzo region of central Italy. Menina also spent a great deal of her childhood with her adored grandmother, Minuccia Pellicciotti, who she affectionately called mamma.
Menina left Italy for America in...
Catherine P. Hardiman
Apr 18, 2026
Catherine “Cass” Hardiman (née Flynn), age 88, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Beloved wife of William Hardiman for 67 years, Cass was a devoted mother to William Jr. (Beth), Bernard (Denise), and Christine Breccia (John). She was a cherished “Mom Mom” to Bernard, Colleen, Megan, and Kelly, and a proud great-grandmother to Nolan, Tanner,...
William J. Moore
Apr 18, 2026
William J. Moore, age 75, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2026. Beloved husband of 40 years to Patricia (née Nathan). Devoted father of Christina McGinn (Mark), Brian Moore (Nikki), Monica McCusker, Patricia Moore, William J. Moore III, and the late Christopher Moore. Cherished “Pop” of Daniel, Abigail, Juliana, and Keira. He was predeceased by his brother, John Moore, and...
Charles W. Bailer, Sr.
Apr 15, 2026
Charles W. Bailer, Sr., age 84, affectionately known as "Chalie" passed away peacefully on April 15, 2026. He was the beloved husband of the late Maryanne Bailer.
Chalie was predeceased by his daughter, Debra Bailer. He is lovingly remembered by his children: Charles W. Bailer, Jr., Susan Unger (Gregory), Donna D’Ambrosio (Christopher), Daniel Bailer (Cindy), and Michael Bailer. Devoted “Pop” to...
James H. Springfield, Sr.
Apr 14, 2026
James H. Springfield, Sr., age 85, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2026. He was the beloved husband of the late Kathleen Springfield (née McKeever). Devoted father of James Springfield, Jr. and Janice Miller, he was also a dear brother to William and Ronald (Audrey). He is lovingly remembered by his nieces and nephews.
James proudly served his country as a...
Charles Matousch
Apr 14, 2026
Charles Matousch, age 79, passed away on April 14, 2026. He served in the U.S. Navy for over 20 years. Loving husband of Elaine (née Snodgrass). Beloved father of Charles Matousch. Dear brother of Mary Owens and Julie Scarborough. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to his Graveside service, Wednesday...
Augusta "Ginger" Piaia
Apr 12, 2026
Augusta “Ginger” Piaia passed away peacefully on April 12, 2026. Beloved wife of 42 years to Bernard, Ginger was a devoted mother to Anna Piaia and a dear sister to Joanne Santeusanio, Louis Pallante (Brenda), and the late,Nancy Bill-Todd. Ginger was the loving daughter of the late Joann and Louis Pallante.
Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Saturday, April...
Jeanne M. Gellentien
Apr 11, 2026
Jeanne Marie Gellentien passed away peacefully at the age of 94, on April 11, 2026. She was born in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, on February 29, 1932. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Robert Gellentien, and her sons, Mark Gellentien and John Gellentien. She is survived by her sons, James Gellentien (Patricia Torres) and Paul Gellentien; her daughters-in-law,...
Maureen Bryson
Apr 11, 2026
Maureen Bryson, age 58, passed away on April 11, 2026. She was a graduate of Archbishop Ryan High School and Drexel University. After graduating from Drexel, she worked as an Industrial Engineer for many years.
Loving mother of Lauren and Justin Ostopowicz. Beloved daughter of Kathleen and the late Neil Bryson. Maureen was also preceded in death by her brother...
Lisa A. Falcon
Apr 10, 2026
Lisa A. Falcon, 60, passed away suddenly on April 10, 2026. Daughter of Jacqueline Falcon and the late Robert Pagan. Sister of Frederick (Karen), and the late Tina Falcon. She is also survived by her nieces and nephews.
A graduate of Frankford High School, Class of 1984, Lisa had a deep love for music and especially enjoyed attending concerts. She was...
James J. Johnston
Apr 10, 2026
James J. Johnston, 76, of Philadelphia, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2026.
Jim was the beloved son of the late James and Rita Johnston, and the devoted husband of Anne “Sissy” (nee Duffield), with whom he shared 52 years of loving marriage. He was a dedicated and dearly loved dad to Kerri Finnegan (Matthew) of Farmingdale, NJ, and Colleen Kenney...
Mark Fischer
Apr 10, 2026
Mark Fischer passed away peacefully on April 10, 2026, at the age of 69.
Beloved husband of 48 years to Marilyn (née Costello), Mark was a devoted father to Mark, Jr. (Lauren), Michael (Katie), Matthew (Maggie), and Christopher (Claire). He was a loving and proud Poppy to Drew, Lily, Isla, Jack, Ryan, Duke, Madelyn, Peggy, Caroline, Chip, William, and Theodore.
Mark was...
John J. Logan
Apr 9, 2026
John J. Logan passed away suddenly on April 9, 2026, at the age of 71.
Beloved husband of 50 years to Anna Marie (née McKeown). Devoted father of Beth Balassaitis (Kevin) and John Logan (Michelle). Loving Pop Pop of Krystal, Drew, Michaela, Trinity, and Layla, and great-grandpop of Sawyer and Stori. Dear brother of Michael, Patricia, Diana, Kevin, and the late...
Theresa P. Gibson
Apr 7, 2026
Theresa P. Gibson (née Sztukowski), age 72, passed away on April 7, 2026. Loving wife of the late David J. Gibson. Beloved mother of Melissa Shellenberger (John), Kristen Marzin (J.R.), and David Gibson (Lisa). Babci of Emily (Steele), John, Kaitlyn, Nicholas, Brendan, Conner, and Julianna. Dear sister of Bernadette Sztukowski. Also survived by nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are...
Grace F. Pfeiffer
Apr 7, 2026
Grace F. DePalma-Pfeiffer, age 49, passed away on April 7, 2026. Loving wife of Gregory Pfeiffer. Beloved mother of Daniel Pfeiffer. Adored daughter of the late June F. DePalma; and sister to Amanda DePalma. She is also survived by her father Anthony DePalma and many other loving family members.
Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Saturday afternoon, April 11,...
George S. Servais
Apr 7, 2026
George Servais, age 75, passed away on April 7, 2026. George served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He was also a disabled Philadelphia Firefighter injured in the line of duty. He is survived by his loving wife Mary (née Volz). Beloved father of Paul Servais (Althea), Brad Servais, and Danielle Cassidy (Leonard). Poppie of Lenny, Carter, Kady,...
John L. Sullivan
Apr 3, 2026
John L. Sullivan, age 84, passed away on April 3, 2026. He was the beloved son of the late Timothy and Mary Sullivan, and the loving brother of Shirley Sullivan and the late Joseph Sullivan. He is also survived by generations of devoted nieces and nephews. Services and interment will be held privately.
Thomas E. Collins
Apr 3, 2026
Thomas E. Collins passed away on April 3, 2026. Son of the late Franics and Helen Collings. Beloved husband of Annette (née Johnson). Loving father of Johnathan, the late Thomas, Jr., the late Matthew, and stepfather of Denise Foley (Kevin). Cherished Pop to Johnathan, Jr., Faith, Kevin, Sean, and Shealyn, and Great Pop to Maeve, Teagan, Florence, and Arthur.
Dear brother...
Beatrice "Bea" Zelcs
Apr 3, 2026
Beatrice “Bea” Zelcs (née Smith) passed away peacefully on April 3, 2026, at the age of 85.
She was the beloved wife of the late Gene Zelcs. Bea was predeceased by her daughter, Deborah Buck, and is survived by her loving children, Linda Woolbert (Robert), Gene, and Brian (Nicole), as well as her daughter-in-law, Diane Zelcs.
She was a devoted and adoring...
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