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S. Anna Clare Fitzpatrick, Ssj

S. Anna Clare Fitzpatrick, Ssj

Oct 14, 2019

S. Anna Clare Fitzpatrick, SSJ.(Formerly Mary Margaret Fitzpatrick), October 14, 2019, Age 97. Daughter of the late Edward and Mary Fitzpatrick and sister of the late Thomas, Edward and Joseph Fitzpatrick. Survived by Vincent Fitzpatrick and family; Mr. & Mrs.Thomas Fitzpatrick and family; Mrs.Louis Fitzpatrick and Family and Fr. Edward Fitzpatrick OSFS as well as members of her Congregation,...

Michael W. Ott

Michael W. Ott

Oct 13, 2019

Michael W. Ott of Royersford, PA, October 13, 2019. Age 68. Born and raised in the Roxborough section of Philadelphia, PA, lost his battle with cancer on October 13, 2019. Mike was a member of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters for 50 years. Beloved husband of 46 years to Patricia (Flanagan) Ott, dear father of Kristi Dzielski, Kimberly Ott-Bustard,...

Francis  (Frank) Joseph Markey, Jr.

Francis (Frank) Joseph Markey, Jr.

Oct 11, 2019

Francis (Frank) Markey, Jr. Age 86, died suddenly on October 11, 2019. Beloved husband of 54 years of the late Margaret Mary (Peg) Markey (nee Doyle). Cherished father of Fran Markey (the late Alice) and Linda Bennett (the late Don). Grandfather of  Dan Bennett (Laura) and Brittany Bennett (Shane Coyle). Great-Grandfather of Joey and Mikey Bennett.

Frank...

Ronald C Birkmire

Ronald C Birkmire

Oct 5, 2019

Ronald C. Birkmire, on October 5, 2019 at the age of 69, passed away. Husband of the late Maryanne Birkmire (nee Pastella). Father of Ron Birkmire (Gina), Tracy Leahy (Peter), Joe Birkmire (Danyle Shepherdson), and Justin Simon (Samantha). Grandfather of Ronnie, Paige, David, Angel, Aaron, Payton, Ryan, Owen, Joey, Harley, Alayna, Matthew, Ella, and Mia. Brother of Raymond and...

Robert A. Lavin

Robert A. Lavin

Oct 4, 2019

Robert A. Lavin, on October 4, 2019, at the age of 52 passed away. Son of Joan Lavin-Werner (nee Trevethan) and the late Marvin Lavin. Loving husband of Sandy (Werner). Dear father of Robert Jr. Beloved brother of Melanie Bruce (Roy). He is also survived by his best friend, Samson. Family and friends are invited to the Viewing on...

Gary Garretson

Gary Garretson

Oct 4, 2019

On Friday, October 4, 2019, Gary Garretson loving husband, father of two children and "Poppy" to six grandchildren passed away suddenly at the age of 67. Gary was born on July 7, 1952 in Philadelphia to Edgar and Edith Garretson.

He attended Roxborough High School and worked as a machine operator for 25 years at Tastykake.

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Marcella Frick

Marcella Frick

Oct 4, 2019

October 4, 2019. Age 90. Born in Syracuse, NY. Youngest of 7 siblings. Graduate of Onondaga Valley Academy, long time resident of Sharon Hill PA. She was a legal secretary for Niagara Mohawak and J.J. McCloskey & Assoc., member of Holy Spirit Women's Club (Sharon Hill), volunteer at John Heinz National Wildwife Preserve (Tinicum), board member of Sharon Hill...

Anny J. Miller

Anny J. Miller

Oct 2, 2019

Anny J. Miller (nee Fischelmaier), October 2, 2019, Age. 95.  Wife of the late James A. Miller. Daughter of the late Maria and Anthony Fischelmaier of Austria. Mother of the late James A. Miller. She is survived by a daughter, Lousia Brash (Richard) and five Grandchildren. She is also survived by Great Grandchildren, Great-Great Grandchildren and other family. Interment...

Helen Francine Cantwell

Helen Francine Cantwell

Oct 1, 2019

S. Helen Francine Cantwell, SSJ, October 1, 2019, age 87. Daughter of the late Frank and Helen Cantwell. Sister of the late Eleanor Cantwell Blade and Dorothea Cantwell King. She is survived by Nieces, Nephews, Grandnieces and Grandnephews as well as Members of her Congregation, the Sisters of St. Joseph. Religious, Relatives and friends are invited to Call on...

Geraldine S. Cook

Geraldine S. Cook

Sep 28, 2019

Geraldine Cooke (nee Zawislak), September 28, 2019, Age 78. Wife of the late Frank Cook. Mother of the Martin, Christopher and William Cook, Valerie Fennell (Thomas) and the late Judith Rase (Frederick). Grandmother of Matthew and Jessica Fennell, Stephanie Atkinson (Derek), Stephen and Christine Rase, Nicole Ausevich, William S. Cook, Jr.. Great-Grandmother of Arieana and Domenick Stella, Alex Carter...

Patricia A. Mcgonagle

Patricia A. Mcgonagle

Sep 27, 2019

Patricia A. McGonagle, September 27, 2019, Age 64. Daughter of Marion McGonagle and the late Wendell P. McGonagle. She is survived by her brother Robert McGonagle and Aunt Rose Scipione.

Patricia was employed as computer engineer by the Digital Corporation, Cigna Health Center and alter owned Angelo & Josephine Gourmet Deli.

Relatives and friends are...

Mary Ellen Rinaldi

Mary Ellen Rinaldi

Sep 27, 2019

Mary Rinaldi also known as Sissy, passed away peacefully at home on September 27, 2019 at the age of 80. She always maintained a positive outlook and will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Mary was the daughter of the late Eugene and Helen Coghlan and sister to Gene, Peggy, Tommy, Cassie, Jimmy and Carol.  ...

Patsy Ann Pierce

Patsy Ann Pierce

Sep 25, 2019

Patsy Ann Pierce, September 25, 2019, age 83.  Wife of the late Raymond N. Pierce Sr. Loving mother of Donald Pierce, Raymond Pierce Jr. (Catherine), Connie Pierce and the late Danny Pierce and Pamela Crilley. Beloved Gram of Donald Jr., Amanda, Cindy, Christina, Raymond III, Catherine (Katie) and Debralee.  Also survived by 23 great grandchildren.  She was a devoted...

S. Rose Andrea Loughery

S. Rose Andrea Loughery

Sep 22, 2019

S. Rose Andrea Loughery, SSJ, September 22, 2019, Age 67. Daughter of the late Thomas and Elizabeth Loughery. She is survived by sisters Andrea Chernekoff (Art) and Rosemary Loughery (Susan Claypoole). She is also survived by a niece, a nephew, grandnieces and Members of her Congregation, the Sisters of St. Joseph. Religious, relatives and friends are invited to Call...

David M. Thummel

David M. Thummel

Sep 21, 2019

David M. Thummel, September 21, 2019, Age 54. Son of Elizabeth Thummel (nee Tinneny). Brother of Maryann Thummel (Greg Mulchin), Stephen Thummel (Margaret).He is also survived by a nephew, Stephen, a niece, Ebee and many Aunts, Uncles and Cousins. David was a beloved friend to many. Relatives and friends are invited to Call on Friday, September 27 from 9...

Joyce Ann Righter

Joyce Ann Righter

Sep 19, 2019

Joyce Ann Righter beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother entered heaven on September 19, 2019, leaving all who knew her broken-hearted. Joyce was 78 years old, and was a deeply caring and loving human being who was generous to a fault.

Joyce was raised in the Northern Home for Children where she formed many life-long friendships. She...

Alexander Montanez, Jr.

Alexander Montanez, Jr.

Sep 12, 2019

Alexander Montanez, Jr. died suddenly on September 12, 2019 at age 58. Beloved husband of Jean (nee Glassmire). Loving father of Nicholas (Lisa), Anthony (Erin) and Alaina (Harre). Devoted Pop-Pop of Jayda, Ryan, Amelia, Maci, Lianna, Aaron and Vanessa. Dear son of Gretchen (nee Harmer) and the late Alexander Montanez, Sr. He is the brother of Gregory Sadowski, Dolores...

Sister  Patricia Louise Ruth, Ssj

Sister Patricia Louise Ruth, Ssj

Sep 10, 2019

Sister Patricia Louise Ruth, formerly known as Sister. Michael Louise, September 10, 2019, Age 77.  Daughter of the late Heifler and Margaret Ruth. Sister of Robert Ruth (Linda) and the late George Ruth. She is also survived by Nephews, a Grandniece, Grandnephews and the Members of her Congregation, the Sisters of St. Joseph. Religious, relatives and friends are invited...

Andrew R. Fox, Sr.

Andrew R. Fox, Sr.

Sep 8, 2019

Andrew R. Fox, Sr., September 8, 2019, Age 81. Husband of the late Carrie Fox. Father of Kim Fox, Andrew R. Fox, Jr. (Jenny) and the late Catherine Fox. Grandfather of Angelina, Alexander and Michael Fox. Sister of Regina Koby. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Services and interment are private.

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Helen M. Burke, Ssj

Helen M. Burke, Ssj

Sep 7, 2019

Helen M. Burke, SSJ, September 7, 2019, Age 77. Daughter of the late Arthur and Marguerite Burke. Sister of Arthur Burke and the later Richard Burke. She is also survived by Nieces, Nephews and Members of her Congregation, the Sisters of St. Joseph. Religious, relatives and friends are invited to Viewing on Wednesday, September 11 at 1:30 p.m..at St....

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