David Charles Rich February 11, 1937 - November 11, 2022 Kind. David Rich was one of the kindest people to walk the earth. David and his sister, Caroline, learned and absorbed kindness from their parents, Charles and Ruth Rich, who, most likely, learned it from their parents. Likewise, David and Ginny, his first wife, taught kindness to their children, Martha and Andrew. Andrew, in turn, has passed it on to his boys, Charlie, Drew and Casey. David spread it to Deb, his second wife, to her...

Bernice "Bonnie" Joyce Warrender was born February 21, 1949 and lost her courageous battle with cancer November 9, 2022 at the age of 73. She was born and lived in Philadelphia and later Plymouth then Conshohocken for over 30 years. She was predeceased by her parents Thomas and Bernice (nee Ehly) Warrender Sr. her brother Thomas Jr and her sister Diane Warrender-Lombardo and her faithful pups Sugar, Ginger and Shannon. She is survived by her brother Steven Warrender Sr. and his...

William T. Kesselring, Sr., "Bill", passed away on November 11, 2022 at the age of 93. He is the husband of Florence "Floss" Kesselring (nee Twardowski) with whom he celebrated 72 years of marriage. Bill was father to Karen LeBoulch of New Smyrna Beach, FL, William T. Kesselring, Jr., MD (Pat) of East Stroudsburg, Pa, Nancy Breghenti (Wes) of Laramie, WY, and Andrew Kesselring. Grandfather of seven. Great Grandfather of seven. Son of the late William C. and Margaret...

Martha was born October 14, 1922 to Leon and Frances Slawinski. She grew up on East Street with her parents and older sister Josephine in the Wissahickon/Manayunk section of Philadelphia. Her parents owned the local butcher shop, so her household was always busy. She grew up with a number of St. Bernard dogs who were her beloved pets. Martha attended St. Josephphat's Catholic grade school in Manayunk. It was an unusual school where morning lessons were taught in Polish and afternoon...

Michael Shiel, November 21, 2022, Age 82. A retired Philadelphia Police Officer, he is the husband of the late Patricia Shiel (nee McMurrough). Father of Patrick (Roseanne), James (Elizabeth) and Steven Shiel. Grandfather of Kathleen (Jennifer) and Andrew (Catherine) Shiel. He is also survived by 13 brothers and sisters. Relatives and friends are invited to the Viewing at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 26 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 819 E. Cathedral Rd., Philadelphia. A Funeral...

Francine "Fran" D'Amore, November 20, 2022, Age 76. Daughter of the late Marion and Lorenzo D'Amore, original owners of Fiore's Restaurant in South Philadelphia on Passyunk Ave. Beloved sister of Benedette D'Amore and Godmother to Christine Hammaker and Kaden Dougherty. A native of Philadelphia, she graduated from St. Maria Goretti High School and Chestnut Hill College with B.A. Upon graduation from college she went on to receive a Masters of Science in Health...

Stephen Pietrzykowski passed away at the young age of 73 on November 17, 2022. He left behind his beloved wife of 48 years, Linda Pietrzykowski (nee Ogborn); his three children, Stephen Pietrzykowski (Jill), Topper (Kristopher) Pietrzykowski (Amy), and Robbe (Robynlin) Bucci (Vinnie); and his grandchildren, Maddie, Max, and Ella. Steve also is survived by many cousins, relatives and friends and by his granddogs, Sherman, Grant, and Poppy. Steve was the son of the late Henry and Helen...

Dolores "Dolly" DeCaro (nee Eckert) passed away on November 23, 2022 at the age of 89. She was the devoted wife of Louis "Dickie" DeCaro. The most wonderful mother of Louis Jr., Mark (Kairsten), Sharon Dana (Jim Owen), and John (Sherri). Grandmother of Travis, Kerri, Frank, Matt, Morgan, and Sydney. Great grandmother of 9. Dolly worked very hard and devoted her life to her family. She enjoyed cooking, watching Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy, puzzles and word...

Dawn M. O'Kane, November 12, 2022, Age 49. Mother of Justin Chicchi, Kaleigh O'Kane, Rylee O'Kane and Kyle O'Kane. Daughter of the late Joseph Loughrey and Patricia Gulczynski. Sister of Joseph Loughrey, Jr. (Diane), Keith Loughrey, Alison Gulczynski (Chris Jasinski) and the late Allan Gulczynski Jr. She is also survived by nephew Jacob Jasinski, cousins and dear friends. Relatives and friends are invited to Call on Monday, November 21 at 10 a.m. at Koller Funeral Home,...

David "Dutch" VanDiepen passed on November 11, 2022 at the age of 68. Father of Carol VanDiepen, Greg VanDiepen, and Jeanette Lasher (Chris). Grandfather of Beckham and Scarlett. He is also survived by his granddogs Lana and Hendrix. Relatives and friends are invited to greet his family on Sunday, November 20 beginning at 1 PM at Koller Funeral Home, 6835 Ridge Ave., Philadelphia. A Memorial Service will follow at 2:30 PM. Interment is Private.