Obituaries

Dorothy Jane "Dot" Dalton, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, cousin, sister, aunt, and much more to those who knew her, passed away on November 23rd, 2021, in the comfort of her own home, in which she had lived for fifty years. Dorothy was born in Philadelphia on June 11th, 1945 to Dorothy Wills and Alford Wills. The oldest of two, and...

Irma Cyrankowski, nee Sylvester, 86, of Philadelphia, PA, passed away on Saturday, November 20, 2021. Irma is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Edward Cyrankowski, her parents, Roy and Pauline Sylvester, and her brother John Wesley Sylvester. She is survived by her sister, Jeanette Seedes, and her eight children, Debbie DeLeo and her husband Bill, Edward Cyrankowski, Linda Seiberlich...

Carmen Quiles, sadly missed by her loving family, passed away November 19, 2021. Her viewing and funeral was held on Saturday. More details for her obituary will follow.

James "Jim" Dolan Jr passed away on November 19, 2021. He is survived by his son James Dolan III and his 6 month old bulldog puppy Henry. He also leaves behind 2 sisters, Cynthia Dolan and MaryBeth Foy (Dolan) and her family. Jim spent his career as a mail carrier for the United States Postal Service and in recent years...

In loving memory of Donna G. Knoneborg of Philadelphia who passed away Friday, November 19, 2021. Born October 13,1955 in Philadelphia to the late Mario and Rita Gianangelo. Donna was full of life and loved her family and friends and truly loved being by the water and soaking up the sun. She was a loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother and...

Mauro Maggiani, born on March 10, 1962 in Bristol, Pa passed away in his Bristol Borough home on November 18, 2021. Mauro was a graduate of Frankford High School followed by a career in sales. Mauro loved life and enjoyed living on the river where he often fished and kayaked with his grandchildren. He was a devout fan of all...

George J. Keen Jr., passed away on November 7, 2021. Dear son of of the late George J. Keen Sr. and Anna May Theresa Lelionis (nee Sessions).Loving Father of George J. III, (Jennifer Sheffield) and Colleen Patricia Avington (James). Dear brother of Maryann Silbert (Gary) and Toni McTamney (Joe). Sadly missed by his three granddaughters and many nieces and nephews.Predeceased...

John Calvano, of Northeast Philadelphia, passed away on October 19, 2021 at age 42. Beloved son of the late Michael and Elizabeth. Loving brother of Michelle Calvano, Beth Leber (Dave) and the late Michael Calvano. Brother-in-law of Jennifer Calvano. Cherished uncle to Kayla, Maty, Casey and Jack. John was loved by many cousins, family and friends. He was generous, caring...

Thomas Watson, age 62 passed away on October 10, 2021. Tom is survived by his brother Joe Watson (Barbara) and three nieces, and was predeceased by his partner of 20 years Pamela Maile and his sister Barbara Watson. Long time employee of Singer, Inc. and sadly missed by his dear friends Bob Heath and Barbara Solakian. Relatives and friends are...

Vincent (Vinny) Lyons Jr. age 34 of Philadelphia, passed away on October 15th 2021. Vincent was the beloved son of Debra Bruce and the late Vincent Lyons Sr. He is the beloved father to Kaila Adrianna Lyons, beloved brother to Mark, Michael and Marialeina and dearest uncle to his 3 nephews and 7 nieces. Vincent is also survived by many...

Scott Michael Murphy Sr. of the Tacony section of Philadelphia passed away on October 7, 2021. Loving father of Scott M. Murphy Jr. and Hunter L. Murphy and a loving brother to three sisters and two brothers; Joanne Murphy, Michele Farrell (Timothy), Tracy Murphy, Robert J. Murphy Jr (Kathy) and Sean Murphy. Scott will be deeply missed by his many...

Madlyn Patricia Scott, at the early age of 75 had unexpectedly passed away on Monday, September 6, 2021. Madlyn was born May 4, 1946, to her maiden name Madlyn Patricia Ellingsworth. She had her two children Nicole Scott and Francis Scott whom she loved dearly and all 4 of her grandkids. Throughout the years Madlyn had many jobs where she...

Louise Massaro (nee Cianciola) passed away on September 8th, 2021 after her long, courageous battles with numerous bouts of cancer. Louise was the devoted wife of the late Herbert Massaro for 50 years, and loving mother of Nicole Massaro (Pepe), beloved sister of Ralph Cianciola (Barbara), and proud grandmom of her pride and joy, Isabella. Also sadly missed by her...

Michelle Cook was a caring and loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend who left this world Tuesday, September 7th, 2021 surrounded by her loved ones.Michelle was born to Elmer and Ann Rampson on July 18th, 1960. A Graduate of Little Flower High School in Philadelphia, Michelle continued on to Penn State University, and then on to her Masters Degree....

James R. Hagan, October 6, 1977 - July 17, 2021,Beloved son of Janet Larsen-Wright; also survived by his uncle Ted and aunt Michele Larsen; brother of Walter Larsen and Bridget Wright and also survived by many nieces, nephews, friends and family. At the request of the family there will be no public service at this time. Arrangements by McCafferty Sweeney...

Albert Francis O'Toole, born October 17, 1933, raised in the Kensington section of Philadelphia with his parents and 7 other siblings. He served in the Navy during the Korean War. He met his wife Joan Barton and married on August 1, 1953. They were married for 68 years had four children Joann, Lucy Ann, Virginia, & Albert Jr. He joined...

George Robert Mulligan passed on Saturday, July 31st, 2021. He recently celebrated turning 65. George was born in Huntington, New York to Anna Welsh and George William Mulligan and grew up in Smithtown, NY. George attended SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry at Syracuse. He received a master's degree from Virginia Tech in Urban and Regional Planning with an...

Francis Albert Cancelliere, passed away on July 27, 2021 at the age of 72. Son of the late John and Elizabeth Cancelliere. Brother of the late John A Cancelliere (Eileen), Mary Cancelliere and Angelo Cancelliere (Colleen). He is survived by his sister Betty Ann (Fred) and brother Michael (Michele). Also survived by his Godson, John Cancelliere, Jr. (Jeannine) and many...

John "Joe" O'Callaghan, 86, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. Joe is survived by his wife of 41 years, Marian (nee Wolfram), his children Steven Schenk (Christine), Carla Schenk, Cindy Miller (Brian), Jeffrey Schenk, Brian Schenk (Anne), Kathleen Reilly and John Jr. (Kim), and his brothers Daniel "Reds" and William O'Callaghan. Joe was so...

Marcella Mary Smith (Zokovitch) went to be with our Lord Jesus Christ Sunday, June 27, 2021. Upon arrival, Marcella was greeted by her loving husband Joseph Edward Smith, her sons Joseph and Edward, her parents Mary and John Zokovitch, her granddaughters Kristin Krull and Mackenzie Smith, her brother Robert (Ann Marie) Zokovitch, and many other relatives and friends who were...