Obituaries

Mar 8, 2012

William on March 8, 2012. Beloved husband of the late Virginia (nee Orr). Loving dad ofSusan Sorensen (Chris), dear grandfather of Margaret "Maggie" and Christian;also survived by her sister Louise MacKara, nieces, nephews and their families.Relatives and friends are invited to gather Thursday 9:30AM in the Chapel atSt. John Neumann Nursing Home, 10400 Roosevelt Blvd. Phila.,PA 19116. Funeral Mass begins...

Jul 9, 2011

S H E A F F E R Linda J. (nee Wenrich), age 70, on July 9, 2011. Beloved mother of Deborah Rios, John, Keith and his wife Lisa, Ronald, William, Elwood and Richard. Grandmom of 12 and great grandmom of 14. Survived by brothers and sisters and their families. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing and Funeral...

Joan M. O'Toole (1935 ~ 2023)On March 14, 2023, Heaven gained a beautiful kind soul, Joan M. O'Toole. She was born in Philadelphia to Thomas and Catherine Barton on April 26, 1935. She was a Philly girl where she met her husband, Albert F. O'Toole Sr. They were married for 68 years. They had four children, Joann O'Toole (pre deceased),...

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Margaret Masoero, age 70 and a resident at Gloria Dei Estates in Philadelphia, PA.Margaret, better known as Meg, passed away early, Saturday morning, February 4, 2023 after a short battle with cancer.Meg is pre-deceased by her parents, Bruno and Peg Masoero. She is survived by her brother, Tom Masoero and her...

Mary Willits Mason (ne Ryan) passed peacefully on January 13, 2023, with her husband by her side.She was the devoted wife and best "little bud" of John Mason and the loving mother of Maureen Sytsma (Tom), Jessica Mason, Lauren Mason, and Rachel Willits. She is also survived by 6 grandchildren, her brother Dennis (Jackie), sisters Joan (Len) and Kathleen (Gary),...

Eleanor Bogdan, 92, of Philadelphia, PA passed away peacefully on January 7, 2023 surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Michael, her brother William Carney and his wife Henryka. She is survived by many loving nieces and nephews.She was a graduate of Little Flower High School and will be remembered for her kindness and...

Joseph G. Rosenfelt passed away on the morning of January 8, 2023. Joey was a loving son, brother uncle and friend. Joe grew up in Kensington and attended Visitation BVM grade school. He graduated North Catholic High School class of 85 and was a longtime employee of Jefferson Hospital Torresdale Division.He was preceded in death by his parents Daniel and...

Joseph Pokorny passed away on December 7, 2022 at age 78. He is the son of the late William and Mary Pokorny and is survived by loving nephews, nieces and their families.Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Thursday December 15th from 9:30 AM to 10:15 AM at Padre Pio Prayer Center, 1527 Church Street, Phila. PA 19124....

Glenn Green passed away suddenly on October 30, 2022. Devoted husband of Patricia, loving dad of Cheryl Gillespie (Dan) and Glenn Green (Tina). Proud pop pop of Laci GillespieAlso survived by his dear sister Linda Ott and many loving nieces and nephews.Glenn was a US Army veteran and worked as a truck driver for Deer Park and enjoyed fishing, watching...

Joshua Bramante, 41 of Philadelphia Pa passed away suddenly on August 31, 2022. Josh is survived by his loving mother Cynthia Bramante (nee Walker) (Bob Strack), father Thomas Bramante (Virginia), grandmother Patricia Oien, grandfather Dean Walker (Jean), siblings Jessica Bruno (Rick), Justin Bramante (Ellie), Daniel Lennon, Keith Rooney, George Rooney, girlfriend Suzanne Bender and many Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, Nieces and...

CUNNINGHAMKathleen J. (Lewis) on August 27th, 2022, age 73, of Philadelphia. Wife of Joseph E. Cunningham. Beloved Mother of Ken (Dawn) and Rose. She was the loving grandmother of 5 grandchildren, Steven, Maria, David, Kasey, and Abigail. She was devoted to her many cousins, extended family members, and a friend to anyone who ever met her. She was actually better...

William "Bill" Cole, 81, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Friday morning, August 19, 2022 . Bill was born in Philadelphia to Josephine and Henry Cole on August 31, 1940 and graduated from Father Judge High School in 1958. Following graduation he served in the Army National Guard and then was a Philadelphia Police Officer for...

Robert Wenig passed away on August 27, 2021 and is survived by his wife Mayona Wenig, daughter Doris Winter and her husband Jeff, three grand children, one great grand daughter, his sisters Diann Weidhaas, Karen Partridge (Steve), six nieces and one nephew. He is preceded in death by his sister Joann Wood and 2 nephews Christopher and Antonio.Bob was born...

James Hurley Milligan was born November 17,1970 and passed away suddenly on August 10, 2022. He was a wonderful son, brother, uncle, teammate, neighbor and friend to many. He was kind, gentle, ever curious and incredibly funny. He said things as they were and he saw people as they were. He loved so enormously and fiercely, he looked at life...

O'Connor James W. "Oakie" "Jim" Was a loving husband to the late Winnie, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He left this world peacefully on July 27, 2022 to join his soulmate, Winnie. He was born February 14, 1935 to Andrew and Catherine O'Connor. He was sibling to the late John (Barbara) and the late Ellen Callahan (Joseph). He is...

Rose Helen Beshel "Big Rose" (nee Donahue) passed on July 17, 2022. Devoted wife of the late Francis "Butch" Beshel. Beloved mother of Rosemarie Cooney (Robert), Dolores "Lori" Stawicki (Michael), Richard (late Jackie) and the late Gerald Beshel. Loving MeMom to Desiree Rose Cooney, Sean Cooney, Mandee Stawicki (Chris Shaw), Michael Stawicki (Melissa), Brittany Beshel (Emily Holmes) and Gia Beshel....

Bert Umberto Capecci passed away suddenly on July 13th, 2022, peacefully in his sleep. He was 71 years old, and was the son of Louie and Ann Capecci and was born on February 2nd, 1951.Bert enjoyed the horsing game, owning and betting on them, playing craps at the casino, and golfing with his friends and family. Bert always was the...

McKelvey Helen T. (nee Martin) Age 88, passed away suddenly on June 11, 2022. Beloved wife of 69 years of the late Thomas J.; loving mother of Thomas J. Jr., Maureen Pomante (Joseph), Eileen Corcoran (John), Kathleen Corcoran (Joseph), Colleen Mansfield (James); cherished grandmother of 20 and great grandmother of 14; devoted daughter of the late Paul and Margaret Martin...

Jason Thomas Cougle, of Philadelphia, born October 2, 1981, left this world much too soon at age 40, on June 12, 2022. Jason graduated from Roman Catholic High School and attained his Bachelor's degree in Biology at the University of Scranton and went on to clinical research, pharmaceuticals and cancer studies. His captivating smile filled the room. He loved playing...

CHOMISZEWSKI MILDRED A. On June 7, 2022 entered into the long-awaited arms of her loving parents Albert H. and Minnie Marie. Beloved wife of the late John A. Chomiszewski, Sr. Loving mother of John A., Jr., (Cynthia), Michael A. (Cynthia), Cynthia A. Curcurto (Charles), Beth Ann Snyder, Albert Krause and the late Joseph E., and Deborah M. Gracki (Joseph). Grandmother...