Obituaries
James M. Fyke
Apr 29, 2026
James M. Fyke, 72, passed away on April 29, 2026. Son of the late Edward and Catherine Fyke. Beloved husband of Joan Fyke (née Szymanek). Loving father of James E. Fyke (Abbie), Joelle Fyke, Michael J. Fyke (Megan), and the late Nicole (Patrick). Dear grandfather of Gwyneth, Edith, Aniyah, Sydney, Arianna, Avery, and Cameron. Brother of Edward Fyke (Betty Ann),...
Constance Barbacane
Apr 27, 2026
Barbacane, Constance (Connie) nee Smith, passed away on April 27, 2026.
Wife of the late Arthur Barbacane, beloved mother of the late Susan R., the late Arthur J., the late Stephen J. (Cathleen), and Vincent (Sharon). Loving grandmother of Olivia, Nicole, Leah, Matthew, and Amanda. Great-grandmom to Tommy and “Grandmom” to Michael, Chelsea and Bailey. Predeceased by her parents John and...
Karen Ann Sobczak
Apr 8, 2026
Karen Ann Sobczak, 61, passed away on April 8, 2026. Daughter of the late William A. Sobczak and Minnie G. Sobczak (nee Weingard).Beloved sister of William R. Sobczak (Deborah). Loving aunt of Danielle Porrevecchio (Anthony) and Dana Ruch (Alex). Great aunt of Sophia and Gabby Porrevecchio and Brynne, Mitchell, Elijah and Bryson Ruch. Karen was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on...
John Patrick O'Keefe
Mar 31, 2026
John Patrick O'Keefe "Jack" passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on March 31, 2026 at the age of 82. He is the son of the late John and Mabel O'Keefe. Beloved husband of over 64 years to Constance H. (nee Pytel). Dear dad of Karen Kuntz (Gerard), John P. O'Keefe, III (Georgeanne), Kenneth O'Keefe (Jennifer), Timothy and Brian...
Bertram A. Schmidt
Mar 30, 2026
Bertram A. Schmidt, 79, passed away on March 30, 2026. Son of the late Bertram and Marion Augusta Schmidt. Beloved husband of Lillian J. Schmidt (nee Wieczorek). Loving father of Lisa A. Schmidt, Bertram A. Schmidt, Jr. (Andrea) and Donna M. Schmidt (Anthony Paolini). Also sadly missed by his grandchildren Nichole Schmidt (Anthony McKeown), Brian Clopp Jr., Frank Cichon III,...
Michael F. Cendrowski
Mar 27, 2026
It is with profound sadness, we announce that Michael Francis Cendrowski passed away at the age of 54, with his family by his side on March 27th 2026 in Bristol, Pennsylvania. Michael was born on April 17, 1971 in Philadelphia, the son of the late Margaret (Peggy) and Francis Cendrowski. He was a proud graduate of North Catholic High School...
Josephine M. Cichonski
Mar 22, 2026
Josephine Cichonski, 93, passed away peacefully at her home on March 22, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. She was the wife of the late Walter E. Cichonski.
Beloved mother of Walter Jr. (Beth), Mark (Rosemarie), David (Linda), and Jay, and the late Peter and Paul. She is also sadly missed by eight grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren.
She never met a ball of...
John Strok
Mar 21, 2026
John Strok passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday March 21, 2026 at the age of 72. Beloved husband of Beverly (nee Colflesh). Devoted and loving father of Holly Sroka. John worked for 23 years for the City of Philadelphia in building maintenance. He is also suvived by nieces, nephews, dear friends and neighbors. John was a...
Raymond J. Pazdunkiewicz, Jr.
Mar 20, 2026
Raymond J. Pazdunkiewicz, Jr. passed away on March 20, 2026 at the age of 75 years old. Beloved husband of the late Donna Marie Pazdunkiewicz (nee Gall). Loving father of Donna Conway (Michael) and Raymond, III (Angela). Dear Pop Pop of John Michael, Julianne, Lucy and Roscoe. Ray is also survived by his two sisters, Diane Perry and Jeanette Perry...
Jessie E. C. Polkowski
Mar 11, 2026
It is with heavy hearts we would like to share that Jessie Polkowski, beloved Father, Pop Pop and Brother, peacefully transitioned to his heavenly home on March 11, 2026 at the age of 76 years old.
Our father was an extraordinary man in so many ways. He was loyal, kind, wise, hard working, honest, giving, funny, a prankster and best of...
Leon M. Mackiewicz
Mar 3, 2026
Leon M. Mackiewicz passed away on March 3, 2026 at the age of 74. Beloved son of the late Leo and Mary Mackiewicz (nee Nowicki). Leon is survived by his brother Michael Joseph Mackiewicz, many cousins, dear friends and neighbors. Leon worked for General Accident Insurance Company for almost 30 years. He was an active parishioner of St. John Cantius...
Robert Jaggers, Jr.
Mar 2, 2026
Robert Jaggers, Jr. passed away suddenly on March 2, 2026, at the age of 55.
Robert will be remembered with love by his family, friends, and all who had the pleasure of knowing him. His presence, friendship, and the memories he shared with those around him will be deeply missed. Robert is survived by his daughter Margaret, his three sisters Johnadette,...
Richard Michael Weklar
Mar 2, 2026
Richard Michael Weklar, a resident of northeast Philadelphia passed away peacefully at his residence on January 11, 2026, at the age of 67.
Mr. Weklar was a 1976 graduate of Father Judge High School in Northeast Philadelphia. Following high school, he attended a series of higher educational institutions including Drexel University where he obtained a Certificate in Computer Science, Bucks County...
Ronald J. Staszak
Mar 1, 2026
Ronald J. Staszak, 80, passed away on March 1, 2026. Son of the late Frank and Stella Staszak. Beloved brother of Frances M. Wachowski (Matt), dear uncle of Matthew Wachowski (Christine) and Monica Wiegard (Bill) and great uncle to Riley and Evie Wachowski and Sarah and Rachel Wiegard.
Relatives and friends are invited to gather beginning at 10 AM on Thursday,...
John M. Jereb
Mar 1, 2026
John M. Jereb
September 23, 1940 – March 1, 2026
John M. Jereb — known to most as Mr. J or Pop, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2026, at the age of 85.
Born in 1940, John spent years as a bottler at Schmidt’s Brewery, putting in honest work with the same dedication he brought to everything in life. He married the...
Sharon Mae Stabler
Feb 23, 2026
Sharon M. Stabler passed away suddenly on February 23, 2026, at the age of 76, leaving behind a lifetime of love, devotion, and cherished memories.
Sharon was the beloved wife of the late Jacob Stabler, with whom she shared a deep and enduring bond. She was a devoted and loving mother to David (Elizabeth) Stabler, Jacqueline (Peter) Stabler, and Randee (Scott)...
Joan H. Orsini
Feb 15, 2026
Joan H. Orsini, 94, passed away on February 15, 2026. Wife of the late John A. Orsini. Daughter of the late Edward and Marie Zelinski. Beloved mother of John T. Orsini (Colleen), Suzanne Orsini and Michael Orsini (Cathy). Loving grandmother of John (Tammy), Jessica, Nicholas, Grace, Saulnier, Ashley (Chris), Crystal (Paul Jr.), Michael (Mackensie) and the late Carl and Gregg....
Elva M. Schofield
Feb 10, 2026
Elva M. Schofield, lovingly known as Elva, peacefully entered eternal rest on February 10, 2026, at home with her family at the age of 91, in her beloved Roxborough, Philadelphia. Born on December 27, 1934, Elva was the cherished daughter of Arthur and Edna Baum (nee Herion).
Elva's journey began in the vibrant city of Philadelphia, where she grew up in...
Bernice Forbes
Feb 7, 2026
Bernice Forbes passed away on February 7, 2026. Loving daughter to Catharine and the late Ed Jankowski, caring husband to Glen Forbes for 37 years, amazing mom to Madison Forbes and the late Glen Joseph “Deuce” Forbes Jr. and a kind sister to Antonina Sheehan. Bernice dedicated 37 years to Jefferson in the billing department located in Philadelphia. An incredible...
William D. Bender
Feb 4, 2026
William "Billy" Bender passed away suddenly on Feb 4, 2026 in Philadelphia PA.
Billy, a long time resident of Port Richmond and plumber by trade enjoyed playing basketball and all things outdoors. He was most himself in nature, loved animals, and spent time in his 20s living and working on a farm. His perfect Sunday was fishing or spending time with...
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