Obituaries

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

Shirley Phyllis (Cumberledge) Lenartowicz passed peacefully Saturday afternoon, April 18th, 2020 at the age of 85. Born February 3,1935 in Delaware County Pennsylvania to the late Pauline and Elmer Cumberledge. She was predeceased by her first husband, John S. Lawson of twenty six years, second husband, Edmund Lenartowicz of eight years, and son Charles Lawson.Shirley was survived by her daughter...

On Friday, April 17, 2020, Noreen Sullivan, loving wife and mother of two, grandmother of two, and sister, passed away at the age of 81. Noreen was born on March 8, 1939 in Philadelphia, PA to Theodore and Ethel (Harding) Mileski. She graduated from Frankford High in 1957 and worked in finances in Philadelphia for 7 years before having her...

Sandra LaFauci passed away on April 16, 2020. Devoted mother of Joseph LaFauci and Antoinette LaFauci Milligan. Dear sister of James Kennedy, Michael Kennedy, Robert Kennedy, and Mary Ellen McGahan, and also survived by her nieces and nephews, William, Heather, Laura, Francis (Samantha), Joe (Jenny), Michelle (Jimmy), Jimmy (Ashley), Jonathan, Ann (Charlie), Dianna, Michael, Robby (Nikki), Crystal and the late...

McGETTIGANTHOMAS "SAM" April 8, 2020. Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family after many years of fighting non-Hodgkins lymphoma. Survived by his wife Rosemary, children Thomas (Roseanne), Theresa Fox (Charles), Kevin (Janine), 9 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Full details at PhillyFunerals.com

Gordon Dunlop, Sr. age 85 passed away on April 16, 2020. Beloved husband of the late Barbara Dunlop (nee Herriott ). Loving dad of Gordon Jr. (Toni), Linda (Tim), and John (Melissa). He is the grandfather of 8 and great grandfather of 9. Dear brother of Alec Dunlop (Jean), Jean Porteous (late Jack) , and also survived by many cousins,...

Linda Santore sadly missed by her loving husband and dear family. Services and interment held privately. Arrangements by McCafferty Sweeney Slabinski Barnes Funerals and Cremations of Torresdale Avenue, John Barnes Supervisor, 215.333.0500

John Albright Jr. Sadly missed by his loving family. Services and interment held privately. Arrangements by McCafferty Sweeney Slabinski Barnes Funerals and Cremations of Torresdale Avenue, John Barnes Supervisor, 215.333.0500

Thomas "Sam" McGettigan passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family after many years of fighting non-Hodgkins lymphoma. Survived by his wife Rosemary, children Thomas (Roseanne), Theresa Fox (Charles), Kevin (Janine), 9 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Monday August 3rd from 9:30 to 10:30 AM in Resurrection of Our Lord Church 2000...