Emmett J. Whalen
Oct 5, 1967 - Mar 30, 2023
Emmett J. Whalen passed away suddenly on March 30, 2023. Emmett is predeceased by his father Robert, and brother Steven. He is survived by his mother Jane, sister Kathleen King (Danny), brothers Robert Jr. (Kelly) and Sean Patrick. Emmett is also survived by many beloved nieces and nephews. Emmett will be greatly missed by all…
Gerald "Jerry" P. Griffith
Jan 16, 1949 - Mar 27, 2023
Gerald P. Griffith (Jerry), born January 16th, 1949, passed peacefully at his home on March 27th, 2023. Jerry is survived by his sister Joan Littleton (Bill); daughter Lisa (Magilton); son Gerald, three grandchildren, Shane, Jessica, Christian; one great-grandson, Zachary (Magilton). He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and many friends. Jerry is preceded in…
Rita Blackney
Nov 3, 1936 - Mar 24, 2023
Rita Blackney (née Leone) of Denver, PA and Ephrata, PA passed away peacefully at the age of 86 on March 24, 2023. Rita was born in Philadelphia in November 1936 to Dominic and Teresa Leone. She married Russell Blackney in September 1955 and they had two children, Russell Jr. and Kenneth. She and Russel Sr.…
Laura A. Farrand
Mar 4, 1949 - Mar 19, 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother and wife, Laura, who left us on Sunday, March 19, at the age of 74. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family. She is survived by her husband Hank, sons Michael and Steven, grandchildren Ava and Andrew, and four sisters.…
Edward F. Kalicki, Jr.
Feb 21, 1957 - Mar 19, 2023
Edward F. Kalicki, Jr. (Butch) passed away suddenly on Sunday, March 19, 2023. He was 66 years old. He is survived by his mother, Dorothy Kalicki (late Edward) and siblings John Kalicki (John) and Carmella (Kari) Giorgione (Henry). Butch is also survived by nieces, Kim Tobin (Dan), Adriane Giorgione, Gigi Giorgione (Colleen) and nephew Nick…
William T. Facen
May 29, 1959 - Mar 14, 2023
William T. Facen also known as “Bill” was born to the late Willie Facen and Frances Facen in Philadelphia, PA on May 29, 1959. Out of the 4 children blessed to this union, he was the 3rd child and only boy. Bill received his education from the Philadelphia Public School System. After high school, he…
Anne Marie Maguire
Jul 6, 1948 - Mar 12, 2023
Anne Marie Maguire passed away peacefully on March 12, 2023. There will be a graveside service at Holy Cross Cemetery in Yeadon, PA on April 3, 2023 at 1pm. Anne was born to Bernard and Rita Maguire (née Meehan) on July 6, 1948 in Philadelphia, PA. She is survived by sisters Ellen and Rita, and…
Bruce H. Cherry
Mar 14, 1960 - Mar 11, 2023
Bruce H. Cherry, a lifelong resident of Philadelphia, passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2023. He was 62 years old. He is predeceased by his parents, Honey Prager and Leonard Cherry. Bruce is survived by his two sons, Brandon and Andrew, his wife, Stacey Cherry, his brother Mark Cherry, and his sister Tina Sepkowitz. He…
Paul M. Gasiorowski
Feb 3, 1953 - Mar 3, 2023
Paul M. Gasiorowski, of Philadelphia, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 3, 2023. He was 70 years old. Paul was a graduate of Northeast Catholic High School for Boys. He is pre deceased by his parents, Chester Gasiorowski & Adele Gasiorowski (née Chesnulevicius), sister Paulette Conn (Mike) & many beloved family pets. He is survived by his…
Kathleen M. Drake
Jun 5, 1937 - Mar 2, 2023
Kay Drake, 85, a lifelong resident of Parkwood (Northeast Philadelphia, PA) passed peacefully on March 2, 2022. Kay is survived by her children Kathleen (John), Ann (Jerry), and Harry. She is also survived her granddaughter Patrice, her grandsons Michael, Ryan, and Harry, and great grandson Michael junior. Kay was preceded in death by her husband,…
