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Stephen Halstead

Stephen Halstead

Jul 10, 2023

STEPHEN HALSTEAD, age 51, on July 10, 2023 of Oreland. Survived by his daughter Brooklyn, his brothers and sisters Paul, Elizabeth, Mark and Marianne. Also survived by nieces and nephews. A visitation will be held at Jacob F. Ruth’s, 8413 Germantown Ave., Phila., PA 19118 on Thursday, July 13th from 6:30 – 7:30 PM. Funeral service 7:30 PM. In lieu...

Ritajean Reed

Ritajean Reed

Jul 8, 2023

All throughout our lives, we may meet or hear about people who are blessed with certain traits that distinguish them from all the other people. Someone who possesses strength, dedication, compassion, kindness and the will to help others is surely a person who we all can love, honor, and respect. These certain people truly affect the lives of those they...

Susan Higley Bray, MD

Susan Higley Bray, MD

Jun 6, 2023

SUSAN JANE HIGLEY BRAY, M.D.
Age 81, of Chestnut Hill, died peacefully on Tuesday, June 6, 2023. Susan was the daughter of the late Margaret Snyder Higley and Joseph Brewster Higley. She was predeceased by her sister, Karen Lee Higley. Loving mother of Brian (Michelle) of Fort Washington; Gavin (Franciska) of Siesta Key, FL; Tara Bray Dickman of Lansdale and...

Patrick Anthony Gallagher

Patrick Anthony Gallagher

Jun 1, 2023

Patrick Anthony Gallagher passed away on June 1, 2023, at the age of 74. Patrick was a lifelong resident of Philadelphia. He was born on August 31, 1948, to Anna Maguire Gallagher and Daniel Philip Gallagher. Patrick was preceded in death by his parents and his beloved wife, Irene Bradley. He is survived by brothers, Bernard (Kathleen) Gallagher and Daniel...

Joseph J. DeMarco, Jr.

Joseph J. DeMarco, Jr.

Jun 1, 2023

Joseph J DeMarco, Jr. (Joe) born August 20, 1957 passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2023, at 65 years of age after a 10-month heroic battle with Pancreatic Cancer. He was the beloved husband of Donna Louise "Weezy" (née Stasiorowski), loving father to Lauren Brady (Edward Brady) and Tara Hozier (James Hozier), and proud PopPop of Eddie and Owen Brady...

John J. Currie, Jr.

John J. Currie, Jr.

May 21, 2023

John J. Currie, Jr., of Philadelphia, passed away on May 21, 2023 surrounded by his family. John was born on April 14, 1942 to Gertrude (nee Welsh) and John (Jack) Currie, in Mount Airy. John was a proud alumnus of Holy Cross Catholic School and Cardinal Dougherty High School. After graduating, John attended Pennsylvania State University and enrolled in the...

Bridget Feeney Sharpe

Bridget Feeney Sharpe

May 20, 2023

Bridget Feeney Sharpe of Philadelphia, PA was born on March 10 (a redundant fact for those who knew her!), 1944 in Swinford, County Mayo, Ireland and died May 20, 2023. She spent her adolescence in the Olney section of Philadelphia. For the majority of her life, she happily lived in Mount Airy with her loving husband of 59 years, Thomas...

Maxwell Stepanuk, Jr.

Maxwell Stepanuk, Jr.

May 18, 2023

Dr. Maxwell Stepanuk Jr, 78, of Wyndmoor, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2023, with loving family by his side. He was born on January 5, 1945, in Philadelphia, to the late Maxwell and Julia (nee Supp) Stepanuk. He graduated from Central High School 218, Temple University class of 1966, and Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1971. He completed...

Curtis David Kaller

Curtis David Kaller

May 8, 2023

Curtis David Kaller, age 68, passed away peacefully on May 8th, 2023, at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, surrounded by his close family. Curtis was born on March 13, 1955, in Camden, NJ, to Jeanice and Russell Kaller. He was one of eight siblings and was a lifelong Wyndmoor, PA resident. He graduated from Springfield High School and...

Dolores S. Fanelli

Dolores S. Fanelli

May 8, 2023

Dolores S. Fanelli, of Hilltown Twp., passed away on Monday, May 8, 2023 soon after being diagnosed with a terminal illness. She was 87. Dolores was the loving wife of Edward Fanelli who passed several months earlier. The couple had been married for 61 years. Their first newborn son, Mark, also preceded her in death. Born in Shenandoah, PA, she...

Mimi Perkins

Mimi Perkins

Apr 29, 2023

Michele "Mimi" Roman Perkins, a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend, passed away on April 29, 2023, after a courageous battle with bile duct cancer. She was 54 years old. Mimi was born on January 8, 1969, in Chestnut Hill, PA. She grew up in Flourtown, PA, where she attended Mount St. Joseph Academy. She later attended La Salle...

Beth Zenuk

Beth Zenuk

Apr 28, 2023

Beth H. Zenuk, age 68, passed suddenly Friday morning, April 28th, 2023. Beth was born October 25th, 1954 in Havertown, Pennsylvania. She graduated from Haverford High School class of 72’. Beth married Greg on October 30, 1982 and raised three amazing children, Jamie 46, Matt 39, and Kelsey 32. She was the glue and the rock for her family and...

Michael V. Wainwright

Michael V. Wainwright

Apr 24, 2023

Michael V. Wainwright AKA “Lefty”, age 74, of Wyndmoor, passed away on Tuesday, April 24, 2023. He was born and raised in the Germantown section of Philadelphia and was the youngest of 10 Children in his family. He is survived by his sister Myra, his children, Tim Wainwright (Tara Wainwright), Michael Wainwright and Tiffany Sellers (Lance Sellers). Also survived by...

Deborah Swope O'Brien

Deborah Swope O'Brien

Apr 19, 2023

Deborah Swope O’Brien JANUARY 24, 1954 – APRIL 19, 2023 Deborah Swope O’Brien (Debbie), passed away on April 19, 2023, surrounded by family in Stuart, Florida after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Born January 24, 1954, in Philadelphia, PA, Debbie was the second of three children to Custis Burton Swope and Margaret Bogan Swope. Debbie was a mother and...

Mary Joyce Brzoska

Mary Joyce Brzoska

Apr 15, 2023

Mary Joyce Brzoska (Genther) affectionately known as Joy, joined the angels from her home on Saturday, April 15, at the age of 82, due to ALS. She is survived by her loving husband Thomas, their daughters Sharon Schmitt and Maureen Brzoska, grandchildren Joseph, Megan, Michael, and John, and sons-in-law David and Richard. Joy was born in Bridgeport, PA, the youngest...

Alberta "Bert" S. Milovsky

Alberta "Bert" S. Milovsky

Apr 8, 2023

Alberta (Bert) Milovsky (nee Marcolina) age 91, died peacefully on Saturday, April 8, 2023 surrounded by family in her final days. Bert was the first of her family to be born in the United States, arriving one year after her mother Italia and older sisters, Severina and Helen moved from Poffabro, Italy. She grew up in Chestnut Hill and attended...

Dorothy J. Mancini

Dorothy J. Mancini

Mar 19, 2023

Dorothy J. “Dot” Mancini (nee Myers), age 95, of Philadelphia and Leesport, PA, died peacefully at home on Sunday, March 19. Born March 28, 1927 in Philadelphia, she was the beloved wife of the late Anthony Mancini. Dot is survived by her 6 children, Sandra Mancini-Franklin, Sharon Violi (Frank), Tony, Frank (Darlene), Dante and Marc (Elaine). She is also survived...

Gerald Christian Romig, III

Gerald Christian Romig, III

Mar 16, 2023

On March 16, 2023 at 5:53pm, Gerald Christian Romig III (Chris), of Erdenheim, passed into glory in the arms of his savior. He lives on in his beloved daughters, Sarah Joy Romig Wastle (m. Brian) and Madeline Hope Romig Hause (m. Tim), the mother of his daughters, Clare Hedrick, his siblings, Scott Romig (m. Allison), Meredith Romig Russell (m. Hank),...

John E. Zimmermann, III

John E. Zimmermann, III

Mar 8, 2023

John Edward Zimmermann III of Philadelphia PA died on March 8 after a short illness. John was born in Chestnut Hill in 1943 to John Edward (Ted) Zimmermann II and Virginia (Bobbie) Glendinning Zimmermann. He attended Chestnut Hill Academy and Saint George’s school in Middletown Rhode Island and graduated from Tufts University with a degree in electrical engineering. John began...

Most Reverend Frank T. Griswold

Most Reverend Frank T. Griswold

Mar 5, 2023

The Most Reverend Frank Tracy Griswold III died March 5, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. A renowned preacher known for his warmth and wit, Griswold served as the twenty-fifth Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church, leading the protestant denomination from 1996 to 2005. Griswold who also co-chaired the Roman Catholic-Anglican Commission from 1998 to 2003 and made significant contributions to the...

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