All Obituaries

Kathleen was born in Philadelphia on September 30, 1922. She was the fourth child of James and Julia Duff and, eventually, one of nine. After graduating from high school, with the highest grade point average in her class we’re told, Kathleen began working in the offices of Dun and Bradstreet. It was there she met the man who would become her husband of 54 years, George. Their courtship was interrupted by the start of World War II, when George joined the Army and left to...

LeRoy Link.  April 27, 2020.  Loving husband of Marie Link (Vengoechea) whom he married on April 27, 1957.  Good and loving father of Roy, Cheryl and Steven (Linda).   Proud grandfather of Lynsey, Elizabeth, Katie, Sarah and Patrick. A delighted great grandfather of McKinley. LeRoy was a proud member of I.U.O.P. local 542 for 60 years. Services and interment will be held privately.

Tarpy, Eugene E., Age 76, April 25, 2020. Beloved husband of Margaret (nee Maule). Beloved father of Christopher (Leslie), Stacy Druding (Dan); grandfather of McKayla, Miles and Mason. Dear stepfather of Margi Dalton. Brother of Lyn Owens (Roy) and the late Wayne Tarpy. Former husband of the late Patricia Murray. Gene worked at the Philadelphia Navy Yard and the United State Mint. He was a proud Vietnam Veteran. He was a dapper dresser, loved to wear hats, loved flowers and his vegetable...

Thomas A. Ryan.  March 28, 2020.  Age 72.  Beloved husband of Linda Ryan (nee Cordell).  Loving father of Jaimie Burns (Michael) and the late Thomas Jr. and Shawn.  Devoted Pop-Pop of 6 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.  Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Services will be private at the convenience of the family. To share condolences with Thomas' family, kindly visit www.hollenfuneralhome.com. Services entrusted to Hollen Funeral Home,...

Emma M. Davies (nee Wood).  March 18, 2020.  Age 63.  Beloved Wife of Gerard Davies. Services were held privately at the request of the family. To share condolences with Emma's family, kindly visit www.hollenfuneralhome.com. Services entrusted to Hollen Funeral Home, Inc., Thomas J. Fluehr, Funeral Director, 3160 Grant Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19114,  (215) 698-2500.

Stephen T. Keys.  March 15, 2020.  Age 70 years.   Beloved husband of Denise (nee Coughlin).  Loving Dad of Kimberly (Ken) and Karen (Kendra) Keys. Adoring Grandpa of Winter Rosenfeld. Son of the late Herbert S. Keys and Elizabeth Milano-Keys. Brother of Thomas (Kathy) and the late John and Mark.  Devoted son-in-law of Anne Coughlin.  Also survived by longtime family friend, Diana Mason, and many nieces and nephews.   Steve proudly...

Elizabeth A. Diasio. Age 94. February 28, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Thomas A. Devoted mother of Elizabeth Bruno (Jack) and Michael Diasio (Lisa). Grandmother of Nicholas, Jacqueline and Steven.  Sister of Rita Veitz. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 from 8:00 - 9:30 A.M. at Hollen Funeral Home, Inc., 3160 Grant Avenue (West of Academy Road), Philadelphia, PA. Funeral Mass at 10:00 A.M. at St. Dominic's Church, 8510 Frankford Avenue,...

Stephen C. Schultz.  Suddenly on March 1, 2020.  Beloved husband and best friend of Jessica (nee Smith).  Loving father of his son Daniel and his daughter Samantha.  Also survived by his parents Lorna and Larry Schultz, his late brother Daniel,  his niece Gabriella Schultz, his sister Stacey Schultz and her husband Chris Jagger along with their children Nathaniel, Lucan and Alexandria and many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Services were held in March of...

Michelle A. Speiser (nee Laychock).  February 18, 2020. Age 47.  Loving mother of Cole and Devon.  Companion of Robert Troilo.  Sister of Michael (Tina), Robert (Patty) and the late Edward Laychock.  Also survived by neices and nephews.  Daughter of the late Michael and Barbara Laychock (nee Zimath).  Relatives and friends are invited to a Gathering on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 from 10:00 - 11:00 A.M. at Hollen Funeral Home, 3160 Grant...

Elizabeth A. "Betty" Stever (nee Smith). February 7, 2020.  Age 82.  Beloved wife of the late James Sr.  Devoted mother of James Jr. (Christina) and Kelly Stever.  Loving sister of Loretta Rouda.  Cherished Grandmother of Christina, Kayla and Matthew.  Great-grandmother of John John.  Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing on Tuesday, February 11, 2020 from 6:00 - 8:00 P.M. and  Wednesday, February 12, 2020...