Obituaries

Cynthia Denise Hammel

Cynthia Denise Hammel

Apr 10, 2025

Cynthia Denise Hammel (nee Tasker)

Cynthia passed away unexpectedly on April 10, 2025.  Beloved wife of Kenneth E. Hammel, Jr. Devoted mom of Kenneth E. Hammel, III (Jessica), Amanda Burgos and Bobby Hammel.  Loving grandmom of Dillon Hammel, Kaylee Loonstyn, Emma Burgos, Dominic Hammel and Alex Burgos. Daughter of the late Robert and Alice May Tasker.  She will be sadly missed...

Linda J. Smaron

Linda J. Smaron

Apr 9, 2025



Linda J. Smaron

Linda J. Smaron (nee Abbott) passed away surrounded with love on April 9, 2025. Beloved wife to Edward for over 54 years. Loving mom of Michael (Lisa), Jason (Jill) and Edward (Nancy). Devoted mom mom of Jason, Jake, Michael, Isabelle and Julia. Dear daughter of the late Joseph and Gertrude Abbott. Linda will be sadly missed by her brother...

Janina T. Mavromatis

Janina T. Mavromatis

Apr 9, 2025



Janina Mavromatis

In Loving Memory

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Janina Mavromatis on April 9th 2025, at the age of 68, surrounded by the love of her family.

Born in Poland, Janina immigrated to the United States in search of a better life and a hopeful future. She carried with her a resilient spirit, a strong work ethic, and deep...

Thomas A. Novak

Thomas A. Novak

Apr 7, 2025



Thomas A. Novak, age 78, passed away on April 7, 2025. Dear husband of the late Linda L. Novak. Loving father to Mark and Robin Novak and devoted "grampy" to Jace. Tommy was a proud US Army Vietnam Veteran and served as President of the Harmonia Club for many years. He was also an avid Philadelphia Phillies and Eagles fan...

Myroslaw Hrubar

Myroslaw Hrubar

Apr 3, 2025

Myroslaw Hrubar, 'Mitch', 76, passed away on April 3, 2025. Son of the late Yaroslaw and Stephanie Hrubar. Loving companion and life partner of Christina Pomager. Beloved father of Mark D. Hrubar (Anjelika) and Robert Hrubar (Margaret) and step-father to Thomas Pomager (Kimberly) and Andrew Pomager (Chelsea). Also sadly missed by his grandchildren Savannah Hrubar, Aaron Hrubar, Brody Pomager and...

Irene Jagaczewski

Irene Jagaczewski

Apr 1, 2025

Irene Jagaczewski, 98, passed away on April 1, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Alfred Jagaczewski, Sr. Loving mother of Jacqueline Henderson (Charles) and Alfred Jagaczewski, Jr. (Nancy). Also sadly missed by her grandchildren Jennifer Luczkowski (the late Chris) Alicia Buono (Nicholas), Megan Reed (Steve), Amy Jagaczewski (Sebastian Lombardi) and the late Steven Jagaczewski. Babci to Lillian, Nolan, Matthew, William,...

Alvin Rhine

Alvin Rhine

Mar 31, 2025

Alvin Norman Rhine Jr., 80, of Philadelphia, PA, passed away peacefully on March 31st, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Al was born on July 12th, 1944, and was raised by his mother, Ethel Rhine (nee Hunter) and father, Alvin Norman Rhine Sr. in the Holmesburg section of Philadelphia. He attended Lincoln High School, and pursued a career as a Truck...

Bernice B. Gallagher

Bernice B. Gallagher

Mar 25, 2025

Gallagher

Bernice B. (nee Drejerski) passed away on March 25, 2025. Beloved wife of the late William J. Gallagher. Dear mother of Marianne Mazzei (Vince), William J. Gallagher Jr. (Ingrid) and Karen Prokapus (John). Bernice is survived by her grandchildren, great grandchildren and her sister Helen Baker. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing and funeral Tuesday, April 1, 2025...

Sister M. Catherine Marnien, CSFN

Sister M. Catherine Marnien, CSFN

Mar 24, 2025

Sr. M. Catherine, CSFN

Catherine Marnien

On March 24, 2025 at age 88. Survived by her nieces, nephews, cousins and the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Mon.March 31, 2025 at 10AM followed by her Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM at Mount Nazareth Chapel, 2755 Holme Ave. Phila., PA 19152. Interment will...

Scott A. Lister

Scott A. Lister

Mar 20, 2025

Scott Allen Lister, 53, passed away on March 20, 2025. Son of the late Royce H. Lister and Ann E. Lister. Beloved brother of Theodore J. Lister and Kelly Dennis. Services and burial were held privately.

Edward Nowicki

Edward Nowicki

Mar 18, 2025

Edward William Nowicki, 84, a resident of Holland, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at Pickering Manor in Newtown, Pennsylvania. His devoted wife of 60 years, Nancy (née Wojnarowicz), was by his side throughout his long illness.

Born on April 13, 1940, Ed grew up in the Frankford section of Philadelphia as the youngest child of William and...

Rachel Herling

Rachel Herling

Mar 14, 2025

RACHEL L. HERLING OF PHILADELPHIA, PASSED ON MARCH 14, 2025. Beloved mother of Michelle (Danny) Jenna (Stasia) and Joseph Frederick. Adoring Grandmother of Anthony. Devoted Fiance of William Lees. Preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Regina Herling. Along with her brother, Scott Herling. Loving sister of Kathleen (Warren) Leibig, Regina Lubis (Larry), Margaret (Ed) Corson, Joseph (Patty) Herling,...

Leo D. Tomkowicz

Leo D. Tomkowicz

Mar 12, 2025

Leo D. Tomkowicz, 78, passed away on March 12, 2025. Dear son of the late Connie S. Tomkowicz and Mary Tomkowicz. Beloved father of Denise Dombrowski (Ken) and the late Kevin Tomkowicz. Also sadly missed by his grandchildren Jamie Tomkowicz (Freddie Webb), Ken Dombrowski Jr. (Angela) and Jake Dombrowski and his brother Ronnie Tomkowicz. Relatives and friends are invited to...

Joseph T. Flanagan, Jr.

Joseph T. Flanagan, Jr.

Mar 11, 2025

Joseph T. Flanagan, Jr. passed away peacefully on March 11, 2025, at the age of 73, surrounded by his loving family. He was the devoted husband of Kathleen (née McCormick) for 42 wonderful years and a proud father to Joseph T. Flanagan, III.

Joe was a cherished brother to Richard, John, Michael, Bobby, Stephen, Carolann Waskiewicz, and Annamarie Flanagan. He was...

Richard T. Bradshaw, Jr.

Richard T. Bradshaw, Jr.

Mar 7, 2025

Richard T. Bradshaw, Jr., 'Richie', 76, passed away on March 7, 2025. Son of the late Richard T. Bradshaw, Sr. and Marie Veronica Bradshaw. Beloved husband of Sharon L. Bradshaw (nee Miller).

Loving father of Christopher Lee Bradshaw. Richard T. Bradshaw, 3rd., and Michelle A. Castrilli (James). Also sadly missed by his grandchldren Christopher Lee Jr., James, Benjamin and Penelope.

Richie was...

Irene D. Layden

Irene D. Layden

Mar 5, 2025

Irene D. Layden

December 17, 1939 – March 5, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Irene D. Layden, age 85, who passed away on March 5, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Matthew and Victoria Kumor. Irene was the beloved wife of John J. Layden, with whom she shared 67 wonderful years of marriage....

Kenneth C. Pugliesi

Kenneth C. Pugliesi

Feb 28, 2025

Kenneth C. pugliesi, 74, passed away February 28, 2025. Beloved husband of Janet Pugliesi. Dear father of Karen (Jim), Sheri aka Face and Kenny (Nicole). Loving son of Gladys Marcus Pugliesi. Dear grandfather of Jimmy, Christian, Kiersten, Austin (Rose), Kayla, Amber, Kaylani, Kenny, Eva and the late Mikey (Millianie). Great Grandfather to Dylan, Jamie, Avery, Teagan, Benny, Ryker, Galaleia, Ezekiel...

Joanna Miller

Joanna Miller

Feb 22, 2025

Joanna V. Miller, 83 passed away on February 22, 2025. Daughter of the late Victor Miller D.D.S. and Caroline Miller (nee Churslinski). Elder sister of Victoria M. Ward. Joanna graduated from Ursinus College in Pennsylvania. Joanna worked for MID and worked as their Hercules New Correspondent for Management Information, and as a programmer analyst. Joanna loved Star Trek, chocolate, and...

John "Jack" P. McFlynn

John "Jack" P. McFlynn

Feb 20, 2025



John "Jack" P. McFlynn, 87, passed away on February 20, 2025. Son of the late Thomas and Catherine McFlynn. Dear brother of Edward "Ted" H. McFlynn. Also sadly missed by his sister in law Rose McFlynn (the late Thomas McFlynn) and his nephews Thomas J. McFlynn and Edward P. McFlynn (Jennifer). Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing and...

Elizabeth "Betty" Siddell

Elizabeth "Betty" Siddell

Feb 20, 2025

Elizabeth "Betty" Siddell (nee Dunbar) passed away peacefully on February 20, 2025 at the age of 92 as a resident of Holy Family Home under the loving care of the Little Sisters of the Poor. She was the beloved daughter of the late Thomas and Philomena Dunbar. Dear wife of the late "Bill" Siddell for over 63 years. Loving mother...