Obituaries

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...

Krystal Kraft passed away at age 28 on April 3, 2020. Beloved daughter of Irene Kraft and the late Ray Farrell. Mother of David and dear sister of Patrick Kraft (Candy), Jake Kraft (Rose), and aunt of Patrick, Whitney, Gianna. and Layla. Due to the current pandemic her services and interment held privately. To share your fondest memories of Krystal...

Gregorio Plasencia, sadly missed by his beloved family. Due to the current pandemic, services and interment held privately. Arrangements by McCafferty Sweeney Slabinski Barnes Funerals and Cremations of Torresdale Avenue. John Barnes Supervisor, 215-333-0500. PhillyFunerals.com

Patricia Lieb (ne Platt) on April 3, 2020. Loving wife of the late Robert. Beloved sister of Barbara Shore (late Jack), Kathy Herron (Chris) and Jim Platt (Ruthann). Due to the current pandemic, services held privately. Contributions in memory of Pat to St. Francis Inn 2441 Kensington Ave., Phila PA 19125 would be greatly appreciated.

Irene Bukowski, sadly missed by her beloved family. Due to the current pandemic, services and interment will be held at a date in the future. PhillyFunerals.com

Claire M. Reid (ne Balloch) of Philadelphia, passed peacefully in her sleep on March 31, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband Jack Reid, and her son Edward Reid. Survived by daughter, Johna Mastrogiacomo(Chris), sister Roberta McGady, brother John Balloch (Nancy), 3 grandsons Eddie Reid (Kayleigh), Jack and Ben, great granddaughter, Trinitee as well as many nieces and...

David Moran, sadly missed by his beloved family. Due to the current pandemic, services and interment held privately. Arrangements by McCafferty Sweeney Slabinski Barnes Funerals and Cremations of Torresdale Avenue. John Barnes Supervisor, 215-333-0500. PhillyFunerals.com