Obituaries
Leonard Oetzel
Aug 25, 2025
Leonard Michael Oetzel was called home to be with his loving wife Diane Oetzel on Monday August 25, 2025 at the age of 75. He was born in Philadelphia on December 27, 1949 to the late Leonard and Mildred Oetzel. He bravely served our country in the Vietnam war and was a hero to all those who knew him. Lenny...
Frances Tiernan
Aug 17, 2025
Frances Tiernan (nee Fox) passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 17, 2025 surrounded by her devoted family. Franny was the beloved wife of over 31 years to Joseph Tiernan and the loving mother of Joey Tiernan and Danny Tiernan. Loving daughter of the late Andrew and Frances Fox, dear sister of Anne Selzle (Charles), Andrew Fox, Mary Fox, Joseph Fox,...
Eleanor Dangler
Aug 15, 2025
Eleanor Dangler
On August 15, 2025, we said goodbye to Eleanor Dangler, a beautiful soul whose warmth and kindness touched everyone who knew her. Eleanor’s gentle spirit and caring heart made her a light in the lives of her family, friends, and her cherished PATH family. She will be deeply missed, but the love she shared will live on in countless...
Edward Grove
Aug 5, 2025
Edward Leonard Grove, age 68, of Philadelphia, passed away suddenly at his home August 5, 2025.
Born in Philadelphia to the late Howard and Marion Grove, Ed was a proud graduate of Father Judge High School. He dedicated more than 30 years of his career as plant manager at Adelphia Steel on State Road, where he was well respected until its...
Karen Hilbert
Jul 28, 2025
Karen Suzanne Hilbert (nee Cronin)
March 23, 1949 - July 28, 2025
Karen passed away peacefully surrounded by her devoted family. She is survived by her husband Russell B. Hilbert, sons, Russell (Sharon), Gary (April) and Brian (Christine), grandchildren Gary Jr, Kiera McMonagle, Eric, Rebecca Torres (Angelo), Russell, Brian Jr, Timothy and Chloe,
great grandchildren, Zoe Torres, her parents, Sharon Cronin (nee Anger)...
Peter Supranowicz
Jul 21, 2025
Peter Supranowicz
A beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, Peter Supranowicz passed away surrounded by love. He was the cherished son of the late Peter Supranowicz and Estelle Bernice (Vilius) Supranowicz. Loving brother of Frances Straeffer (Scott) and Stanley Supranowicz (Nancy). Proud uncle to Jennifer Straeffer, Francine Straeffer Lameyer, Kara Supranowicz, and Stanley Supranowicz Jr.
Peter graduated from Bensalem High School in...
Barbara J. Knobbs
Jul 21, 2025
Barbara J. Knobbs (nee Zegarski), age 87, passed away on July 21, 2025 surrounded by loved ones. Born in 1937 in Philadelphia, Barbara was the daughter of the late Walter Zegarski and the late Sophia Cendrowski Zegarski, the devoted wife of the late Leonard F. Knobbs for sixty-five years, the loving mother of the late Leonard F. Knobbs Jr. (Mary),...
Thomas Graeff
Jul 16, 2025
Thomas Graeff Sr. died suddenly but peacefully on July 16, 2025, predeceased by his wife of 58 years, Linda Graeff. Earlier in his life, Thomas was an Eagle Scout and particularly active during his childhood. He was honorably discharged from the US Air Force before a successful career at NFL Films as an audio engineer. He later worked at The...
Patricia M. Green
Jul 10, 2025
Patricia M. Green (nee Evans) passed away on July 10, 2025. Devoted wife of the late Glenn, loving mom of Cheryl Gillespie (Dan) and Glenn Green (Tina). Proud Mom-Mom of Laci Gillespie. Also survived by her dear brothers James Evans (Linda), Robert Evans (Kathy), sister in law Linda Ott and many loving nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited...
Edwin J. Dangler Jr.
Jul 8, 2025
Edwin J. Dangler Jr.
Edwin J. Dangler Jr. passed away on July 8, 2025 at the age of 61. He is the beloved son of Charlotte Dangler (nee Smith) and the late Edwin Sr. Ed is survived by his daughter Danielle Fritchman and her sons Logan, Gavin and Wyatt. He will be missed by his siblings William Dangler, Tracey Overman, Wayne...
Lorraine Shannon
May 22, 2025
Lorraine Karen Shannon (née Smithers)
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Lorraine Karen Shannon, a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister, who left this world surrounded by love and family on May 22, 2025.
Lorraine was the loving mother of Timothy (Melissa), Kristi Rispo, and Megan Kosmalski (Edward). She was the proud and adoring grandmother of Matthew...
Marion Maneely
May 22, 2025
Marion Maneely was a loving aunt and is the wife of the late Frank. Family and friends are invited to her viewing and funeral Friday May 30th from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM at McCafferty Sweeney Slabinski Barnes Funerals and Cremations, 2614 Orthodox Street. Funeral Service will begin 11:30 AM followed by her burial in Hillside Cemetery.
Shawn Patrick Dickson
Apr 23, 2025
Shawn P. Dickson, a remarkable soul, left his mark on everyone who knew him. His journey brought him to Hamilton, NJ, where he touched the lives of many. On Wednesday, April 23, 2025, Shawn peacefully transitioned to the next chapter, surrounded by his family.
Born on May 5, 1979, in Philadelphia, PA, Shawn was the beloved son of Frank Dickson and...
Diane L. Greene
Apr 20, 2025
It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Diane L. Greene on April 20, 2025. Diane was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Her spirit, warmth, and fierce strength will be forever cherished by all who knew her.
Diane was the loving mother of five children: the late Timothy Greene, Stephanie Cruz, Anthony...
Frederick J. Welsh, Jr.
Apr 7, 2025
Frederick J. Welsh, a beloved husband to the late Diane, devoted father to Dawn and Frederick “Ricky” (Crystal), and treasured “Pop Pop” to Joseph, Jenna, and Liam, as well as an admired brother and valued uncle, passed away peacefully in his home on April 7, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family.
A true survivor and determined soul, Frederick faced...
Gennaro Pellegrini
Mar 28, 2025
Gennaro (Jerry) Pellegrini, Sr, (84), of Wildwood Crest, NJ, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2025, with his daughter Kim by his side. Gennaro, fondly known as Jerry, was born to Anthony and Angelina (Lucano) Pellegrini on June 27, 1940, in Philadelphia, PA. He grew up in the Port Richmond section of Philly where he helped at the family Butcher...
Thomas Hudson, Sr.
Mar 24, 2025
Thomas William Hudson Sr. peacefully passed away on March 24,2025. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years Joan (nee Higginbotham), children, Michael (Lisa Plakias) Kimberly (Zak Hanna) Joan Marie (Frank Poulton) as well as his sister, three brothers, three sister-in-laws, three brother-in-laws and many nieces and nephews. Tom was also a proud grandfather to seven and great...
Claire Campbell
Mar 9, 2025
Claire Campbell (nee Chicco), 84 years of age of Philadelphia PA gained her angel wings on March 9th, 2025 surrounded by her family. Claire was born on November 4th 1940 to Clara Holden (nee Adamson-Chicco) and Michael Chicco. Claire was born and raised in Frankford and graduated from Frankford high school.
Claire was the loving wife of the late Gerald Campbell....
Russell Keifrider
Mar 6, 2025
Russell Elmer Keifrider was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend. He left this world to be with his heavenly Father on March 6, 2025, at age 94, surrounded by family, with the loving care of Ennoble Hospice, while residing at Woolwich Gardens Assisted Living.
Russell was born to Clarence and Nancy (Hoholiak) Keifrider on January 10, 1931, in...
Diane M. Oetzel
Mar 2, 2025
Diane Oetzel was born on April 19, 1946 to the late Joseph Lewis Sr and Josephine Lewis of Philadelphia. She passed away suddenly surrounded by her family on March 2, 2025 at the age of 78. Diane was a devoted, wife, mother, and grandmom.
Diane married her childhood friend Lenny on November 7, 1970. It was after he returned home from...
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