Obituaries

BONARALFREDA "LAURA" (nee Dymek), on September 7, 2010. Wife of the late Chester T. Beloved mother of Chester W. Loving grandmom of Jacqueline J. Melendez (Eli) and Lauren M. Bonar. Great grandmom of Isiah. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Thurs. EVE, 7 to 9 P.M., and again on Fri., after 8:30 A.M., at THE SLABINSKI FUNERAL HOME,...

CROUTHERSRUTH B. (nee Schmidt) on Sept. 1, 2010. Wife of the late Edwin W. Beloved mother of Sharon L. Madden (Jim) and Emma McGrody. Also survived by 5 grandchildren. Dear sister of Stanley Schmidt, Geri Alkins, Monica Palmieri and the late Bob and Billy Schmidt. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Tuesday 8 A.M. at THE SLABINSKI FUNERAL...

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RAYMOND J., age 90, on Aug. 30, 2010. Beloved husband of Mary J. (nee Sawicki). Loving father of Carol Cooney (Vincent), Raymond J. Jr. (Lorraine), Marianne Krystofolski (Jonathan Clayman) and Barbara Tedesco (Ernie). Also survived by 7 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren; his brother Edward 'Bob' Krystofolski and his brother-in-law Ed Podbielski. Ray was a special, humble man who adored and cared...

SELLMANELIZABETH T. (nee Lingman) on Aug. 25, 2010. Wife of the late Paul J. Beloved mother of Veronica Rupejko (Ronald), Paulette M. Ramsey (Joe) and Robert P. Sellman (Patricia). Also survived by 7 grand-children, 2 great-grand-children, her sister Mary Tacconelli and her sister-in-law Stephie Lingman. Betty was known for her cake decorating and her knitting. Relatives, friends, All Saints Senior...

SHARKUSMARTHA (nee Dofton) on August 20, 2010. She was a very family oriented, career driven and well traveled woman. Beloved wife of the late John A. Loving mother of the late Robert J. Sr. Predeceased by all siblings. Devoted grand-mother of Robert J. Jr. (Gina C. Dofton), Jeffrey and the late Linda Kirk. Also survived by her daughter-in-law Arlene Sharkus,...

OSBORNBRIAN J. "OZZIE", on Aug. 18, 2010. Dear husband of Peg (nee Tacey); beloved father of Sean and Lisa. Pop-Pop of Christopher, Matthew and Jonathan. Brother of Lois Bartlomiejusz (Joe), Kevin (Denise) and the late David and Wayne (Barbara). Also sadly missed by loving nieces, nephews, and in-laws. Proud owner of Ozzies Corner Tavern, he was a 4th Degree Kinight...

SPALDINGSAMUEL J. JR., age 59, on August 6, 2010. Beloved Father, Brother, Uncle, Partner and Friend. "Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal" (Irish headstone). Relatives and friends are invited to gather Monday, August 23, 2010 from 10:30 to 11:30AM at THE SLABINSKI FUNERAL HOME, 2614 Orthodox St., Phila. PA 19137....

MATKOWSKISYLVIA M. (nee Drozdowski), on Aug. 7, 2010. Beloved wife of Charles J. 'Bud' and loving mother of Diane Matkowski and Jason Matkowski and his wife Jolie. Sylvia is the daughter of Frances Drozdowski and the late Stanley Drozdowski. Dear sister of John, Stanley, Salley Zappile, Diane Petrellis, Peggy Burns and Robert and their families. Relatives and friends are invited...

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EDWIN J. "Uncle Ed", on August 3, 2010 of Moorestown, NJ, formerly of Stiles Street, Philadelphia, PA. Dear husband of the late Valintina S. (nee Kazan). He is survived by his loving niece and caretaker Henrietta 'Hank' Comegno and her husband Vincent of Riverside, NJ and his great nephew Vincent Comegno (Daryl), and nieces, Deborah Comegno, Cynthia Moffett, Laurie Player...

LONGHUGH G. on August 1, 2010. Dear husband of the late Lorraine S. (nee Smereczynski). Beloved father of Richard J. Long (Cathy) and Lisa A. Long. Also survived by his grand-children Richard and David Long and Ryan Davis and great-granchildren. Hugh is the brother of Peter (Nancy), Diane Creech, Robert (Mary), Virginia Melendez (Jesse). and the late David and Richard....

KRAJEWSKIRAYMOND J., on July 25, 2010. Dear brother of the late Vincent J. He is survived by his sister-in-law Rosemarie Krajewski, nephews Richard D. (Mary-Ellen), Paul V., nieces Janet M. Goldstein and Carol A. McIlhenny (Brian) and great nephews and nieces Matthew V. Krajewski, Daniel Clegg, Lauren Goldstein, Brendan McIlhenny and Erin McIlhenny. Relatives, friends and American Legion Post 396...

JACKOWICZHENRY E., on July 21, 2010. Husband of the late Hedwig (Jadzia). Beloved father of Henry B., Raymond (Andrea), Sharon, Barbara, Karen Blanchard (Tom) and Allan. Also sadly missed by 11 grand-children, 6 great-grandchildren and his dear friend, Jane Leszczynski. Relatives, friends and American Legion Post 396 are invited to his viewing Sunday eve 6 to 8 P.M. at THE...

LUKASZEWSKICHESTER F., on July 17, 2010. Loving friend of the late Agnes Kirk. Beloved son of the late Elizbeta and Frank Lukaszewski. Dear brother of Helen Wasniewski and the late Irene Zebrowski and Alexander Lukaszewski. Also survived by 2 nieces, one nephew, 5 great nieces and 9 great-great nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing and...

BUONANNODEBORAH A. (nee Rehr) on July 17, 2010. Beloved wife of Albert. Loving mother of Ginamarie Buonanno and grand-mother of Damien. Also survived by her mother Dolores Rehr, her grandmother Vencenzia Curinga, her sister Michelle Matash and her niece Joelle Powell. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Wednesday eve 7 - 9 P.M. at THE SLABINSKI FUNERAL HOME,...

OSTROWSKIRAYMOND P. on June 24, 2010. Beloved husband of Emilia P. (nee Sulecki). Dear father of Theresa Russell, Paul Ostrowski (Cindy) and Barbara Schmidt (Charles). Loving grandfather of 8 and great-grandfather of 9. Relatives, friends, American Legion Post 821 and former fellow employees of Rohm & Haas Co. are invited to his Viewing and Funeral Wednesday 8 AM at the...

BULSZABERTHA (nee Pietrak) on June 24, 2010. Beloved wife of Frank A. Bulsza. Loving mother of Eileen Kurek (Richard) and Alice Gorney (Alan) and grand-mother of Wade Alan Gorney. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing and Funeral Monday 8 A.M. at THE SLABINSKI FUNERAL HOME, 2614 Orthodox St., Phila. Funeral Mass 10 A.M. at St. Adalbert's Church. Int....

SHAYFRANCIS "DUKE" on June 12, 2010. Son of the late Joseph and Clara Shay (nee Mee). Loving husband of Dorothy (nee Leigh). Devoted father of Norene (Andrew) Malaney and Denise (Derek) Knaub. Adoring "Pop-Pop" to his 3 grand-children Clayton and Sedona Malaney and Conner Knaub; also survived by his brothers Joseph and Richard Shay and his sisters Margaret Mensing, Kathleen...