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CECELIA VERONICA OLIVA

CECELIA VERONICA OLIVA

Sep 5, 2026

OLIVA

Cecelia Veronica entered into eternal rest suddenly and unexpectedly at her residence on September 5, 2026, at the age of 40.

Beloved daughter of David Salvatore and most loving mother of Mason Panek, Sister of David Jr., Paul and Tracey Cote, John Crain, and Salaam. Loving niece of Carol and Mary, and the late Matthew of New York City. She also...

Arthur S. Rauss

Arthur S. Rauss

Aug 30, 2026

Arthur S. Rauss,

age 70, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully in his home on August 30, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arnold and Cecelia Rauss, and is survived by his husband, Matthew Frie; sister, Carol Butler (Ardell); nephew, Matthew Butler (Anna Shwedel); niece, Elisabeth Sparace (Louie); great-nieces, Celia and Cleo; and great-nephew, Bernie. He was much...

Joseph Vincent DeNella;

Joseph Vincent DeNella;

Aug 24, 2026

DeNella

Joseph Vincent entered into Eternal rest in his sleep on Aug. 24, 2026, after a prolonged illness. He was 78 years of age. He was a U.S.N. veteran and served during the Vietnam War. He was the loving son of the late Vincent and Olympia and the beloved brother of Rosanna of South Carolina. He also leaves a most loving...

Domenica Blando

Domenica Blando

Aug 22, 2026

Domenica (nee DiNolfo) entered into Eternal rest peacefully at her residence on Aug. 22, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was 100 years of age. Domenica was born in Gangi, Sicily, Italia, and was so proud of her heritage. She was the most devoted and beloved wife of the late Joseph. She was the most loving mother of Andrea (Virginia)...

Israel Toledo Mercado

Israel Toledo Mercado

Aug 15, 2026

Entered into eternal rest on August 15, 2026 in Lafayette Hill, Pennsylvania. He was 44 years old and was born in Puerto Rico.

Israel leaves brothers, a sister, and a most loving family.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of

 Ronald Rex Piselli Funeral Chapels, Inc.

Linda A. Brown

Linda A. Brown

Aug 12, 2026

Linda A. Brown

Entered into eternal rest on August 12, 2026 in Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania. She was 76 years old.

Linda was the beloved mother of Danielle Mitchell and also leaves a most loving family.

Funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family.

Funeral Arrangements under the direction of:

The Ronald Rex Piselli Funeal Chapels Inc.

Ernest Ward

Ernest Ward

Aug 1, 2026

Ward

Ernest entered into eternal rest on August 1, 2026 in Cheltenham, PA, after a prolonged illness at age 82.

Interment at Ivy Hill Cemetery, Mt. Airy.

Funeral arrangements under the direction of the

Ronald Rex Piselli Funeral Chapels, Inc.

Nancy M. Halterman

Nancy M. Halterman

Jul 27, 2026



Nancy M. Halterman, formerly of Roxborough, Pennsylvania, entered into eternal rest peacefully in her sleep on July 27, 2026, at the age of 82.

Nancy is lovingly survived by her children, who reside in upstate Pennsylvania. She will be remembered with love and cherished by all who knew her.

Private interment will take place at Ivy Hill Cemetery in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.



Funeral arrangements...

William P. Gianforcaro

William P. Gianforcaro

Jul 6, 2026

William P. suddenly passed on July 6, 2026. Most loving husband of Lucille (nee Cella). Son of the late William and Joan; brother of Paula Zuzulock; late brother-in-law of Thomas (Bud) Zuzulock. Uncle of Mark (Duke) Colangelo (Eileen), Nicholas Cella, Sydney Cella, Ava Cella, and Sofia Cella. Brother-in-law of Vincent (Renee) Cella and Nicholas Cella, and sister-in-law of Karen Cella.

Relatives...

Meta Heintz

Meta Heintz

Jun 3, 2026

Meta Heintz, 

formerly of Germany, entered into eternal rest peacefully in her sleep on June 3, 2026, in Somerton. She was 98 years of age.

Meta was a widow and had no children. Funeral services and interment will be held privately at Ivy Hill Cemetery.

Funeral arrangements under the direction of

Ronald Rex Piselli Funeral Chapels, Inc.

The Piselli Funeral Chapel

Michael J. Caruso

Michael J. Caruso

May 24, 2026

CARUSO, Michael J., age 76, of Springfield, passed away on May 24, 2026.

Beloved son of the late Michael R. Caruso and Angelina Caruso (née Russo). He is survived by his brother, Robert J. “Bob” Caruso and his wife, Sandra, of Richboro.

Michael was a graduate of the Philadelphia College of Performing Arts and received his Master of Music degree from the...

Cheryl Rutkowski

Cheryl Rutkowski

May 5, 2026

Cheryl entered into eternal rest May 8,2026 of Moosic Pennsylvania she was 72 yrs.of age. She leaves a loving sister, Lynne Redd of South Carolina.

Funeral arrangements under the direction of:Ronald Rex Piselli Funeral Chapels,Inc.

Kenneth Hottle

Kenneth Hottle

May 5, 2026

Kenneth entered into eternal rest May 5, 2026 in his sleep at Lafayette hill, he was 69 yrs.of age.Brother of James McCauley of Darby Pa. 

Interment Ivy Cemetery 

Funeral arrangements under the direction of Ronald Rex Piselli Funeral Chapels, Inc.

Zac Fae

Zac Fae

May 4, 2026

Bobroff, Charles Thomas an artist and designer, entered into eternal rest at his residence in Chestnut Hill on May 4, 2026. He was 78 years of age.

Charles will be remembered for his creative spirit, artistic vision, and the thoughtful way he expressed beauty through his work and life. His eye for design and appreciation for form, color, and detail reflected...

Francis Rollins

Francis Rollins

Mar 15, 2026

ROLLINS, FRANCIS, entered into eternal rest on March 15, 2026, at the age of 100. He was a resident of Chestnut Hill. He leaves no known survivors.

Graveside services will be conducted privately at Old Cathedral Cemetery in Philadelphia.

Funeral Arrangements under the direction of:

The Ronald Rex Piselli Funeal Chapels Inc.

Sandra Englehart

Sandra Englehart

Mar 14, 2026

ENGLEHART, Sandra 

Sandra “Sandi” Englehart entered into eternal rest on her birthday, March 14, 2026.

She was the beloved daughter of the late Edward and Mary (née Fazio). She is lovingly remembered as the cherished cousin of Pat Evans, Ed Cavanaugh, Theresa Taylor, Francis Cavanaugh Jr., Darryl DePasquale Sr., Darryl DePasquale Jr., and Joseph DePasquale. She was also the dear friend of...

JANET RAZLER

JANET RAZLER

Feb 28, 2026

JANET RAZLER OBITUARY

Janet Razler (nee Steck), 78, of Philadelphia, PA, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2026, after a brief illness. Janet was born in 1947 in Philadelphia, PA and was the daughter and oldest child of Gerald Steck and Edna Steck (nee Dobert).

Janet was a true Philadelphian and long lifelong resident of Mayfair. She graduated from Lincoln High School...

Laura Salvatore (Nardini)

Laura Salvatore (Nardini)

Feb 27, 2026

Salvatore, Laura (nee Nardini) passed away peacefully on Friday February 27, 2026.Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Rosaria Nardini. Loving wife of Dan, having recently celebrated 53 years of marriage. Devoted mother to Bill (Jeanine) Salvatore, Theresa (Bob) Hunsicker, and Loretta (Kris) Rudzinski. Adored grandmother of Rose, Charlie, Noah, and Anna Jeanne. Sister...

Bruce Geiger

Bruce Geiger

2026

GEIGER

BRUCE ENTERED INTO ETERNAL REST AT HIS RESIDENCE in South Philadelphia, he was 61 yrs. of age...Loving brother of Vivian-funeral services will be strictly private

Funeral arrangements under the direction of the

RONALD REX PISELLI FUNERAL CHAPELS INC.

"Phoenixx"

"Phoenixx"

Feb 6, 2026

Phoenixx Alexander Croxton, 57, of Philadelphia, PA, passed away on February 6, 2026. Born March 21, 1968, in Bronx, NY, he was a true Philadelphia nightlife legend, a luminous force whose presence shaped an era. As the unforgettable face of the iconic Shampoo nightclub, he wasn't just a host or performer — Phoenixx was the heartbeat of the room, welcoming...

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