Obituaries

Frances Stahl (nee McCann) passed away peacefully at age 99 on February 14, 2020. Devoted wife of the late Henry J. Sr., loving mom of Henry "Hank" Jr., Dennis (Trish) and Michael (Michelle), grandmom of Brittney (Derek), Justin (Erika), Ryan, Nicole, and great-grandmom of Lyla, Mark and Michael. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Friday February 21st from...

John Nace passed away on February 12, 2020 at age 67. He is preceded in death by his parents Edward and Rosemary and was a graduate of Northeast Catholic High School, and received his doctorate and taught in the English Department at the Community College of Philadelphia. Relatives, friends, former colleagues, students and co-workers are invited to gather in St....

John Patrick Keenan passed away suddenly at age 65 on February 6, 2020. Loving husband of Maureen (nee Tobin), and devoted dad of Pat Keenan IV. Also survived by loving cousins, in-laws and dear friends. Relatives, friends, fellow members of the Twelve Steppers Mummers Brigade and former co-workers from Nabisco are invited to John's viewing and funeral on Friday February...

EllingerKatherine (nee McHugh) age 63 passed away on January 28, 2020. Beloved wife of over 40 years to James H. Ellinger. Dear sister of John, Terrance, Bernadette, Kelly Ann, Timothy and the late Patrick. Katherine is also survived by many nieces, nephews and their families. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing and funeral Monday, February 3, 2020 from...

Vincent Breen, age 50 passed away on January 27, 2020. He is survived by his sister Patricia Scheid, nephew Teddy Gwalthney, nieces Brittany Madden, Katie Schingen, and life-long friends Roy, Danny, Kevin, Dawn, and Joe. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Saturday February 1st from 12 noon to 2 PM at McCafferty Sweeney Slabinski Barnes Funerals and...

Agnes Meyers passed away on January 25, 2020. She is survived by her brother George Meyers and many nieces and nephews and is the sister of the late John, Barbara, Charles, and Francis. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Friday January 31st after 10 AM in Saint Maximillian Kolbe-Church of the Resurrection, 200 West Tuckahoe Road, Marmora NJ 08223....

Ted O'Shea passed away on January 9, 2020 at age 95 exactly how he loved to live his life, surrounded by the family he loved so dearly and drinking his glass of Dewar's Scotch. Ted is survived by his grandchildren, Kim Blumenthal, Kristen Malak (Joe), Dianne Christopher (Erik) and he is the proud great grandfather of Michael and Adrienne Blumenthal,...

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Claire McHugh (nee Graham) on January 3, 2020. She was 90 years young. Her loving husband, Joseph, preceded Claire in death. Claire and Joseph were a beautiful couple that lived a wonderful life raising their children together in Philadelphia. Claire was a devoted mother to her four...

Raymond R. Janiszewski passed away peacefully on December 31, 2019. He will be sadly missed by his wife of fifty years, Margaret (nee McDermott), his children, Jeffrey, Andrea (nee Dutton), Mark, Katie (nee Bartlett), grandchildren, Alexandra and Charlotte, siblings, in-laws, nieces, nephews, and lifelong friends. Ray was born in Bridesburg to loving parents Lucien and Sally; he grew up with...

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Frances Helen Hagstotz, surrounded by family on December 26, 2019. She was 78 years young, having just celebrated her birthday with Stocks cake and ice cream. Her beloved husband, Bill, preceded Frances in death. Frances and Bill were life- long sweethearts that married and grew their family in Philadelphia. Frances was much-loved...

RETTBERGDolores (nee Heberger) on December 27, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Charles. Loving mother of Margaret Hanlon (Michael), Christine Hartman (Michael) and Jennifer Petaccio (Dan). Devoted grandmom of Katherine (Steven), Andrea (Brandon), Ryan, Charles, Michael, Andrew, Meghan, Nicholas, Aidan and Mia. Great grandmom of Natalye and Skylar. Dear sister of Edward Heberger (Nancy) and Barbara Sykes (the late Joseph)....

Michael A. Lang, age 29, suddenly on December 23, 2019. Loving son of Michael and Lynn, and dear brother of Kiersten Parsons (Greg). Also survived by his devoted grandparents, Michael and Betty Lang, Tom O'Connor (the late Cheryl) and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Monday 10 AM to 11 AM in...

Catharine passed away in December 2019.

Marie passed away in December 2019.

Joan Cook (ne Woltjen) passed away suddenly on December 16th, 2019 at age 61, surrounded by her devoted husband of 40 years, Bill, and her loving children, Bill (Janet), Bridget, and Kristin (Hazem). She was the perfect Nanny to her grandchildren Jackson, Lucy May Lovebug, and Ella Bella and will be heartfully missed by her mother Joan, and her siblings...

Doris passed away in December 2019.

Helen C. Viola (nee Fitzgerald) on November 30, 2019. Beloved mother of Al Viola (Kathleen) and Felicia DeVito (Steven Piccone). Loving grandmother of Amanda Viola, Shane Viola (Haley), Luke Viola, Jaclyn DeVito (financee Frank Gallagher, Jr.) and Danielle Nejman (Timmy). Also sadly missed by her great-grandchildren Fynn, Sloan and Nash. Dear sister of Eileen Fitzgerald, Agnes Hanratty and the late...

SHIRLEYJane M. (nee Hamski) on Nov. 28, 2019. Wife of the late Ralph D. Shirley. Beloved mother of Deacon Ralph J.Shirley (Deborah) and Joseph T. Shirley. Also sadly missed by her grandchildren Mia Hylan, John-Paul Shirley, Marianne Watson, Judith Smith and Joseph T. Shirley. Also sadly missed by 6 great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Saturday,...

SABECDoris Jean (nee Bauer) age 96 passed away on December 14, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Edwin Sabec. Loving mother of Edwin Sabec, Janis Culver, Ronald Sabec, Debra Smeltzer (David). Grandmom of Holly Zanine, Raymond Culver, Eddie Sabec, Brian Sabec (Jamie), Kimberly Gordon (Chris), Matthew Smeltzer (Fiancee Steven) and Timothy Smeltzer (Renee). Great grandmom ofEmily Zanine, Claudia Zanine, Edward...

JANKOWSKICatharine F. 'Cass' (nee Supplee) on Dec. 1, 2019. Wife of the late Edward K. Beloved mother of Antonina M. 'Tina' Sheehan (Michael) and Bernice C. Forbes (Glen). Loving grandmother of Madison Forbes, Brandon Sheehan and Meggie Kerlin (Robert). Also sadly missed by 2 great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Thursday 7 PM to 9 PM at...