Obituaries

Dec 12, 2021

Dr. Renee Ellise Reynolds "Ms. Classic Universe 2021-2022", daughter of the late William Howard Reynolds and Sandra Lee Reynolds was born February 19, 1957 in Philadelphia, PA. She attended the public schools of Huey Elementary, Wagner JR High and Olney High, all of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She was employed my FMC Corporation of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Always increasing her knowledge, Rene obtained...

Dec 8, 2021

Delphine (nee Butterworth), age 83, passed away peacefully on December 8, 2021. She is the wife of the late Andrew "Andy Gump" Hawthorne. Loving mother of Anndrea, Kevin and Shawn (Donna) Hawthorne. Devoted grandmother of Brittany (Garrett), Daniel and Marissa; great grandmother of Daniel, Jr., Brianna, Andrew, Garrett, Mariah and Kevin. Delphine is also survived by her brother Kenneth Butterworth....

Dec 2, 2021

*****UPDATED WITH SCHEDULED SERVICES******* Robert Joseph LaVerghetta died suddenly on December 2, 2021. Rob was born in Philadelphia on November 17, 1966. He was a member of Northeast High School class of 1984. After earning a bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering from Penn State University Rob worked for thirty years in the aerospace industry. Robert was predeceased by his parents...

Dec 2, 2021

Robert Joseph LaVerghetta died suddenly on December 2, 2021. Rob was born in Philadelphia on November 17, 1966. He was a member of Northeast High School class of 1984. After earning a bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering from Penn State University Rob worked for thirty years in the aerospace industry. Robert was predeceased by his parents Dante and Pauline LaVerghetta....

Nov 30, 2021

Joseph Howard Hoch Jr., age 59, of Philadelphia, PA and St. Petersburg, FL passed away unexpectedly in Philadelphia on November 30, 2021. Visitation with the family will be at St Joachim Catholic Church on December 10, 2021 at 11:00am. Funeral mass celebrating his life will follow at 12:00 pm. Masks are required to be worn inside the church at all...

Nov 28, 2021

Ellen E. McAllister passed away on November 28, 2021. Wife of the late George McAllister. Beloved mother of Sue Ellen Conroy (David) and grandmother of Amanda McAllister and Lita Conroy. Also sadly missed by her brother George Sauerwald, and her pets 'Brie' and 'Thunder'. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 from 6 to...

Nov 17, 2021

Thomas Balfe passed away on November 17, 2021 at the age of 79. Beloved husband of Ngan "Vy" (nee Thi). Loving father of Nancy (Don), Barbara, Dianne, John, David (Amy), Thomas Jr. (Angie), Shawn (Krystal) and the late Kelly. Tom is survived by many dear grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and their families. Relatives and friends are invited to his...

Nov 12, 2021

Michael J. Hanna, 66, passed away on November 12, 2021. Dear husband of the late Ellen Joy Hanna (nee Cougle). Beloved father of Heidi Hanna (Joe), Cory Hanna and Erin Hanna. Also sadly missed by his grandchildren Alyssa, Justin, Natalie, Joseph, Brandon, Blake and Jayla. Dear brother of Maureen Negler (Jim), Patricia Colistra (Joe), Thomas Hanna (the late MaryAnn), Helena...

Nov 11, 2021

BOFINGER ALFRED H. Age 86, on November 11, 2021. Husband of the late Carmella V. (nee Moffa). Beloved father of Jason J. Bofinger, MD (Gloria Di Lullo). Dearest grandfather of Matteo. Brother of James Bofinger and the late Mae Burger. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, beginning at 9:30 A.M. at THE SLABINSKI...

Nov 11, 2021

Alfred H. Bofinger, age 86, passed away on November 11, 2021. Born on February 23, 1935, the son of Fredrick and Mary Regina (nee Lange) Bofinger, was a life-long resident of Bridesburg. Dear husband of 58 years to the late Carmella (nee Moffa). Beloved father of Jason J. Bofinger, MD (Gloria Di Lullo) and the late Victoria. Loving grandfather of...

Nov 10, 2021

Francis C. Ponichtera, 'Frank' passed away on November 10, 2021. Beloved huband of Patricia A. Ponichtera, 'Pattiann' (nee Gilbert). Dear twin brother of Joyce Gilbert (Ed), Alexander Ponichtera (the late Lisa) and the late Robert M. Ponichtera (Christine A.). Also sadly missed by nieces, nephews and their families. Frank was best know as the manager of Kix Bar in Sea...

Oct 30, 2021

Clara Acevedo (nee Marrero) passed away on October 30, 2021 at the age of 57. Beloved wife of Edwin Acevedo. Loving mother of Natalie J. Acevedo and Edwin L. Acevedo (Angelique). Also sadly missed by her grandchildren Elijah, Jacob, Josiah, Leia and the late Journey Marie Wilson. Dear sister of Jose Marrero (Veronica), Theresa Berrios (Francisco), Carmelo Marrero (Alice), Aurora...

Oct 30, 2021

William Dunas passed away on October 30, 2021. Dear husband of the late Geraldine (nee Maglowski). Beloved father of Kristina Lynn Zampirri (fianc James F. Dahl, 3rd) and BiBop of Christopher Leon Zampirri and Tyler Marc Zampirri. Survived by his Sister in law Theresa Dunas (the late Bohdan Dunas), niece Maria Cresci (Brandon) and nephew Daniel Dunas. Brother in law...

Oct 23, 2021

Nicholas J. Mazzuca passed away on October 23, 2021. Beloved son of Nicholas S.Mazzuca and Kathleen V. Mazzuca (nee Schoell). Dear brother of Joseph M. Mazzuca(Sharon) and the late Karen Marie Mazzuca. Uncle and godfather of Joseph N. Mazzuca.Also sadly missed by his loving girlfriend Maria Annacone and many aunts, uncles, cousins and their families. Nicholas was a employee of...

Oct 19, 2021

Oct 15, 2021

Loncki John, age 77, passed away on October 15, 2021. Husband of the late Adele (nee Subulak). Survived by his sister in law, Florence L. Kersey (George Murphy), brother-in-law Thomas Subulak (Mary), nephew John Kersey (Julie), niece Christianna Kersey-Kraus (Justin) and their families. John will be missed by many cousins, Lorraine Stankiewicz-Schilling, Dennis Schilling, Kristen Schilling-Gonzales, Timothy Schilling, Carolyn Stankiewicz,...

Oct 15, 2021

Don McMahon, Age 92, passed on October 15, 2021. Beloved "Donnie" to his late wife, Brigid (Breda). Beloved father to Kathleen Deffler, Maureen Allen (Robert), Patricia Cosentino (William) and the late Donatius McMahon (Bobbie). Beloved "Pop-Pop" to nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Don is the brother of Patrick McMahon in Ennis, Ireland, and Nola Rooney of Lake Wales, FL. Born...

Oct 11, 2021

Ruth Kasprzak (nee Devlin ) passed away on October 11, 2021. Beloved wife of Francis 'Tinker' Kasprzak. Loving mother of Thomas J. O'Keefe Jr. and stepmother of Donavan Kasprzak. Dear grandmother of Thomas J. O'Keefe, 3rd. (Emily), Matthew J.O'Keefe, Devlin Phoenix O'Keefe and great grandmother of Thomas J. O'Keefe, 4th and Elijah O'Keefe. Ruth is the sister of Trish Tinney,...

Oct 1, 2021

Annemarie (nee Mayhugh) passed away on October 1, 2021. Beloved mom of Scott Mayhugh (Christina) and Tyler Bravo. Predeceased by her brother Timothy Mayhugh. Survived by her mother Eileen Bupp, her godmother Donna Wakeley and the Curran Family. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Wednesday October 6, 2021 from 10am to 12 noon at the Slabinski Sucharski Funeral Home,...

Sep 24, 2021

Jane (nee Swierczynski), 100 years loved, passed away on September 24, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Edward G. Leszczynski. Loving mom of Joyce Hanejko (Jack), devoted Baci of Lori Wills (Michael), Tracy Morton (Sue) and John "Chris" Hanejko (Megan). Great grandmom of Christopher, Jack, Anna, Dominic, Ryan and Brody. Dear sister of the late Catherine Szynal. Long time dear...