Obituaries

Regina Helene Ancona passed away unexpectedly at the age of 36 on March 12, 2022. Beloved and devoted mother of Charlotte Rose and Gia Judith Lakos. Dearest daughter of Thomas M. Ancona and the late Mary Ann H. Ancona (nee Madden). Regina will be terribly missed by her brother Vincent Ancona, her fiance Jason Lakos, her uncle Bill Ancona and...

Edward Joseph Garvin, Jr., 57, of Northeast Philadelphia, suddenly passed away on March 5, 2022. Loving Father of Alexandria Eugenia Garvin, Brittany Anne Garvin, Tyler Edward Garvin, and Emma Annan Garvin. Son to the late Eugenia M Garvin (Monahan) and Edward J Garvin Sr. Brother to his late sisters; Barbara J Garvin and Heather Ciccarmaro, and stepbrother to the late...

Norma Natali Strouse died in peace on February 28, 2022 at the age of 72, of complications from an equestrian accident. She was the devoted wife of 50 years to Robert Strouse and mother to Kevin (Amy) and Brett Strouse. She also was the sister to Paul Natali (deceased), Marianne Natali, and Terri (Mat) Cecatiello, grandmother to Walter, Charlotte, and...

Pearl Arlene Ditro (nee Walter) passed away on February 22, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Raymond dear mother of Richard Presley, sister of Beryl Haasz, Clinton Walter and the late Carol Schmid and Reva Slatinski. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing and funeral Tuesday 10 AM at McCafferty Sweeney Slabinski Barnes Funerals and Cremations 6126 Torresdale Avenue....

Meggan Locklear, age 37, passed away on February 16, 2022. Dear daughter of Jeanette McGrath (Francis), loving mother to Rylee, Shane, Olivia, sister of Richard (Jamie), Hailey Ann (David), Victor (Brittany), Anthony and Caressa. Niece of Miriam Lockear and David Beltz (April). Also survived by many nieces, nephews, friends, cousins, aunts and uncles. She will be deeply missed by all...

Joseph A. EspositoOn February 10, 2022, Joe Esposito, 71, quietly passed into the next life in the arms of his devoted wife, Sharon. Joe was the beloved husband of Sharon (nee Butterline) having spent thirty-eight (38) years together. Joe was the devoted and supportive father of Joseph, Jr. (Stacy), James, Marisa Slevenski (Michael), Vincent, and Giana Schortye (Martin). He was...

Raymond Oczkowski, age 83 of Philadelphia born to eternal life on January 31, 2022. Loving husband of 55 years to Dorothy J. Oczkowski (nee Skiba), devoted father to Maria Oczkowski Viola (Anthony) and Raymond J. Oczkowski (Christine), beloved grandfather to Anthony (Jennifer) and Kevin Viola (Kiley Schranze) and Joseph Oczkowski. Great Grandfather to newly arrived Ellie Rose Viola. Ray was...

Ellen Mattock, age 84, passed away on January 25, 2022 , at home with her family. She is survived by her children, Kim Kitchen and Jim Mattock, son in law Jim, daughter in law Sharon , grandchildren Jimmy (Alyssa), Matt, Kerri (Riley), Ray, Chace (Alex) and Jake, great grandson, Ashton, her sister, Maria McCabe (Joe), nieces Karen Vegega (Alex), JoAnn...

Gerald E. Corkery passed away unexpectedly and peacefully on January 24, 2022 at the age of 77.Gerry was the beloved husband of Maureen A. Corkery and devoted father of Colleen Corkery and Sean Corkery (Heather). Proud grandfather of Riley, Devin, Reese, Madelynn and Liam. He is also survived by his sisters Anna Marie and Cheryl along with many nieces and...

James E. Mattock was born on August 13, 1940 and passed away suddenly on January 22, 2022 at the age of 81. Jimmy will be dearly missed by his life long partner Dolores Mallon, his children Kimberly Kitchen and Jim Mattock, his son in law Jim, his daughter in law Sharon, grandchildren Jimmy (Alyssa), Kerri (Riley), Matt, Raymond, Chace (Alex),...

William D. Lewis "Billy"aka Rednut; aka Silverstone 469 (Stoney) peacefully passed away on Saturday, January 22, 2022. Billy's infectious smile will be sadly missed by his immediate family, extended family and many, many friends. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Sunday January 30th (rescheduled from Saturday) at McCafferty Sweeney Slabinski Barnes Funerals and Cremations 6126 Torresdale avenue...

Michael A. Goslin, age 40, passed away unexpectedly on January 20, 2022. Michael "papa" was a proud father to Olivia age 6, Mia age 2, Christian, 7 months and sadly missed by his best friend and love of his life Jamie. Principe Cherished son of Howard and Doreen Grove; dear brother of Stephanie Goslin (Daniel Castro) and Leah Grove. Loving...

Kathleen ODonnell (Shields) age 85, passed away peacefully on Friday January 14, 2022. Kathleen ODonnell was born on August 12, 1936 to Patrick and Grace Shields, sister to Johnny (Anna) Shields, Jimmy Shields, Ann (Sister Carmel Regina), Mary Grace (Kevin) Otto and sister in law Mary (Frank) Donahue.Kathleen is predeceased by her husband (Stephen ODonnell), brothers Johnny and Jimmy, her...

Clint W. Benullo, age 60, passed away on January 10, 2022. Loving husband of Deborah J. (nee Korzuch). Dear father of Elizabeth Benullo (James Cohen), Poppy of granddaughters Nora and Lillian and brother of Robert Wilson. Preceded in death by his father Joseph Benullo and mother Elizabeth (nee McCafferty).Clint grew up "everywhere" as he would say, moving several times with...

Marguerite (Sylvester) Driscoll, 86, of Philadelphia PA passed away peacefully on January 3, 2022. 'Rita', as she was affectionately known, was born on June 4, 1935 to Dorothy (Cohen) and Dominic Sylvester in Philadelphia. She graduated from South Philadelphia High School in 1953. Rita was talented in so many aspects of her life. She was a gifted artist even though...

"What we once enjoyed and deeply loved we can never lose, for all that we love deeply becomes a part of us."Rose Marie Mason (ne Lees) was born in Philadelphia, PA on September 13, 1961, the 5th child of George and Roseann (Whalen) Lees. While her baptismal name was Rose Marie, she was fondly called Rose or Rosie, She was...

Jennifer Barr of Philadelphia, PA., passed away suddenly at the age of 43 on January 1, 2022. Jennifer was born on June 2, 1978 and grew up in the Kensington section of Philadelphia. Her family moved to the neighborhood in 1977 and she played soccer for the Kensington Ramblers which started her many life-long friendships. Her coaches were great mentors...

John J. Adamski, Jr. left this world and went to his final resting place on Wednesday, December 29, 2021. He is survived by the love of his life and best friend, Maryanne O'Malley. He was the son of Anne and the late John Adamski, Sr. and brother of Anne Mary Kluska (Stan), Regina Donnelly (Tom), and Michael Adamski (Lindsay) and...

A couple of days after Christmas 2021, Billy Turner made his final Irish exit. He was barely Irish, but if you saw him on St. Pattys Day you probably wouldve sworn his name was Seamus OConnor. He was a man who never turned down a day to gather with people and celebrate. His departure had no fanfareno long, sad goodbyes....

Katherine Nogowski passed away on December 19, 2021. She is the loving and devoted wife of David for 37 years and beloved mother of Charles. Dear sister of Joseph and William Katelin, and also survived by loving nieces and nephews. She is the sister of the later Theresa and Chucky. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Wednesday December 29th...