Obituaries
Edward J. Wisniewski
Jun 11, 2026
EDWARD J. WISNIEWSKI
January 27, 1950 ~ June 11, 2026
Edward J. Wisniewski passed away on June 11, 2026. Beloved son of the late Edward J. Sr. and Dolores (nee Oakes). Edward is survived by his sister Dolores (Richard) Carter. Edward will be missed by many neighbors and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Thursday, June 18, 2026 beginning...
Patrick J. Ferry
Jun 8, 2026
Patrick James Ferry
June 30, 1956 ~ June 8, 2026
Patrick James Ferry passed away peacefully at his home on June 8th, 2026, surrounded by his beloved wife, Nancy, and his two daughters, Heather and Darby. He was 69 years old.
Pat was born on June 30th, 1956, in Philadelphia, PA. He is preceded in death by his parents, William and Carol Ferry,...
Robert Rychlak
Jun 2, 2026
Robert "Bob" Rychlak passed away on June 2, 2026. Beloved husband of 63 years to Mildred "Millie" (nee Nitka). Loving father to Deborah Binczewski (David) and Dianne Northrop (Clay). Dearest Gramps to Sabrina and Natalie Binczewski and Graham and Ava Northrop. Bob is survived by his siblings Floriann Matuszak, Eugene Rychlak and Loretta Rhoades.
Bob was a lifelong resident of Bridesburg....
Emil Bal
May 28, 2026
Emil W. Bal
August 19, 1958 ~ May 28, 2026
Born in Przemysł Poland in 1958. Emil was a talented wrestler in his youth. He worked in military manufacturing at the local base. Emil then moved to America in 1996 with family. Worked in construction for the past 30 years.
He is survived by his wife Dorota, son David and daughter Justyna.
Relatives and...
Elaine F. Lachowicz
May 25, 2026
Elaine Lachowicz, (nee Kuhn) passed away on May 25, 2026 at the age of 94. Dear wife of the late Louis Lachowicz. Beloved Mother of Paul (Debra) and Susan Lachowicz-Buckley (Stephen).
Loving grandmother of David (Amanda) and Adam Lachowicz and Jacob Buckley.
Elaine was raised by her grandparents Marya and Stefan Grajek after the death of her mother at a very young...
Stephen Gipson
May 21, 2026
Stephen Gipson passed away unexpectedly on May 21, 2026, at the age of 55, following a rapid decline in his health.
He was the husband of Laurie (Lipski), and proud father of Alexander and Jacob. Stephen is reunited with his angel babies, Aidan and Stephen; his parents Bill and Ellen; his brother Bill and sister Joanne.
He will be missed by his...
Virginia M. Nowaczyk
May 15, 2026
Virginia M. Nowaczyk (née Murphy) passed away on May 15, 2026. Beloved wife of the late James “Jim” P. Nowaczyk. Devoted mother of Kevin (Danica) and Christopher (Renee). Loving grandmother of Joshua, James, and Meghan. She is also survived by her sister-in-law, Gerry Nowaczyk, and brother-in-law, Ken Nowaczyk.
Virginia was a proud graduate of Little Flower Catholic High School for Girls....
Richard Gipson
May 14, 2026
Richard “Richie” Gipson, born February 26, 1983, passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family on May 14, 2026.
Richie is now reunited in Heaven with his brother, Michael; his grandparents, William and Ellen; his uncles, Billy and Steven; his aunt Joanne; and his cousins Stephanie, Daniel, Patrick, Aiden, and Stephen.
He was the beloved husband and will be sadly missed by his...
Dorothy "Dot" Smith
May 14, 2026
Dorothy C. Smith, 'Dot', age 85, passed away on May 14, 2026, Wife of the late Gerald R.. Smith Jr. Beloved mother of Donna Kessler (the late Scott) and the late Doreen E. Stolle (Lance). Also sadly missed by her grandchildren Scott Jr. (Molly), Steven, Lance (Megan), David, Michael and her great-grandchildren Eddie, Gretchen, Michael, David, Emma and Lucas and...
Joseph "Jerry" G. Comerford
May 13, 2026
Joseph G. Comerford "Jerry" passed away surrounded by his loving family on May 13, 2026. Beloved husband to Sandra L. (nee Sheppard). Loving father of Kimberly Gillespie (Armand Rania), Heather Frey (Eric) and Patrick Comerford. Dear Pop Pop of Kellyann and Gabriella, Ryan and Colette and Zachary, Jonathan and Julia. Great grandpop to Aria, Sienna, Cole and Aiden. Jerry is...
Kyle Alderman
May 10, 2026
Kyle W. Alderman, of Philadelphia, passed away on May 10, 2026 surrounded by the love of his family. He was the beloved son of the late Linda Alderman. (nee Illich)
Kyle will be deeply missed by his devoted father, Hardy Alderman, and his loving siblings, Karin, Kurtis (Jennifer), and Krystal Alderman. He also leaves behind his cherished nieces, Sara, Ava, and...
Jaelynn Melso
May 3, 2026
Jaelynn Marie Melso, 19, passed away on May 3, 2026. Born on March 11, 2007, Jaelynn brought light, creativity, and love into the lives of everyone who knew her.
She was the beloved daughter of Joseph Melso Jr. and Jenna McGrath, and a cherished sister to Joseph Melso III and Jameson Melso. She was deeply loved by her grandparents, Joseph Melso...
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...
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