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S. Jean F. Levenstein

S. Jean F. Levenstein

Feb 3, 2020

S. Jean F. Levenstein, February 3, 2020, Age 89. Daughter of the late Abe and Cecila Levenstein. Sister of Rosalie Sherwin, Barbara Curney and the late Doris Totina. She is also survived by Nieces, Nephews, Grandnieces, Grandnephews and Members of her Congregation, the Sisters of St. Joseph.

Religious, relatives and friends are invited to Viewing on Friday,...

Gail Orkwiszewski

Gail Orkwiszewski

Feb 2, 2020

Gail Rosa Orkwiszewski, February 2, 2020, Age 67 of Roxborough.

Wife of the late Francis Orkwiszewski,devoted mother of Nicole Rosa, Laurie Rosa and Mary Katherine Rosa. Loving Grandmother of Carmella, Angela, Anthony, Angelo and Nicholas (Nico). Sister of Gary DiFerdinand (Joanne), Gretta DiFerdinand, David DiFerdinand and Paul DiFerdinand (Brigid).

Relatives and friends are invited to...

April Marie Ash

April Marie Ash

Feb 1, 2020

In loving memory of April Marie Ash who passed away February 1, 2020 at the age of 47. She was born January 10, 1973 in Concord, Calfornia. Moved to Philadelphia Pennsylvania 1985, where she grew up in the neighborhood of Roxborough and Manayunk. April was a free spirit the oldest of 4 sisters.

She was preceded in...

William G. Renner

William G. Renner

Jan 31, 2020

William G. Renner, January 31, 2020, Age 85, of Lansdale. Formerly of Manayunk, William was a Korean War Marine Veteran. Husband of the late Norma (Bailey) and father of Barbara Bishop (Bill), Mike Renner (Stacey). He is also survived by grandchildren Brooke and Megan Bishop.

Relatives and friends are invited to Viewing on Thursday, February 6  at...

Walter A. Dziura

Walter A. Dziura

Jan 26, 2020

Walter A. Dziura, January 26, 2020. Age 90. Husband of Carmella (nee Consolo). Father of Martin Dziura (Barbara) and Kathleen Leahy (Burt). Grandfather of Michael Dziura (Paula), Leah and Stephen Dziura; Christopher Leahy and Victoria Campana (Joe). Brother of Laura, Marie and the late Joseph, Theresa and Edward. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are...

June C. Branco

June C. Branco

Jan 23, 2020

June C. Branco (nee Popichak), January 23, 2020. Age 79. Wife of the late Joseph A. Branco. Mother of Bruce M. Bailey, Jr. (Genevieve), Cindy Lou Moffitt (Dawn)  June Ruth Bilcik (John), and Wendy Kim Hansen (Matt). Grandmother of Blaise, Melissa (Bryan) Stephanie (Alex), Rachael, J.V., Jovan, Ashley, Kimberly, Samantha and Amanda. Great-Grandmother of Brayden, Reese, Eleanor and Laela...

Arthur J. Venezia

Arthur J. Venezia

Jan 21, 2020

Arthur J. Venezia, 95, died peacefully on January 21, 2020. He was born in Norristown, son of the late Morris and Mary (Puche) Venezia. Arthur was a naval veteran of World War II, where he served on the USS Diomedes (ARG-11) in Okinawa, Japan. Prior to retirement, Arthur worked for Goodyear for many years. He is survived by his...

Donna Johnson

Donna Johnson

Jan 17, 2020

Donna Johnson, of Roxborough, on January 17, 2020, age 62. Sister of Barbara A. Hood (Edward), David J. (Linda), Christine J. and the late W.C. Johnson. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and Friends are invited to call Thursday, January 30, 2020 at 10 AM. Funeral Mass to follow at 11AM in  Sacred Heart Chapel, Immaculate Heart...

Joseph A. O'Leary Iv

Joseph A. O'Leary Iv

Jan 16, 2020

Joseph (Joe) O'Leary IV, born 8/11/1970, died suddenly on Thursday, 1/16/20. Joe was a General Contractor and Self Employed.  He was born to the late Joseph O'Leary III (Diane) and the late Kathleen Caldwell (Jack).

Joe is survived by his wife, Shannon O'Leary Renshaw), son Ryan (Sandy), son Patrick (Brooke) and daughter MiKayla (Keegan). He also left...

Cheryl A. Brookshaw

Cheryl A. Brookshaw

Jan 13, 2020

Cheryl A. Brookshaw (nee Elliott), January 13, 2020. age 61. Wife of the late Daniel Brookshaw. Daughter of the Catherine Elliott (Lyons) and James Douglas Elliott. Mother of Mike Quinn and Daniel Brookshaw.  Sister of Colleen Capalbo, Catherine Gilson, Christine Redman, James Elliott, Christopher Eliott. Grandmother of Amaya Quinn and Jaeden Warren.

Per the families request, services...

Dorothy J. Digiovanni

Dorothy J. Digiovanni

Jan 12, 2020

Early Sunday morning, January 12, 2020 Dorothy (Dottie) DiGiovanni of Belmont Hills passed away at age 90 at Lankenau Hospital.

Dottie was the third child born to Robert and Emma (Cole) Pennington November 21, 1929 in Altoona PA.  She was married to Ralph G. DiGiovanni for 48 years before his passing in 2003. Dottie graduated from Altoona...

Leonard Konopka

Leonard Konopka

Jan 11, 2020

Leonard Konopka, January 11, 2020. Age 90. At the family's request, Memorial Service and Interment will be held at a future date.

Joseph Loftus

Joseph Loftus

Jan 11, 2020

Joseph Loftus, January 11, 2020, Age 62. Husband of the late Sharon (nee Kline) Loftus. Brother of Deborah Clemson (Dave), Patricia  Watkins (Harold) and Mary Deely (Tom). Uncle of Michael and Matt Clemson. At the request of the family Services and interment are private.

John P. Skarbek

John P. Skarbek

Jan 10, 2020

John P. Skarbek, age 98, on January 10, 2020. Husband of the late Helen (nee Jakubowski). Father of John A. Skarbek (Maria). Grandfather of Jessica Skarbek (Scott). Also survived by his Goddaughter, Joan Gray and many nieces and nephews. John was a World War II Veteran who served four years in the Navy on the USS Columbia. In lieu...

Anthony J. Disalvio, Jr.

Anthony J. Disalvio, Jr.

Jan 6, 2020

Anthony John DiSalvio Jr., January 6, 2020, Age 64. Son of the late Anthony John DiSalvio and Anna Grace Manzo. Beloved husband of Dawn DiSalvio (nee DiNardo). Father of Danielle DiSalvio and Anthony John DiSalvio III (Kelly). Grandfather of Jordyn. Brother of Anna Marie Melchiorre (Don) and the late Vincent Lewis DiSalvio. Also survived by nieces, nephews, great-nieces and...

S. Dana Mccambley, Ssj

S. Dana Mccambley, Ssj

Jan 5, 2020

S. Dana McCambley, SSJ (Formerly S. Charles Andrew), January 5, 2020, Age 79. Daughter of the late William and Muriel McCambley. Sister of S. Anne McCambley, SSJ, Rosemary Conners (Jack), Carla Ortegon (Pedro), Maris Fowler (Mark), Joseph McCambley, Ellen McCambley and the late William McCambley. She is also survived by Members of her Congregation, the Sisters of St. Joseph....

S. Rose Amata O'Donnell, Ssj

S. Rose Amata O'Donnell, Ssj

Jan 4, 2020

S. Rose. Amata O'Donnell, SSJ, (Formerly Mary E. O'Donnell), January 4, 2020, Age 96. Daughter of the late John and Julia O'Donnell. Sister of Catherine Morse (Bleeker) and the late S. Joan Cecilia, SSJ, Ann Kallenbach (Karl), Margaret Ness and Robert O'Donnell. She is also survived by Members of her Congregation, The Sisters of St. Joseph. Religious, relatives and...

Anthony M. Acquaviva

Anthony M. Acquaviva

Jan 3, 2020

Anthony M. Acquaviva of Roxborough, January 3, 2020, Age 91. Husband of Mary R. Acquaviva (nee Colubriale). Father of Rose Triola (Mike) and Michael A. Acquaviva (Maryanne). Pop-pop of Christine, Lisa, Amy, Ashley, Michael, Joseph and Lily. Great Pop-pop of Tyler, Ashley, Olivia, Emma and Riley. Relatives and friends are invited to Viewing on Thursday, January 9 from 9 ...

Mandy Gudknecht

Mandy Gudknecht

2020

Mandy Gudknecht-Obst, the daughter of the late Charlie and Donna Joe Gudknect (nee Harihan) passed away suddenly on April 16, 2020 due to medical complications at Temple University Hospital, in Philadelphia, Pa.

Mandy is survived by her soulmate, Jimmie Obst. She is sadly missed by her daughter, Skylar Gudknecht and her son, Dante Obst and his siblings...

Gladys V. (Cieslik)  Dinatale

Gladys V. (Cieslik) Dinatale

2020

Gladys V. DiNatale (nee Cieslik), January 1, 2020, Age 100.  Beloved wife of the late Dominic N. DiNatale. Mother of Jeanie DiNardi and the late Jackie DiNatale and Domenica Witte (Elmer). Grandmother of Jacqueline, Angelique (Scott), Victor (Kelly) and Marcella. Great Grandmother of Megan, Sammy and John Vincent ("Jack"). She is also survived by nieces and nephews and loved...

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