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Gina Matticola Dwyer

Gina Matticola Dwyer

Jan 26, 2024

Gina Matticola Dwyer, age 55, of Wilmette, Illinois, passed away on Friday, January 26, 2024. Beloved wife of Chris Dwyer. Loving mother of Colin and Meghan Dwyer. Dear Daughter to Frank and Marion Matticola, nee Boyle. Dear sister of Frank Matticola, Tricia Matticola Girlanda, Erin Matticola Vieira, and Bridget Matticola. And sister-in-law to Anhdao Matticola, Raffaelle Girlanda and Paulo...

Eleanor O. Haffner

Eleanor O. Haffner

Jan 25, 2024

Eleanor O'Keefe Haffner of Bensalem, PA passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, January 25, 2024. She was born in Philadelphia on March 7, 1941, daughter of Frances (nee Gibbons) and Arthur O'Keefe.

Eleanor is survived by her loving husband Hermann Haffner, and children Andrea Lloyd (John), Marita (Jeffrey Morris), Karin Mascherino (Vincent), Susan Haffner, and her...

Walter D. Kozlowski

Walter D. Kozlowski

Jan 25, 2024

Walter D. Kozlowski of Collegeville, Pa passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2024 at Aristacare at Meadow Springs, Plymouth Meeting, Pa. He was born in Bryn Mawr, Pa on September 20, 1951 to the late Robert and Ann Kozlowski.

Walter is survived by his wife, Linda M. (nee Scharf) Kozlowski; brother, Robert Kozlowski (Ursula); mother-in-law, Katherine Scharf;...

Louella  Defrangesco

Louella Defrangesco

Jan 22, 2024

Louella DeFrangesco, 77, of Roslyn, PA, passed away peacefully on Monday January 22, 2024. Louella was born in Norristown, PA on December 17, 1946 daughter of the late Gatha Louise (Crawley) and Lewis DeFrangesco. She resided in Montgomery County, PA most of her life.

Louella enjoyed her employment as an Assembler through the Comhar Company retiring in...

Catherine R. Garofolo

Catherine R. Garofolo

Jan 22, 2024

Catherine R. Garofolo, of Jenkintown, PA passed away peacefully on Monday, January 22nd, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was 103 years old. Catherine was born in Philadelphia, PA on January 24, 1920, a daughter of the late Teresa (nee Asti) and Gregorio Sanginiti. She is predeceased by her siblings Bruno S., Mary Viggiano, Frank S., Rose Stabile, Eleanor...

James E. “Doc” Dougherty

James E. “Doc” Dougherty

Jan 22, 2024

James E. "Doc" Dougherty passed away January 22, 2024 at his home in Jeffersonville—surrounded by his loving family. He was 83. Jim was a member of Mother of Divine Providence Church in King of Prussia, where he was head usher.  He worked his whole career at Bell Telephone/AT&T. He loved playing golf, cards, bocce, and Charlie Rich—when he wasn’t...

Philip J. Mccabe

Philip J. Mccabe

Jan 21, 2024

Philip J. McCabe, 79, of Jenkintown, PA formerly of Harrogate in Philadelphia, PA passed away suddenly on Sunday, January 21st, 2024 at his residence.

Philip was born in Philadelphia, PA on May 30, 1944, a son of the late Margaret (Mulholland) and Francis McCabe. He was preceded by his siblings Peter McCabe and Francis McCabe Jr.

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Edward Charles Brozis

Edward Charles Brozis

Jan 20, 2024

Edward Charles Brozis, of Bensalem, PA passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at Jefferson Torresdale Hospital. Edward was born in Philadelphia, PA on November 8, 1949, a son of the late Joanna (nee Potack) and Kazimer C. Brozis.

For many years, Edward worked as an insurance bookkeeper. In addition to spending time with his family-especially his...

Joanne Patricia Vandagna

Joanne Patricia Vandagna

Jan 18, 2024

Joanne Patricia VanDagna

June 1, 1946 – January 18, 2024

In 1946

On the first of June

Joanne VanDagna was born

Under a crescent moon.

In The Bronx, New York

Bertha and Frank raised their girl.

She became a big sister

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James Senteneri

James Senteneri

Jan 18, 2024

James “Jim” Senteneri, age 78, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2024 at the Hopsital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA. Jim was a resident of Philadelphia and a member of Our Lady of Calvary Catholic Church in Philadelphia. After retiring from the restaurant business, Jim worked as a security guard at Parx Casino. This was a...

Daniel Martin Heffernan

Daniel Martin Heffernan

Jan 15, 2024

Daniel “Dan” Martin Heffernan, 84, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on Monday, January 15, 2024, at The Meadows at Shannondell in Audubon, PA.

Born on August 8, 1939, to the late Daniel and Mary (Lawless) Heffernan, Dan grew up in the Bronx, NY, with his parents and dear sister, the late Elizabeth “Betty” Wiener. He...

Timothy John Spangler

Timothy John Spangler

Jan 15, 2024

Timothy John Spangler, 70, of King of Prussia passed away Monday, January 15th, 2024 from heart failure. He was born November 15, 1953 in Lancaster and grew up in Lititz, PA. He is survived by his wife Linda Spangler, (nee Filoon), children Stephanie and Timothy, all of King of Prussia; his brother David Spangler, Mechanicsville, VA; sister Mary (John)...

Florence T. Beecher

Florence T. Beecher

Jan 14, 2024

Florence T. Beecher passed away peacefully on January 14, 2024 in Norristown, PA at the age of 98. Born in Mathers, PA on May 2, 1925 to the late Helen (nee Vivian) and Alphonso Organtini. Florence is predeceased by her beloved husband, Francis E. Beecher, Sr. and her son, Francis E. Beecher, Jr.

Surviving are her children...

Ashley Marie Martin

Ashley Marie Martin

Jan 11, 2024

Ashley Marie Martin, 33, of Philadelphia, PA passed away Thursday, January 11th, 2024 at Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia after a brief unexpected illness.

Ashley was born in Philadelphia, PA on July 24, 1990, first born daughter of Joseph Martin and the late Michelle Wilkins.

Ashley was a bright light from the moment she entered this...

M. Bernice Eastman

M. Bernice Eastman

Jan 11, 2024

M. Bernice (Kellett) Eastman passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 11, 2024, at the age of 93, in King of Prussia, PA. Bernice was born on August 28, 1930 in Shinglehouse, PA. She was the daughter of the late James G. and Nettie E. (Price) Kellett. Bernice was married to the love of her life, the late Richard A....

William F. Bates, Iii

William F. Bates, Iii

Jan 10, 2024

William F. Bates III passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at his residence in Boothwyn, PA. He was 80. He graduated from Chichester High School and worked as a technician. William was a member of Restoration Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Boothwyn, PA, where he was an Elder and Deacon. He enjoyed carpentry, gardening, playing the guitar and trips...

Dr. Samuel James Spadone

Dr. Samuel James Spadone

Jan 10, 2024

Dr. Samuel James Spadone, 67, of Worcester, PA passed away suddenly on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at Einstein Medical Center Montgomery, in E. Norriton. His loss is completely unexpected, and his family is profoundly saddened.

Samuel is survived by his niece and nephew, Michelle and Michael Sherman, as well as his longtime girlfriend, Shu Shi. Samuel was...

Mary Louise Dodds Bailie

Mary Louise Dodds Bailie

Jan 9, 2024

Mary Louise Dodds Bailie, 93, of Jenkintown, PA passed away Tuesday, January 9th, 2024 peacefully, at her residence.

Mary was born in the Oxford Circle section of Philadelphia, PA St. Martin of Tours Parish, on September 26, 1930, beloved daughter of the late Harry Hopper Dodds and Marguerite Elizabeth (McCullough). She was the widow of David Frazer...

Marian J. Vizy

Marian J. Vizy

Jan 9, 2024

Marian Vizy, of Bensalem, PA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 9th, 2024, while surrounded by her family. She was 90 years old. Marian was born in Philadelphia, PA on June 30, 1933, a daughter of the late Elizabeth Rose (nee Szczypiorski) and George Michael Martin. She is predeceased by her son, Gary Vizy.

She was the...

Frank Katarynick Jr.

Frank Katarynick Jr.

Jan 8, 2024

Frank Katarynick, Jr. passed away peacefully on Monday, January 8, 2024 at his residence in King of Prussia, PA surrounded by his loving family. He was 80. Mr. Katarynick was a member of SS. Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church in Bridgeport, PA. He worked as a purchasing manager with Fluid Power Inc. for 39 years. He was a...

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