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Edward V. Ludwig, V.

Jan 3, 1951 - Jan 6, 2024

Edward V. Ludwig V. of Croydon, PA passed away suddenly at his home on Saturday, January 6, 2024.  He was born in Philadelphia, PA by the late Edward Ludwig IV & Stella (Tumasz) Ludwig.  He was raised in the Bridesburg section of Philadelphia before moving to Croydon with his late wife Elizabeth (Muholland) Ludwig. Edward & Betsy were married in…

Eleanor "Ellie" Shaffer

Dec 4, 1931 - Jan 5, 2024

Ellie Shaffer, 92 years old, died on January 5th, predeceased by husband Martin Dranoff; her identical twin and best friend, Leanore “Lee” Vizer; and her older sister Gerry Seltzer. The daughter of professional musicians, Jeanne Kramer, Ellie’s accompanist, and Martin Kramer, once Cherry Hill’s famed Latin Casino’s conductor, Ellie had a prolific musical career. She…

Edward J. Collins

Jul 9, 1952 - Jan 4, 2024

Edward J. Collins 71, of Philadelphia died peacefully on January 4, 2024 following a long illness. Mr. Collins was the son of John F. Collins Jr. and Francis Toland Collins. He graduated from Cardinal Dougherty High School, class of 1970. Prior to his retirement, he had a long career as an optician at the PA…

Andrew J. Hober Jr.

Jan 15, 1930 - Jan 3, 2024

Andrew J Hober Jr, age 93, died peacefully on January 3, 2024 at the home of his daughter. Husband of the late Jean(Monroe) and father of the late Gregory, he is survived by his wife Florence (Werts) and his children, Stephen (Regina) (the late MaryKay), Pamela Carroll(Drew), Martin(Rosemary), Philip(Denise) and Christopher, 16 grandchildren, 13 great…

David Michael Foster, Sr.

Aug 17, 1946 - Jan 2, 2024

David Michael Foster Sr., of Cherry Hill, New Jersey tragically passed away on January 2, 2024, at 77 years old. David was survived by his children: Maryann Foster, David Michael Foster Jr, Jennifer Wallace, and Douglas Matthew Foster (Christina). David is also survived by Amanda Ives née Cranmer (Robert) who he considered his own daughter.…

Mary Ann McFadden

Dec 12, 1940 - Jan 2, 2024

Mary Ann McFadden passed away with her family around her after a brief illness. She was predeceased by her parents, Paul E. and Mary Geyer, her sister, Helen, and her first grandchild, Dennis P. O’Neill. She is survived by her best friend and husband, Jim, of 64 years, and their five children and spouses: Mary Ann &…

Edward J. Novotny

Jul 22, 1933 - Jan 1, 2024

Edward Joseph Novotny, born in Philadelphia Pennsylvania on July 22, 1933 to the late, Harry Charles Novotny and Helen M. Chemerys. Edward passed away peacefully at the age of 90 on January 1, 2024.  He was a loving husband to Diana Novotny (nee Newman) “His Bride”, as he referred to her for 44 years. He was a…

Michael E. Bakis

Dec 25, 1961 - Dec 31, 2023

Michael E. Bakis, 62 years old, lost his life to cancer in the early morning of December 31st with his brother Kenneth Bakis by his side. Mike will be dearly missed by everyone who knew him. He had a warm smile, an incredible sense of humor and an innate ability to make anyone laugh. His…

Annamarie Sliwinski

Jul 16, 1957 - Dec 30, 2023

Annamarie Sliwinski, 66, of Levittown, PA, sadly departed on December 30, 2023. She is preceeded in death by her parents, John and Evelyn Sliwinski, her brothers, Joseph and John, and her husband David Holz.    She was a devoted mother to her four daughters, Danielle (Orrie), Racheal, Andrea, Elizabeth, and son David. She was a…

Karen Parisano

Feb 7, 1962 - Dec 26, 2023

Karen Parisano (nee Mansfield) Parisano Karen (nee Mansfield), aged 61, passed peacefully in her sleep on December 26th, 2023.Born February 7, 1962 in Philadelphia, Beloved daughter of the late James and Sophie (Petas) Mansfield. A graduate of Katharine Gibbs College in Philadelphia, Karen had a career as a legal secretary.Karen has left an indelible mark…