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G. Peter Vander Heide

G. Peter Vander Heide, age 77, passed away peacefully at home with family in Philadelphia on November 18, 2024, after a five-year battle with colon cancer. He was born on January 29, 1947, in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Peter Vander Heide and LaVerne Vander Heide. Peter attended the University of Michigan graduating with a BA […]

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Fred Carbonara

Fred Carbonara, Age 90, of Woodbine, NJ, formerly of Southwest Philadelphia, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on November 19, 2024. Fred served proudly as a Philadelphia Police Detective and later carried on his father’s legacy by taking over the family awning business after his retirement. Fred enjoyed spending time on his boat fishing and […]

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Catherine Veronica “Cass” Hornibrook

Catherine V. Hornibrook, “Cass” age 83, of Southwest Philadelphia, PA passed away on November 15, 2024. Cass enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She especially enjoyed dancing, laughing, shopping and socializing. Loving mother of Cathy (Guy) Hetherington, James (Ellie) Blose, Karen (Christopher) McCoy. Son in Law James Fries her late daughter Kelly Fries […]

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Richard Vito “Richie” Vinci

Richard Vito “Richie” Vinci, Esquire October 12, 1940 – November 9, 2024   Richard Vito “Richie” Vinci, a United States Veteran, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.  Born on October 12, 1940, to Benjamin and Rose (nee Pizzichelli) Vinci, he grew up on Mercy Street in South Philadelphia.   […]

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Damian Joshua Perez-Hassette

Damian Joshua Perez-Hassette age 28 of Aston, Pa passed away surrounded by his family on Nov. 6, 2024, due to complications associated with a rare form of cancer.  Damian battled for nearly 4 years and continued to fight hard while in the hospital for 3 months before passing away. Son of Donna Hassette, Brother of […]

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Daniel Mark Kostyukov

Daniel Mark Kostyukov, of Prospect Park, passed away peacefully on Nov. 1, 2024, after several months of battling stage 4 cancer. Daniel worked as a boiler technician. His hobbies included playing sports, riding his bike, and fishing. Daniel loved Jesus and his family and friends. Son of the late Lesya Kostyukov Survivors: Loving son of Alexander Kostyukov.  Cherished brother of Igor (Irina) Kostyukov. […]

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Rose Marie Luciani

Rose Marie Luciani passed away peacefully on October 29, 2024, of Chester, Pennsylvania Rose worked as a domestic engineer at Ramada Inn, as well as private homes. Rose also worked as a Cafeteria hostess for Villanova and Widener Universities Rose enjoyed The Phillies, but hated the Mets, Read the Daily horoscopes and always asked for […]

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Lorraine Anne Barbuto

July 24, 1941 – October 25, 2024 Lorraine “Rainy” Barbuto (nee DiMeglio) passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by the love of her family, on Friday, October 25, 2024, in Aston, PA.   Lorraine spent years working at Ro-Lynn’s Deli in Brookhaven, PA, before dedicating her time to raising her grandchildren. She loved cooking […]

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Gina Letizia Mounce

  Mounce Gina Letizia Mounce (DeLucia) passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on October 22, 2024, of Broomall, PA. Gina worked as an office manager for Seeherman and Associates, P.C. until her retirement.   She enjoyed baking, cooking and celebrating holidays especially the Feast of the Seven Fishes on Christmas Eve with her family, […]

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Michael S. Kalichak Jr.

Michael S. Kalichak, Jr. of Delaware County passed away on September 23, 2024. Born in Chester, Pa. on December 27, 1947, and raised in Chester until July 1983. Educated at St. Robert’s Grade School and St. James High School for Boys, Chester, Pa. He attended Widener College, Chester, Pa. and Villanova Law School, Villanova, Pa. […]

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