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Joan Barbara (Hack)  Marek

Joan Barbara (Hack) Marek

Jan 4, 2021

Joan Barbara Marek, 85, of Fairfax, VA, formerly of Philadelphia, PA, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2021, with family by her side. Born in Philadelphia, she was the devoted daughter of the late George J. Hack and Rose M. Hack (nee Fisher), whose families emigrated to the United States from their native Hungary. Joan was a proud 1953...

Thomas A. Leen

Thomas A. Leen

Jan 4, 2021

Thomas (Tom/Tony) Anthony. Leen of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania died peacefully on January 4, 2021 at the age of 88 at Chestnut Hill Hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents Thomas and Mary(Brosnan) and his siblings Billy, Dermot, Paddy, Josephine, Philomena and Mary. He was a beloved husband of Carmel (Codd) and dear father of Tommy, Larry, Teresa and...

George F. Carr

George F. Carr

Jan 4, 2021

Mr. George Carr, age 94, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2021. George was born in Philadelphia, PA to George Carr and Mary (nee Ankerson) Carr. He served in the United States Navy in World War II. He also retired from the Philadelphia Police Department and Lower Merion School District. He was preceded in death by his wife Jane...

Albert "Bear" G. Viall

Albert "Bear" G. Viall

Jan 2, 2021

Albert "Bear" Viall, age 54 of Roxborough formerly from Germantown, passed away on January 2, 2021. Bear was the son of Faye and the late Albert Viall. He is survived by two brothers Michael and Frank Viall, and the beloved father of two daughters Nicole Smith (John) and Jordan Viall. He was the cherished grandfather of Phillip and Dominic...

Susan M. (Sowa)  Beaver

Susan M. (Sowa) Beaver

Dec 31, 2020

Susan M. Beaver (nee Sowa) of Roxborough, passed away suddenly on December 31, 2020 at the age of 74. She was the loving wife of Gerald Beaver for 52 years. Cherished mother of Karen Walker (Tom), Kimberly Beaver, Kelley Glynn (Paul) and Kristi Johnson (Gene). Devoted grandmother of 8. She was the sister of David Sowa (Eileen). She was...

S. Mary Jane Daily, Ssj

S. Mary Jane Daily, Ssj

Dec 30, 2020

S. Mary Jane Daily, SSJ, December 30, 2020. Age 84. Daughter of the late Michael and Alberta Daily. Sister of James Andrew, Michael Daily, Jerome Daily, Kathleen Ferris, Jean Bryson, Adrianne Daily and the late Eleanor Atkinson, Suzanne Oakes and Mark Daily. She is also survived by members of her Congregation, the Sisters of St. Joseph.

Services...

Marcella D. (Kuhn)  Maxwell

Marcella D. (Kuhn) Maxwell

Dec 29, 2020

Marcella "Marty" (Kuhn) Maxwell passed away on December 29, 2020 at the age of 90.

She was the daughter of Joseph and Marcella (Johnston) Kuhn and a proud alumna of John W. Hallahan Catholic Girl's High School, class of 1947. She was predeceased by her parents, her husband, Jerry; brothers (and spouses) Joe (Donna), Bud (Nancy), Rev....

Rose Theresa (Bonafiglia)  Marucci

Rose Theresa (Bonafiglia) Marucci

Dec 29, 2020

Rose Theresa Marucci (nee Bonafiglia) of Roxborough passed away suddenly on December 29, 2020 at the age 80.  She was the wife of the late Silvio P.;  mother of Vincent M. (Mary), Michael A. and Marc A. (Kimberly) Marucci; Nonni of Rebecca R. Marucci; Sister of Joseph Bonafiglia.  A private service will be held.

In lieu of...

Mitchell John Kerper

Mitchell John Kerper

Dec 28, 2020

Mitchell John Kerper, a graduate of Roman Catholic High School, passed away suddenly on December 28, 2020 at the age of 45. He was the beloved son of Bruce J. Kerper, Sr. and Donna M. (Kaspar) Kerper.  Mitchell is survived by his sister Erica L. (Kerper) Croft (Adam), Sister Donna R. (Kerper) Novack (Kristopher) and brother Bruce J. Kerper,...

Helen M. (Bernhardt)  Nagel

Helen M. (Bernhardt) Nagel

Dec 26, 2020

Helen M. Nagel, December 26, 2020, Age 93. She is survived by four children, nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Helen graduated from St. Mary of the Assumption Grade School and Roxborough High School. She was employed by TastyKake, The Metropolitan Life Insurance Company and Ken Crest.

Relatives and friends are invited to Viewing on Saturday,...

Ronald Lee Clemson

Ronald Lee Clemson

Dec 26, 2020

Ronald Clemson, Sr., December 26, 2020, Age 72.

Ron was enjoying retirement in Marco Island, FL after working 19 years with the Philadelphia Inquirer. He was happiest when taking long walks on the beach and fishing.

Ron is survived by his two sons, Ron Jr. (Jennifer Seeds), Brian (Stacy Siderio), Sister, Karin (Larry) Hennigan and...

Anne (Mcnulty)  Dillon

Anne (Mcnulty) Dillon

Dec 23, 2020

Anne "Nancy" Dillon (née McNulty), age 91, died Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at Elm Terrace Gardens, Lansdale, PA. Nancy was born in Swinford, County Mayo, Ireland on July 26, 1929 to Michael and Katherine McNulty. She was the wife of Michael J. Dillon, who preceded her in death in 1987. She was also predeceased by two sisters, Una Margraf...

Esther J. (Klebon)  Haefner

Esther J. (Klebon) Haefner

Dec 20, 2020

Esther Haefner (nee Klebon), 93 years old, of Roxborough and formerly of St. Mary of the Assumption Parish, passed peacefully with family surrounding her on December 20, 2020.

She was the beloved wife of Francis "Fred" Haefner. Cherished Mother of Kathleen Donahue (Dennis), Karen Fogel (Thomas), Judy Ludovico (Louis, Deceased), Janet Haefner Rogers (John). Loving Grandmother of...

Agnes Romano

Agnes Romano

Dec 18, 2020

Agnes Romano of Roxborough, Age 73, December 18, 2020. Daughter of the late Frank and Bea Romano.

A Graveside Service will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, December 30 at Westminster Cemetery, 701 Belmont Ave, Bala Cynwyd, PA.

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Joseph Francis Sexton

Joseph Francis Sexton

Dec 17, 2020

Reverend Mr. Joseph F. Sexton, age 86, passed away on December 17, 2020. Joseph is survived by Deborah VanAllen, Michael J. Sexton (Kathleen), Janet Esposito (Anthony), Thomas V. Sexton, 10 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by Thomas Sexton (Father), Margaret Sexton (Mother) and Kiyoko Sexton (Spouse).

Joseph worked for over 40 years...

Raymond Becker

Raymond Becker

Dec 14, 2020

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...

Joseph A. Piller

Joseph A. Piller

Dec 14, 2020

Mr. Joseph Anthony Piller, Age 93, of Roxborough, beloved husband of Jessie M. Piller, died December 14, 2020. Survived by his son, Joseph (Joey) of Columbia, Missouri and one granddaughter, Julie of Ohio.  He was a much loved uncle and great uncle of many devoted nieces and nephews and great, great uncle of many children and other loving relatives....

Roland W. Harmon

Roland W. Harmon

Dec 11, 2020

Roland W. Harmon, 89, passed away on December 11, 2020, in Norristown, PA formerly Roxborough, PA surrounded by his family. Roland was born on August 23, 1931 in Westbrook, ME, to William Harmon and Albina Harmon who precede him in death. Roland graduated from Cheverus High School in 1951 and enlisted in the U.S. Army where he served as...

John (Piwnicki)  Piwnicki

John (Piwnicki) Piwnicki

Dec 11, 2020

John Piwnicki, December 11, 2020 Age 86. Beloved husband of Margaret Piwnicki (nee Maylum). Father of Peg Wilson (Jim), Karen Lapent (Joseph), Kathy Soto (Richard), Tracey Hanson (Aaron). Grandfather of Joyce, Michelle, Kelly, Joey, Jeff, Frankie, Christina, Jared and Alexa. Great grandfather of Jakob, Jack, Connor, Kaiden, Logan, Riley and Emma. Brother of Maryann Reidy and the late Frank...

Laura A. (Kovich)  Herman

Laura A. (Kovich) Herman

Dec 10, 2020

Laura Anne Herman (nee Kovich) passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 10, 2020 in the comfort of her own home. Laura was 69 years old. Born in Coaldale, PA, Laura was the daughter of Mildred and the late Martin Kovich. She was the beloved wife of Keith Herman who together shared 51 years of marriage. Laura and Keith raised...

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