Obituaries

William Douglas Oglesby, Jr. of Oxford Circle passed away December 26, 2017. Born August 30, 1938 in Atlantic City, NJ. Bill was a proud patriot who served in the United States Navy from 1958 to 1963 on the USS Okinawa (LPH3). He was a kind, generous and hard-working man as a troubleshooter for the Philadelphia Postal Service for many years....

William J. Heston was born March 31, 1937, and went home to be with the Lord June 25, 2018. Bill resided at Crestview Nursing Home for the last 10 years, but grew up and lived most of his life on Ontario St. in Philadelphia. Bill had a kind and loving heart who cared deeply for his family and friends. He...

Robert "Bob" Thomson passed away on June 16, 2018. Loving husband of Linda (nee McCarron), devoted dad of Sean (Tina) and Kristen. Dear brother of Tommy, Lorraine Shilton (Bob), Eleanor Wilkinson, Maryann Thomson, and Lois Thomson. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and in-laws. Bob was a graduate of North Catholic High School Class of 1964 who proudly...

Phyllis Frederick on May 23, 2018. Loving mother of Joseph Rynkiewicz (Cindy) and David Rynkiewicz (Kellie). Relatives, friends and fellow coworkers of South Street Souvlaki where Phyllis was a dedicated waitress for over 30 years and was adored by generations of customers are invited to gather Monday June 4th from 6 PM to 7:30 PM at the McCafferty-Sweeney Funeral Home...

Debra Krausa on May 4, 2018. Services and interment held privately. Arrangements by the McCafferty-Sweeney Funeral Home of Torresdale Avenue, John Barnes Supervisor, 215-333-0500.

Ruth Ann Coaxum on April 12, 2018. Devoted mother of Maurice Coaxum, Darnell Jefferies, Denine Stewart, and the late Richard Coaxum. Loving Nana of Shekera, Shayona, Saleem, Rashone, Aylese, Daisha, Richard, Aubry, great grandmother of Kaream and Dashawn, Dear sister of Richard, Tina and Louise. Also survived by loving nieces and nephews. Relatives, friends and fellow members of True Vine...

Thomas Andrychowski, sadly missed by those who cared and loved him. Services and Interment held privately

Katherine Stroby, sadly missed by her loving family. Services and Interment held privately.

Betty Lugo on March 21, 2018. Sadly missed by her loving family. Services and interment held privately. Arrangements by McCafferty-Sweeney Funeral Home of Torresdale Avenue, John Barnes, Supervisor 215-333-0500

Bertha Gimbel, sadly missed by her loving family. Services and interment held privately.

Donald Hoffnagle on March 17, 2018. Survived by his loving family. Services and interment held privately. Arrangements by McCafferty-Sweeney Funeral Home of Torresdale Avenue, John Barnes Supervisor, 215-333-0500

Benjamin Santiago on March 10, 2018. Survived by his loving family. Services and interment held privately. Arrangements by McCafferty-Sweeney Funeral Home of Torresdale Avenue, John Barnes Supervisor, 215-333-0500

James Parilo on March 10, 2018. Survived by his loving family. Services and interment will be held at a later date. Arrangements by McCafferty-Sweeney Funeral Home of Torresdale Avenue, John Barnes Supervisor, 215-333-0500

Christopher Hansen on March 21, 2018. Dear son of the late Gale and Madge. Beloved brother of Delores Steelman (William), Gayle Shank (Brian), Madge Layfield (Sean), Harry, and Michael (Tammie). Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Tuesday evening March 27th 6PM to 7:30 PM at the McCafferty-Sweeney Funeral Home 6126 Torresdale...

Betty Lugo on March 21, 2018. Survived by her loving family. Services and interment held privately. Arrangements by McCafferty-Sweeney Funeral Home of Torresdale Avenue, John Barnes Supervisor, 215-333-0500

WOLTJENTHOMASOn March 18, 2018 surrounded by his loving wife of 61 years, Joan (nee Whalen) and his family. Devoted dad of Joan Cook (Bill), Thomas (Dina), Jacquelyn Hennessy (Bob), Billy (Sartre), Robert (Christine), Michelle Glynn (Tim). Proud Pop of 14 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren and also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Tom was born in Fishtown in 1934,...

Katherine Bogaski, loving sister and aunt. Dear wife of the late Gabe. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing and funeral Monday March 12th in the Immaculate Mary Nursing Home Chapel from 8:30AM to 9:30AM. Kay's funeral mass will begin 9:30AM with her burial to follow in Magnolia Cemetery. Arrangements by the McCafferty-Sweeney Funeral Home of Torresdale Avenue, John...

KLINEWSKICHIP on March 2, 2018. Beloved husband of Anne (nee Pezzuto). Devoted father of Steven (Maryanne) and Robert (Melinda). Dear Pop-pop of Nicholas, Matthew and Lindsey. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Thursday 9:30 A.M. in Christ the King Church, 3252 Chesterfield Rd. Funeral Mass will begin 10:30 A.M. Int. private. In lieu of flowers donations in memory of...

KIRNKATHLEEN A. (nee McFarlane) passed away on February 24, 2018. She is survived by her devoted husband John J. Kirn. Beloved daughter of the late John McFarlane and Eileen, adoring mother of John and Michael, dear grandmother of Emma and Joseph, and loving sister of Larry (Mary). Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Saturday, March 3rd after 10:00am...

Helen McIlmail (nee Dolhansky) passed away on February 19, 2018 at St Joseph's Manor in Meadowbrook, PA. Dear daughter of the late Joseph and Anna.Helen was predeceased in death by her husband of 63 years, William and she is survived by her sons Bill (Susan Arcyznski), Mike (Debbie Boyle), Father Edward McIlmail, grandsons Michael(Dorothy), Sean (deceased), granddaughter (Kaitlyn) and great...