Murphy Ruffenach Brian W. Donnelly Funeral Home

12/08/2025

12/08/2025

Join us for the Mummers Museum Membership Drive! 💛

🗓️ Sunday, December 14th | 12PM–5PM

⬇️ Membership plans offered ⬇️
• $35 • The Glitter Plan • Individual
• $100 • The Sequins Plan • Individual + Guest
• $300 • The Family Strut Plan • You + 4 Guests
• $750 • The Golden Slipper Plan • Lifetime Membership
• $1,500 • The Silver Plume Plan • Business Sponsorship

Your membership helps preserve the history of mummery 💛 Find full details online at:
📲 www.mummersmuseum.org/membership/

➡️ Venmo: -Museum-1

12/08/2025

Nancy L. Hennessey passed away peacefully on December 7, 2025, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by those she loved most.
Born on April 13, 1949, to the late Johnn and Jenny (née Mann) Comly, Nancy was a lifelong resident of Philadelphia and a woman whose life was rooted in faith, devotion, a...

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11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving!!

11/27/2025

Jennifer A. “Fer” Doane, a warm, spirited woman who left this world far too soon, passed away suddenly on November 24, 2025, in the comfort of her family home. Born July 6, 1980, she was the cherished daughter of the late Vincent A. Doane and Joanne (Edward Leidy) Moore, and a proud lifelong residen...

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11/24/2025

Keenan M. Rivell, lovingly known as “Keen Bean,” peacefully passed away on November 22, 2025, at Thomas Jefferson Hospital, surrounded by the love of his mother and family. Born on May 10, 1991, to Helen Rivell and the late William Brown, Keenan was a lifelong resident of South Philadelphia and a pr...

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11/21/2025

John Schwartz, age 60, passed away peacefully on November 19, 2025, at Inspira Hospital in Mullica Hill, New Jersey, with his family by his side. Born on November 8, 1965, to Ellen (née Dormer) Schwartz and the late John C. Schwartz, John was a proud lifelong member of his South Philadelphia communi...

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11/21/2025

Antoinesca G. “Gina” Barbuto, age 99, passed away peacefully on November 19, 2025, at Brightview Senior Living at Woodbury Lake, surrounded by the love and warmth of her family. Born on January 27, 1926, to the late Giustino and Vincenza (née Colcelli) Ciccone, Gina was raised in the heart of South ...

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11/14/2025

Lana D. Tropea peacefully passed away on November 13, 2025, at Inspira Hospital in Vineland, New Jersey, after bravely fighting a courageous five-year battle with cancer. Born on July 3, 1962, to the late Stanley and Joan (née Bouvier) Franks, Lana was raised in South Philadelphia, a place that alwa...

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11/13/2025

Frank P. Villari, “ Big Frank”, passed away peacefully in his sleep on November 10, 2025, at home. Born on December 2, 1942, to the late Paul and Angela (née Barilla) Villari, he was a proud lifelong Philadelphian.
Frank dedicated many years to working for SEPTA as a bus driver, where his friendly...

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11/11/2025

Anthony “Tony” Mini, age 95, a proud husband, father, and Pop, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2025, at Thomas Jefferson Hospital, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on October 14, 1930, to the late Giuseppi and Angelina (née Balsama) Mini, Tony was a lifelong resident of South Philad...

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11/10/2025

Theresa Gulkis (Mom Mom) passed away on November 8, 2025. She was born on March 2, 1947, to the late George and Margaret “Peggy” Weldon.
Beloved wife of the late Harry Gulkis, Theresa was the devoted sister of George (Carol) Weldon, and the loving mother of Henry Gulkis, Patricia (Paul Sr.) Bryson...

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