Jo Anna K. Molloy
Jo Anna K. Molloy died in her sleep on Thursday, May 9, 2024, at the age of 82 at St. Joseph Manor in Meadowbrook, PA. Jo Anna was born in Philadelphia and moved to southern California in her early twenties. She lived there for a few decades before returning to Philadelphia. She was a retired Paralegal.
Jo Anna is survived by her daughter, Colleen Cleary (David); sisters Andrea Berry (James), Janine Molloy, and Marea Buckley (Thomas); Brother Mark Molloy; Niece Allison Chajkowsky (Mark); Nephews: Colin and Nick Buckley.
She was preceded in death by her parents, James W. Molloy and Eugenia "Jen" Bunio Molloy, and her brother Patrick Molloy.
Per her wishes, her ashes will be spread in southern California.
Elizabeth Pierce
Elizabeth Pierce, of Philadelphia, PA, sadly passed away on May 15, 2024, at the age of 78. Daughter of the late Rholand and Mary Ann Rennebaum. Loving mother of Jay Pierce (Traci). Cherished sister of the late Linda Burke (Thomas). Sister-in-law of Margaret Nugent. Former daughter-in-law to Marion Pierce. She was a special aunt to many nieces and nephews and a special friend to the Schmidt family. All are invited to attend Elizabeth's visitation and funeral on Wednesday, May 29th at McCafferty Funeral & Cremation Inc. 6711 Frankford Ave. Phila., PA 19135 (between Unruh & Knorr Sts.) from 6:00 pm-7:30 pm. There will be a prayer service at 7:30 pm. Please omit flowers and kindly consider donations in Elizabeth's memory to the SPCA (350 E. Erie Ave. Phila., Pa 19134)
Mary E. Kemmerer
Mary E. Kemmerer “Marybeth”, (nee Fagan) of the Frankford section of Philadelphia, passed away surrounded by her loving children and sisters, on May 15, 2024 at age 72. Loving mother of Christopher (Elizabeth), Philip, Bethanne, Nicole (Joseph), Colleen (Steve), Kimberly (Scott) and the late Dennis (Nichole) and Jennifer. Devoted grandmother of Ian, Christian, Mackenzie, Kirsten, Dennise, Brandon, Laniya, Abigail, Derrick, Hanna, Donte, Emma, Dennis, Molly, TJ and Paige. Sadly missed by her brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews. Family and friends are invited to attend her viewing and funeral on Wednesday, May 22, from 9:00am – 10:30am in St. Jerome RC Church (Colfax & Stamford sts) There will be a funeral mass at 10:30am with burial to follow in Resurrection Cemetery. Please omit flowers and kindly consider donations in Mary’s memory to Little Sisters of the Poor 5300 Chester Ave. Phila., Pa 19143.
Charles W. Brooks, III
Charles Willis Brooks, III, formerly of Germantown, passed away on May 16, 2024, at age 85. Beloved husband of the late Lorraine Brooks. Loving father of Francine Maynard (Michael). Devoted grandfather of Melanie Maynard. At the request of Charles’ family there will no services.