Obituaries

Eleanor Zach

Eleanor Zach

Sep 13, 2024

Eleanor J. Zach, passed away on Sept. 13, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Joseph H. She is survived by her dear sister Theresa Varacallo (Kowalska) and a loving family of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing and funeral Friday, September 20th, 9:30 AM at St. John Cantius Church, 4400 E. Thompson...

James Alan Seiger

James Alan Seiger

Sep 12, 2024

James Alan Seiger "Jim" passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on September 12, 2024. He is survived by his loving wife Theresa (nee Cuthbert) of 41 years, his sons James Jr. (Emily) and Jeremy, grandson Timothy. Jim is survived by many nieces, nephews and their families, cousins, his brother in law and wife and his sister in law...

Stella J. Carneglia

Stella J. Carneglia

Sep 10, 2024

Stella J. Carneglia (nee Jeblonski), 88, of Philadelphia, PA passed away unexpectedly on September 10, 2024, following a brief illness. Born on February 17, 1936, in the Bridesburg area of Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Cecilia and Dominic Jeblonski.

 

Stella entered the workforce immediately after high school, starting her career as an administrative professional at Employer’s Group in...

Joseph Glowacki

Joseph Glowacki

Sep 8, 2024

Joseph P. Glowacki, 82, passed away on September 8, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. Son of the late Joseph V. Glowacki and Helen Glowacki (nee Skrowronski). Beloved husband of Lorraine H. (nee Trzaska). Loving father of Lisa Conklin (Ronald) and Pop Pop to Ashley and Brooke. Dear brother of Dorothy M. Jennings, Mary Laskowski (Jerry) and the late Dennis...

Jan Siwek

Jan Siwek

Sep 4, 2024

Jan "Yash" Siwek passed away on September 4, 2024 at the age of 62. He is the beloved son of Danuta and the late Stanislaw Siwek. Dear brother of Krystyna Buoncristano (Thomas), Barbara Siwek and the late Stephanie Siwek and Stasia Godwin (Lee). He is survived by his nieces and nephews Anthony Siwek, Hope Bakis, Nick and CHris Hedgepeth, Kristina...

Rita Frankowski

Rita Frankowski

Sep 3, 2024

Rita S. Frankowski, 98, of Port Charlotte, Fl. passed away on September 3, 2024. She was born and raised in the Bridesburg section of Phila., PA and has been a resident of Florida since 1988. Beloved daughter of the late Benjamin and Helen Frankowski. She was predeceased by her brother, Benjamin Frankowski, Jr. sister Gloria Frankowski and Aunt Kay Gendek. Survived...

Maria Dinora Abreu

Maria Dinora Abreu

Sep 1, 2024

Maria Dinora Abreu, 96, of Philadelphia, wife of the late José Abreu, passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2024 surrounded by family. Born in Vodra, Portugal, she immigrated to the United States in 1954 and made a life for herself with her husband and children. She enjoyed cooking, attending mass, and watching General Hospital. She is survived by her three...

Joan C. Ludwikowski

Joan C. Ludwikowski

Aug 28, 2024

Joan C. Ludwikowski passed away peacefully on August 28, 2024 surrounded by her immediate family at the age of 76. Joan was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on September 26, 1947 to Edward and Helen Pietrzak. She was raised in the Harrowgate neighborhood and graduated from Little Flower Catholic High School in 1965. She was a devout Catholic as a member...

Ronald J. Trahey, Jr.

Ronald J. Trahey, Jr.

Aug 26, 2024

 

Ronald J. Trahey, Jr., 65, passed away on August 26, 2024. Survived by his wife Cathy and his children Jennifer, Amy (Lou), Tiffany (Jason), Christina (Rick). Also survived by his daughter Kayla (Tom). Ronald is the son of Marie Trahey (nee Wlodarczyk) and the late Ronald J. Trahey Sr. Brother of Robert Trahey and Michael Trahey (Pat).  Also survived by...

Debra Lee Esenwein

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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