Obituaries

Apr 1, 2025

Mark A. Mann, 64, of Philadelphia, PA, passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, surrounded by his beloved family. Born on December 14, 1960, to the late Margaret (née Henry) and Walter Sparo, Mark's life was a testament to love, dedication, and passion.

Mark was a man who found joy in the art of craftsmanship. As a...

Mar 31, 2025

Louis Arena, aged 96, of Bensalem, PA, passed away peacefully on March 31st, 2025. Born in Valguarnera, a small town in Sicily, Italy on March 21, 1929, Louis was the cherished son of Rosa Cannolo and Giuseppe Arena, and the middle child of eleven —a close-knit family that worked, danced and laughed together instilling the value of family from...

Mar 30, 2025

Gerald Patrick Jones, 74, of Somers Point, NJ, passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2025 at

Brookside Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Roslyn, PA. Gerald (Jerry) was born on April 26, 1950 in Abington, PA to the late Mary Theresa (Mullen) and Francis Joseph Jones. He was preceded in death by his brothers Bud (Joanne) and Larry....

Mar 26, 2025

Charles Raymond Wilson, Jr., "Chal," 81, of Glenside, PA, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2025. Born in Philadelphia, PA, on September 11, 1943, to Charles and Helen Wilson, Charlie lived a life marked by unwavering dedication to his country and boundless love for his family and friends.

Charlie’s commitment to service began early. A member of...

Mar 25, 2025

Rose Bruck, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was 93 years old. A lifelong resident of Philadelphia, Rose was born on November 16, 1931, to Margaret (Preso) and Thomas Tinsman.

Rose was a devoted member of Our Lady of Consolation Church in Philadelphia, having...

Mar 23, 2025

Nancy Faust (née Rathbone), 83, passed away on March 23, 2025, in Easton, Pennsylvania.

Born on November 28, 1941, in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, Nancy grew up with a deep appreciation for art and creativity. She graduated from Conestoga High School in Berwyn, PA, before pursuing a degree in art education at Kutztown University. Her love for the...

Mar 22, 2025

Ernest A. Hamer age 72 of Audubon, PA passed away suddenly on Saturday, March 22, 2025 in his home. Born in Chester, PA on August 25, 1952 to the late Ernest A. and Kathleen (nee Crist) Hamer Jr. He is also preceded in death by a sister, Jennie May Peifer. He is survived by his wife, Jamie J. Rambo;...

Mar 21, 2025

Kathleen Anne Hunt, age 77, of Norristown passed away Friday, March 21, 2025, at Artis Senior Living in Huntingdon Valley, Pa. Born in Somerville, MA on July 26, 1948, to the late Aiden and Anna (nee Colarusso) Cullen.

Kathleen is survived by her husband, Francis J. Hunt, Jr.; 3 children, Daniel Hunt (Kelly), Christine Hjorth (Erik), and...

Mar 21, 2025

Frances “Frankie” Dougherty, 63, of Bensalem, PA, passed away on Friday, March 21st, 2025, after facing a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born on September 22, 1961, raised in her beloved hometown of Bensalem, she was the cherished daughter of Anna Walker and Frank Lippincott.

Frances was a woman of incredible strength and an unstoppable spirit....

Mar 20, 2025

Virginia A. “Ginger” May age 80 of Audubon passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2025 at Paoli Hospital. Born in Kingston, Pa on November 15, 1944 to the late John D. and Ruth E. (nee Yourison) Marcin. She is also preceded in death by a son, Scott D. May.

Ginger is survived by her husband of 57...

Mar 20, 2025

Walter F. Traugott, Jr. age 74 of Royersford, formerly of Collegeville passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2025 at his home. Born in Philadelphia on May 27, 1950 to the late Walter F. and Agnes F. Traugott (Kaczmarek). He is also preceded in death by his wife, Teresa M. Traugott.

Walter is survived by 2 children, Alison...

Mar 19, 2025

Charles Edward “Charlie” Kerper passed away on March 19, 2025, almost two years after his diagnosis of extensive small-cell lung cancer. He was at home and passed peacefully in the arms of his wife and children. He was 65 years old.

Charlie was born at Women’s Medical Center in Philadelphia on December 24, 1959, to Lawrence Paul...

Mar 19, 2025

Donna K. Woodruff passed away peacefully on March 19, 2025, at the age of 82. She was born on

September 11, 1942, to the late Tennis Williams and Gertrude Williams (Keeler).

Donna is preceded in death by her husband Lawrence M. Woodruff and brother Donald Keeler Wiilliams.

She is survived by two children:...

Mar 18, 2025

Donald J. “Flip” DiFilippo passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at his residence in Blue Bell, PA. He was 81. Don graduated from Bridgeport High School, class of 1961, and was a member of Saint Helena Church in Blue Bell, PA. He worked at General Electric as quality assurance for the nuclear power...

Mar 17, 2025

Kathleen M. McCabe, 77, of Jenkintown, PA passed away peacefully on Monday, March 17, 2025 at Phoebe Wyncote.

Kate was born in Philadelphia, PA on August 1, 1947, a daughter of the late Rose (Kelly) and Joseph Levy. She was preceded by her siblings Joseph, Rose Mary (Menello) and Regina (Fiedler).

She was the devoted...

Mar 17, 2025

Robert “Bob” C. Loughney, Sr. passed away on March 17, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Eleanor M. “Ellie” (nee Jennings) and devoted father of Beth (Kurt) Stieritz, Bob (Tricia), Amy (Brian) Bytof, and Pat (Mary Eléna). Cherished by 10 grandchildren and their spouses, Todd Stieritz (Ali), Scott Stieritz (Jess), McKenna Loughney, Siobhán Loughney, Regan Loughney, Brian Bytof, Patrick...

Mar 16, 2025

Anthony “Tony” Castrovillo, 89, of Wildwood Crest, NJ and Philadelphia, PA passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, March 16, 2025. Born on September 23, 1935, in Philadelphia, PA, he was the cherished son of the late Sabia (DeMartino) and Frank Castrovillo.

Tony was the devoted husband of the late Nickolette “Nicci” Castrovillo, with...

Mar 14, 2025

Margaret M. Parisi, 98, of Ambler, PA, formerly of 1305 71st Ave, Philadelphia, passed away on Friday, March 14, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.

Born on May 9, 1926, in Houtzdale, PA, Margaret was the daughter of the late Claire (Kelley) and John Adelsberger. One of ten children, she learned the values of hard...

Mar 13, 2025

Edith “Edie” Ann (Lepera) Paciello passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 13, 2025 at Lutheran Community at Telford in Telford, PA. She was 94 years old. Edith was a former resident of King of Prussia, PA and a member of Visitation BVM Parish in Eagleville since 2000. She worked for over 20 years in customer service at JC Penny’s,...

Mar 13, 2025

Catherine Anna Busser, aged 94, of Jenkintown, PA, passed away peacefully in the early hours of Thursday, March 13th, 2025, at St. Joseph Manor in Meadowbrook, Montgomery County.

Born on January 8, 1931, in Philadelphia, PA, Catherine was the cherished daughter of the late Catherine Anna (Currie) and William McConnell.

Catherine was the proud and...