Obituaries

Dolores Wright

Dolores Wright

Jul 1, 2023

Dolores Wright born on January 7, 1932 and passed away on July 1, 2023.  Survived by her loving family.  Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Friday July 14th 9 am in Holiness Temple Church 2240 N. 29th.  Service will begin 10 am.  Burial will follow in Eden Cemetery

Rocco Lodise

Rocco Lodise

Jun 20, 2023

Rocco J. Lodise was born in Philadelphia on January 6th, 1919 and passed away peacefully on June 11th, 2023.  He was 104 years old.   Predeceased by his beloved wife, Edna Mae Murphy-Lodise, commonly known to their many friends as “Ginger”.  Son of Italian immigrants, the late Pietro and Teresa Micciolo-Lodise.   Father of Patrick Lodise, Virginia, and the late...

Dominic J. Monica, Jr.

Dominic J. Monica, Jr.

May 17, 2023

Dominic J. Monica, Jr. 

Dominic J. Monica, Jr. passed away on May 11, 2023.  Father of the late Dominic, and grandfather of Alyssa Monica. Also survived by his sisters and brother, Diane, Louis, Lisa, Barbara, and he is the brother of the late Anthony.  Services and interment were held privately.  Arrangements by McCafferty Sweeney Slabinski Barnes Funerals and Cremations of...

James Ellinger

James Ellinger

May 8, 2023

James Ellinger passed away on May 8, 2023. Beloved husband of over 40 years to the late Katherine. Survived by his brother, sister, loving in-laws, nieces, nephews and their families. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing and funeral Tuesday May 16th from 9 AM to 11 AM at McCafferty Sweeney Slabinski Barnes Funerals and Cremations, 6126 Torresdale Ave.,...

Richard Aleszczyk

Richard Aleszczyk

Apr 25, 2023

Richard Aleszczyk, aka, Ricky or Owen passed away on April 25, 2023. He was the dear son of the late Leonard and Irene Aleszczyk.Ricky grew up across from Devro playground, attended St. Barts and graduated from North Catholic in '74. He was well known by everyone in Wissinoming, Tacony and beyond. Ricky loved to socialize. Some of his mainstays were...

Wanda Lee Daniels

Wanda Lee Daniels

Apr 24, 2023

Wanda Lee (Keys) Daniels was born on May 28, 1961, in Bristol, Pennsylvania. Wanda passed away peacefully on April 24, 2023, with her family by her side before finding her final resting place in Heaven.Wanda was born and raised in Bristol Borough, PA and resided in Levittown. She was a Bristol High School graduate in 1979. She was a competitive...

Marilyn Martin

Marilyn Martin

Apr 19, 2023

Marilyn Martin passed away on April 19, 2023.She is survived by her sons, Warren (Linda), Donald (Doreen), Tommy (Mary), Kevin, and by many loving grandchildren and great grandchildren.Marilyn worked at Philadelphia National Bank (PNB)/ Corestates from 1967 - 1990 (23 yrs) before retiring and moving to Florida. She loved gardening and spending time with her family. She was the wife...

Richard Joseph Sadowski

Richard Joseph Sadowski

Apr 18, 2023

Richard Joseph Sadowski, age 58, passed away on April 18, 2023. He was the son of Frances and Edward and is survived by his only son Richard, and brothers John and Joseph Sadowski.Relatives and friends are invited to his visitation on Wednesday April 26th from 11 AM to 12 noon at the McCafferty Sweeney Funeral Home 6126 Torresdale Avenue, Philadelphia...

Elizabeth Mcmenamin

Elizabeth Mcmenamin

Apr 5, 2023

Elizabeth ""Betty Ann"" McMenamin, age 69, passed away surrounded by family and friends on Wednesday, April 5, 2023, after a protracted illness.Betty Ann (Born July 10, 1953) lived the entirety of her life in the Wissinoming neighborhood of Northeast Philadelphia. She earned her education at St. Bartholomew's School, St. Hubert's High School for Girls and the James Martin School of...

Eileen M. Bannon

Eileen M. Bannon

Apr 4, 2023

Eileen M. Bannon of Morrisville, PA passed away peacefully at Vitas Hospice on April 4, 2023. She was 70 years old.She was born in Brooklyn, NY, June 22, 1952 and attended St. John's University Nursing Program. She worked as a trauma (ER) nurse at Bellevue Hospital, NY and eventually moved to PA where she was a nurse at Lower Bucks...

Eugene William Meehan

Eugene William Meehan

Mar 11, 2023

Eugene William Meehan of Schwenksville PA, passed away March 11th 2023, at Einstein hospital of Norristown and he leaves behind his former wife Loretta Meehan, their daughter Melissa Meehan, grandson John Alexy Jr, he was preceded in death by his parents James and Mabel, his also survived by his brothers, Dennis, James, Thomas, Vincent, Gerald. Gene loved the Philadelphia Eagles...

James E. Williams

James E. Williams

Mar 11, 2023

James E. Williams Jr., age 64, passed away at home on March 11, 2023 with his loving wife, Margie by his side.Jim was born in 1958 in Leominster, MA and is the son of the late James E. Williams Sr. and Donna Williams.He is survived by his loving wife of 20 years, Margie Giedemann Williams, dear brothers and sisters, Richard...

Philip Mattiacci

Philip Mattiacci

Mar 8, 2023

Philip Mattiacci, age 76, passed away on March 8, 2023. Dear son of the late Philip "Babe" and Helen Mattiacci. Philip is survived by his brother Dr. John Mattiacci (Maureen) and by many loving nieces and nephews and their families. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Monday March 13th from 9:45 AM to 10:15 AM in St....

Daniel E. Kraft

Daniel E. Kraft

Feb 10, 2023

Daniel E. Kraft passed away on February 10, 2023. He is survived by his brothers Johnny, Jimmy, Billy and Tommy, his sisters Terry and Rosie. Danny was preceded in death by his sister Irene and brother Benny. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.Dan was employed in the emergency room area at Jefferson Torresdale hospital in Philadelphia for...

Maureen P. Merrigan

Maureen P. Merrigan

Jan 30, 2023

Maureen P. Merrigan (nee Kane) passed away peacefully on Monday, January 30, 2023 at the age of 79. She was the beloved wife of the late Edward J. Merrigan, devoted mother of Colleen P. (Kenneth) Lawson and Brian Merrigan; and loving grandmom to Brendan Lawson.In addition to her children and grandchild, she is survived by her sisters-in-law, Jane Kane and...

Patricia Marie Mcconnell

Patricia Marie Mcconnell

Jan 28, 2023

Patricia (Patti) Marie McConnell, 53, of the Feltonville neighborhood of Philadelphia, passed away suddenly on January 28th, 2023. She is survived by her two children,Jaclyn and Andrew, grandchildren, Caileigh and Ella, mother Patricia and siblings, Cheryl, Nancy(Mark), and Robbie(Debbie). She will be sadly missed by many nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and her fianc Ed. Patti was preceded in death...

Anthony Bambino

Anthony Bambino

Jan 13, 2023

Anthony Bambino, Sr. Passed away on January 14, 2023. He is survived by his wife Kathleen, children Steven, Angela, Lisa, Anthony, 14 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, sisters Renee and Jeanine and his parents Nino and Diane, and step mother Dee. Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Wednesday January 25th from 10 AM to 11 AM at McCafferty Sweeney...

Anthony Maurice Love

Anthony Maurice Love

Jan 3, 2023

Anthony Maurice Love Sr., was born September 12, 1959 to Rosa M. and Anderson N. Love Sr, the third of four boys, two of which preceded him in death. Tony, as he was affectionately called, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 after a brief illness.Tony was raised in Philadelphia with his siblings where he learned the benefit of...

Frederick Dych

Frederick Dych

Dec 26, 2022

Frederick ""Rick"" Dych, passed away suddenly on December 26, 2022 at the age of 70. Rick was born on September 27, 1952 to the late Frederick and Dolores Dych. He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Dorothy Dawicki-Dych. He was a graduate of Northeast Catholic High School, Class of 1971. Rick loved to do jigsaw puzzles and root...

Robert F. Bethell

Robert F. Bethell

Dec 3, 2022

We are sad to announce the passing of Robert F. Bethell of Philadelphia, PA. Robert died of natural causes at the age of 81 on December 3, 2022, surrounded by his loved ones.Robert was born on August 28, 1941 to Robert and Catherine Bethell (Sweeney) in Philadelphia, PA. He was a 1959 graduate of North Catholic High School.After graduating, he...

Share by: