Obituaries

Jane Campbell passed away on October 28, 2021. Dear mother of the late Kenneth DeWitt and Colleen DeWitt, loving grandmother of Aliyah and Tiffany, beloved sister of Walter J. Campbell (late Irene), James J. Campbell (Farhat) and George. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Wednesday 9 AM in St. John Cantius Church...

DITSCHE JOSEPH, JR. Age 51, passed away on October 4, 2021. Joe is survived by his wife Donna Michelle Ditsche, his father Joseph Ditsche Sr. (late Louise) and mother-in-law June Ann Hayes, his siblings Angela Marie Cramer, Francis Henry Ditsche Sr. (Victoria), and Mary Louise Fitzcharles (Michael), brother-in-law Brian Keith Hayes (Paula), nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and dear friends. Family...

John Jhinis Jr., age 59 of Philadelphia, PA passed away on Friday, October 8th, 2021. Born and raised in Bridesburg, he was a true neighborhood legend and his tough love and loyalty to the community was admired by all. He had been employed as an Operating Engineer with Philadelphia Gas Works for 31 years. Johnny J's love for family, friends,...

Joseph Ditsche, Jr., age 51, passed on October 4, 2021 surrounded by family and friends. He was the loving husband of Donna, and they shared 20 memorable years together. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of Joseph Ditsche Sr. and Louise Ann Ditsche (Welsh). He remained a proud resident of Philadelphia, and he was the epitome of brotherly love....

Michael Joseph Casler, age 53, passed away on October 2, 2021. Michael was a kind soul. He loved animals like he was Dr. Dolittle and cared for stray dogs like family. Predeceased by his parents Doris R. Casler (nee Martin) and Charles H. Casler, brother Charles H. Casler, III and his nephew Robert M. Casler Jr.. Survived by Robert M....

John Harry Mackey of Reading, Pa died Wednesday, September 29, 2021 in his daughter’s home in Philadelphia. In hospice care prior to his death, John died peacefully and surrounded by loved ones. He leaves behind his daughter Heather Kathryn Mackey, son-in-law Ian Shumard, grandsons Jackson and Dylan, granddaughter Kylie Grace, brothers Rev. Peter, Timothy (Susan), Phillip (Jane), sister Mary Susan...

Joseph Binczewski "Joe" passed away in his home on September 27, 2021. He is survived by his wife Michele (nee Bogle), 3 step children Todd Hayes, Chelcie Stout (Greg) and Donnell Rhinehart. He is preceded in death by his parents Joan (nee Schoell), Joseph Binczewski and his sister Barbie. Also survived by his aunts and many cousins. Joe enjoyed watching...

John Harry Mackey of Reading, Pa died Wednesday, September 29, 2021 in his daughter's home in Philadelphia. In hospice care prior to his death, John died peacefully and surrounded by loved ones. He leaves behind his daughter Heather Kathryn Mackey, son-in-law Ian Shumard, grandsons Jackson and Dylan, granddaughter Kylie Grace, brothers Rev. Peter, Timothy (Susan), Phillip (Jane), sister Mary Susan...

CASSEDY DAVID WALKER 71, of Philadelphia, PA passed away peacefully Friday, August 27, 2021. He is preceded in death by his parents George and Ora. He is survived by his brothers, Gary (Janice) and Brian (Arlene), nephew Andrew and niece Emma, and his many friends. His memorial service will be held on Monday, September 20 at 4:30 P.M. at The...

BARBACANE SUSAN On September 9, 2021. Beloved daughter of Constance Barbacane (nee Smith) and the late Arthur Barbacane. Dear sister of Vincent (Sharon), Stephen (Cathleen) and the late Arthur J. (Angie). Loving aunt of Olivia, Nicole, Leah, Matthew, Michael, Amanda, Philip (Sam), Colleen, Mary Kate and great aunt to Isabella, James, Tommy, Leah, Kayla and Jenna. Also sadly missed by...

LACHOWICZ JOSEPH Passed away on Saturday August 21, 2021. He was one month short of his 97th birthday. He was the beloved husband for 68 wonderful years to the late Helen (nee Sobieski). Treasured father of Janet H. Hildebrand (John F. ), Robert J. Lachowicz (Donnamarie) and Linda M. Sheridan (Jack), adored grandpop to Dominic, Andrew, Walter and Jenna. Sadly...

PRAJZNER MARIE H. (nee ZAJDEL) Age 102, on August 23, 2021. Dear wife of the late Walter G. Prajzner. Beloved mother of Sonia A. Furlong and Norman G. Prajzner. Also sadly missed by her grandchildren Heather and Sean. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewiing and Funeral on Friday, August 27, 2021 beginning at 9 A.M. at the SLABINSKI...

KRYSTOFOLSKI MARY Age 99, (nee Sawicki) on Aug. 11, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Raymond J. Krystofolski. Dear mother of Carol Cooney (Vincent), Raymond J. Jr. (Lorraine), Marianne Krystofolski (Jonathan Clayman) and Barbara Tedesco (Ernie). Also sadly missed by 7 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Sister of the late Edward Podbielski. Mary was dedicated to her family and cherished her...

Patricia R. Sosdorf (nee Maguire), 81 passed away on July 2, 2021 in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was the widow of Richard Sosdorf. They shared 39 years of marriage together. Born in Philadelphia, Pa, she was the daughter of Cecilia Maguire (nee Leonardo) and Vincent Maguire and had 2 siblings, Dennis Maguire and Jeanne Deaner (nee...

RAJCZYK KRISTINE A. On June 17, 2021. Dear daughter of the late Albina Rajczyk (nee Tomashunas). Sadly missed by her cousins Stanley Iarosis (Eileen), Michael Iarosis (RaLuca), Elaine Kingsley, John Tomashunas (Christine) and her goddaughter Allison Sheehan (Bill) and their children Liam, Christina and Mary. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing and Funeral on Friday June 25th at...

RAJCZYK KRISTINE A. On June 17, 2021. Dear daughter of the late Albina Rajczyk (nee Tomashunas). Sadly missed by her cousins Stanley Iarosis (Eileen), Michael Iarosis (RaLuca), Elaine Kingsley, John Tomashunas (Christine) and her goddaughter Allison Sheehan (Bill) and their children Liam, Christina and Mary. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing and Funeral on Friday June 25th at...

Cecilia Olender (nee Kazmierczak) 79, of Philadelphia, died Monday, June 7, 2021. Born on January 17, 1942 in Germany, she was the daughter of the late Josef and Josepha Kazmierczak (Kolodziejska). Devoted wife of the late Krzysztof "Chris", loving mother of twin daughters Christina Benham (David) and Alicia Shelkin (finacee' Kevin). Cecilia was an x-ray technician for the majority of...

SR. M. JOSEPHA GAGLIARDI, CSFN THERESA GAGLIARDI On May 17, 2021, at age 82. Survived by her sister Cookie Versino, niece Andrea Bozzano (James), nephew Anthony Versino (Damaris), great nephews Giovanni, Xavier, Jacob and the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth. Funeral arrangements are private. In lieu of flowers, donations in Sr. Josepha's name to the Sisters of the...

SASKIEWICZ BENJAMIN J., JR Passed away on May 2, 2021. Loving son of the late Laura Saskiewicz, beloved brother of Frank Saskiewicz and Barbara Etschman. Also survived by loving nieces and nephews. Benjamin was an avid golfer and member of Pennsauken Country Club and proudly served in the US Navy and was a member of American Legion Post 821. Relatives...

SR. M. FRANCESCA ONLEY, CSFN PATRICIA ONLEY On April 17, 2021, Sister of the Holy Family of Nazareth for 71 years, passed away at the age of 88. She served as the president and chief administrative officer of Holy Family University in Phila. beginning in 1981 until her retirement in 2014. She is survived by her brother David (Blanche), sister...