George H. Brook, Jr.
Dec 5, 1963 - Apr 23, 2023
George H. Brook, Jr. passed away suddenly on April 23, 2023. George was a kind, caring, dedicated hospice nurse at VITAS Healthcare. He took great pride in his work. We find solace in choosing to believe that he is finally at peace. He was smart, a voracious reader, lover of movies and live performances, a…
Joseph W. Wood, Jr.
Jul 13, 1939 - Apr 23, 2023
Joseph W. Wood, Jr, Age 83, died early morning of April 23rd, 2023, at Nazareth Hospital in Vitas Inpatient Hospice Unit. Joseph W. Wood, Jr was born July 13th, 1939, in Philadelphia to Mabel and Joseph W. Wood, Sr. Joseph was a brave and honorable man who gave many years to fighting and protecting his…
Mary R. Quirk
Oct 31, 1939 - Apr 21, 2023
Mary Quirk (Nee Cipriano) passed away suddenly on April 21, 2023 with her daughters by her side. Mary is preceded in death by her husband Ned Quirk, son Daniel and daughter Dana. Daughter of the late Daniel and Mary (Nee Brooks) Cipriano. Mary is survived by her daughters, Denise D’Alfonso (Chris), and Deborah Dovell (Mike),…
Shane Michael Powell
Aug 3, 1987 - Apr 21, 2023
Shane passed away on April 21 at the age of 35 after losing his long battle with addiction. We find solace in choosing to believe that he is finally at peace. Shane was an all-around good soul who was so much more than the disease that took him from us. He was smart, a voracious…
Carole Seidel
Jun 8, 1954 - Apr 18, 2023
Carole (nee Peden) Seidel, age 68. Beloved wife of the late Glenn Seidel for 36 years. Loving sister of Bonnie McGrainer, Linda Peden, and the late Rick Peden and Fred Peden. Loving sister-in-law to Cindy Peden and Denise Peden and Beverly Weihe. Daughter of the late Catherine Peden and Richard Lamont Peden. Devoted doggy mom…
Doris A. Henry
Jul 9, 1946 - Apr 3, 2023
Doris Henry (nee Robinson) passed peacefully on April 3rd after a lengthy illness. She was the daughter of the late Thomas and Florence Robinson (nee Retallick) and the widow of the late John Henry. She is survived by her four children: Susan (Dennis) Gallagher, Megan (Chris) Haycock, John (Sarah), Sean (Marisa Warner) and her…
John W. Pyfer
Oct 9, 1952 - Mar 31, 2023
John W. Pyfer of Philadelphia, PA passed away on March 31, 2023 surrounded by his family after a long and tough battle with cancer. He was born in Philadelphia, PA to Joe and Fran Pyfer on October 9, 1952. John graduated from Lincoln Tech and began his career as a mechanic. He later began working…
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.…