Marlene Szczepaniak, age 86, died on June 20, 2021. Loving wife (66 years) of Joseph Szczepaniak and mother of Suzanne Schoenfelder (Robert), Jack, Joanne, and Roxanne Bardman. Grandmother of Leah Saltzer (Shaun), David Hallermeier, Ryan Hallermeier (Emily), Brett Schoenfelder, Thomas Schoenfelder, Sarah Bardman, and Emily Bardman. Great-grandmother of Clara, Henry, Andrew, Ella Saltzer, Myles, Melanie Hallermeier, and another great grand baby expected next month. Marlene is also survived by...

Margaret A. Glassmire, age 66, on June 18th, 2021. Margaret was a lifelong resident of the Roxborough/Manayunk area. Margaret was the wife of Edward Joseph Glassmire and the mother of Desiree Perez (Daniel), Brandy Intindolo, John Intindolo II (Krista), and Edward J Glassmire II (Stephanie). Margaret is also survived by her five grandchildren, Rashay McRae, George Burgess III, Daniel Perez II, Nash Intindolo and Grayson Ladislaw. She is also survived by her sister, Marti Chambers, her...

Raymond E. “Buzz” Becker, age 90, on December 14, 2020. Raymond was a lifelong resident of the Roxborough / Manayunk area. Raymond was the husband of Joan M. Becker and the father of Jude Becker (Anna Marie), Christopher Becker, Rosemary Hopkins (John) and the stepfather of Joanne Donahue (Daniel), Donald Friel (Margaret), Mary Beth Snyder (Louis) and Christopher Friel (Mary). Raymond also is survived by his 16 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, his sisters Ellie Fahringer...

Eleanor P. Carsley (nee Parsons), of New Albany, formerly of Roxborough, passed away on June 14, 2021 at the age of 81. Wife of the late Joseph A. Carsley. Mother of Linda M. Day (Dennis), Joseph E. (Karen), Daniel R. (Laura), and Francis M. (Cheryl) Carsley. Sister of Albert Parsons. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.  Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing on Saturday, 8:30 AM, followed by a Funeral Service 11 AM at Koller Funeral...

Joseph R. Mangano, of Germantown, passed away on June 13, 2021 at the age of 68. He is the husband of Janet M. Mangano (nee Pio). Father of Christina Shemo (Andrew). Poppy to Hannah Shemo. Brother of Carmen (Louise) and Michael Mangano.  Relatives and friends are invited to Viewing on Friday, 9 AM at Koller Funeral Home, 6835 Ridge Ave. A Funeral Service will follow at 11 AM. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, the Mangano family is requesting donations...

Robert "Bob" Riebel of Roxborough, June 8, 2021, Age 54. Son of Patricia and the late Francis Riebel. Brother of Diane Ruch (Thomas), Suzanne Lopez (P. Antonio), Francis Riebel (Janie) and Lisa Riebel. Uncle of Chelsea, Michael, Stephen and Heather. Relatives and friends are invited to Call on Wednesday, June 16 at 9 a.m. at Koller Funeral Home, 6835 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia. A Memorial Service will follow at 11 a.m. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers donations may be made...

John "Jack" Richardson, 56, died peacefully and surrounded by loved ones on June 9, 2021. Jack was born and raised in Roxborough and was the youngest of six children born to Vesta Lee and Margaret "Peg" (Beck). He enjoyed taking a hands-on approach to life. He was everyone's go-to person when they had to move and was the first to offer a helping hand whenever someone needed help with home renovations. He spent his free time working on cars, camping, going to...

Audrie Florence Joan Platt was called to God on May 14, 2021 at the young age of 20. Some of Audrie's favorite things were her car, tattoos, chicken wings, and sushi. She loved to sing, draw, and vacation in Wildwood with her family. She was a sneaker diva, loved sporting her colorful nails, and was always having fun on Tik Tok.  Daughter of Bernadette Vose and Dondi Platt. Stepdaughter of Carl Zepp. Sister of Stephanie Ward, Natalie Ward (John Fitzpatrick),...

Jan H Myers, 70, passed away on May 17, 2021, in East Norriton, PA. Jan H. was born on May 14, 1951 in Philadelphia, PA, to Howard and Lillyan Myers. Jan graduated from Roxborough High School in 1969 and went on to join the US Army as an E4 Specialist. He started his career as a Philadelphia Police Officer and went on to work for the 5th and 14th districts for over 25 years. Jan was best known for his love of sports, and how giving and caring he was to anyone around him. He was beyond...

Gina Marie Birkmire passed away at the age of 42, on June 3, 2021. She is the daughter of Kevin and Linda Tierney. Loving wife of Ron Birkmire. Mother of Ronald III, David, Paige, Angelina, Aaron, and Payton. Sister of Jennifer Gallagher (Steve), Linda Wagner (James), and Karen McGlade (Shawn). Sister-in-law of Tracy Leahy (Pete), Joseph Birkmire (Danyle Shepherdson), and Justin Simon (Samantha). Granddaughter of Mary Ellen Tierney and Catherine Casino. She is also survived by 17 nieces and...