Obituaries

Patricia Evangelist (nee Young), September 3, 1934 - July 19, 2020. Loving wife and beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully in her sleep at home surrounded by her family. She is survived by her devoted husband of 66 years, Mario, and her five beloved children, Diane Grimmie (John, predeceased), Mario, Mark (Carole), Michael (Michele), and Matthew (Karen)....

Eileen Patricia Kelly, 69, affectionately known as "Tilt", passed away peacefully on June 30, 2020 in the comfort of her home in Leesburg, Fl., after a long battle with cancer surrounded by family members and her devoted partner Mary Nimchuk. Eileen was born on November 13, 1950 in Philadelphia to Edward and Eileen (ne McKelvey) and raised in the area...

LOCKHEADEDWARD F. Age 87 of Villas, NJ formerly of Phila., passed away on July 11th, 2020. He was predeceased by the love of his life, his wife Nancy and is survived by his children Theresa (Thomas) Rola, Nancy (Phillip) Ayres, Edward Lockhead, (Alice Pardalis), James (Susan) Lockhead, Sandra Lockhead and Jude (Lorianne) Lockhead. Also survived by 14 grand children, 20...

Ethel M Charlton was born on December 8, 1944 and was married to the late William W. Charlton and is the loving mother of Walter Charlton, Florence Dallas (Theresa Roark and George Dallas) and Anthony Charlton (Jeanine) and the late Stella Stokes and William C. Charlton. Proud grandmother of Bioletta Dallas, Anthony Charlton Jr, Madison Foster, Taylor Foster, Ashley Quinty,...

Edward F. Lockhead, age 87 of Villas, New Jersey, passed away on July 11th, 2020. Born and raised in Philadelphia and a resident of Cape May County, New Jersey for 22 year, he was predeceased by the love of his life, his wife Nancy. He is survived by daughter, Theresa (Thomas) Rola, daughter Nancy (Phillip) Ayres, son Edward Lockhead,(Alice Pardalis),...

Bernadette Maciocha passed away on July 10th, 2020. Devoted wife of the late Theodore Maciocha. Proud mom of her 3 sons Ted, Mike and his wife Ginny, and Jeff. Proudest Nan to her 8 grandchildren Jessica, TJ, Brenna, Michael, Abbey, Emily, Ava and Matthew. Survived by her big brother Ed Buchheim and his wife Lynn, and she is the loving...

WHITEMARILYNPassed away on July 4, 2020. Loving mother of Craig and the late Lynn Kebetz, proud grand-mom of Jennifer, Kelly, Michelle, and great grandmom of Zachary, Jesse and Myles. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Thursday 10 A.M. to 11 A.M. at McCAFFERTY SWEENEY SLABINSKI BARNES FUNERALS AND CREMATIONS, 6126 Torresdale Ave. Funeral service will begin 11:15 A.M....

Michael Orlando Jr. passed away and services and interment were held privately. Sadly missed by his loving family. Arrangements by McCafferty Sweeney Slabinski Barnes Funerals and Cremations of Torresdale Avenue 215-333-0500.

MADELEINE CLAIR ANNE RORER passed away on June22nd, 2020. Devoted daughterof the late Edward Rorer and Madeleine Carson Rorer and sisterof the late Eddie Rorer. Madeleine was a Program Analyst for the US Navy at NAVSUP Philadelphia in the Weapons Systems Support Program for Foreign Military Sales. Her many lovesincludedcampingin the New Jersey Pinelands, the holidays especially Christmas, playing pool,...

Rita M. Borski (nee Savage) on June 3, 2020 after a battle with the Covid19 virus. Born and raised in the Port Richmond section of Philadelphia, Rita was a proud resident of Harrowgate and a life time member of St. Joan of Arc Church. Wife of the late Robert A. Borski Sr. Beloved mother of Robert A. Borski Jr. (Karen),...

Anne Klinewski (nee Pezzuto) passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on June 7, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Chip, devoted mother of Steven (Maryanne) and Robert (Melinda), proud Mom-Mom of Nicholas, Matthew, and Lindsey. Anne was extremely proud of her beautiful grandchildren, loved her time spent at the beach, playing cards, and her trips to the casino...

Marie C. Komada went to her heavenly home on June 8, 2020. Formerly of Holy Innocents Parish in Juniata, she is the beloved mother of Nancy Komada, devoted grandma of Henry, Charles, and Tessa K. Olbrish, sister of Robert Kuczynski and Joan Casciato (Frank). Marie (Honey) was always caring for the ones she loved. Relatives, friends, fellow residents of Redeemer...

Georgiana Messina of Huntingdon Valley, beloved wife to Anthony and loving mother to Marisa and Gina, passed away at the age of 69 on May 26, 2020.Georgiana was born in Philadelphia, PA to the late Norman and Dorothy (Halleck) Nicklaus in Philadelphia. She graduated from Saint Huberts High School in 1968 and graduated from Temple University in 1975. She later...

Carmen Velez passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family members on April 22, 2020. Services and interment held privately.

Barry Gelman passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2020 surrounded by his wife and children. He was born on January 27, 1954 in Philadelphia, PA to Jacqueline Gelman (nee Shapiro) and the late Harry Gelman. Barry was survived by his loving wife, Donna Gelman, his children Wendy Gelman, Randy Gelman (and their mother Oscarine), Kimberly Curran, Jessica Gericke (Bill), and...

Joseph E. Schwegler of Lansdale, PA and formerly Hunting Park, Philadelphia, PA passed away peacefully on May 8, 2020. Loving son of the late William J. Schwegler and Catherine Schwegler (ne Kuzmann). Dear brother of the late William A. Schwegler and Mary Ann Schwegler. Devoted uncle of John Schwegler (Michelle), Michael Schwegler, Paul Schwegler (Kelly) and Carrie Smith (Chris). Proud...

ALESZCZYK, Irene (nee Szafranski)On May 3, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Leonard. Loving mother of Diane Cougle (Gary), Richard, Doreen Howley (Dave), Cheryl Kilbride (Tom), Cynthia Murphy (Ken), David (Rhonda); devoted Gram to her grandchildren: Jason (Colleen), Nicole, Matthew (Meghan), Ryan, Colin, Quincey; great-grandchildren Cailin, RitaJean, and Jackson; also survived by her sisters, Theresa (Jack), Helene, and brother, Ron...

Rose Rutter passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on April 30, 2020. Dear wife of the late Michael, loving mom of Julia Fogarty (Eugene), Rosemary Rutter, and Michael Rutter. Proud grandmom of Eugene Fogarty, Brandon Rutter, Kimberly (Jeff), Crysta (Aaron) and Michael. Great grandmom of Winter and sister of Antoinette Day. Rose was a devoted parishioner of St....

Fowler E. Shaw, Jr. passed away peacefully on April 18th, 2020,at the age of 88, after a long, courageous battle with stroke and dementia.Fowler was born on May 7, 1931 in Abilene, Texas to Fowler E. Shaw, Sr. and Lucille (Roberts) Shaw, an only child. When Fowler was 9, his family moved to northern California where he lived through high...

Thomas O'Brien passed away on April 21, 2020. Proud veteran who will be buried in Washington Crossing National Cemetery and will receive full military honors. Due to the current pandemic, no public memorial is scheduled at this time. Arrangements by McCafferty Sweeney Slabinski Barnes Funerals and Cremations of a Torresdale Avenue. John Barnes Supervisor, 215-333-0500. PhillyFunerals.com