Obituaries

Francis Ratke

Francis Ratke

Jun 30, 2024

Francis (Frank) Ratke born on June 5, 1938 passed away on June 30, 2024 at the age of 86. He was the son of the late Frank and Anna (Przybylowska). He graduated from North Catholic High School in 1957 and went on to work at the Halfway House as a beef cutter and Septa a bus driver of which he...

Eileen Bupp

Eileen Bupp

Jun 29, 2024



Eileen Bupp 1944 ~ 2024

Eileen Bupp (nee Curran) passed away unexpectedly on June 29, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Raymond K. Bupp. Dear mother of the late Annemarie Bravo and Timothy Mayhugh. Devoted Mom Mom of Scott Mayhugh (Christina) and Tyler Bravo. Survived by her sisters Betty Gaasche and Donna Wakeley (Tom) and brother Joseph Curran (Dolores) and the...

Nicholas Smigo

Nicholas Smigo

Jun 25, 2024

NICHOLAS SMIGO 

Born in Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania he was the son of Nicholas and Juila Smigo (Husway).

Sadly passed away on June 25, 2024 and is deeply missed by loving family, friends, nieces and nephews. Nick was lovingly called “Uncle Sonny” by his nieces and nephews. 

Nick made many friends during his long career as a Radio Personality working for WRCP as ”Nick...

William Hagan

William Hagan

Jun 24, 2024

William F Hagan 78, resident of Port Richmond, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2024. A graduate from North Catholic High School (class of ‘65) he enlisted and devoted 27 years of his life as a Staff Sergeant in the United States Army and then the United States National Guard. Bill worked as the Head Electrician for Episcopal Hospital after...

Mary Markowski

Mary Markowski

Jun 18, 2024

Markowski, Mary “Theresa/Terry” (O’Donnell) of Bridesburg on June 18th 2024. Loving wife to the late Michael. Devoted mother to Michael and the late Sharon; also survived by her grandchildren, Roxanne and Michael; great grandchildren, Layla, Vada, Angelique, Noah, Natalia, and Matthew; sister-in-law Theresa and her brother-in-law Michael, many loving nieces and nephews. Mary always put her children first and loved...

John Zobel

John Zobel

Jun 13, 2024

John J. Zobel, 89, passed away on June 13, 2024. Son of the late Frederick and Catherine Zobel (nee Strain). Dear husband of the late Carol M. Zobel (nee Godfrey). Beloved father of Deborah Carol Zobel and Jacqueline Marie Zobel. John was a lover of the Monarch Butterfly, so in his memory, plant some milkweed to help save the Monarch...

Robin Fragassi

Robin Fragassi

Jun 10, 2024

ROBIN M. FRAGASSI (NEE WYNNE)PASSED AWAY SURROUNDED BY HER LOVING FAMILY.MOTHER TO MATTHEW (LAURA) AND LAWRENCE FRAGASSI, NANA TO COOPER AND MINERVA FRAGASSI, DAUGHTER OF THE LATE HARRY AND ELAINE WYNNE, SISTER TO DONNA (PAT) MCGRATH AND THE LATE THOMAS, HARRY JR, MICHAEL AND ROBERT WYNNE, “ABOBBIN” (AUNT ROBIN) TO KELLY MCGRATH, ERIN MCGRATH SZYCHULSKI AND MICHAEL WYNNE, AUNT BUZZY...

John R. Kempczynski

John R. Kempczynski

Jun 6, 2024

John R. Kempczynski, age 89, passed away unexpectedly on June 6, 2024.  Beloved son of the late Walter and Stella Kempczynski (nee Wojnar).  Brother of the late Walter Jr. John is survived by his nephew Walter John Kempczynski Jr. and his wife Amy-Jo and many dear cousins. John is a proud North Catholic graduate Class of 1953. He proudly served...

Lucille Volpack

Lucille Volpack

May 27, 2024

Lucille Volpack passed away on May 27, 2024.  Devoted wife of the late Robert, loving and proud mom of Robert Volpack (Nelsy) and Denise Whittle (John).  Dear sister of Norman Olewnik (Gloria) and aunt of Tara and Christopher.  Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Friday May 31, 2024 from 10 AM to 11 AM in St. John...

Phillipe David Scheurer

Phillipe David Scheurer

May 26, 2024

Phillipe David Scheurer, 61, passed away on May 26, 2024.  Dear son of the late James A. Scheurer, Jr. (Dorothy Scheurer nee Sobieski) and the late Helen Scheurer (nee Misko).  Beloved husband of Terry Scheurer. Dear brother of James A. Scheurer, III (Jessica Fischer) and the late Robert Scheurer. He is the cousin of Joseph Scheurer, David Scheurer and nephew...

Richard Benner

Richard Benner

May 25, 2024

Richard Benner 



November 3, 1946 ~ May 25, 2024



Husband, Father, Pop Pop, Friend. Richard was a family first man. He devoted his life to his family doing everything and anything for them whether it was working 2-3 side jobs, science projects, sporting events or killing a spider. He was a man that loved his Philadelphia Phillies, Fishing at Corsons Inlet, a...

Jerry Wilus

Jerry Wilus

May 24, 2024

Jerry J. Wilus age 60, of Philadelphia, PA, passed away suddenly on May 24, 2024.  Born and raised in Philadelphia, Jerry attended North Catholic High School and to friends and family Jerry was known as a genuinely great guy and a loving person who had a positive impact on everyone he met.He was the son of the late Norman and Barbara...

Francis 'Fab' McMonagle

Francis 'Fab' McMonagle

May 16, 2024

Frank FAB McMonagle

3/4/1952- 5/16/2024



Frank 'Fab' McMonagle, age 72, passed away peacefully at his home with family by his side on May 16, 2024. Born in Philadelphia, Fab was the beloved son of the late Charles (Buck) McMonagle and Dorothy McMonagle (nee Sharp).



Fab was the loving brother of the late Charles (Bucko) McMonagle Jr and the late Catherine Drum. He is survived...

Patricia Bevenour

Patricia Bevenour

May 15, 2024

Patricia A. Bevenour, 80, passed away on May 15, 2024.  Beloved wife of the late Jay F. Bevenour. Daughter of the late William and Mary Weldon.  Beloved mother of Jay (Angela Iovine), Joel (Gina), Julie Tangradi (Joe) and Patrick (Kelly). Also sadly missed by her grandchildren Lauren Bevenour, Theresa Tangradi, Molly Bevenour, Joel Bevenour, Joey Tangradi, Aidan Marascio, Jack Bevenour,...

Edmund Thomas Gracey

Edmund Thomas Gracey

May 14, 2024

Edmund Thomas Gracey passed away suddenly on May 14, 2024.  Forever loved and missed by his mom, Irene Gracey "Mott" (late "Whitey"), sisters Cheryl Kelleher and Ave Gracey, nephews Jason, Andrew (Rosalind), and Colin.  Relatives, friends and former co-workers from Social Security are invited to his viewing Thursday 10 AM in Christ the King Church 3252 Chesterfield Rd., Phila.  His...

Mary C. Crouthers

Mary C. Crouthers

May 13, 2024



Mary C. Crouthers, age 44, passed away on May 13, 2024.  Wife of the late James Wright. Beloved mother of Daniel and William Wright. Also sadly missed by her mother Patricia H. Meredith (the late William J. Meredith). Dear sister of William P. Meredith, John Meredith, Edward Clark, Amanda Peirson, James Baszewski, Donna Jordan, Diane Evans and Kimberly Kulik. Also...

Margaret V. Kaupp

Margaret V. Kaupp

May 10, 2024

Margaret V. Kaupp, age 69, 'Maggie', passed away on May 10, 2024. Daughter of the late Bruno and Margaret Konowal. Beloved wife of Michael J. Kaupp, Sr.  Loving mother of Marcie Filiano (Amy), Misty Kaupp, Melissa Kaupp and Michael J. Kaupp, Jr. (Taylor). Also sadly missed by her grandchildren Forrest, Georgie, Julian and Stanley. Maggie worked at the Family Support Organization...

Elaine Hamski

Elaine Hamski

May 9, 2024

Elaine D. Hamski, 69, passed away on May 9, 2024. Daughter of the late Victor and Dolores Malkus.   Dear wife of the late Michael Hamski and mother of the late Melanie Grant.  Sadly missed by her brother William M. Malkus (Catherine) and four nephews and their families. Elaine is the sister-in-law of Jeffrey Hamski and Renee H. Brock. Elaine...

Eleanor B. Greco

Eleanor B. Greco

May 9, 2024

Eleanor B. Greco (nee Holp), 89, of Philadelphia, PA, passed away on May 9, 2024 peacefully at Chestnut Hill Hospital. She was the loving wife of the late Michael V. Greco for 60 years and the devoted mother to Eileen (Thomas), Michael, Janet (John), and Stephen (Barbara); grandmother to Melissa (Jon), Stephen, Kimberly (Louis), Nicholas (Dana), Leanne, Thomas, Michael, and...

Debra M. Schwendeman

Debra M. Schwendeman

May 3, 2024



Debra M. Schwendeman, 69, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Russelle Schwendeman. Daughter of the late Richard Louis Mack and Ethel Mack, nee Lange.  Dear daughter of Judith Schwendeman and dear sister of 2 brothers and 2 sisters. Also sadly missed by several nieces and nephews. Debra volunteered at the Philadelphia SPCA for many...

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