Obituaries

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...

Randy Hannon

Randy Hannon

Nov 1, 2022

Randy Hannon passed away on November 1, 2022. He is survived by his mom and dad Terry and Tom Hannon, brothers Tommy and Kenny, sister Joy and will be sadly missed by his friends and coworkers at Bristol Gardens. Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Thursday November 10th from 10 AM to 12 noon at McCafferty Sweeney Slabinski...

James R. Harley

James R. Harley

Oct 31, 2022

James R. Harley, Sr. passed away unexpectedly October 31, 2022, peacefully in his home in Philadelphia. The beloved partner of Joan Dugan for over 30 years, he is survived by his son, James R. Harley, Jr., daughter Tina Harley, sister Carolyn Humphries, sister Catherine Ranaldi, brother Robert Harley, he is the brother of the late John Harley, and also survived...

Anne Mahoney

Anne Mahoney

Sep 25, 2022

Anne Mahoney, age 97 of Philadelphia PA, passed away on September 25, 2022 with her daughter by her side. Wife of the late Francis Mahoney, beloved mother of Karen Elliott (Joel) and the late Francis Mahoney Jr. (Betty). Grandmother of Kimberly Tomaselli (John), Sharon Elliott (Luis Alvarez), Christopher Elliott, and Timothy Elliott. Great-grandmother of Kyle, Gabriel and Miranda.Our family is...

Patricia Tobin

Patricia Tobin

Sep 5, 2022

Patricia Tobin (nee Milligan) passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on September 5, 2022. Preceded in death by her husband John and grandsons Ryan O'Connor and Justin Tobin. Patsy is survived by her children Jack, Patricia O'Connor, Michael, Maureen Keenan, Daniel, Mark, Colleen Storme (Thomas), Kathleen Wallace (Jim), Kevin (Maria), Lisa Wojtko (Stephen), James (Susan), and Meg Holmes...

Winifred Winnie callahan Oconnor

Winifred Winnie callahan Oconnor

Apr 4, 2022

Winifred Winnie Callahan OConnor was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She left this world peacefully on April 4th, 2022. She was born September 26th, 1934, to John and Edith Callahan. She played the role of big sister to Regina Shank, Patricia McIntyre, and the late John Callahan up until her last day. After graduating from John W....

Irene Kraft

Irene Kraft

Feb 7, 2022

Irene Kraft passed away on February 7, 2022 at age 64. She is the loving mother of Patrick (Candyce), Norman "Jake" (Rose) and the late Krystal. Proud Mom-Mom of Whitney, Patrick Jr., Giana, David, Layla, great grandmom of 4 and dear sister of Johnny, Jimmy, Danny, Billy, Tommy, Terry, Rosie, the late Bennyand also survived by many loving nieces and...

Leonard Francis Knobbs, jr.

Leonard Francis Knobbs, jr.

Jul 25, 2021

Leonard Francis Knobbs Jr, 66, passed away on Sunday, July 25, 2021.Leonard was born on May 29, 1955, to Leonard F. Sr and Barbara J. (Zegarski) Knobbs. He was a dedicated fire fighter for the Philadelphia Fire Department for 32 years.Leonard is survived by his wife, Mary Knobbs; children, Heather Knobbs, Jeff (Colleen) Knobbs, Lenny (Marissa) Knobbs, Jennifer Knobbs, Jimmy...

Nicholas Williams

Nicholas Williams

Mar 23, 2021

Nicholas ""Nicky"" Williams passed away suddenly on March 23, 2021 at age 43. Dear son of Theresa Williams and Joseph Williams, brother of Danny and Anthony and uncle of Nicholas, Tony and Eleanor. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing and funeral Tuesday evening from 4:30 PM to 6:30PM at McCafferty Sweeney Slabinski Barnes Funerals and Cremations 6126 Torresdale...

Robert Ernest Plunkett, sr.

Robert Ernest Plunkett, sr.

Dec 29, 2020

Robert Ernest Plunkett, Sr., of Philadelphia, died on Dec. 29, 2020. Mr. Plunkett was born on August 4, 1933 and lived nearly his entire life in Northeast Philadelphia. He was a graduate of Northeast High School and was then drafted into the United States Army. While in the Army, Mr. Plunkett served in Panama during the Korean Conflict. After his...

Marie R. Troppello

Marie R. Troppello

Sep 4, 2020

Marie R.Troppello (nee Leggerie) passed away on September 4, 2020 at the age of 86. Beloved wife of the late Anthony "Tony" Troppello. Loving mom of Tina Szrankowski (Stanley "Chip"), Gloria Platt and Anthony Troppello (Kathy). Devoted Grandmom "T" and Mom Mom "T" of Shannon Szrankowski, Alyssa Tully (Andrew), Brenna Lynn Szrankowski, Charles "CJ" Platt (Melissa), Kathy, Tony, Micky and...

Helene Mary Scheuer

Helene Mary Scheuer

Aug 15, 2020

Helene Mary Scheuer (ne Grau) passed away with her family by her side on August 15, 2020 at the age of 73 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her children, Roger Scheuer and Amy Scheuer; grandchildren Dillon Scheuer, Madison Scheuer and Emma Scheuer; brother William Grau; sister-in-law Bonnie Grau; nephews Michael (Dianne) Grau, James Grau; nieces MaryAnne (Bruce) Hofer...

Richard "snarky" Kasprzak

Richard "snarky" Kasprzak

Jun 7, 2020

Richard A. "Snorky" Kasprzak on June 7, 2020. Beloved husband of Julia I. (nee Redner). Loving father of Julie A. Roskos (David) and Pamela J. Hynd (James Jr.). Also sadly missed by his grandchildren Charlene Roskos, Thomas Roskos, Thomas Hegland (Pamela), Daniel Hynd, James Hynd 3rd., Sarah Hynd and one great grandchild. Dear brother of Jacqueline Balczarik (Edward), Dolores Fitzmartin...

Marion Kelly

Marion Kelly

Nov 3, 2019

Marion passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2019.Funeral service will begin 11 AM.In lieu of flowers, your donations to Holy Innocents St. Paul Episcopal Church, 7001 Torresdale Avenue, Phila., PA 19135 would be appreciated by her family.