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Local Obituaries for Philadelphia, PA & Surrounding Areas

Christie A. Malachoski

Christie A. Malachoski

Jun 2, 2025

Christie passed away suddenly on June 2, 2025 at her home. She is the cherished daughter of Caroline (nee Chile) Herbert and the late Joseph E. Malachoski; she is the beloved mother of Damian and Porscha McNasby; sister of Robert Donsky, Charlie Herbert, Jonathan Herbert, Jennifer Herbert and Michael Wood; niece and Goddaughter of Phyllis Agnoni and best friend and...

Gertrude "Honey" Haggerty

Gertrude "Honey" Haggerty

Jun 2, 2025

Gertrude "Honey" Haggerty was born on April 29, 1944 to John and Gertrude (McAleer) Haggerty in Philadelphia. The sun set on her on June 2, 2025. She leaves behind her daughter and best friend, Staceyann P. Haggerty-Fleig and her three grandchildren -- she was so proud of Brigidmarie, Christian and Theresarose Ferreira, and also her loud but beloved pets Rosie,...

Mary Wood

Mary Wood

May 27, 2025

Mary Wood, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2025 despite bravely battling illness for the past two years. Mary was 88. She and her devoted husband, Charles, were married on June 23, 1956. Together, they created a lifetime of memories including fun-filled trips to Las Vegas--a place that brought them happiness and joy throughout the...

Raymond F. McGrath, Jr.

Raymond F. McGrath, Jr.

May 7, 2025

Raymond F. McGrath, Jr., a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and cherished friend passed away peacefully on May 7, 2025, at the age of 81. Born on August 26, 1943, in Olney Ray lived a life full of love, faith, and quiet passion for his hobbies - stamps and coins.

Ray was a deeply religious man who lived by his Christian...

Edward Joseph McGuire

Edward Joseph McGuire

Apr 27, 2025

Edward Joseph McGuire, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and lifelong public servant, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was 75 years old.

Born on May 24, 1949, Ed lived a life full of laughter, competition, and love. He believed that life was best approached the same way he approached his favorite pastimes —...

Rita C. Dugan

Rita C. Dugan

Apr 24, 2025

Rita Cecelia Dugan (Murray) passed away peacefully on April 24, 2025 at the age of 99.  She is preceded in death by her parents James and Cecelia Murray, her husband Daniel Dugan, her son Daniel J. Dugan,  and her siblings Dolores, James (Rita), Raymond (Elsie) and John (Joanne).

Rita is survived by her loving and devoted daughter, Patricia M. Dugan, Esquire;...

Robert J. Mooney

Robert J. Mooney

Apr 13, 2025

Robert J. Mooney "Bobby" passed away on April 13, 2025 at the age of 62. He was the beloved son of the late Roberta and Joseph Mooney. Loving brother of Fran Elder (Mark), Joe Mooney (Liz), Dorothy Mooney (Kevin) and Patty Loftus. Bobby will also be sadly missed by his sister-in-law, Louise, and by his many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and...

Therese Yseult Mathieu

Therese Yseult Mathieu

Mar 19, 2025

On a bright and glorious day, Mr. Herman Sauther and Madame Aurore Michel Anilus gave birth to Therese Yseult Sauther. Therese completed Elementary and High School in Hinches, Haiti. She became a teacher within her village. During her young adulthood, she worked as a vice principal in College Auntino in Port au Prince. She was known to be very patient...

Anna M. Bowen

Anna M. Bowen

Feb 20, 2025

Anna M. Bowen (nee Loglisci) passed away peacefully on February 20, 2025 at the age of 86. She is the mother of Joseph and wife of the late Joseph Bowen. Formerly of Philadelphia, Anna spent the last 15 years at Hillcrest Center in Wyncote, PA. 

Her graveside service is being held on Friday, February 28, 2025, at 10 AM in Oakland...

Jacqueline Eileen Maurer

Jacqueline Eileen Maurer

Feb 12, 2025

Jackie passed away peacefully during the early morning hours on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. She is predeceased by her husband, George Maurer, who only passed away this past December, and her parents Frank and Anne (nee Montanucci) Mancuso. Jackie is survived by her loving daughter, Cheree Da Silva; her two grandsons, Christopher Da Silva and Ryan Da Silva; her sister,...

Judy Nguyen

Judy Nguyen

Feb 8, 2025

Judy Quan Thu Hoang Nguyen, age 70, of Philadelphia, PA, passed away suddenly on Saturday, February 8, 2025, surrounded by her family. 

She was the loving wife of Sang Duc Nguyen for 50 years. 

Judy Nguyen was born in Nha Trang, Vietnam. In 1980, Judy, along with her husband and children, left Vietnam and came to America, while pregnant with her third...

Dolores Mary Jones Overholt

Dolores Mary Jones Overholt

Feb 5, 2025

Dolores Mary Jones Overholt passed away on February 5, 2025 at 2:45 PM surrounded by her family. Dolores leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness, and unwavering dedication to her family and friends.

Dolores is survived by her beloved husband, the love of her life Stephen Overholt. Together, they built a family filled with love and joy. Dolores is the proud...

Barbara Lourdes Mercier

Barbara Lourdes Mercier

Jan 25, 2025

Barbara Lourdes Mercier passed away after a prolonged illness on January 25, 2025. She was 77 years of age. Barbara is survived by her son, Andrew Decker; four grandsons: Oscar, Michael Jr., Mark, and Jacob Decker ; and three great-granddaughters: Arianna, Aleia and Sadie. She was the daughter of the late Elsie and Robert Mercier and predeceased by her son...

Michael Croft McDonough

Michael Croft McDonough

Jan 9, 2025

Michael “Mike” Croft McDonough passed away on January 9, 2025, at Abington Hospital, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and unwavering dedication to his family, friends, and community.

Mike is survived by his beloved wife and the love of his life, Debra J. (nee Moll), with whom he shared a bond that served as a shining example of devotion and...

James E. Guckin

James E. Guckin

Jan 1, 2025

James E. Guckin passed away in his home on January 1, 2025; he was 80 years of age. Jim lost the love of his life, Cecelia (nee Mahoney) Guckin in 2022 and his son Robert in 2019. He is survived by his loving children James Guckin Jr. and his wife Katie and Myklyn Mahoney Hine and her husband Jamie, and...

George E. Maurer

George E. Maurer

Dec 26, 2024

George passed away peacefully in his home in Langhorne during the early morning hours on Thursday, December 26, 2024. He is the son of the late George and Verna "Elaine" (nee Hilkert). George is survived by his wife Jacqueline (nee Mancuso), his daughter Cheree Da Silva, his two grandsons Christopher Da Silva and Ryan Da Silva.  Shortly after they married,...

Antonette A. Randazzo

Antonette A. Randazzo

Dec 9, 2024

Antonette passed away peacefully on December 9, 2024 at the age of 65. She was the beloved daughter of the late Benvenuto and Maria Ziccardi and loving wife of the late Matteo Randazzo. She was a devoted mother of Matthew Randazzo; loving sister of Elisa Z. Minni and brother-in-law Dominick Minni and a cherished aunt of Michael (Ashley) Minni.

Relatives and...

Joseph "Jack" F. Rabbitt

Joseph "Jack" F. Rabbitt

Nov 28, 2024

Jack passed away suddenly on November 28, 2024. He was 65. He is the father of Joseph V. Rabbitt, brother of Rosemary (Brian) Amber, the late Jane Rabbitt (Eugene Costello), and James (Colleen) Rabbitt. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Jack was formerly of Juniata and graduated from Northeast Catholic High School. For many years, Jack drove...

Pietro "Peter" L. Grande

Pietro "Peter" L. Grande

Nov 20, 2024

Peter passed away on November 20, 2024 at the age of 88. He is predeceased by his parents Joseph and Concetta (nee Pono), his wife Joan, brother Carl, and sister and brother-in-law Antoinette and Anthony Di Silvestro. Peter is survived by his brother Joseph and sisters-in-law Julia and Mary. He is the uncle of Connie (Jose) Ortiz, Joseph (Amy) Grande,...

Anne M. Thomas

Anne M. Thomas

Nov 8, 2024

Anne M. Thomas (nee Haist) 

Anne passed away on November 8, 2024 at the age of 99. She was the daughter of the late William and Helen (O'Rourke) Haist and was also predeceased by her husband Donald J. Thomas, Sr. and her two sons, William Thomas and Donald Thomas, Jr.

Anne is survived by her loving children: Diane Colf, Joanne Thomas, Mary...