Obituaries

Rita C. Hays passed away peacefully on December 1, 2020. Wife of the late Edgar R. Hays, devoted mom of Gerry L. Beverley (Lloyd), Dennis M. Hays (Colleen) and the late Carl Hays. Proud grandmom of 8 and great-grandmom of 13. Rita's funeral mass and interment will be held privately. In lieu of flowers your donation to the Delaware Valley...

John Samuel Kelley IV was born in Philadelphia on January 18, 1992 to Frances Rose (nee Wright) and the late John Samuel Kelley III and unexpectedly passed away on November 14, 2020. John John was 28 years old. He loved golfing, fishing, video gaming, drawing, watching movies and making people laugh. His love of Steve's Prince of Cheesesteaks is legendary...

on October 22, 2020 at age 85. Survived by her sister Loretta Ward, her cousins Mercedes Duffy of Bristol. PA, Margie Dupre of Flemington, NJ and the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth. Interment will be private in keeping with current health and safety guidelines of the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, Holy Family Province. A Memorial...

age 77, on October 15, 2020. Beloved son of the late Joseph and Laura Cancelliere. Dear brother of the late Joanne Cancelliere. Survived by his nephew Michael Hummel and niece Michele Hummel, his aunt Rita Konzelman, great nephews, cousins and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing and funeral Friday, Oct. 23 after 9am at St. Dominic's Church,...

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of James Hibble. He suddenly passed away at 24 years old on Tuesday, October 13, 2020. James was a lifelong resident of Bridesburg and graduate of Franklin Towne Charter High School. He was a loving, free spirit with a heart of gold. He loved, and he loved hard. If...

On October 9, 2020. Beloved husband of Phyllis A. Rooney (nee Murawski). Loving father of Susan Gasiewski (Walt), Michael P. Rooney Jr. (Tina) and the late John Barry Rooney. Also sadly missed by 9 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Dear brother of Betty Lou Crockett, Francis Rooney, Rosemary Kacprowicz and Margaret Ann Verbilla. Mickey was a retiree of Rohm &...

Passed peacefully on October 3, 2020. Loving husband of Rose and devoted father to John, Sally Chmielewski (Stash), Joseph, Michael and the late Bill along with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Due to Covid a Memorial Service shall be celebrated at a future date. Further information at: SlabinskiFuneralHome.com

of Bridesburg, born April 2, 1929, passed away on Monday Sept. 28, 2020 at the age of 91. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Hedwig and his youngest son Donald John Gosciniak PhD. (Sheila Flynn). He is survived by his son Leon E. Gosciniak D.O. (Eileen), 4 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Together Leon and Hedwig spent...

Leon J. Gosciniak of Bridesburg, passed away Monday, September 28, 2020. He was 91. He was the dear father of Leon E. Gosciniak, D.O. (Eileen), and the loving grandfather of Matthew (Lauren), Heather Schaefer (Robert), Jennifer Stanley (Austin), and Daniel (Sasha). He is also sadly missed by his great grandchildren Madeleine, Amelia, and Olivia and his dear "daughter", Cheryl Ann...

Walter Puchalski, Jr. passed away on September 26, 2020. Beloved husband of Marie (nee Beekler), loving father of Walter III (Christine Wlock) and William J., grandfather of Kevin and Keith and great grandfather of Skyleigh. Also survived by his sister Helen Gilbert and brother Edward Puchalski (Ellen Boice). Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Friday October 2nd from...

BARBALACERICHARD A.On July 31, 2020. Husband of the late Loretta F. (nee Olzanowski) on July 31, 2020. Beloved father of Richard J. Barbalace (Gundela Hachmann), Loretta Barbalace (William Rizzo), Daniel Barbalace and Marykay Nutini (Dennis). Also sadly missed by his grand-children Aiga, Katie and Alexandra. Dear brother of Joan Helen Dennis, Philip Barbalace and Eugene Douglas Barbalace. Relatives and friends...

PATTON BALCZAREKJACQUELINE E. (nee Kasprzak)Beloved wife of Edward, loving mother of Linda, Frank, Robert, and Elizabeth. Viewing Saturday10 A.M. in St. John Cantius Chapel, followed by her 11 A.M. Funeral Mass. Full details at

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CZAJKOWSKIDOLORES On July 29, 2020. Beloved sister of Richard (Rosemary), Justine 'Tina' and the late Eugene (Kathryn). Dear aunt of Kimberly Schwartz and Kari Czajkowski. Also sadly missed by her great nieces Chloe' and Emme. Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Thursday, August 6, 2020 beginning at 9:30 A.M. at the St. John Cantius Chapel, 4400 block of...

NOVAKLINDA L.on June 25, 2020. Beloved wife of Thomas A. Novak. Loving mother of Michael, Mark and Robin Novak and grandmother of Kyra, Chloe and Jace. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Tuesday, July 7, 2020 beginning at 10 A.M. at THE SLABINSKI SUCHARSKI FUNERAL HOME, 2614 Orthodox St., Phila. PA 19137. Services 12 Noon. Interment Oakland...

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Nancy R. Hamski (nee Carr) on June 14, 2020. Beloved wife of Francis J. Hamski. Loving mother of Christina Montagna, Crystal McGettigan (Dennis), Adam Hamski and the late Alphonse Montagna. Mom mom of Jasmine Lees, Taylor McGettigan and Anna McGettigan. Dear sister of Cheryl Bembischew (Pop),Patricia Zeidman (Richard), Joyce Rosati (Joseph), James Carr, Jr. (Dorothy), Gary Carr, Linda Carr (Ken),...

Hedwig A. "Harriet" (Szwajkowski) Gosciniak passed away Sunday, May 31, 2020. She was the beloved wife of Leon J. Gosciniak, the dear mother of Leon E. Gosciniak, D.O. (Eileen) and the late Donald J. Gosciniak, Ph.D. (Sheila Flynn), and the loving grandmother of Matthew (Lauren), Heather Schaefer (Robert), Jennifer Stanley (Austin) and Daniel (Sasha). She is also sadly missed by...

GOSCINIAKHEDWIG A. "HARRIET"(nee Szwajkowski) On May 31, 2020. Beloved wife of Leon J. Gosciniak. Dear mother of Leon E. Gosciniak, D.O. (Eileen) and the late Donald J. Gosciniak, PhD. (Sheila Flynn). Loving grand-mother of Matthew (Lauren), Heather Schaefer (Robert), Jennifer Stanley (Austin) and Daniel (Sasha). Also sadly missed by her great-grand-children Madeleine, Amelia and Olivia, her dear "daughter" Cheryl Ann...

Rita M. Borski (nee Savage) on June 3, 2020 after a battle with the Covid19 virus. Born and raised in the Port Richmond section of Philadelphia, Rita was a proud resident of Harrowgate and a life time member of St. Joan of Arc Church. Wife of the late Robert A. Borski Sr. Beloved mother of Robert A. Borski Jr. (Karen),...