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Joan C. Slowinski **RESCHEDULED**

Joan C. Slowinski **RESCHEDULED**

Feb 10, 2026

*Joan's Funeral is currently rescheduled due to upcoming inclement weather* 

Joan C. Slowinski (née Schoppe), age 91, passed away on February 10, 2026.  She was born in Philadelphia, PA in 1934.  She was preceded in death by her parents Francis and Kathryn Schoppe.  Joan was a proud graduate of Little Flower High School for Girls.  Prior to her retirement, she was...

Janeth "Jan" Meyer

Janeth "Jan" Meyer

Feb 9, 2026

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Janeth “Jan” Meyer, 80, of Millsboro, DE, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 9, 2026. Jan was born in Philadelphia, PA, to Herbert and Janeth Radue on October 7, 1945.

Jan attended Pen Ryn School in Andalusia, PA, before graduating from Abraham Lincoln High School in June 1963. She then went to Episcopal Hospital School...

Elizabeth Moebius

Elizabeth Moebius

Feb 21, 2026

Elizabeth D. Moebius, age 89, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2026.

She was the beloved wife of the late George Moebius and a devoted and loving mother to Elizabeth Turner (the late Joe), the late Paul Sessions, the late Debbie Moebius, George (Tuesday), and Sharon (Jimmy).

Elizabeth was a proud and cherished grandmother to Paul, Valerie, David, Mackenzie, Brooke, Kayla, Autumn,...

Felix A. Santiago, Jr.

Felix A. Santiago, Jr.

Feb 21, 2026

Felix A. Santiago, Jr. passed away on February 21, 2026.

Beloved father of Diana Gonzales (Juan), Yesenia Santiago, Marco Nieves, and Edwin Nieves. Cherished Grandpa to many loving grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Manuel Santiago and Gija Santiago. Felix is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.

Felix was a man who loved his family more than anything. He was...

Nancy R. Gorzoch

Nancy R. Gorzoch

Feb 21, 2026

Nancy R. Gorzoch (née Taylor) passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family. Nancy was born and raised in Fishtown. She was a proud graduate of Hallahan High School, Class of 1966. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert S. Gorzoch, Sr. After serving in the US Air Force, Bob returned to Philadelphia to marry his...

Ellen Jane Werner

Ellen Jane Werner

Feb 16, 2026



Ellen Jane Werner (nee Ulmer) passed away peacefully on February 16, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

Beloved wife of 53 years to Chick, Ellen was a devoted mother of Brian and his wife, Adina, and a loving Mom Mom to Alyssa, Sydney, Melanie, and Douglas. She was also a proud and adoring great-grandmother to Max, Colbie, and Michael.

Ellen was the...

Dolores A. DeVincentis

Dolores A. DeVincentis

Feb 15, 2026

Dolores A. DeVincentis (nee Ward)

Dolores passed away peacefully in her home and entered eternal life on February 15, 2026. She was the loving daughter of the late John and Mary Ward; the beloved wife of the late Jack DeVincentis; and the devoted mother of the late Tom DeVincentis and Lori DeVincentis (George Gosse).

She was the adoring “Mimi” to Christi, Jack,...

Karen E. Murphy

Karen E. Murphy

Feb 13, 2026

Karen was a woman of quiet goodness, whose kindness revealed itself in steady, meaningful ways that held her family together. Patient, gentle, and known for her lighthearted sense of humor, she had a way of making people feel at ease simply by being herself.

A devoted mother, she chose love every day. Through the adoption of two older children from Vietnam,...

Kathleen A. Schauder

Kathleen A. Schauder

Feb 13, 2026

Kathleen A. Schauder (nee Goldstein) passed away suddenly on February 13, 2026. Beloved wife of 51 years to Charles Schauder, Kathleen was the devoted mother of Tracey Schauder and Kathleen “Katie” Schauder-Davis (Craig). She was a loving grandmom to Dawson. Kathleen was the dear sister of Maryanne Burgmann, Melissa Girnius, and James Goldstein Jr., and the cherished daughter of the...

Dorothy V. Kelley

Dorothy V. Kelley

Feb 13, 2026

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Meeting ID: 849 5010 7368

Passcode: 760999

Dorothy Virginia Kelley, (nee Antoniale), of Philadelphia, PA passed away peacefully at her home, on February 13, 2026, at the age of 92. Dorothy was born on August 22, 1933, treasured daughter of Tomasso Antoniale and Maria Antoniale. She was the youngest of...

Joseph F Coyne

Joseph F Coyne

Feb 10, 2026

Joseph F. Coyne passed away on February 10, 2026, at the age of 74. He was the beloved son of Genevieve (née Potenza) and the late James J. Coyne. A loving father, he is survived by his daughters Mary Therese Coyne, Dee Rakita (Adam), and Kristin Coyne. He was a devoted Pop Pop to Thomas, Brianna, Victoria, Gianna, and the...

Illeana Estella Leon

Illeana Estella Leon

Feb 9, 2026

Illeana Estella Leon passed away peacefully at the age of 69 on February 9, 2026.

She was a loving mother to Manuel and Carlos, Jr. (Karah). Cherished Nana to Carlos, Selena, Alivia, Luke, and Maxine, and proud Great Nana to Lucas and Alessandro. Illeana’s family was the center of her world, and she treasured every moment spent with them.

Born in Cuba,...

Joseph McCusker

Joseph McCusker

Feb 9, 2026

Joseph McCusker passed away on February 9, 2026, at the age of 72. Beloved husband of Deborah (nee Budny). Loving dad to Brian (Alyse), Tim (Jenn), and Katie Vandevender (George); devoted stepdad to Jamie Owens (Christina) and Laura Birch (Michael). Cherished Pop-Pop to Gia, Cassidy, Cru, Owen, Hailey, Lily, Liam, Cecilia, Jason, Parker, Ethan, and Hanna. Dear brother of Edward...

Sharon Fanning

Sharon Fanning

Feb 8, 2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Sharon Fanning (née Buskirk), who passed away peacefully on February 8, 2026, at the age of 80, with her loving husband holding her hand.

Sharon was the beloved wife of Jack Fanning for 32 wonderful years, and their partnership, love, and friendship were the foundation of their life together. She...

Ferdinand G. Reithmeier

Ferdinand G. Reithmeier

Feb 8, 2026

Ferdinand G. Reithmeier passed away after a long illness on February 8, 2026. Beloved husband of the late Dolores (née Wernery). Loving father of Mariann Blaney (Gerard), Dolores Grosso (Louis), and Joseph (Rochelle). Cherished Pop to Hilary, Lauren, Rachael, Krista, Chelsea, Cailin, and Matthew and their families, including 14 great-grandchildren. Dear brother of the late Catherine Keys (the late Robert)...

Oscar P. Dungan

Oscar P. Dungan

Feb 7, 2026

Oscar P. Dungan passed away peacefully on February 7, 2026.He was the beloved husband of the late Leticia (nee Estepa). Loving father of Gerald “Gerry” (Megan) and O.J. Cherished Lolo of Michael. Oscar is also survived by many loving brothers and sisters.He was born and raised in Orion, Bataan in the Philippines. Before coming to America, Oscar earned his bachelor's...

Lisa Marie Grosso

Lisa Marie Grosso

Feb 7, 2026

Lisa Grosso arrived with the New Year itself, entering the world at 12:01 a.m. on January 1, 1968. From her very first moments, she carried the promise of new beginnings—a gentle spirit whose smile would go on to brighten countless lives.

Lisa had an extraordinary gift for making people feel welcome. She loved inviting everyone she met home for dinner, always...

Kathleen M. Michalski (nee Keller)

Kathleen M. Michalski (nee Keller)

Feb 7, 2026

Kathleen M. Michalski (nee Keller) passed away on February 7, 2026. Loving mother of Catherine Michalski, David (Eileen), Philip (Meghan), Eric (Tracy), and the late Gerard (Laura). Cherished Grandmom of Ava, Olivia, Eric and Anthony. Beloved aunt of Kelly Morrison, Andrew Venango, and Michael Venango. Sister to the late Helen Morrison (nee Keller) and cousin to the late Edward Yetter...

Luz Caba de Lora

Luz Caba de Lora

Feb 6, 2026

In Loving Memory of Luz Caba de Lora

Luz Caba de Lora passed away peacefully on February 6, 2026, at the age of 88, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family. Her life was a beautiful expression of strength, compassion, and unconditional love.

She was a devoted and loving mother to her daughter, Deyanira Litka, and a cherished Mama Luz...

Brenda D. Adams

Brenda D. Adams

Feb 6, 2026

Brenda D. Adams (nee Ringstaff) passed away on February 6, 2026, at the age of 83. Beloved wife of the late Edward, Sr. Loving mother of Susan Brettell and Edward, Jr. (Lisa). Cherished Nan to Brittany Hackett (Craig), Matthew Hartman (Christie), SSG Ryan Darroch (Bonnie), Alyssa Meskill (Mike), Emily Adams, and Isabelle Adams. Proud Great-Nan to Matthew, Quinn, Cole, Alivia,...

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