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Misuk Murray

Misuk Murray

Jul 18, 2026

Misuk Murray (née Yi, Misuk Lee), age 69, passed away on July 18, 2026.  Loving wife of John P. Murray.  Beloved mother of John J. Murray.  Mom-Mom of John Justus and Joseph Jordan Murray.  Dear sister of Yi Chung Sae, Yi Chung Hwa, Yi Chung Hyop, and Yi Chung U. 

Relatives and friends are invited to her graveside service on Friday...

Carlos Rudoi

Carlos Rudoi

Jul 14, 2026

Carlos Rudoi, age 63, passed away suddenly on July 14, 2026. Carlos worked as a teacher for the Philadelphia School District. Loving husband of Michele (née Felici). Beloved father of Andrew (Jess) and Alyssa. He is also survived by many brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews.

Albert J. Habercorn, Jr.

Albert J. Habercorn, Jr.

Jul 14, 2026

Albert J. Habercorn Jr. passed away peacefully on July 14, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

He was the beloved son of the late Albert J. Habercorn Sr., the late Margaret Habercorn, and the late Jean Habercorn, his stepmother. Albert was the devoted brother of Margaret Anderson, Carol Spatafore, Sharon Kirkendoll, Theresa McCoy (Keith), Thomas Kirkendoll, and the late Anna Natale,...

Ronald L. Kersey, Jr.

Ronald L. Kersey, Jr.

Jul 12, 2026

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Ronald L. "Ron" Kersey, Jr. passed away peacefully on July 12, 2026.

Beloved son of the late Ronald L. Kersey, Sr. and Regina. Devoted husband of over 25 years to Mellisa (née Bach). Loving father of Caitlin (Raevon) and Gabriel. Dear brother of Jennifer Kersey and Rhonda Cosme (Ralph). He is also...

Theresa McCarthy

Theresa McCarthy

Jul 11, 2026

Theresa McCarthy passed away peacefully on July 11, 2026.

Beloved mother of Tina McCarthy. Cherished Me-Mom of Taitlyn. Dear sister of Sweetie Kucera (Frank),Mike Morris (the late Eileen) and the late Charles, Jr. Theresa is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews.

Theresa dedicated more than 30 years of her career to Bell Telephone, where she worked as a customer service representative before...

Ann Rose Cole

Ann Rose Cole

Jul 11, 2026

Ann Rose Cole (nee Arant) passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family, on July 11, 2026, at the age of 64.

Beloved daughter of Loretta Arant and the late Daniel Arant. Devoted wife of the late Frank Cole. Loving mother of Christine Cole Donofrio (Keith) and Frank D. Cole (MariKate). Cherished Mom Mom of Keith, Shane, Lilyann Rose,...

William R. Bryant "Bill"

William R. Bryant "Bill"

Jul 9, 2026

William R. Bryant was released from the bonds of this world on July 9, 2026, with loved ones at his side.

Bill, also affectionately known as “Mr. Miyagi,” was born on September 18, 1956, in Queens, New York, to Willie Bryant and Sumiko Kurosaki. He resided in Levittown, New York, where he worked on F-14s at Grumman Aircraft and pursued his...

Mark P. Riccardi

Mark P. Riccardi

Jul 9, 2026

Mark P. Riccardi passed away peacefully on July 9, 2026.

Beloved son of the late Louis and Dolores (née Kuriger) Riccardi. Devoted husband of the late Patricia Riccardi. Loving father of Patricia Confer (J.R.). Cherished Pop-Pop of Jack and Hannah. Dear brother of Lou, Greg (Blanche), Tracey Martino (Lou), the late Glenn (Donna), Denise Drechsel (David) and Karen Riccardi. Father in...

Joan Bescript

Joan Bescript

Jul 7, 2026

Joan Bescript (née Morton) passed away peacefully on July 7, 2026, at the age of 84.

Joan was the beloved daughter of the late William and Catherine Morton and the devoted wife of the late John R. Bescript.

She was the loving mother of John Jr. (Susan), Stephen (Patti), and Amy McGinley (Michael). She was also a cherished "Grandmom/Mom Mom" to Madeline,...

Candace A. Haniebnik-Hellmuth

Candace A. Haniebnik-Hellmuth

Jul 6, 2026

Candace A. Haniebnik-Hellmuth passed away on July 6, 2026.

Beloved wife of the late Steven Hellmuth. Loving mother of Candace (Big Bill), Michael (Mya), Steven Jr. (Jenn), Robert (Deborah), Ryan (Ally), Donald (Angel), Fallon (Benjamin), Myles (Kristina), and the late LeeAnn. Cherished Fun Mom-Mom of Billy, Mikey, Breeze, Ocean, Drift, Crest, Rhyan, Steven III, Haiden, Landan, Izayah, Lucas, Harper, Isabella, Jaxon,...

Thomas J. Rodgers, Sr.

Thomas J. Rodgers, Sr.

Jul 6, 2026

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Meeting ID:  856 8504 3115

Passcode:  657604

Thomas Rodgers, 89, passed away peacefully July 6, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of love, laughter, and unwavering devotion to his family. Born on December 24, 1937, Thomas lived a life defined by hard work, kindness, and a generous spirit that touched everyone he met.

Thomas was...

Frank A. Kopesky

Frank A. Kopesky

Jul 6, 2026

Frank A. Kopesky, age 89, passed away July 6, 2026.  Frank worked as a mechanical engineer for various companies in his life.  He loved to golf and was a big Frank Sinatra and Phillies fan.  Family was most important to Frank, you could always find him goofing off with the kids.  

Frank is survived by his beloved daughter Lorraine Dietz....

Barbara McKee

Barbara McKee

Jul 5, 2026

Barbara McKee, age 64, passed away on July 5, 2026 at the age of 64.  She was preceded in death by her parents James and Lorraine McKee. She is survived by her brothers John McKee, Robert McKee (Susan) and the late James McKee and adopted family Michael Pables and Donna Bradley.  She is also survived by her nephew Eric McKee....

Anne Marie McIvor

Anne Marie McIvor

Jul 3, 2026

Anne Marie McIvor (nee Gallagher) passed away peacefully on July 3, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

Anne was the beloved wife of Joseph A. McIvor for 60 years, and the devoted mother of Joseph (Susan), Anne Marie McIvor - Linquata (Anthony), and Patricia McIvor-Mangino (David), and the loving Grandmother to Kathryn, Fiona, and Allison. She was the dear sister of...

Betty Jean "BJ" Howard

Betty Jean "BJ" Howard

Jul 2, 2026

Betty Jean "BJ" Howard (née Barrineau) passed away peacefully on July 2, 2026, at the age of 84.

Beloved daughter of the late Clarence and Emily Barrineau, BJ was the devoted wife of the late Thomas Howard. She is also survived by her sister, Dawn Wood (Dave), as well as her dear friends and neighbors.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend...

Lindsey M. Abbott

Lindsey M. Abbott

Jul 2, 2026

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the peaceful yet far too early, passing of Lindsey Marie Abbott on July 2, 2026.  Born June 14, 1983, Lindsey graduated from Archbishop Ryan High School in 2002. 

 She faced severe health challenges early in life, undergoing kidney transplants at ages eight, nineteen, and thirty-five.  These battles forged an unbreakable fighting spirit, earning...

Dorathea Helen Baxter

Dorathea Helen Baxter

Jul 1, 2026

Dorathea Helen Baxter age 76, of Mays Landing, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2026.

Dorathea was the beloved wife of the late Paul Gittle. She was a loving mother to Pamula Gittle and Richard Obidas, and a cherished grandmother of many. She is also survived by her devoted niece, Cindy Creamer (Kevin), whom she lovingly raised.

She was the...

Katherine "Candy" Cesarini

Katherine "Candy" Cesarini

Jun 27, 2026

Katherine “Candy” Cesarini (née Gill) passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving family, on June 27, 2026.

Beloved wife of George Cesarini, Candy was a devoted mother to Kimberly Lash (Caitlin), Mark Lash (Stephanie), Nicole Amrik (Scott), and Lauren Converse (Thomas). She was a cherished Mom Mom to Laeland, Grady, Avery, James, Landon, Molly, Leo, Joel, Nora, Aislynn,...

Christian M. Hensler, Sr.

Christian M. Hensler, Sr.

Jun 25, 2026

Christian M. Hensler, Sr. passed away peacefully June 25, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.

He was the beloved son of the late Herman and Elizabeth Hensler and the devoted husband of 47 years to Karen Hensler (née Ford). Loving father of Amanda Hollman (Randy), Lauren Hensler, and Christian M. Hensler, Jr. (Franklin Wise). Cherished Pop Pop of Nexida...

Helen M. Coyne

Helen M. Coyne

Jun 24, 2026

Helen Marie Coyne (née Curran), beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, friend, and faithful servant of God, passed peacefully into eternal life on June 24, 2026, surrounded by the love and prayers of her family. She was 79 years old.

Born on January 4, 1947, Helen lived a life rooted in family, faith, kindness, service, and quiet strength.

Helen was a loving wife...

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