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Christine A. Weiss

Christine A. Weiss

Mar 12, 2026

Christine A. Weiss (née Rutkowski) passed away at the age of 90 on March 12, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Alfred C. Weiss, Sr. Loving mother of Jeffrey Weiss (Debra), Alfred Weiss, Jr. (the late Michele), Brian Weiss (Colleen), Valerie Bolger (Ben Valeno) and Debbie Skinner. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.

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Joan M. Clark

Joan M. Clark

Mar 10, 2026

Joan M. Clark (née Murtha), age 74, passed away on March 10, 2026.  Joan was a retired computer teacher for the Philadelphia School District.

Joan was preceded in death by her beloved husband Thomas Clark.  Loving mother of Anthony Clark and the late Thomas, Mark, and Timothy Clark.  Dear grandmother of Liam.  She will be sadly missed by her brother John...

Loretta Rubin

Loretta Rubin

Mar 10, 2026



Loretta Rubin, a lifelong resident of Levittown, PA, passed away peacefully on her 94th birthday, March 10, 2026. She was the beloved wife of the late Samuel Rubin. Devoted mother of Carol Throne (George) and Brenda Cohen (Hal). Loving Nanny of Rachel (Ron), Jared (Melissa), and Bryan (Brianna); and cherished great-grandmother of Jaden Shai and Liam Ezra.

 Loretta was the dear...

Robert W. Heck

Robert W. Heck

Mar 8, 2026

Robert W. Heck, Sr., age 80, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2026. 

He was the beloved son of the late Helen and Edward J. Heck, and the devoted husband of Jaclyn Heck (nee Warner). Robert was a loving father to Robert Heck, Jr. (Eunice), Kathleen Sauer (Mark), and Maureen Primavera (Anthony). 

He was a proud and cherished “Poppy” to Brianna (Tom),...

Thomas E. Dooley

Thomas E. Dooley

Mar 5, 2026

Thomas E. Dooley passed away suddenly on March 5, 2026, at the age of 58.

He was the beloved son of Mary Anne (née Deese) and the late Edward Dooley. Dear brother of Elizabeth Sutton (Fred) and Timothy Dooley. Father of Kyle and Ian Dooley.

Tom was a proud graduate of Cardinal Dougherty High School, Class of 1986, where he was an...

Jenny Katherine Falcone

Jenny Katherine Falcone

Mar 2, 2026

On March 2nd, 2026. Jenny K. Falcone (nee Loshnowsky) passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family.

Jenny was a devoted and beloved wife of the late Leonard A. Falcone, mother of Patrick and Donna Falcone, loving grandmother to several grandchildren and one great grandson, Jackson.

She was also a dear sister to Mary Falcone (Frank) and Amy Cisyk (the late Ollie)...

Linda A. Kirk

Linda A. Kirk

Feb 28, 2026

Linda A. Kirk (née Karkowski) passed away on February 28, 2026 at the age of 74.  Loving wife of Raymond Kirk.  Beloved mother of Raymond Kirk, Jr. and Heather Kirk.  Dear grandmother of Ronan Kirk, Donald Collins and Addison Collins.  She is also survived by her brother Joseph Karkowski.

All services private at the family's request.

Evelyn M. Pembroke

Evelyn M. Pembroke

Feb 27, 2026

Evelyn M. Pembroke (nee Goeke) passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 27, 2026. She is now reunited with her beloved husband, Eugene “Gene” Pembroke.

Evelyn was the devoted mother of Mary Beth Pembroke, Evelyn Dopkin (Len), Patricia Pembroke (Brian Kable), Lawrence (Lauren), Jennifer Diazdelvalle (Sal), Eugene Jr. and Sarah Zolynski (Ed). She was a loving and proud Grandmom to...

James G. Bagnell

James G. Bagnell

Feb 26, 2026

James G. Bagnell, lovingly known as “Jim,” passed away suddenly on February 26, 2026, at the age of 63.

Jim was the beloved son of the late Daniel and Dolores Bagnell, and a loving and devoted brother to Susan Brunner, Daniel Bagnell (Marcia), and Dolores Bagnell. Dear uncle to Christine Darigo (Joseph Zagnonjy), Katlyn Chichearo (Keith), Daniel Bagnell, Thomas Bagnell (Megan),...

Doris Grace Okerson

Doris Grace Okerson

Feb 25, 2026



Doris Grace Okerson (née Itro) 90, of Philadelphia passed away suddenly on February 25, 2026. Born and raised in Hackensack, New Jersey to the late Nicholas and Elizabeth Itro (née Sepashi).She was the beloved wife of the late Kenneth James and a devoted mother to Kenneth Christopher Okerson (Pennylynn) and Pamela Pekala (John). Doris was a loving and proud grandmom...

Peter C. Monteleone

Peter C. Monteleone

Feb 23, 2026

Peter C. Monteleone, age 84, passed away peacefully on February 23, 2026.

Beloved son of the late Biagio and Rosina Monteleone, who traveled to America from Italy. Peter came from a large family, he was the youngest of 11 children. Peter is survived by his dear brother Anthony Monteleone (Debbee) of Marco Island, FL, and dear sister Dolly Stuhlman (Roy) of...

Catherine Mary Atkinson

Catherine Mary Atkinson

Feb 23, 2026

Catherine Mary Atkinson (nee Hendron), affectionally known as Cass, of Galloway NJ, was born on March 12, 1928, in Philadelphia, Pa. to the late William S. and Elva (nee Grasberger) Hendron, and passed away peacefully on February 23, 2026, at the age of 97 years 11.5 months. She was always precise with her exact age and proud of it.

Cass was...

Sister Kathleen Patricia Haughey, SNDdeN

Sister Kathleen Patricia Haughey, SNDdeN

Feb 22, 2026

Sister Kathleen Patricia Haughey, 94, Sister of Notre Dame de Namur for 75 years, entered eternal life on February 22, 2026, at the Notre Dame Long Term Care Center in Worcester, MA.

Sr. Kathleen, the daughter of Patrick M. and Eleanor (Boyle) Haughey, was born in White Plains, NY, on April 20, 1932. She is the sister of the late Therese...

Elizabeth Moebius

Elizabeth Moebius

Feb 21, 2026

Elizabeth D. Moebius, age 89, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2026.

She was the beloved wife of the late George Moebius and a devoted and loving mother to Elizabeth Turner (the late Joe), the late Paul Sessions, the late Debbie Moebius, George (Tuesday), and Sharon (Jimmy).

Elizabeth was a proud and cherished grandmother to Paul, Valerie, David, Mackenzie, Brooke, Kayla, Autumn,...

Felix A. Santiago, Jr.

Felix A. Santiago, Jr.

Feb 21, 2026

Felix A. Santiago, Jr. falleció el 21 de febrero de 2026.

Amado padre de Diana Gonzales (Juan), Yesenia Santiago, Marco Nieves y Edwin Nieves. Querido abuelo de muchos nietos y bisnietos que lo amaban profundamente. Querido hermano de Manuel Santiago y Gija Santiago. Felix también deja atrás a muchos sobrinos y sobrinas que lo quisieron mucho.

Felix fue un hombre que amó...

Nancy R. Gorzoch

Nancy R. Gorzoch

Feb 21, 2026

Nancy R. Gorzoch (née Taylor) passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family. Nancy was born and raised in Fishtown. She was a proud graduate of Hallahan High School, Class of 1966. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert S. Gorzoch, Sr. After serving in the US Air Force, Bob returned to Philadelphia to marry his...

Stanley Moroz

Stanley Moroz

Feb 17, 2026

Stanley (Stan) Richard Moroz

December 8, 1940 – February 16, 2026

Stanley “Stan” Richard Moroz, 85, of Lancaster, Ohio, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on February 16, 2026. He was born on December 8, 1940, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Stan was a man of many talents and curiosities who lived life on his own terms. A dreamer and artist...

Ellen Jane Werner

Ellen Jane Werner

Feb 16, 2026



Ellen Jane Werner (nee Ulmer) passed away peacefully on February 16, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

Beloved wife of 53 years to Chick, Ellen was a devoted mother of Brian and his wife, Adina, and a loving Mom Mom to Alyssa, Sydney, Melanie, and Douglas. She was also a proud and adoring great-grandmother to Max, Colbie, and Michael.

Ellen was the...

Dolores A. DeVincentis

Dolores A. DeVincentis

Feb 15, 2026

Dolores A. DeVincentis (nee Ward)

Dolores passed away peacefully in her home and entered eternal life on February 15, 2026. She was the loving daughter of the late John and Mary Ward; the beloved wife of the late Jack DeVincentis; and the devoted mother of the late Tom DeVincentis and Lori DeVincentis (George Gosse).

She was the adoring “Mimi” to Christi, Jack,...

Karen E. Murphy

Karen E. Murphy

Feb 13, 2026

Karen was a woman of quiet goodness, whose kindness revealed itself in steady, meaningful ways that held her family together. Patient, gentle, and known for her lighthearted sense of humor, she had a way of making people feel at ease simply by being herself.

A devoted mother, she chose love every day. Through the adoption of two older children from Vietnam,...

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