Obituaries

Bernadette L. Zacierka

Bernadette L. Zacierka

Jun 5, 2025

Bernadette L. Zacierka "Bonnie" (nee Konkolewska) passed away on June 5, 2025 at the age of 82. Beloved wife of the late Michael "Cookie" Zacierka. Loving mom of Denise Rosato (Russ), Michael Zacierka (Nora) and Jill Losada (Mario). Dear grandmom of Donna Herbert (Michael), Jeffrey Rosato, Michael, Matthew and Katelyn Zacierka and Isabella and Alexander Losada. Great grandmom of Gemma...

Virginia Perdunn

Virginia Perdunn

May 28, 2025

Virginia Perdunn (Smith) passed away on May 28, 2025. Beloved wife of the late William Perdunn. Beloved mother of Karen Brooke, Robert Boggs, Bonnie Boychuck, Kevin Boggs (Angela), Cathy Boone (Michael). Devoted Grandmom and great Grandmom. Predeceased by her grandchildren Eric Brooke and Kenny Boggs.  Sister of Jane Adams and the late John Smith. Ginny loved her family and enjoyed...

Lynn Sedano

Lynn Sedano

May 26, 2025



Lynn Sedano, 76, passed away on May 26, 2025. Daughter of the late Daniel and Charlotte Walton. Dear sister of Nancy S. Andrzejewski (David). Dear Aunt of David W. Andrzejewski (Brenda) and Daniel Andrzejewski and great-aunt of David Joseph Andrzejewski and Brooke Andrzejewski. Sadly missed by her best friends Deborah Chang and Karen Struble. Services were held privately.

Marie Antoinette Zapisek

Marie Antoinette Zapisek

May 23, 2025

Marie Antoinette Zapisek (nee Ominski), 77, widow of Walter Zapisek, died May 23, 2025.

Marie was sharp-minded, iron-willed, highly expressive, and fiercely independent. An unstoppable force, she was heroic and inspiring. She touched countless lives with her brilliant mind and insightful, endearing personality.

In her 30s, Marie graduated with her BSN and earned numerous honors and awards. She was passionate about her...

Charles Kuczynski

Charles Kuczynski

May 23, 2025

Charles M. Kuczynski, 76, passed away on May 23, 2025. Beloved husband of Diane Kuczynski (nee Szymanski). Loving father of Charles M. 'Chuck' Kuczynski (Karen) and Kimberly Anne Pomager (Thomas). Also sadly missed by his grandchildren Charles Kuczynski, Kassia Kuczynski and Brody Thomas Pomager. Dear brother of Lorna Braunsar. Charles was a proud retiree of the Philadelphia Police Department and...

David Greene

David Greene

May 22, 2025

David T. Greene, 56, passed away on May 22, 2025. Loving husband of Anna Greene (nee Kucowski). Beloved father of Kelsey Greene (Paul), Matthew Graf and David T. Greene Jr. Brother of PJ Greene, Kelly Greene Susan Greene and the late Diane Greene. Also sadly missed by Donna Bolduc, cousins, nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and their families. David...

Irene T. Bukowski

Irene T. Bukowski

May 22, 2025

Irene T. Bukowski, age 101, passed away on May 22, 2025. Dear wife of the late Leonard 'Buck' Bukowski. Beloved mother of Stephen Bukowski (Barbara). Loving Babci of Ali Black (Paul) and Brett Bukowski (Elizabeth) and great-grandmother of Taylor and Paul Black. Also sadly missed by nieces, nephews, and their families. Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Monday,...

Kelly Anne Addario

Kelly Anne Addario

May 21, 2025

KKelly Anne Addario

Born on October 1, 1979 suddenly passed from this life on May 21, 2025 . Loving Mother of Robbie, Lee and Chase and her friend Rob Smith. Sadly missed by her parents, Robert and Anne Marie Addario (nee Kennedy). Sister of Kristy Edwards , and Robert and Amy Addario. Aunt of Kayla, Bailie Jo, Morgan, Ava Rose, Robert...

Thaddeus “Teddy” Szambelak

Thaddeus “Teddy” Szambelak

May 20, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Thaddeus “Teddy” Szambelak, on May 20, 2025, a loving husband to Nancy Anne Szambelak (Wagner) father to Matthew Szambelak (Angie Wilson Szambelak) and Annemarie Szambelak , Pop to Colin Szambelak, Carson Szambelak, Willow Wilson, and our angel Kayla Szambelak. devoted brother, brother in law, uncle to many, and friend to all, he...

Marie Puchalski

Marie Puchalski

May 18, 2025

Marie Puchalski, peacefully passed away on May 18, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Walter, loving mother of Walter III (Christine) and William J., grandmother of Kevin and Keith and great grandmother of Skyleigh and Bryson. Also sadly missed by many nieces and nephews. A private graveside service will be held in St. Peter's Cemetery in Port Richmond.

Regina C. Granato

Regina C. Granato

May 15, 2025

Regina C. Granato (nee Gontarek)

"Jeanie" passed away on May 15, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Albert J. Granato. Loving mother of Barbara J. Niemczak and Joanne Granato. Dear sister of the late Thomas Gontarek. Jeanie is also survived by nieces, nephews and their families.  She lived in the Frankford section of Philadelphia with Al and the girls but spent...

Alfred G. Karas

Alfred G. Karas

May 15, 2025



Alfred G. Karas, 76, passed away on May 15, 2025. Son of the late Adam and Helen Karas. Dear brother of the late Joseph and James Karas. Services and Military Honors for Alfred will take place on Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 11:30 AM at Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown, PA. If attending, please be at the cemetery no later than...

Vincent J. Nejman, Jr.

Vincent J. Nejman, Jr.

May 5, 2025

Vincent J. Nejman, Jr., 56, passed away on May 5, 2025. Beloved husband of Karen M. Nejman (nee Zeallor). Loving father of Pelle Nejman (Cassandra) and Kristi Nejman. Dear Dziadzi of Jack, Evelyn, and Lucy. Son of Vincent J Nejman, Sr. and the late Joanne Nejman (nee Smolczynski). Brother of Joanne Acker (Edward), Stephen Nejman (Susan), Thomas Nejman (Kimberly) and...

Sister M. Rita Partyka, CSFN

Sister M. Rita Partyka, CSFN

Apr 29, 2025

Sister M. Rita Partyka, CSFN

January 3, 1934 — April 29, 2025

Philadelphia

Sr. M. Rita, CSFN

Rita Partyka

On April 29, 2025 at age 91. Survived by her nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews and the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Mon. May 5, 2025 at 10AM followed by her Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM at...

Joan M. Pardo

Joan M. Pardo

Apr 28, 2025

Joan M. Pardo

Our beloved Joan M. Pardo passed away peacefully on April 28, 2025, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family. She was the proud and devoted mom of Donna Marie Taweel and a loving aunt to Allison Kalpokas (Tom) and Johnny Boggs (Carrie).

Joan lived life with joy and laughter. She could always be found lighting up the...

Sophie Z. Cendrowski

Sophie Z. Cendrowski

Apr 27, 2025

Sophie Cendrowski (nee Zaorsky) 94, passed away on April 27, 2025. She was preceeded in death by her husband Joseph (Joe) Cendrowski of 49 years. Joe was the love of her life and she never stopped missing him.

Sophie is survived by her children Stephania Naiman (Donald), Frances Seehausen (Robert), Teresa Cendrowska (Jim Skene), Veronica Ruf (Gary), Joseph Cendrowski (Tanya Nagyhetenyi)....

Gloria Dunn

Gloria Dunn

Apr 22, 2025

Gloria Dunn passed away after a long illness on April 22, 2025 at the age of 66. She was a resident of Philadelphia, PA. Beloved mother of Izabela (Brian) Cohen and Karol (Katarzyna) Dolchanczyk. Loving grandma (Bacia) of Kyler and Amanda, Max, Brandon, Kaia and Kaden. She is survived by her brothers Aleksander and Alfred Toczek and many loving nieces,...

Cynthia Denise Hammel

Cynthia Denise Hammel

Apr 10, 2025

Cynthia Denise Hammel (nee Tasker)

Cynthia passed away unexpectedly on April 10, 2025.  Beloved wife of Kenneth E. Hammel, Jr. Devoted mom of Kenneth E. Hammel, III (Jessica), Amanda Burgos and Bobby Hammel.  Loving grandmom of Dillon Hammel, Kaylee Loonstyn, Emma Burgos, Dominic Hammel and Alex Burgos. Daughter of the late Robert and Alice May Tasker.  She will be sadly missed...

Linda J. Smaron

Linda J. Smaron

Apr 9, 2025



Linda J. Smaron

Linda J. Smaron (nee Abbott) passed away surrounded with love on April 9, 2025. Beloved wife to Edward for over 54 years. Loving mom of Michael (Lisa), Jason (Jill) and Edward (Nancy). Devoted mom mom of Jason, Jake, Michael, Isabelle and Julia. Dear daughter of the late Joseph and Gertrude Abbott. Linda will be sadly missed by her brother...

Janina T. Mavromatis

Janina T. Mavromatis

Apr 9, 2025



Janina Mavromatis

In Loving Memory

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Janina Mavromatis on April 9th 2025, at the age of 68, surrounded by the love of her family.

Born in Poland, Janina immigrated to the United States in search of a better life and a hopeful future. She carried with her a resilient spirit, a strong work ethic, and deep...