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Martin Donahue

Martin Donahue

Sep 9, 2021

DONAHUE MARTIN JAMES Age 82, of Grove City, formerly of Penllyn, PA, passed away on September 9, 2021 in AHN-Grove City following a brief illness. Martin was born in Philadelphia to the late Martin Joseph and Mary Elizabeth (Scanlin) Donahue. Martin was raised in the Catholic faith and was a member of The Church of The Beloved Disciple, Grove...

John Benjamin Woods

John Benjamin Woods

Sep 6, 2021

John Benjamin Woods, age 29, passed away on Monday September 6, 2021.

Our world was made better with Ben's laughter, his sense of fun, and his boundless caring for everyone and everything in his life. He shared his love as a sincere and spontaneous gift giver, with offerings of technology, jewelry, kitchenware, and many pounds of potato...

Mary V. Ryan

Mary V. Ryan

Sep 5, 2021

Mary V. Ryan, on September 5, 2021, at the age of 96, passed away at home with her family by her side. Wife of the late Bill Ryan. Mother of Bill Ryan III (Joan), Mary, Peg (Chris) and the late Robert Ryan. She will be missed by her six grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, four great-great grandchildren and many nieces and...

Annemarie Kerns

Annemarie Kerns

Sep 4, 2021

Annemarie Kerns (46) passed away surrounded by family on Saturday, September 4th at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania after a long illness.  She should be remembered as an inspiration for all who knew her.  She fought for over nine years after the re-occurrence of her brain tumor by living each day to the fullest.  When asked "How...

George R. Rose

George R. Rose

Sep 4, 2021

George R. Rose, peacefully passed away on September 4, 2021 surrounded by family at the age of 79. He was the son of the late Joe and Lillian Rose. Brother of Jack Rose, Barbara Zomorrodian, and the late Betty, Donald, Billy, Lillian, and Carol. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. George was an avid Phillies fan.

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David R. Hunt

David R. Hunt

Sep 3, 2021

David Ralph Hunt passed peacefully at Grandview Hospital in Perkasie, PA with family at his side on the afternoon of September 3, 2021. He was 90. David was the loving husband of the late Martha Hunt for 62 years.  They were lifelong residents of the Roxborough section of Philadelphia.  He served domestically in the United States Army during the...

Richard G. Rauenzahn

Richard G. Rauenzahn

Aug 30, 2021

Richard G. Rauenzahn, 92, of Philadelphia, died on August 30, 2021.  He is survived by his daughter, Beverly Rauenzahn and her spouse Janeth Albano of Philadelphia; his son Richard Jr. and his spouse MaryKay of Eugene, Oregon; and his grandsons Colin, of Salem, Oregon and Sebastian, of Eugene, Oregon.  He is preceded in death by his wife Ruth L....

Jenna M. Jackson

Jenna M. Jackson

Aug 27, 2021

Jenna Marie Jackson, age 28, of Philadelphia died suddenly on August 27,2021. She was born at Delaware County Memorial Hospital on May 17, 1993 to her loving parents Wayne and Dawn Jackson.

"Jen", as a lot of people called her, was raised in the Roxborough section of the city. She attended Immaculate Heart of Mary School from...

Judith Munley

Judith Munley

Aug 25, 2021

Judith Munley (nee Martin), August 25, 2021, Age 71. Daughter of the late Robert Sr.and Dorothy Martin. Sister of the late Robert Martin Jr. Wife of John Munley. Mother of Michael Sailer, Nicolas Sailer (Adriana), Thomas Munley (Megan), Anna Coogan (William), Stephanie Conklin.  Grandmother of Chase, Benjamin, Olivia, Jason, William Jr., Ciara, Aislinn.  Dog Mother of her beloved Frankie....

Samuel "Butch" Pierson

Samuel "Butch" Pierson

Aug 20, 2021

Samuel "Butch" Pierson, on August 20, 2021, at the age of 74. Husband of the late Linda Pierson. Father of Tracy, Tara, Cindy, and Colleen. Grandfather of 15 and Great Grandfather of 2. Son of Audrey Bickel. Brother of Irene, Vern, Timothy, and James. Also survived by nieces, nephews, and cousins. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing,...

Joseph J. Kerns

Joseph J. Kerns

Aug 20, 2021

Joseph Kerns, age 78 of Roxborough, passed away on Friday, August 20th, at Chestnut Hill Hospital from Interstitial Lung Disease after a brave fight.  Joseph grew up in the East Falls section of Philadelphia where he was surrounded by many family and friends.  Joseph is survived by his wife of 52 years, Jean (nee O'Leary) and children Gina, Annemarie,...

Philip Joseph Maher

Philip Joseph Maher

Aug 18, 2021

Philip Joseph Maher, III passed away after a short illness at the age of 82, on August 18, 2021. He was predeceased by his parents, Phillip Joseph Maher II and Rita (Hass) Maher. He is survived by his wife, Ulana (Lewycka) and his children Nina (Michael) and Stephan (Susan) as well as his grandchildren, Lauren and Sarah. He is...

David J. Byrne, Sr.

David J. Byrne, Sr.

Aug 17, 2021

On Tuesday, August 17, 2021, David J. Byrne, Sr., loving father of Jennifer V. Taylor (David),  David J. Byrne, Jr. (Jillian) and Daniel J. Byrne (Victoria), beloved Pop-Pop to Isabelle R.Taylor,  was called home to God at the age of 70.  He is also survived by brothers, Msgr. Albert  J. Byrne,  Robert  J. Byrne (Jeanne) and sister Carol A....

Joan J. (Trullinger)  Ehasz

Joan J. (Trullinger) Ehasz

Aug 17, 2021

Joan J. Ehasz (nee Trullinger), August 17, 2021, Age 90. Wife of Joe Ehasz, mother of Geri Wiehsner (Jay), Beth Rogers (Mike). Grandmother of Kevin, Nicole, Katie and Michael. Great-grandmother of Tyler.

Relatives and friends are invited to Viewing on Monday, August 23 at 10 a.m. at St. Titus Catholic Church, 3000 Keenwood Road, East Norriton, PA....

Robert J. Van Meter

Robert J. Van Meter

Aug 13, 2021

Robert James Van Meter, on August 13, 2021, at the age of 66, formerly from Philadelphia. Son of the late Robert and Martha Van Meter. Brother of the late John and Patricia Van Meter. Survived by his niece, Sheila McCorriston and grand nieces and nephews. Services and Interment are Private.

S. Kathleen M. Kean, Ssj

S. Kathleen M. Kean, Ssj

Aug 12, 2021

S. Kathleen M. Kean, SSJ  (formerly S. Helen Therese), August 13, 2021, Age 80. Daughter of the late Thomas and Helen (nee Troughill) Kean. She is survived by brother Thomas Kean, sister S. Rose Marie Kean, SSJ and sister-in-law Frances Kean. She is preceded in death by brothers James and Patrick Kean, sister, S. Eileen Kean, SSJ, and sisters-in-law...

Helen E. (Naspinsky)  Oleksiak

Helen E. (Naspinsky) Oleksiak

Aug 10, 2021

Helen Elaine (Naspinsky) Oleksiak, 91, of Philadelphia, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2021.

She was born March 19, 1930 in Mahanoy Plane, PA to parents Simon and Julianna (Iwancyk) Naspinsky; the youngest of eight children.

After graduating Gilberton High School, she attended Empire Beauty School and moved to Philadelphia. Helen worked as both a...

James William Mcintyre

James William Mcintyre

Aug 9, 2021

James William Mcintyre passed away unexpectedly at Reading Hospital on August 9, 2021 at the age of 52.

Born and raised in Manayunk, James was the son of Howard and Pamela, brother to Howard, Dawn, Kimberely, and Brian. James was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He is survived by his soulmate of 34 years, Michelle McIntyre; ...

S. Therese Ganly, Ssj

S. Therese Ganly, Ssj

Aug 8, 2021

S. Therese Ganly, SSJ, August 8, 2021, Age 97. Daughter of the late William and Ann Malloy and sister of the late S. Mary Ganly, SSJ. She is survived by cousins as well as Members of her Congregation, the Sisters of Saint Joseph.

A private Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, August 18 at 10:30 a.m....

John Raphael Hill

John Raphael Hill

Aug 8, 2021

John Raphael Hill, August 8, 2021, Age 58. He was predeceased by the love of his life Roseanne Cannon. Son of Josephine Hill (nee Pizzillo) and the late Robert Hill. Brother of Joann Condrone (Joseph), Natalie Hill (Sal), Robert Hill (Barb), Maryrose Longacre, Kenneth Hill and Eric Hill. Also survived by many nieces, nephew, grandnieces and grandnephews.

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