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Debra Lee Esenwein
Aug 23, 2024
Debra “Debbie” Esenwein Hilton, passed away on Friday, August 23, 2024, at the age of 52. Beloved daughter of Mary Joyce Esenwein and the late Lawrence M. Esenwein.
She leaves behind her son, Jacob Esenwein, her sisters, Stacey Esenwein Hagstotz and Danielle Esenwein; her nephews and nieces along with her extended family and friends. She is preceded in death by her...
Albert Waskiewicz, Jr.
Aug 23, 2024
Albert P. Waskiewicz Jr. passed away unexpectedly on August 23, 2024, at the age of 63. Albert, affectionately known to many as “Big Al” is survived by his wife of 37 years, Carol, and his three children, Melissa, Albert III, and David (Victoria). Big Al also leaves behind his brother Peter Waskiewicz and his son Jaxson, sister Michelle Shields (Mark)...
Marie Spilis
Aug 23, 2024
Marie Spilis (née Mahetta), age 90 of Bridesburg, Philadelphia passed away peacefully at home on August 23, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Joseph H. Spilis (d. 1990). Loving mother of Joseph Spilis and his wife Kathy, David Spilis, John Spilis, and Kathryn DiPasquale and her husband George. Dear grandmother of Jennifer Uzupis and husband Daniel, Angelica Spilis, Christopher DiPasquale...
Wanda Groman
Aug 22, 2024
Wanda V. Groman (nee Florczak), age 97, resident of Riverton since 1960 in a house filled with love, home-cooked meals, and plenty of cats, passed away at St. Mary's Center, Cherry Hill on August 22, 2024.
Born in Philadelphia, Wanda began a life focused on family and selfless caregiving early, leaving school to help raise 2 young nephews, followed by caring...
Sr. M. Frances CSFN
Aug 17, 2024
Sr. M. Frances, CSFN
Frances Veitz
On Aug. 17, 2024 at age 82. Survived by her cousins, dear friends and the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Wed. Aug. 21, 2024 at 10 AM followed by her Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM at Mount Nazareth Chapel, 2755 Holme Ave. Phila., PA 19152....
Anna Elizabeth "Betty" Rolling
Aug 17, 2024
Anna Elizabeth "Betty" Rolling (nee Booth), a beloved Daughter, Sister, Wife, Mother, and Grammy, passed away peacefully on August 17,2024, at Temple University Hospital. Born on October 8, 1937, in Philadelphia, PA, Betty was a proud graduate of Roxborough High School, class of 1955.
Betty dedicated her early, professional life to the art of hairstyling, and later, worked in customer service...
Mary Ellen Branka
Aug 13, 2024
Mary Ellen A. Branka, 85 (nee McCarron) was called to heaven on August 13, 2024. Daughter of the late Richard V. McCarron Sr., and Ellen Boyle McCarron. Beloved wife of John M. Branka, Sr. Loving mother of Mary Ellen Luciano (John), John M. Branka, Jr. (the late Catherine) and Gerard R. Branka (Emily). Also sadly missed by her grandchildren John...
Jeannette Hoskinson
Aug 6, 2024
Jeannette L. Hoskinson (nee Juciejko) longtime member of St. John Cantius Church was reunited with her beloved husband Marlin T. Hoskinson and granddaughter Kristy Lynn Hoskinson on August 6, 2024. Dear mother of Linda Lisicki (Michael) and Marlin John Hoskinson (Debbie).
Proud and loving grandmother “Nett-Nett” of Michelle Kennedy (Lou), Melissa Hermley (Bob), Kristy Lynn Hoskinson, Jenna Maguire (Rory), and Marlin...
Dennis Nilan
Aug 4, 2024
Dennis P. Nilan, 74, passed away on August 4, 2024. Husband of the late Trudy A. Nilan (nee Bialobrzeski). Beloved father of Dennis C.Nilan, Christopher T. Nilan (Jennifer), and Dawn Labb (William). Loving grandfather of Connor Nilan (Taylor), Brady Nilan, Keely Nilan, Aidan Nilan, Liam Labb, Jacob Labb, Jewel Labb and great grandfather of Brayden Nilan. Also sadly missed by...
Nicholas Mazzuca
Jul 31, 2024
Nicholas S. Mazzuca, age 83, passed away on July 31, 2024. Beloved husband of the late Kathleen V. Mazzuca. Loving father of Joseph M. Mazzuca (Sharon) and the late Karen M. Mazzuca and Nicholas J. Mazzuca. Also sadly missed by his grandson, Joseph N. Mazzuca. Dear brother of Frank Mazzuca, Jeanette Nolfi, and the late Millie Mazzuca. Relatives and friends...
Jose Espinoza
Jul 27, 2024
It is with great sadness that the family of Jose Espinoza announces his passing on Saturday July 27th 2024 at the age of 76 years old. Jose will be lovingly remembered by his ex wife of over 40 years Ana M. Espinoza and his children Blanky J. Abonce and Kenia C. Lawson.
Jose will also be fondly remembered by his 3...
Michael Anthony Gipson
Jul 25, 2024
Michael Anthony Gipson was the cherished son of Michael and Mary Wolfenden and is reunited in heaven with grandparents William and Ellen Gipson, uncle Billy Gipson, aunt Joanne, uncle Steven Wolfenden, cousins Daniel Roonan, Patrick Wolfenden, Aiden and Stephen Gipson, big brother to Bernadette, Timothy (Jeannine), Richard, Jeffery, Harold and Gregory. Dear grandson to Howard and Ida Gwin, beloved Uncle...
Carol Landolf
Jul 21, 2024
Carol Landolf
December 24, 1940 - July 21, 2024.
In loving memory of Carol Landolf, daughter of the late Doris and George Thornburg. Beloved mother of Deborah Hornberger Blood and William Landolf Jr. She was a loving grandmother to Richard, Michael, Angie, William “Billy”(deceased), Kevin (deceased), Heaven and step grandson Mike, also survived by 10 great grandchildren, Mia, Grace, Lilianna, Zaaven, Zane,...
Donna Marie Bakalar
Jul 19, 2024
Donna Marie Bakalar
1957 ~ 2024
Donna passed away unexpectedly in July 2024. Daughter of the late Anthony and Dolores Passalacqua. She will be sadly missed by her life long partner of 45 years Joseph Bakalar. Dear mother of Danica (Kevin) and Joe (Amy). Devoted Grandmom to Joshua and James. Donna is the sister of the late Kathryn Diller and Frankie Passalacqua....
Maria Barbara Lewalska
Jul 15, 2024
Maria Barbara Lewalska
July 22, 1954 – July 15, 2024
Maria Barbara Lewalska was born on July 22, 1954, in Radziejow, Poland, to Henryk and Czeslawa Dolata. Her early years in Poland were marked by a loving family and a close-knit community.
In 1975, Maria married her beloved husband Zbigniew Lewalski on New Year's Eve. Together with their two children, Marek and...
Henryk Dembinski
Jul 9, 2024
In Loving Memory of Henryk Dembinski.
Henryk Dembinski, beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2024 surrounded by his family. He leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness, and integrity that touched all who knew him.
Born January 10, 1948 in Wierzbowo, Poland, Henryk Dembinski grew up with a passion for living life to the fullest. Above all,...
Karen E. Lawson
Jul 8, 2024
The Honorable Karen Lawson, PhD, a beloved figure of the Philadelphia region, sadly left our world on July 8, 2024, after a mighty battle with cancer. Beloved wife of Robert Lawson (“Bob”) for 40 years. Devoted mother of sons Jeffrey (“Jeff”, wife Gwen), and Andrew (“Andy”, wife Ann) and cherished grandmother to Jessica, Abigail and Alexander. As well as her...
Robert Steffney
Jul 6, 2024
Robert J. Steffney, affectionately known as "Fat Bob," passed away peacefully at his home in Philadelphia on Saturday, July 6th, 2024, at the age of 50, surrounded by his loving wife and children after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born and raised in Kensington, Rob took immense pride in his roots, a sentiment that remained central throughout his life. Together with...
Virginia R. Paolini
Jul 2, 2024
Virginia R. Paolini (née Ziviello) passed away Tuesday July 2, 2024 surrounded by her children.
Beloved wife of the late Anthony Paolini, loving mother to Anthony (Kathy), Elaine Toto (Ken), Robert and the late David. Proud grandmother of 7 and great grandmother of 10. Sister-in-law to Jackie and aunt to many nieces and nephews.
Family and friends are invited to her visitation...
Helen Mendla
Jun 30, 2024
Helen Mendla, born on December 25, 1929, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2024. She was the beloved wife of the late Felix L. Mendla, who predeceased her in 2007.
Helen is survived by her devoted son, Christopher; his loving companion of ten years, Maryann; and her cherished grandson, Christopher.
A proud graduate of Frankford High School, Helen worked diligently in medical...
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