Obituaries

Enzo Costanzo

Enzo Costanzo

Jun 8, 2023

 

Enzo Costanzo, 76, passed away on Thursday, June 8, 2023. Enzo passed away peacefully in his home in the Deni area of the Frankford neighborhood in Philadelphia. Enzo was born in Marzi, Italy, and came to America as a young man. He is preceded in death by his beloved mother, Carmella Mazzitelli. 

Enzo is survived by his five children...

Thelma R. Ullrich

Thelma R. Ullrich

Jun 7, 2023

Thelma R. Ullrich, 96, passed away on June 7, 2023.  Daughter of the late Ignatius and Martha Miller. Wife of the late Gustave J. Ullrich. Beloved mother of George G. Ullrich (Maureen), Lois Reilly (Edward) and the late John J Ullrich (Joanna) and the late James J. Ullrich (the late Sharon). Also sadly missed by her grandchildren Conal Reilly, James...

George W. Clements

George W. Clements

Jun 6, 2023

George W. Clements, 86, passed away on June 6, 2023.  Son of the late William and Anna Clements. Beloved father of George W. Clements, Jr. Dear grandfather of Jennifer Scott, Amber McCarthy and Valerie Clements.  Also sadly missed by 5 great-grandchildren, his sisters Alice Young, Joan Pacan and his sister in law Carol Clements. Services and interment will be held...

Ronald J. Smarr

Ronald J. Smarr

Jun 1, 2023

 

 

Ronald J. Smarr,  age 65, passed away on June 1 , 2023. Son ot the late Emil and Beatrice Smarr. Beloved husband of Maryann (nee Flynn).  Loving father of Jennifer Superchi  (Chris), Julianna Smarr (McLean Dougherty) and Jessica Smarr. Also sadly missed by his grandson Nicholas and his brothers David Smarr and Michael Smarr (Colleen).Relatives and friends are...

Elizabeth Louise Crockett "Betty Lou"

Elizabeth Louise Crockett "Betty Lou"

May 30, 2023

Elizabeth L. Crockett, "Betty Lou", 90, passed away on May 30, 2023.  Daughter of the late Gerald and Rose Rooney.  Beloved mother of Charles A. Crockett (Diane), Anita King, Elizabeth Rose and the late Dennis Crockett and Karen E. Fullwood. Also sadly missed by 7 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Sister of Francis Rooney, Rosemary Kacprowicz, Margaret Ann Verbilla and the...

Kenneth E. Peters

Kenneth E. Peters

May 26, 2023

 

 

Kenneth E. Peters, 79, passed away on May 26, 2023.  Beloved husband of Patricia E. (nee Scullin). Dear father of Bryant C. Peters and Karl M Peters (Daneil Mazone). Brother of the late William, John and Wayne.  Ken was a Philadelphia Firefighter for almost 20 years. Relatives and friends are invited to his gathering on Tuesday, June 6,...

Amy Colistra Malinowski

Amy Colistra Malinowski

May 23, 2023

Amy Colistra Malinowski, age 50, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family at her home in Ocean View, NJ on May 23, 2023, following her courageous battle with cancer. 

 

Amy was the beloved mother of Madison Hanna Malinowski; cherished daughter of Joseph J. Colistra, Jr. and Patricia M. (Hanna) Colistra; loving sister of Joseph J. Colistra III (Colleen) and Paul D....

Edward T. Kolb

Edward T. Kolb

May 20, 2023

 

Edward T. Kolb passed away on May 20, 2023.    He is survived by his children Linda (Robert), Edward (Marybeth), Andrew, Brittany (Eric), grandchildren, Adalynn, Evelyn, Olivia, his mother Lois (late Edward),his siblings, Lois (Rob),Kimberly (Matt), niece, nephews and also missed by Janice.     Ed attended Frankford high school, loved to be with his family, and enjoyed his time at the...

Elizabeth J. Sauerwald

Elizabeth J. Sauerwald

May 17, 2023

Elizabeth J. Sauerwald passed away on May 17, 2023. Elizabeth was a long time resident of the Bridesburg section of Philadelphia, PA. She lived on Garden Street and was know as the "animal lover." Elizabeth will be sadly missed by her family, friends and neighbors. Services and interment were held privately.

Barry David Rockmacher

Barry David Rockmacher

May 16, 2023

 

Barry David Rockmacher passed away on May 16, 2023. He is the beloved companion of 37 years to Jennie Gibbon. Beloved father of Adam (Dorothy), Stuart (Beth) and Seth (Nicole).  Dear grandfather of Morgan, Matthew and Nicholas. Brother-in-law of Robert and Rick (Annemarie).  Barry is survived by his nieces and nephews Bobby, Christopher, Andrew, Audrey, Kelly Leigh and 15...

Judith Lopez

Judith Lopez

May 14, 2023

 

Judith J. Lopez, 73, passed away on May 14, 2023.  Wife of the late Pablo Lopez. Beloved mother of Jacqueline DiSalvo, Paul Lopez and Carmen Serrano. Loving grandmother of Michelle DiSalvo (Robert), Tasha Trinidad (Tito), Maribel Serrano, Paul Minnar (Sabrina) and the late Michael DiSalvo. Also sadly missed by 9 great-grandchildren, 4 sister and 1 brother.  Relatives and friends...

William H. Wood

William H. Wood

May 13, 2023

 

William  H Wood  8/13/67-5/13/23

 

It is with the heaviest heart i lay my brother (Billy Wood) William H. Wood to rest in our mothers and fathers arms.  I will hold a private ceremony with his immediate family were we will celebrate my brother’s life and it was a life to remember as he touched many hearts.  Fifty plus years of memories sad...

Theresa Marie Gallagher

Theresa Marie Gallagher

May 12, 2023

Theresa Gallagher, daughter of Benjamin and Theresa Hecht passed away at the age of 65, on May 12, 2023. Theresa was born and raised in Philadelphia, where she attended St. Hubert’s Catholic School and later worked for Bell Telephone for many years.  She was a beautiful soul who fiercely loved spending time with her children and babysitting her grandchildren.  She had...

Nikole D. Bowe

Nikole D. Bowe

May 9, 2023

Nikole Desiree Bowe, 34, passed away peacefully on May 9th, 2023 surrounded by those who loved her most.Nikole, “Nikki”, will always be remembered for her loving, and nurturing nature. Her love of animals, love of fashion, and love of self care highlighted her life. Making herself as beautiful on the outside, to match her beautiful heart on the inside.Beloved daughter...

Ryan Strunk

Ryan Strunk

Apr 30, 2023

 

Ryan J. Strunk June 4, 2002- April 30, 2023     Ryan J. Strunk, 20, passed away in the arms of his Aunt Lisa, and surrounded by Uncle Todd, his father and Aunt Essie on April 30, 2023.   Ryan, “Ry-Guy”, will forever be remembered for his huge heart and caring, kind personality. It did not matter if Ryan...

Francis T. "Frank" Kruzinski

Francis T. "Frank" Kruzinski

Apr 28, 2023

 

Francis T. Kruzinski December 4, 1964 - April 28, 2023   Francis T. Kruzinski, 58, passed away on HIS TERMS, comfortably and surrounded by love from his “Nisey”, children and grandchildren on April 28, 2023.   Throughout his life, Frank was called by many names, such as: “Shrek”/ “Spanky”, “Daddy”, “Papou”/ “Pop Pop”, “Frenchy” and “Polish Eagle, Ol’ 579”....

Margaret Melcher

Margaret Melcher

Apr 27, 2023

Margaret "Marge" Melcher Marge was born as Judith Ann Binder on June 27th, 1947, to Mildred Binder and was put up for adoption. She believes that her father was the bookie from the Bridesburg section of Philadelphia PA. She was never supposed to have learned that she was adopted, but when she was a bit older looking for some important...

Anna M. Engelhart

Anna M. Engelhart

Apr 26, 2023

 

 

Anna  'Ann' M. Engelhart passed away on April 26, 2023. Dear wife of the late Joseph A. Engelhart. Beloved mother of Joseph (Lisa Crean), John (Olga) and Drew (Kim). Loving grandmother of Ashley Crean, Christian, Evan, Jordan and Michael Engelhart and great grandmother of Bria, Aria, Jimmy and Elliott. Ann is the sister of Albert Smith and the...

Kathleen L. Glebocki

Kathleen L. Glebocki

Apr 19, 2023

 

 

Kathleen L. Glebocki, 72, passed away on April 19, 2023.  Dear daughter of the late Raymond and Stella Glebocki. Beloved sister of Alexander Glebocki (the late Mary) and Elaine Dembik (Joe). Also sadly missed by 5 nieces and nephews and numerous cousins. Relatives and friends are invited to her gathering and funeral on Saturday, April 29, 2023 beginning...

Michael "Pickles" Wendowski

Michael "Pickles" Wendowski

Apr 18, 2023

 Michael “Pickles” Wendowski, 75 of Bridesburg, passed away peacefully at home.  Michael was lovingly raised by his grandmother Josephine and aunt Vicki, in Bridesburg, where he resided his whole life.  Michael is survived by his brother Walter Wendowski, the love of his life, his baby, Theresa (Gallagher), step-children: Vincent Gallagher (Kristen), Sean Gallagher, Patrick Gallagher (Miriam), Theresa Gallagher (John), Eric...

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