Obituaries

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...

Cathy Ostaszewski, age 70, formerly of Philadelphia,was born on May 1, 1952 to her mother, Mary Bowers. and passed away on May 19, 2022.She is survived by her loving husband of 53 years Joseph Ostaszewski. They were blessed with four children; Joseph (Janeen), Patrick (Mary), Casey Edwards, and Andrew Ostaszewski. On May 19th, she was reunited with Casey, Andrew, and...

Patricia McIntyre (nee Callahan), loving wife of the late Robert passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2022.Pat was born on January 30, 1942 to the late John and Edith Callahan. She was the spoiled little sister to Winnie O'Connor (deceased), John (Jack) Callahan (deceased) and Jean Shank. Out of many jobs in her life, her favorite was working at Strawbridges....

Barbara Jean Boyle (71) of Philadelphia, PA passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 8th, 2022. Barbara was reunited in heaven on the same day as her late husband (John's) birthday and with her late son (Leonard/Lenny). Barbara is survived by her son John (Kim), son Patrick, daughter Christine (Steve), loving Mom Mom to Alex, Shane, Dylan, Kaylee, Jayden and a...

David C. Sauter, 71 passed away on May 5, 2022 at home per his wishes surrounded by his loving wife and family after a short battle with lung cancer. David was born in Philadelphia, PA on October 26, 1950 the 3rd of 8 children. Son of Catherine (ne Bell) and Carl Sauter.Husband of Barbara A. (Ne McCollum) for 52 years....

Stephanie Sicinski was predeceased by her parents, Theodore and Tekla Lypka and was born and raised in Philadelphia and married to Matthew Sicinski, Sr. who preceded her in death. Survived by her loving children, Patricia Hoover (John), Matthew Sicinski, Jr. (Kathleen), Rycharde Sicinski (Carol), Andrew Sicinski, grandchildren, Jeffrey Mieszek (April), Jennifer Sittineri (Robert), Jaime Mieszek, Jessica Ashby (Joseph), Matthew Sicinski...

Ellan Kay Faust (nee Funk) age 79, of Phila., PA passed away peacefully with family by her side on May 1, 2022. Ellan was predeceased by her parents Elliott and Bettyann (Koerning) Funk and her brother Bruce E. Funk. She is survived by her children Frank B. Moore and Nancy Cohen (ne Fricker) ( Mark). Ellan is also sadly missed...

Jeffrey A. Evans, age 39, passed away on May 1st, 2022 in Philadelphia. He is the son of Charles Evans Jr. and Nancy Evans. Brother to Francis (Gina) and Charles lll (Christine). Father of Colin, Aubrey, Jeffrey Jr. (JJ), and his angel Emma. Grandson of Barbara Evans and the late Charles Evans, Frank Zabawa and Lillian Zabawa. He is also...

Christine Mary Blagus (nee Farley) passed away on May 3, 2022. Christine was born and raised in the Frankford section of Philadelphia where she meet the love of her life the late Thomas Blagus. They married August 16th, 1954 and had three wonderful children; Elizabeth, Thomas and Christina. She was also blessed with 7 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Christine...

Nancy Ann Ayres, age 64, died peacefully on the morning of April 24, 2022 at Temple University Hospital. Nancy was born on July 12, 1957, in Philadelphia, PA, to Edward and Nancy Lockhead. Nancy was one of six children.In 1975, Nancy graduated from Little Flower Catholic High School for Girls. Later, Nancy attended nursing school where she received her degree...

Bernice Booth (nee Fandrick), a caring wife, mother, and grandmother, left this world in peace on April 23, 2022 at age 95 after several days of heart complications.She was born to George and Amanda Fandrick (nee Huplits) in Philadelphia on March 15, 1927. She and her late sister, Violet Wetzel (nee Fandrick), were raised in the Olney neighborhood and graduated...

Kervin Candio was born on September 1, 1979 in Brooklyn, NY. Affectionately known as Poupi, he attended I.S. 293, Middle College High School at Medgar Evers College, and the College of Staten Island where he met the love of his life, Nazeha. They later married and had two beautiful children. In 2009, he and his family moved to Philadelphia, PA....

On October 9, 1929, just a few weeks before the infamous stock market crash, a star was born. She wasn't a star of stage, screen, or music, but one of family, friends, and community. On March 27th, she peacefully left this world surrounded by loved ones. Her name was Lucienne Nicoletti.Lucienne-known also as Lu, Cienne, mom, sister, aunt, grandmother, and...

Richard D. McClain Sr., age 71 passed away suddenly on March 26, 2022. He was the son of the late Edward McClain and Emily (nee Dyer) and he was also preceded in death by his brothers Bruce, Skippy, Michael and by his sister Arlene. He is survived by his loving sons Richard D. McClain Jr. (Lisa) and Shawn P. McClain...

Ethel Kling Hiller was born in Warminster, Pennsylvania, March 26, 1921 and lived to be 100 years old. She was the oldest sibling and had 3 sisters - Violet, Isabel and Florence, 2 brothers - Charles and Elwood, 1 half-sister - Jackie, and 2 half-brothers Phillip and Glenn. She also had many nieces and nephews, great nieces and great nephews....