Obituaries

Kevin Joseph O'Hare passed away unexpectedly on March 22, 2021, at age 69.He was a devoted husband to Pat, loving father to Christine Balen (Steven), and beloved Peepop to Austin, Savannah and Cameron Balen.He was also survived by many loving cousins and his best friend, Buddy Kunsevich.Kevin loved spending his free time fishing. He especially enjoyed spending time with his...

Giovanni Borges, deeply missed by his parents, siblings and the entire family. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Friday March 5th from 9-10:45 AM at McCafferty Sweeney Slabinski Barnes Funerals and Cremations 6126 Torresdale Avenue Graveside service will follow at 11:30 AM in Greenmount Cemetery.

Maryann Grasso passed away peacefully on March 2, 2021. She was born in Philadelphia on March 6, 1939, and raised in St. Vincent's Catholic orphanage in Drexel Hill, Pa where she attended grade school and high school. She married the late Dominic Grasso on May 6, 1961 and lived in the Germantown section of Philadelphia where they had 3 sons....

Victoria A. Navarro (Wooten), 48, passed away suddenly on February 3, 2021 in her home in Richmond California Victoria was born July 3, 1973 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and she is the daughter of the late Eileen (Hoffnagle) Strassel She is survived by her husband Ramon Navarro, two brothers Kevin (wife Michelle) Wooten and Edward Wooten; sister Erin Wooten, nephew Justin...

Walter G. Ochmanski, Sr. passed away on February 18, 2021. Devoted husband of the late Eva, beloved father of Patricia Benton, Lorraine Berue, Lisa Ochmanski, and the late Walter Jr. Also survived by his grandchildren. Walter was a proud WW II Korean War Veterans and Army Paratrooper, and loved going to flea markets. Family and friends are invited to attend...

Catherine Mary Santiago, 67 years old, passed away on February 14,2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with her family by her side. She was the wife of Wilfredo Santiago. They shared 51 years of marriage together.Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of Patricia Lillian Barry and James Heron. Catherine was employed at Cooper River Convalescent Center and worked as a...

Margaret Leona Newell (Baehr) of Philadelphia PA sadly passed away on February 10, 2021 and is survived by her mother Margaret Baehr and is the daughter of the late Carl Baehr. She is survived by her devoted sons George King (Mary), Kevin and Thomas Newell and is the mother of the late Shawn King,; also survived by her siblings Carl,...

On Friday, February 12, 2021, Matthew James Evangelist, loving husband and father, passed away at the age of 52. He was born on March 4, 1968 to Mario and Patricia (Young) Evangelist. He was a graduate of Frankford High School and Temple University. On July 8, 2008 he married his beloved wife Karen (Boss). Together they have two children Matthew,...

JOHN J. ADAMSKI passed away on February 7, 2021. Beloved Husband of ANNE M. ( DODDS). Devoted Father of ANNE MARY ( STAN) KLUSKA, JOHN J. (MARYANNE) ADAMSKI ,REGINA ( TOM )DONNELLY and MICHAEL ( LINDSAY) ADAMSKI. DOTING JAJEE OF KYLEE, JACLYN, SAMANTHA and COOPER. Also many loving Nieces , Nephews and Cousins. Relatives and friends are invited to his...

Ann M. Mellon of Philadelphia passed away suddenly on Tuesday February 2, 2021. She is survived by her devoted father Irvin Gruber and is the daughter of the late Ann Gruber. Loving mother of Veronica Houtz (DJ), and Charles Mellon (Bernadette). Loving grandmom of Gavin, McKayla, Maci Mellon, and Dana and Joey Rocco, and Daniel and Olivia Houtz. Great grandmother...

Elizabeth Cancelliere passed away on January 31, 2021. Devoted wife of the late John, beloved mom of Francis Cancelliere, Elizabeth Brandt (Fred), Michael Cancelliere (Michelle), and the late John (Eileen), the late Mary, and the late Angelo (Colleen). Proud grand-mom of 14 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Services and interment were held privately.There will be very few women who walk...

Frank J. Turco, Jr. passed away on January 31, 2021. Survived by his loving fianc Cheryl Cooley, dear children, Frank J Turco III, Thomas Turco, Kayley Cooley, and Fawnmarie Joy Marsella brothers and sisters, Marie Grumbrecht ,Linda Cheeseman, David Turco, Jean Wolke and he is the brother of the late Diana Schiavo and Robert Turco. Devoted grandfather of Mckayla Turco,...

Louise Ann Goldy, age 75, passed away peacefully January 31, 2021. Louise was born & raised in Philadelphia, she was a Little Flower alumni 1963, she worked various jobs throughout her lifetime. She also had a passion for crocheting blankets, scarves and hats for everyone as a token of her love. One of our favorite memories of mom was singing...

Christopher Brierley, of North Wildwood, NJ, at the age of 55, died on January 22, 2021 surrounded by his loving family after a courageous, long-fought battle with Stage 4 Colon Cancer.Chris was born on March 26,1965 in the Kensington section of Philadelphia. The Brierley family moved to Juniata Park in 1974. He followed in his father's footsteps by becoming a...

William "Billy" Civitello, sunrise November 11, 1938 - sunset July 21, 2020. Loving widower of the late George S. Sturges (April 1, 2006). Bill is survived by his longtime companion, friend and caregiver Kevin P. McCourt, and by many dear friends and his beloved dog, Whoofi Goldberg. Services and interment will be held privately at a later date in Sutro...

Patricia Ann Swipes (nee Smithers) passed away on January 8, 2021 surrounded by her family. Devoted mother of Karen Sperduto (John) and the late Mark Swipes. Loving grandmother of Jason Sperduto and Jeffrey Sperduto (Jeannette). Proud great grandmother of Kayla, Giancarlo, Nico and Victoria. Dear sister of William Smithers (late Kathleen), James Smithers (Olga), Lorraine Shannon, Robert Smithers (Cheryl), and...

Kathleen M. Schwegler "Kay" (ne Johnson) of Philadelphia, PA passed away peacefully on January 2nd, 2021 at the age of 78. Beloved wife of the late William A. Schwegler. Loving daughter of the late Charles Johnson and Edna Johnson (ne Dunn). Loving mother of John Schwegler, Michael Schwegler, Paul Schwegler (Kelly) and Carrie Smith (Chris). Proud grandmother of Stephen Schwegler,...

Joe Sindone passed away on Christmas Day. He is the beloved husband of Sheryl (ne Seyler) and is also survived by his children, sisters, mother in law, father in law, nieces and nephews. Relatives, friends, fellow committee people from the 41st Ward, members of Wissinoming Town Watch and Wissinoming Civic are invited to his viewing on Tuesday December 29th from...

On Sunday, December 20, 2020, Michael F. Hagstotz, husband, father, son, brother and uncle passed away suddenly at the young age of 52 surrounded by family. Michael will be forever remembered by his wife and best friend, Stacey (Esenwein), as well as his precious children, Philip, Sara, and Abigail. He was the beloved son of the late William and Francis...

Leonard F. Knobbs, age 84, passed away on December 17, 2020 after a brief battle with COVID. Born in Philadelphia, Len was the son the late Leonard D. Knobbs and the late Mabel Hood Knobbs, the devoted husband of Barbara J. Zegarski Knobbs for sixty-five years, the loving father of Leonard F. Knobbs, Jr. (Mary), Raymond Bear Knobbs (Lauren), Barbara...