Obituaries

Betty Ann Harrison, sadly missed by her 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

Edith M. Ciaramello passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 21, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years Peter J. Ciaramello Sr. and her loving daughter Patricia Taffee. Born on November 24, 1919 she was 100 years young. Her beautiful life will be forever cherished in the lives of her children Judith Henz (Robert), Peter Ciaramello...

Kenneth Joseph Martin (Ken), age 35, of Philadelphia; died Sunday, March 1, 2020, due to anoxic brain injury from an asthma attack that led to cardiac arrest 9 days prior.Ken was born on September 6, 1984, to Kenneth Hirst and Kimberly White (nee Martin) in Philadelphia PA. He graduated from William Tennent High School in 2003 and quickly began a...

Serena Anne Lorimer passed away on February 14, 2020 at age 33. Beloved daughter of Dennis Lorimer and the late Kathy. Dear mom of Rylee Anne, Shaun and Michael Jr. Also survived by her sisters Rachel and Victoria and by many aunts, uncles, cousins and their families. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Saturday February 29th from 9...

STAHLFRANCES (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, from 9 to 10 A.M.,...

Charles M. DeMarcoAge 89, passed away peacefully in the company of his family on Dec. 15th, 2019. Beloved son of the late Katina and the late Paolo DeMarco and devoted husband of the late Jo-Ellen Mackin DeMarco (nee Outerbridge). Loving father of Paul (Jill) and EmilyDeMarco and Barbara Chapman (William), grandfather of Noelle and Gina DeMarco; stepfather to Patrick and...

DeMARCOCHARLES M.Age 89, passed away peacefully in the company of his family on Dec. 15th, 2019. Beloved son of the late Katina and the late Paolo DeMarco and devoted husband of the late Jo-Ellen Mackin DeMarco (nee Outerbridge). Loving father of Paul (Jill) and EmilyDeMarco and Barbara Chapman (William), grandfather of Noelle and Gina DeMarco; stepfather to Patrick and Kevin...

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.