Obituaries

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...

Robert J Knobbs was born October 14 1964 son to Leonard and Barbara Knobbs. Loving father to Robert, Thomas, and Shane Knobbs. Caring grandfather to Makayla, Makenna, Thomas, Hunter, Arielle and Niklaus. He also left behind his loving brothers and sisters and many nieces and nephews who will miss him dearly. He was loved in the dog training world and...

Robert Z. Fabianski, age 55, passed away peacefully at home December 18, 2020 in Philadelphia, PA. For the past year he fought hard for his life after a cancer diagnosis. He was surrounded by his loved ones as he peacefully passed.Robert is survived by his wife, Gosia Rybicka; his children, Victoria and Olivia Fabianski; his sisters, Monika and Ewa; as...

The Weiler family wishes to announce the passing of our father Frederick "Butchie" Weiler on December 13, 2020. Butch is survived by his wife Ruth, children, Fred (Janine), Ken, John (Teri), Steven (Paula), Amy, his grandchildren, Brittany (Steve), Matthew (Kristin), Patrick (Megan), Katlynne (Ryan), Jennifer, Riley, Maeve, Brody, great grandchildren, Easton, Hudson, Flynn, Madison and Everly, and siblings Robert Weiler...

Jacqueline J. Figaniak, of Wissinoming, beloved wife of the late Edward J. Figaniak, joined him in the Kingdom of Heaven on December 10, 2020. Born in Highmore, South Dakota the country girl met and married a dashing Air Force serviceman, and turned city, making Philadelphia her home for the next 65 years where she was a bedrock of her Parish...

Janet E. Shay passed away on November 11, 2020. Devoted wife of the late Robert, beloved mother of Bob Jr. (Cindy) and Ed (Charlene). Proud grandmother of 6 and great grandmother of 8. Services and interment will be held privately. Arrangements by McCafferty Sweeney Slabinski Barnes Funerals and Cremations of Torresdale Avenue 215-333-0500

June Bowman passed away on May 3, 2020. Devoted wife of the late Jim, loving mother of Terry Bowman (Eve), Deborah Bell (Bill) and the late Katherine. Proud grandmother of 7. Relatives and friends are invited to her graveside service on Saturday November 21st at 12:30 PM in Resurrection Cemetery 5201 Hulmeville Road, Bensalem PA. In lieu of flowers your...

John Samuel Kelley IV was born in Philadelphia on January 18, 1992 to Frances Rose (nee Wright) and the late John Samuel Kelley III and unexpectedly passed away on November 14, 2020. John John was 28 years old. He loved golfing, fishing, video gaming, drawing, watching movies and making people laugh. His love of Steve's Prince of Cheesesteaks is legendary...

Cynthia Seltner passed away on November 4, 2020. Dear sister of Doris Breen, loving aunt of Diane DePue (Dave) and great aunt of David Atwood. Family and friends are invited to her graveside service and burial on Friday November 13th at 12 noon in Magnolia Cemetery, 4500 Levick Street, Philadelphia. Arrangements by McCafferty Sweeney Slabinski Barnes Funerals and Cremations, John...

FRANCES M. HOJLO (nee Jakominich) age 89, passed away on October 28, 2020. Daughter of the late Joseph and Eva Jakominich, sister of the late John Jakominich, and mother of the late Dennis J. Zebrowski. Nana of Luke Zebrowski, Dana Sheck, Granny Fran of Autumn and Lindsey Zebrowski and Cody, Luke and Alizabeth Rael-Tingley. Frances was a proud Little Flower...

Elaine Campion passed away peacefully on October 10, 2020.She grew up in northeast Philadelphia and attended Harding Jr. High School and then went on to graduate from Frankford High School in 1968.Elaine is survived by three loving sons sons, Patrick (Jamie), Andrew and William Jr. (Meagan).Devoted grandmother of Partick Jr., Allison, Glenn, Oliver, Lucy and dear great grandmother of Braydon....

Patrick McQuaid passed away on October 5, 2020 formerly of Lawncrest. Beloved husband of Kim, devoted dad of Patrick J. and Megan M. Loving Pop-pop of James and Madyson. Dear brother of Kathleen Pomrink (Frank), Patricia Higgins (Paul), Frank (Marianne), Daniel (Denise Shapiro), Susanne Ferry (John), Maureen Vecchione (Chris) his twin brother the late James Sr., and the late Theresa...

Elaine Irene Gallo, AKA "Mama G," 76 of Northeast Philadelphia, passed away September 13, 2020. She was born to the late Alexander and Irene Uhniat on April 22, 1944 in the Port Richmond section of Philadelphia. Elaine graduated from Cardinal Dougherty Catholic High School. She was widowed by Joseph Gallo Jr. and is survived by her daughter Alayna Gallo. She...

Elizabeth Patricia Brill passed away quietly after a brief illness on September 14, 2020 with her family at her side. She was 68 years young and had just celebrated 48 years of marriage to her loving husband Tom on September 9th. Born and raised in Philadelphia, Beth was a graduate of St. Bartholomew's Grade School and St. Hubert's High School...