Obituaries

Ellen M. Hopkins Jackson born July 10th 1941 died October 15th 2017 Beloved Daughter, Sister, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother and friend. Born in Philadelphia to Ellen (McCloskey) and Maurice Hopkins. The middle of three sisters, Regina the eldest and Frances the youngest have both already departed. Wife of 50+ years to Joseph Jackson with whom she built a life full...

EZZAIANTHONY A. On September 16, 2017. Beloved husband of Theresa M. (nee Pliszka). Dear father of Anthony Jr. (Frances) and Rita Ann Ezzai. Also survived by 4 grand-sons. Relatives, friends and members of American Legion Post 821 are invited to gather on Thursday, October 19th, beginning at 10 A.M., at St. George's Church, Salmon and Venango Sts., Phila. PA 19134....

CHMIELEWSKI MARGARET "MARGE" (nee Sontag)On Oct. 11, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Stanley "Taxi", dear mother of Stanley J. (Sally), Cheryl (Fran) and Donna. Loving Nan of Chelsey and Jamie (Steffin), and great grandmother of Layla. Relatives, friends, fellow members of American Legion Post 821 and the Auxilliary, A.L. District Council, St. John Cantius Golden Agers, and All Saints...

SMIALOWSKIRAYMOND "BUD" On Oct. 10, 2017. Devoted husband of the late Linda. Loving father of Raymond, Stephen (Christine), Christopher "Chuck" (Michelle), Samantha Zeno (James). Also survived by loving grandchildren and brother of the late Carol Gallagher. Relatives, friends, fellow members of Point No Point are invited to his Viewing Monday 9 A.M. at the SLABINSKI FUNERAL HOME 2614 Orthodox St....

SR. M. MONICA, CSFNOLYMPIA MIKUTELOn Sept. 29., 2017. Survived by many loving nieces, nephews, other family members, Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth and faithful friends. Religious, relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Thursday, October 5, 3 to 4:15 P.M. at Mount Nazareth, 2755 Holme Ave., Phila., PA 19152, followed by her Funeral Mass at 4:30 P.M....

BAUERJO-RITA (nee Braun) On Sept. 28, 2017. Beloved Wife of Charles G. Loving Aunt of James (Barbara) Sturges, Susan Pascal, Eva Zepp and Rita Sturges. Survived by many more nieces, nephews, grand-children and cousins. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing and funeral Wed. 10 to 11 A.M. at Resurrection of Our Lord Church, Castor and Shelmire Aves., Phila.,...

GRIFFINJOAN M. (nee Hendron) Age 83, on August 30, 2017. Beloved wife of the late James F.; loving mom of Joanne Bane (the late Jim), James (Pat), John (Denise) and Karen Barnes (John). Grandmom of Lisa Twomey (Damon), Susan Killian (Albert), Jimmy Bane (Casey), Breanna (Tom), Caitlin Ross (Drew), Jimmy (Nikki), Stephanie (Brian), Johnny, Griffin Barnes, and Liam Barnes. Also...

SGRILLOFRANCES B. (nee Hopkins)On Aug. 16, 2017. Dear wife of the late Michael. Beloved mother of Frances Schurr (Anthony), Michael, Teresa Dimitri, Justine, Kerry and Megan. Also sadly missed by her best friend Mary Bressi, 11 grandchildren, 1 great-grand-child and her sister Ellen Jackson. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Monday 10 A.M. to 12 Noon at the...

STOCKMARK E.

Age 56, passed suddenly on Aug. 4, 2017, of Stock's Bakery. Beloved father of Sarah (Edward Amrhein), Karleigh (Cody), Kelsey and Kaitlyn. Dear son of Karl A. Stock and the late Bernice A. Stock (nee Bohn). Loving brother of Theresa Keck (Randy), Frank Stock (Dawn) and Kristine DeCarles (Larry). Sadly missed by nieces, nephews and many, many friends. Mark...

DURMALACAROLINE T. (nee Marek)On August 2, 2017. Dear wife of the late Stanley J. Beloved mother of Carolyn Spalding, John, Kevin (Lynn) and Donna White (Bruce). Also sadly missed by 13 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Thaddeus F. Marek, Helen Kuklinski, Alexander Marek and Marie Estes. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Saturday, 10:30 to 11:30...

Susan J. Slattery (nee Wojciechowski) on July 1, 2017. Beloved wife of Ronald J. Slattery. Loving mother of Christian S. Slattery Sr.(Elizabeth A.) and Ryan Slattery (Kristin). Dearest Babci to Christian S. Jr., Zachary, Julia, Christopher, Marissa, Killian and Scarlett. Susan is the daughter of Louis Wojciechowski and the late Stella (nee Golembiewski). Also sadly missed by her sister Carol...

Kuwahara Dorothy M. (nee Pripeton) on June 29, 2017. Daughter of the late Peter and Dorothy Pripeton. Dear sister of the late Mary Ann Gozleveli. Sadly missed by her friend Christiine DeNuccio and her husband Joseph. Dorothy was a retired Elementary School Teacher. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Friday 9 AM at St. Katherine of Siena Church,...

James J. BaneMillvilleJames J. Bane on June 19, 2017 of Millville NJ, formerly of Phila. Loving husband of Joanne (nee Griffin), devoted dad of Lisa Twomey (Damon), Susan Killian (Albert), and James III (Casey), proud grandpop of Hayley, Tyler, Clare, Charlotte, Elisabeth and Emilia. Also survived by his siblings Michael, Jean Marie, and Bernice. Jim proudly served as a US...

BANEJAMES J.On June 19, 2017 of Millville NJ, formerly of Phila. Loving husband of Joanne (nee Griffin), devoted dad of Lisa Twomey (Damon), Susan Killian (Albert), and James III (Casey), proud grandpop of Hayley, Tyler, Clare, Charlotte, Elisabeth and Emilia. Also survived by his siblings Michael, Jean Marie, and Bernice. Jim proudly served as a U.S. Army Staff Sgt. for...

LEDERER, CHRISTINE MARIE on June 7, 2017. Dear daughter of Catherine Lederer and the late Jack. Dear mother of Anthony Lederer (Brittany) and Caitlin Parylak and loving sister of Cathy Weber (Bill) and their family. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Tuesday 11 AM at the Slabinski Funeral Home 2614 Orthodox St. Funeral Ceremony will begin 1 PM. Int....

MAREKDOROTHY (nee Mucowski)Age 87, of Collegeville, Pa., North Wildwood, NJ and Philadelphia on May 8, 2017. Daughter of the late Raymond and Mary Mucowski (nee Michalezka). Beloved wife of Thaddeus F. Marek. Loving mother of David Marek (Bobbie Anne), Dorie Marie Hall (Ernie) and the late Denice Marek. Also sadly missed by 7 grand-children, 12 great-grand-children plus one on the...

SOBCZAK Minnie G. (nee Weingard) on May 10, 2017. Dear wife of the late William A. Sobczak. Beloved mother of William R. Sobczak (Deborah) and Karen A. Sobczak. Loving grandmother of Danielle Porrevecchio (Anthony), Dana Ruch (Alex) and great-grandmother of Brynne Ruch. Minnie was the sister of the late Lois Ross and Dorothy Woznicki. Relatives and friends are invited to...

MAREK Dorothy (nee Mucowski) age 87, of Collegeville, Pa., North Wildwood, NJ and Philadelphia on May 8, 2017. Daughter of the late Raymond and Mary Mucowski (nee Michalezka). Beloved wife of Thaddeus F. Marek. Loving mother of David Marek (Bobbie Anne), Dorie Marie Hall (Ernie) and the late Denice Marek. Also sadly missed by 7 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren plus one...

PALICKIJEAN (nee Smaron)

Age 100, on April 20, 2017. Wife of the late Lawrence. Beloved mother of Rita Struckus and the late Lawrence Palicki. Loving grandmother of Marie Fulgham, John Palicki, Sharon Sliwa, Ronald Struckus and Jeanne Koritko. Also sadly missed by 9 great grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren and 3 sisters. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Sunday eveing 6...

HOMKA THERESA S. On April 17, 2017. Beloved sister of Marie Leary, Jane Homka and Marion Homka and sister-in-law of Andrea Homka. Also sadly missed by nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Thursday at 9 A.M. in the St. John Cantius Chapel, 4400 block of E. Thompson St., Phila. PA 19137. Funeral...