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Francine D'Amore

Francine D'Amore

Nov 20, 2022

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...

Stephen Pietrzykowski

Stephen Pietrzykowski

Nov 17, 2022

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...

Dawn M. O'Kane

Dawn M. O'Kane

Nov 12, 2022

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...

Robert R. Birkmire

Robert R. Birkmire

Nov 12, 2022

Robert R. Birkmire, passed away on November 12, 2022 at the age of 84. He is the husband of Gail Birkmire (nee Gibson). Father of Gail Willis (Dean), Edward Birkmire (Alisa), and the late Yvonne and Robert Birkmire. Grandfather of Danielle, Christina, Jennifer, Taylor, Ashley, Brianna, and Kaitlyn. Great-grandfather of Daniel, Dylan, Dane, Nevaeh and Onyx. Brother of Richard,...

David C. Rich

David C. Rich

Nov 11, 2022

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,...

William T. Kesselring

William T. Kesselring

Nov 11, 2022

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...

Herbert M. Schwagerl

Herbert M. Schwagerl

Nov 11, 2022

Herbert M. Schwagerl passed away on November 11, 2022 at the age of 89. He is the husband of Rita Schwagerl (nee Pfeil). Father of Roland Schwagerl (Peggy), Susanne Motta (Joseph), Barbara Fishbein (Roy), Herbert Schwagerl (Margie), Rosemarie Gentner (Steven Gentner, Sr.), and William Schwagerl (Karen). Grandfather of Gina Bennett (Sean Weiss), Jenifer Garry (Billie), Aron Motta (Katherine Cooney),...

David "Dutch" Vandiepen

David "Dutch" Vandiepen

Nov 11, 2022

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,...

Roberta Kalinoski

Roberta Kalinoski

Nov 9, 2022

Roberta ("Bobbie") A. Kalinoski, of Chicago, IL, formerly of Roxborough, passed away on November 9th, 2022. Bobbie is survived by her husband of 57 years, Frank Kalinoski. She was the mother of Sean and Brandon Kalinoski. She was the sister of James Gilbert Bobbie was an avid tennis player and enjoyed traveling with her husband Frank. Bobbie's joy in...

Bernice J. Warrender

Bernice J. Warrender

Nov 9, 2022

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...

Helen G. Mann, Ssj

Helen G. Mann, Ssj

Nov 8, 2022

S. Helen Gilbert Mann, SSJ, November 8, 2022, Age 98. Daughter of the late Gilbert and Helen (nee Sullivan) Mann. Sister of Jaqueline Moore, Ursula Connor and the late Patricia Dallas and Celeste Jennings. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, and members of her Congregation the Sisters of St. Joseph. A Funeral Mass will be held...

Rodney Foy

Rodney Foy

Nov 3, 2022

Rodney Eugene Foy, of Roxborough, Philadelphia passed away on Thursday, November 3, 2022 at Chestnut Hill Hospital, he was 66 years old. Rodney was born on March 11, 1956 in Long Branch, New Jersey, the son of the late Betty Norflett. Rodney was raised in Asbury Park, New Jersey where in his adulthood he proudly served in the Asbury...

Caroline M. Mcdowell

Caroline M. Mcdowell

Nov 1, 2022

Caroline M. McDowell passed away on November 1, 2022 at the age of 67. She was the loving wife of the late Chester "Chet" Gulczynski, Jr. Stepmother of Karen Foehl (daughter of her heart). Daughter of the late John "Jack" McMenamin and Margaret J. McMenamin. Sister of Michael McDowell (Ginny), the late Patrick McDowell and sister of her heart,...

Concetta (Insalata)  Miller

Concetta (Insalata) Miller

Oct 31, 2022

Concetta Miller (nee Insalata) "Teeny" passed away on October 31, 2022 at the age of 96. Wife of the late Wallace G. Miller. Mother of Mary Louise Siteman, Rose Marie Erl, Barbara Miller, Geraldine Cortez, Gerald Miller, Kathleen Miller-Shaw, and the late Thomas Miller, Ruth Ann DeMarzio and Lucille Montana. Also survived by 28 grandchildren, 41 great grandchildren, and...

Patricia Jo Clark

Patricia Jo Clark

Oct 31, 2022

Patricia Jo Clark passed away 10/31/22. 'SAFE IN THE ARMS OF JESUS' Predeceased by her parents Bernice and William Buehler; her Husband Harry Clark and daughter Karen Clark. Services to be scheduled. Two words that describe my cousin, Patricia Clark. She was kind. And she was elegant. Patricia showed kindness to all. And she always thought of other people....

Doris H. Zurzola

Doris H. Zurzola

Oct 28, 2022

Doris H. Zurzola (nee Walsh), from Villas, NJ, formerly of Manayunk passed away on October 28, 2022 at the age of 84. Wife of the late John A. Zurzola, Sr. Mother of Mary Jo DiPiero (Rich), Susan Greco, Terese Zimmerman (Michael), Christine Wright (Jim), John A. Zurzola, Jr. (Christine), and Amy Z. Quinn (John). Beloved Nanie of Angela Stoffere...

Nicodemo Sita

Nicodemo Sita

Oct 28, 2022

Nicodemo Sita passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loved ones on October 28, 2022 at the age of 90. Husband of Mimma Sita (nee Mazzone). Father of Mercedes Capizzi (Tom) and Tony Sita (Noel). Grandfather of Andrew Capizzi, Mariana Capizzi, Amanda D'Ortone (Vince), Danielle, Joseph, and Cody Sita. Great Grandfather of Talia, Lorenzo, and Drew. Son of...

Elizabeth J. (Hettel)  Clemson

Elizabeth J. (Hettel) Clemson

Oct 26, 2022

Elizabeth J. Clemson, passed away on October 26, 2022 at the age of 96. She was the wife of the late Robert Clemson and George McGonigle. Mother of Diane Clemson, Robert Clemson, Richard (Ella) Clemson, Rita Clemson, Joseph (Barbara) Clemson, Theresa (Patrick) Murphy, Andrew (Terry) Clemson, and the late Philip Clemson. She is predeceased by her great grandson Rexy...

Alfred I. Gery

Alfred I. Gery

Oct 25, 2022

Alfred "Al" I. Gery, October 25, 2022, age 90. Beloved husband of Elaine (nee Staufenberg). Father of Lisa Howard and Lora Gery. Loving grandfather of Amanda Edwards (Josh) and Andrew Howard (Heather). Great-grandfather of Molly, Henry and Emma Howard. Son of the late Isabel and Alfred I. Gery, Sr. Brother of Carol Reahm (Stan) and the late Bob Gery...

Shirley A. Grow

Shirley A. Grow

Oct 25, 2022

Shirley A. Grow, October 25, age 77. Daughter of the late John and Helen Grow. Sister of Robert Grow and the late Jean Grow, John "Jack" Grow, Ella Mae Cosentino, Joseph Grow and Linda Henderson. Beloved aunt of Helen Graner (David) and Trip Henderson (Ashley) and great-nephew Lucas Henderson. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

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