Obituaries

George P. Monahan

George P. Monahan

Dec 31, 2024

George P. Monahan

Jul 17, 1957 - Dec 31, 2024

George P. Monahan passed away peacefully on December 31, 2024 at the age of 67. Born on July 17, 1957 in Philadelphia PA, George lived a life filled with love, laughter and adventure most recently residing in Largo, FL and North Wildwood, NJ. 

George dedicated 37 years of his life to a rewarding...

James “Ferdie” Kauterman

James “Ferdie” Kauterman

Dec 26, 2024

James “Ferdie” Kauterman originally from Juniata Park, passed December 26, 2024.

Survived by his patient wife Dorothy (nee Stasen), his devoted children, Maria Watson (Gary), Stephanie Lash (Mark), James (Katie), and Kate Vessels (Louis), and he is the beloved Grandpop to Nicky, Joseph, Daniel, Sofia, Aubrey Quinn, and soon to be little Louie.  Also survived by his brother Thomas, sister Mary,...

David Usle

David Usle

Dec 17, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of David Lee Uslé , who departed this life on December 17, 2024 and will be deeply missed by his family and friends.

Born on March 22, 1948, to Angelo and Doris, in Philadelphia, where he served as a dedicated Police Officer and Detective for 19 years. David was known for...

Diane E. Welsh

Diane E. Welsh

Dec 11, 2024

Diane E. Welsh, a beloved wife to Frederick, devoted mother to Dawn and Frederick “Ricky” (Crystal), and cherished “Mom Mom” to Joseph, Jenna, and Liam, as well as a cherished sister and doting aunt, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2024, surrounded by the love of her family. A true survivor, Diane faced her short, yet fierce battle with cancer...

Joan Liston

Joan Liston

Dec 9, 2024

Joan Liston, affectionately known as “Aunt Joan” to all who loved her, passed away peacefully at her home on December 9, 2024. She was the cherished daughter of the late John and Dorothy (née McCarty) and the devoted sister of the late Thomas.

Joan is survived by a large extended family of loving cousins, who fondly embraced her as their “Aunt...

Josephine C. Zampirri

Josephine C. Zampirri

Dec 3, 2024

Josephine C. Zampirri passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on December 3, 2024. She is the dear daughter of the late Vincent Barbadoro and Celeste (nee Talamo) and devoted wife to the late Dominic C. Zampirri, Sr. 

Josie is the loving mom to her five sons, Anthony (Barb), Vincent (Linda), Dominic C., Jr. (Betty), Joseph (Joanne) and Salvatore (Via). Proud...

Norman Dougherty

Norman Dougherty

Nov 26, 2024

Norman Dougherty passed away on November 26, 2024. Sadly missed by his loving family. 

Norman is the beloved husband of Ethel, devoted dad of Deonna, Jennifer (Carlos), Norman (Karen), Kelly (Albert), Crystal and Shawn. He is the proud Pop Pop of many loving grandchildren, great grandchildren and the brother of Thomas Dougherty.

He was a life-long dedicated Teamster and a hard-working man.

Relatives...

Linda Graeff

Linda Graeff

Nov 24, 2024



Linda Graeff (née Dence), age 77 of Philadelphia, passed away peacefully in her sleep on November 24, 2024. 

Linda grew up in Pennypack Woods, where she happily remained all 77 years. She was the daughter of Ed and Bert Dence and lived alongside her six siblings before meeting Tom at 18 and spending 58 years married. Together, they had Tom (Linda),...

Patricia Torres

Patricia Torres

Nov 11, 2024

Our beloved Mother, MomMom, Great-MomMom and Wife, Patricia Torres, passed away on November 11, 2024, after a long brave battle with Alzheimer’s. She was 76.

Born in Philadelphia to the late Daniel and Eleanor Purdy (nee Farrell), Patty graduated from Little Flower, class of 1966. Patty started her career in healthcare working in both respiratory and pulmonary departments at Einstein Hospital....

Anne M. Shay

Anne M. Shay

Nov 8, 2024

Our family lost our North, South, East, and West on November 8, 2024. Anne Marie Shay finished her loving legacy on Earth as she departed for the heaven her faith and God promised.

Faithful companion and wife to Richard J. Shay for 59 years of marriage; devoted and loving mother to Richard and Denise Shay, Robert and Nicole Shay, Anne and...

Joann Snodgrass

Joann Snodgrass

Nov 1, 2024

Joann Snodgrass (nee Margraff), 83, of Philadelphia passed away Wednesday, October 30th 2024 with her loving family by her side. 

Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late John and Helen Margraff. She attended Mastbaum high school and raised her four children in the Wissinoming section of Philadelphia. She loved spending time with family and made the holidays feel...

Constance Scholl

Constance Scholl

Oct 27, 2024

Constance “Connie” Scholl (October 14, 1942- October 27, 2024)

Connie Scholl (Foley) passed away peacefully on October 27, 2024. Daughter of Martin and Ellen Foley (Coakley) and sibling to Joanne McGurk (deceased, Howard, deceased). Connie is survived by her six loving children—Ellen Floyd (Walt), Annmarie McShea (Jimmy), Harvey Scholl (Laurie), Daniel Scholl, David Scholl (Debora), and Rebekah Scholl—as well as eleven...

Louis Averill, Jr.

Louis Averill, Jr.

Oct 26, 2024

Louis J Averill Jr. “Louie” passed away October 26, 2024.

Louie was the dear dad of Ryan And Connor Averill. Sadly missed by his loving mom Peggy Averill Kelly, step dad Jim Kelly “Kel”, sisters Megan Heston (Chris), Katrina Schmidt (Jeremy), nephews and niece Thomas Heston, Bowen and Breena Schmidt. Also survived by four stepbrothers, Jim, Jason, Kevin, Mike and by Patricia...

Frank L. Thompson

Frank L. Thompson

Oct 23, 2024

Frank L. Thompson passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones. Husband of Mary Thompson, beloved and devoted father of Anthony (Erin), Nina(Bill), Christopher, Alexandra and Samantha. Affectionately known as Pop to his grandchildren. 

Frank made an amazing career in the Marine Corp and was a recipient of a Purple Heart and many other awards. He worked many years...

Joan Chase

Joan Chase

Oct 3, 2024

Joan A. Chase (nee Lynn) passed peacefully on October 3, 2024.  Beloved mother of Kimberly Rehl (Richard), Edwin Jr (Kelly), Patrick Sr., Michael Sr. (Megan), and Timothy Sr. (Melissa). Adored mom-mom to David Rehl Jr. (Brianna), Joseph Rehl, Kristine (Ryan), Patrick Jr. (Carol), Tyler, Morgan, Isabella, Michael Jr., Timothy Jr, Collin and Aiden. Great Mom-mom to David Rehl III, Raelynn...

Charles Salon

Charles Salon

Sep 3, 2024

CHARLES SALON PASSED AWAY ON SEPTEMBER 3, 2024. HUSBAND OF NORA SALON. 

REST PEACEFULLY KNOWING YOU WERE SO LOVED AND WILL BE PROFOUNDLY MISSED.

HE IS THE SON OF MARIO DECENA SALON AND MIGNON AILES TAYAG, BROTHER OF EDITH S. EQUIZABAL, VIVIEN LITONG, ORESTES SALON, FRANCES VILLADARES, HARRY SALON, ARNOLD SALON AND CLARISSA SALON. 

SERVICES AND INTERMENT WILL BE HELD PRIVATELY.

William Stackhouse

William Stackhouse

Aug 25, 2024

William J. Stackhouse, born on June 1, 1942, passed away peacefully in his sleep on August 25, 2024. Loving husband of Irene R. Stackhouse (nee Wajda).  William is predeceased by his mother Sophia Grolsko (nee Gwardyak), his step father Steve Grolsko and his father, William Stackhouse.  Dear father of William J. Stackhouse (Jacqueline) and Timothy R. Stackhouse, and brother of...

Michael Kennedy

Michael Kennedy

Aug 24, 2024

Michael Harry Kennedy, son of the late James and Gladys Kennedy, passed away on August 24th, 2024. He was a devoted brother to James Kennedy Jr., Mary Ellen McGahan (Francis Sr.,) Sandra La Fauci (deceased,) Robert Kennedy (deceased,) (Kathleen.). Michael is survived by his nieces and nephews, Heather (Bill,) Joseph (Jenny,) Laura Jean (Dan,) Michelle (Jimmy,) Francis Jr. (Samantha,) William...

Kathleen Dalton

Kathleen Dalton

Aug 20, 2024

Kathleen Dalton (O'Donnell) age 65, passed away peacefully August 20, 2024. She was born June 20, 1959 to Kathleen (Shields) and Stephen O'Donnell. She was born and raised in Philadelphia, where she lived her entire life. The first of 8 children, Kathleen is survived by her siblings: Stephen (Dot) O’Donnell, Theresa O’Donnell, Joseph (Colleen) O’Donnell, Denise (Joe) Weiler, Colleen (Joe)...

Eva Calhoun

Eva Calhoun

Aug 14, 2024

Eva Calhoun (nee Logan) passed away suddenly but peacefully on August 14,2024. Wife of the late William (Bill). Devoted mother and sadly missed by her son Bill. Preceded in death by her 3 sisters, Mary Ann Eppinger, Catherine Keddie and Louise Bradbury. Survived by many cousins, nieces and nephews. Eva was happily married for 25 years. She met the love of...

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