Obituaries

Jan 6, 2022

Joan C. DiSalvo passed away on January 6, 2022. Beloved mother of Joseph F. (Rosemary), Darlene Petaccio (Steven), Robin Puchalski and Michael (Jackie). Also sadly missed by 9 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchldren and her sister Linda Dluoik. Predeased by two loving grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2022 beginning at 9 AM at the Slabinski...

Jan 6, 2022

Christine A. 'Tish' Gibbon (nee Hajdak) passed away on January 6, 2022. Beloved wife of Robert C. Gibbon, Jr. Loving mother of Robert C. Gibbon, 3rd (Rachel), Christopher M. Gibbon (Patrice), Andrew L. Gibbon (Nicole) and Audrey M. Loh (William). Also sadly missed by 15 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren and her brother Michael Hajdak (Trudy). Tish is also survived by...

Dec 31, 2021

Brandon L. Ricci, age 29, passed away on December 31, 2021. Beloved son of Antoinette Ricci. Also sadly missed by his brother Francis Ricci and his wife Katielyn, his niece Gianna Ricci and his nephew and godson Frankie Ricci. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Thursday, January 6, 2022 beginning at 9 AM at the Slabinski Sucharski...

Dec 24, 2021

Joseph W. Jadczak, Jr. passed away on December 24, 2021. Son of the late Joseph W. Jadczak, Sr. and Angelina J. Jadczak (nee Rossino). Loving husband of Catherine E. Jadczak (nee Harris). Beloved father of Joseph W. Jadczak, 3rd and Denise E. Dalbey. He was the loving and doting grandfather of Daniel J. Dalbey, 3rd, Dylan M. Dalbey and Delaney...

Dec 19, 2021

Irene T. Griffin-Husak passed away on December 19, 2021. Irene is the daughter of Doris Przeradski and the late Henry Przeradski. Wife of the late John G. Husak. Dear mother of Ken Griffin Jr., (Kelly) and Dennis Griffin (Lisa). Dearest grandmother of Kayla Griffin, Dennis Griffin, Brayden Griffen, Rory Griffin and the late Marissa Griffin. Also sadly missed by her...

Dec 12, 2021

Dr. Renee Ellise Reynolds "Ms. Classic Universe 2021-2022", daughter of the late William Howard Reynolds and Sandra Lee Reynolds was born February 19, 1957 in Philadelphia, PA. She attended the public schools of Huey Elementary, Wagner JR High and Olney High, all of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She was employed my FMC Corporation of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Always increasing her knowledge, Rene obtained...

Dec 8, 2021

Delphine (nee Butterworth), age 83, passed away peacefully on December 8, 2021. She is the wife of the late Andrew "Andy Gump" Hawthorne. Loving mother of Anndrea, Kevin and Shawn (Donna) Hawthorne. Devoted grandmother of Brittany (Garrett), Daniel and Marissa; great grandmother of Daniel, Jr., Brianna, Andrew, Garrett, Mariah and Kevin. Delphine is also survived by her brother Kenneth Butterworth....

Dec 2, 2021

*****UPDATED WITH SCHEDULED SERVICES******* Robert Joseph LaVerghetta died suddenly on December 2, 2021. Rob was born in Philadelphia on November 17, 1966. He was a member of Northeast High School class of 1984. After earning a bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering from Penn State University Rob worked for thirty years in the aerospace industry. Robert was predeceased by his parents...

Dec 2, 2021

Robert Joseph LaVerghetta died suddenly on December 2, 2021. Rob was born in Philadelphia on November 17, 1966. He was a member of Northeast High School class of 1984. After earning a bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering from Penn State University Rob worked for thirty years in the aerospace industry. Robert was predeceased by his parents Dante and Pauline LaVerghetta....

Nov 30, 2021

Joseph Howard Hoch Jr., age 59, of Philadelphia, PA and St. Petersburg, FL passed away unexpectedly in Philadelphia on November 30, 2021. Visitation with the family will be at St Joachim Catholic Church on December 10, 2021 at 11:00am. Funeral mass celebrating his life will follow at 12:00 pm. Masks are required to be worn inside the church at all...

Nov 28, 2021

Ellen E. McAllister passed away on November 28, 2021. Wife of the late George McAllister. Beloved mother of Sue Ellen Conroy (David) and grandmother of Amanda McAllister and Lita Conroy. Also sadly missed by her brother George Sauerwald, and her pets 'Brie' and 'Thunder'. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 from 6 to...

Nov 17, 2021

Thomas Balfe passed away on November 17, 2021 at the age of 79. Beloved husband of Ngan "Vy" (nee Thi). Loving father of Nancy (Don), Barbara, Dianne, John, David (Amy), Thomas Jr. (Angie), Shawn (Krystal) and the late Kelly. Tom is survived by many dear grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and their families. Relatives and friends are invited to his...

Nov 12, 2021

Michael J. Hanna, 66, passed away on November 12, 2021. Dear husband of the late Ellen Joy Hanna (nee Cougle). Beloved father of Heidi Hanna (Joe), Cory Hanna and Erin Hanna. Also sadly missed by his grandchildren Alyssa, Justin, Natalie, Joseph, Brandon, Blake and Jayla. Dear brother of Maureen Negler (Jim), Patricia Colistra (Joe), Thomas Hanna (the late MaryAnn), Helena...

Nov 11, 2021

BOFINGER ALFRED H. Age 86, on November 11, 2021. Husband of the late Carmella V. (nee Moffa). Beloved father of Jason J. Bofinger, MD (Gloria Di Lullo). Dearest grandfather of Matteo. Brother of James Bofinger and the late Mae Burger. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, beginning at 9:30 A.M. at THE SLABINSKI...

Nov 11, 2021

Alfred H. Bofinger, age 86, passed away on November 11, 2021. Born on February 23, 1935, the son of Fredrick and Mary Regina (nee Lange) Bofinger, was a life-long resident of Bridesburg. Dear husband of 58 years to the late Carmella (nee Moffa). Beloved father of Jason J. Bofinger, MD (Gloria Di Lullo) and the late Victoria. Loving grandfather of...

Nov 10, 2021

Francis C. Ponichtera, 'Frank' passed away on November 10, 2021. Beloved huband of Patricia A. Ponichtera, 'Pattiann' (nee Gilbert). Dear twin brother of Joyce Gilbert (Ed), Alexander Ponichtera (the late Lisa) and the late Robert M. Ponichtera (Christine A.). Also sadly missed by nieces, nephews and their families. Frank was best know as the manager of Kix Bar in Sea...

Oct 30, 2021

Clara Acevedo (nee Marrero) passed away on October 30, 2021 at the age of 57. Beloved wife of Edwin Acevedo. Loving mother of Natalie J. Acevedo and Edwin L. Acevedo (Angelique). Also sadly missed by her grandchildren Elijah, Jacob, Josiah, Leia and the late Journey Marie Wilson. Dear sister of Jose Marrero (Veronica), Theresa Berrios (Francisco), Carmelo Marrero (Alice), Aurora...

Oct 30, 2021

William Dunas passed away on October 30, 2021. Dear husband of the late Geraldine (nee Maglowski). Beloved father of Kristina Lynn Zampirri (fianc James F. Dahl, 3rd) and BiBop of Christopher Leon Zampirri and Tyler Marc Zampirri. Survived by his Sister in law Theresa Dunas (the late Bohdan Dunas), niece Maria Cresci (Brandon) and nephew Daniel Dunas. Brother in law...

Oct 23, 2021

Nicholas J. Mazzuca passed away on October 23, 2021. Beloved son of Nicholas S.Mazzuca and Kathleen V. Mazzuca (nee Schoell). Dear brother of Joseph M. Mazzuca(Sharon) and the late Karen Marie Mazzuca. Uncle and godfather of Joseph N. Mazzuca.Also sadly missed by his loving girlfriend Maria Annacone and many aunts, uncles, cousins and their families. Nicholas was a employee of...

Oct 19, 2021