Obituaries

Suzanne Carol Dunphy

Suzanne Carol Dunphy

Jul 13, 2023

Suzanne C. Dunphy (nee Klenieski) age 73 of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania passed suddenly on Thursday, July 13, 2023. Born October 8, 1949 to John and Phyllis Klenieski. She was preceded in death by her loving and devoted husband Joseph M. Dunphy Sr.  Sue as she was know to friends and family is survived by her 3 children: Joseph (Victoria)Dunphy Jr, Jennifer...

Catherine Culp

Catherine Culp

Jul 8, 2023

 

Catherine Culp (nee Jasinski) passed away suddenly on July 8, 2023. Beloved wife of the late James O. Culp,Sr.  Loving mother of Kellyann Kelleher (Kevin Callan), Steven Culp (Kelly) and the late James O. Culp, Jr. and Robert Culp. Dearly missed by her 11 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Loving sister of Marita-ReRe Catalano (Charles), Donna Carbaugh (William) and the...

Marlene DeFulvio

Marlene DeFulvio

Jun 24, 2023

 

Marlene Mary DeFulvio, 81, (nee Albrecht) passed away on June 24, 2023.  Beloved wife of Michael R. DeFulvio.  Loving mother of Michael J. DeFulvio and dear grandmother of Kristin, Victoria and Dominic. Sister of Joseph Albrecht and aunt of Robert Albrecht.  Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Monday, July 10, 2023 from 11 AM to 1 PM...

Nancy A. Conway

Nancy A. Conway

Jun 23, 2023

 

 

Nancy A. Conway, 56, passed away on June 23, 2023. Daughter of the late John and Claire Conway.  Beloved wife of Joseph F. Long. Loving stepmother of Greg Long and Victoria Pearlman (Alex). Dear sister of John Conway, Peggy Conway (Andrea), Claire McPeak (John), Geralyn Conway, Eileen Quinn, Daniel Conway (Donna), Mary Conway House (Nate), Bethann Antoni (Ed),...

James C. O'Connor

James C. O'Connor

Jun 20, 2023

 

James C. O'Connor, age 81, passed away unexpectedly on June 20, 2023. Beloved and loving husband of almost 50 years to Theresa H. (nee Valentino). Jim was predeceased by his siblings Patricia Stott, Timothy O'Connor, Dennis O'Connor, William O'Connor and Antonia O'Connor. Dear brother in law of Dominic Valentino (Doris) and Deborah O'Connor. Jim is also survived by his...

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...