Clara Sacchinelli
Jun 21, 2026
Clara Sacchinelli (nee Alaimo) passed away on June 21, 2026, at age 94. Beloved Wife of the late Dominic Sacchinelli; Loving Sister of Nancy (Anthony) Torre and the late Concetta and Vincent. She is also survived by loving nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing and funeral on MONDAY, June 29th from...
Cheefong Set
Jun 20, 2026
Chee Fong Set , 1944 - 2026, passed away peacefully on 20th of June 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania , surrounded by his loving family. Born on 23rd of May 1944 in Malaysia, Chee Fong was known for his admission achievement at University of Cambridge and a successful business owner in Malaysia and America. He was an extraordinary father who taught...
Marie A. Gazzara
Jun 19, 2026
Marie A. Gazzara (nee Masi) passed away on June 19, 2026, at age 92. Beloved Wife of the late Joseph J. Gazzara; Loving Mother of Joseph A. (Jacquie) Gazzara; Dearest Grandmother of Gina Marie; Sister of Addie Urban and the late Joseph Masi and Frances DiPiero; Devoted Godmother of James (Veronica) Cappelli and also survived by other loving nieces, nephews,...
Daniel L. Mazzola
Jun 13, 2026
Daniel L. Mazzola passed away on June 13, 2026, at age 93. Beloved Husband for 72 years of the late Patrina “Bea” Mazzola (nee Serafini); Loving Father of Daniel (Joanne) Mazzola and Natalie Simber; Dear Pop of Danielle (Derek), Christopher (Linda), Jeffrey (Mary), Monet, Sarah, Josh, Thomas (Kara), and Jessica (Tom); Great Grandfather of Roman, Gavin, Marco, Brynn, Nevaeh, Ezra,...
William "Billy" Schmidt
Jun 6, 2026
William Schmidt “Billy”, age 22, passed away tragically on June 6, 2026.
Loving son of William and Kristin (née Kastanek) Schmidt and the beloved brother of Anna Schmidt. Cherished grandson of William (Bernadette) Schmidt and Patricia (Ted) Packer.
Beloved nephew of Dana (Johnny) Troisi, Marla (Edward) Crosbee, Joseph (Marie) Gionta, Anna Muraglia, Margie (Roger) DeCicco, and Stephen (Janice) McKnight. Loving cousin to...
Paula Bonavolonta
May 30, 2026
Paula Bonavolonta, a lifelong resident of South Philadelphia, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2026, at age 87. The youngest of six siblings, Paula was a simple and kind woman who appreciated life's little pleasures and treasured her family above all else. She was the Dearest Companion of Thomas DeBenedetto; Loving Sister of the late Ralph, Millie, Grace, Angie, and...
Joseph "Joe Brown" Tartaglia
May 27, 2026
Joseph “Joe Brown” Tartaglia, 83, of South Philly, passed away on May 27, 2026. Born and raised on South 9th Street, Joe was the true definition of the Italian Market.
Joe was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Connie (nee Villari), and his two beloved sons, Joey and Frankie. He is survived by his loving grandchildren, Vienna, JoJo, and Frankie;...
Annette D Picciano
May 25, 2026
Annette D. Picciano (née DelCampo) passed away peacefully on May 25, 2026, at the age of 89.
She was the devoted wife of the late Anthony Picciano and shared many loving years of marriage with him until his passing in 2018. Beloved mother of Dr. Laura Picciano and mother-in-law of Andrew Covalesky. She is also survived by many loving nieces and...
Domenick Fareri
May 24, 2026
Domenick Fareri entered into eternal rest on May 24, 2026, at the age of 78.
Loving father of Adeline Fareri (George Pavlinko), Michelle Fareri, and Joseph (Lucia) Fareri. Devoted brother of Assunta “Sue” (the late Anthony) Zampogna and the late Theresa (Carmen) Bisicchia and Elvira (Pete) Bisicchia.
Cherished grandfather of Jeffrey (Danijela) Pedano, Lucianna (Nick) Palmieri, Nina-Maria Brunetti, Angelo Brunetti, Domenica Brunetti,...
Rose Ventura
May 18, 2026
Rose Ventura (née Dieni) passed away peacefully on May 18, 2026, at the age of 95.
She was the beloved wife of the late Armondo Ventura, with whom she shared 50 loving years of marriage. Loving mother of Jerry (Jayne) Ventura and Rosemary (Lance) Besaw. Cherished sister of Lucy (Louis) Belcastro and the late Joseph (Maria), John (Michelina), Pasquale (Florence), and...
Katherine C. Calderone
May 17, 2026
Katherine C. Calderone (nee Squillacioti) passed away on May 17, 2026 at age 84. She was the matriarch of her family who displayed an immaculate heart, always devoted to protecting and caring for the ones she loved. She is the Beloved Wife of Ralph; Loving Mother of Ralph (Lynda) Calderone, Rocco Calderone, Kathy (Rob) Knoneborg, and James (Alessandra) Calderone; Dear...
Concetta "Connie" R. DeStefano
May 12, 2026
Concetta R. DeStefano “Connie” (née DiCiurcio) passed peacefully on May 12, 2026, at the age of 86.
She was the devoted wife of Robert DeStefano for over 62 years and the beloved mother of John (Anne) DeStefano and Angela (Thomas) Bradley. Loving sister of Angela (Joseph) Scarpati and the late George DiCiurcio (Linda).
Connie was the cherished grandmother of Robert (Amanda) DeStefano,...
Carolyn V. Barone
May 11, 2026
Carolyn V. Barone passed away on May 11, 2026, at age 83. She was known as everyone’s nanny, always caring for others with love, a warm meal, and a helping hand. Nothing brought her more joy than spending time with her family. She is the Beloved Wife of the late Daniel J.; Loving Mother of Carmella (Joey Jr.) Trantas and...
Ethel Whitaker
May 9, 2026
Kingdom Hall of Jehova's Witnesses
2033 Ellsworth Street
Philadelphia, Pa 19146
Thursday, May 21st at 1:00pm
Zoom Meeting information:
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Passcode: 203320
Debra Renee Cruz
May 7, 2026
In Loving Memory ofDebra Renee Cruz
Beloved daughter, sister, godmother, aunt, niece, cousin, and friend, Debra passed peacefully and unexpectedly into eternity on Thursday, May 7, 2026. By her side at Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia were her sister Rose, her godson and nephew Tad, her aunt Anita, and her cousin Sirena.
She is now reunited in eternal peace with her beloved husband,...
Jennie DiPaolo
Apr 30, 2026
Jennie DiPaolo (née Borzillo), age 82, passed away on April 30, 2026.
She was the devoted wife of the late Anthony DiPaolo and the beloved mother of Michelle (John) and Anthony Jr. Loving sister of Theresa Cucunato and sister-in-law of Loretta Forgione. Cherished grandmother of John Duffy, Summer Duffy, and Joelle Duffy. She is also survived by many loving nieces and...
Mary C. Santoro
Apr 29, 2026
Mary C. Santoro
January 21, 1939 – April 29, 2026
Mary suddenly passed away on April 29. She has now entered the Gates of Heaven and is with her Lord and Savior.
Mary was preceded in death by her husband Frank Santoro and her siblings Nicholas Manerchia and Angela Tilli
She is survived by her children William (Annie), Michael (Terri) and Meta (Joe).
She is...
Giuseppe Aversa
Apr 27, 2026
Giuseppe Aversa passed away on April 27, 2026 at age 95. He came to the United States from Santa Caterina, Calabria, Italy in 1966, built a life centered on hard work, tradition, and the people he loved most. He found great joy in gardening, taking pride in nurturing the fruits of his labor. He was also known for making homemade...
