Obituaries

Feb 26, 2021

Eugene Wallace Gontarek passed away on February 26, 2021. Dear son of the late Walter Gontarek and Alfreda Gontarek (nee Ruchniewski). Beloved father of Eugene W. Gontarek Jr. (Terri), Vincent James Gontarek, Joseph Gontarek (Belinda), Christine Windsor (Tommy), Helen Gontarek and the late Jimmy Gontarek. Brother of Richard Gontarek (the late Maxine), Carol Ann Horstmann (Henry), Gloria Szymanski (Al), Leonard...

Feb 22, 2021

JASINSKI Thomas J. "JINX" passed away on February 22, 2021 at the age of 56. He is the beloved brother of Catherine Culp (the late Jim), Marita Catalano (Charles) and Donna Carbaugh (William). Jinx is survived by many loving nieces, nephews and their families. Please check back in a few weeks in the event the family holds a memorial service....

Feb 15, 2021

Patricia Stanton Beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Sister, Aunt and Friend to many passed away on February 15, 2021. She was 78, born in Philadelphia, PA on May 12, 1942. She is survived by her six children, Bobby, Johnny, Pattie, Maria (Eric), Jimmy and Eddie (Franny), fifteen grandchildren, Erin (Dan), Jennifer (Matt), John, Amanda (Kev), Brigid, Mallory, Bobby, Laura (Anthony),...

Feb 12, 2021

George W. Johnson on February 12, 2021. Beloved father of Robert P. Johnson (Amy). Dear grandfather of Robert P. Johnson, Jr. and Matthew Johnson. Son of the late Milton and Anna Johnson. Relatives, friends and American Legion Post 396 are inviited to gather for a graveside service on Friday, March 19, 2021 at 11 AM at Hillside Cemetery, 2556 Susquehanna...

Feb 11, 2021

James F. Nangle passed away on February 11, 2021 at the age of 79. Beloved and devoted husband of the late Virginia A. (nee Aiello). Loving father of Caroline Marino and the late Christine Nangle. Dear Pop Pop of Carly Ann and Matthew Marino. Brother of Geraldine Watson (the late Tom), Charles Nangle (the late Loretta), Edward Nangle (Phyllis), Francis...

Feb 10, 2021

Alfreda Janczuk, 96, passed away while under hospice care at The Philadelphia Protestant Home on February 10, 2021. Cause of death was heart failure. She was pre-deceased by her husband of 60 years, Joseph L. Janczuk, in 2002 and her son, Frederick, in 2009. Alfreda, a devoted homemaker and mother, spent her life spreading joy and love to her immediate...

Feb 1, 2021

Alexander C. Konieczny, 91, of Philadelphia, PA passed away on February 1, 2021.Beloved husband of Anne (neeKaminski).Loving father of Valerie A. Seminack (Thomas) and Elizabeth A. Whitman. Also sadly missed by his grandchildren Christopher Seminack, Kierstin Stanko (Peter), Thomas Seminack Jr., Katherine Rooney (Michael), Jacqueline Whitman, his great-grandchildren Foster Rooney and Nolan Rooney. Son of the late Charles and the...

Jan 29, 2021

Henry "Hank" Orysiek passed away peacefully from natural causes on January29, 2021 in Hernando, Florida. Hank was born in Philadelphia in 1928 and was a 1947 graduate of Northeast Catholic High School. He later received his MS in History from Villanova. A proud member of the 82nd Airborne Division of the U.S. Army (1951-53), Hank later served over twenty years...

Jan 29, 2021

Henry "Hank" Orysiek passed away peacefully from natural causes on January 29, 2021 in Hernando, Florida. Hank was born in Philadelphia in 1928 and was a 1947 graduate of Northeast Catholic High School. He later received his MS in History from Villanova. A proud member of the 82nd Airborne Division of the U.S. Army (1951-53), Hank later served over twenty...

Jan 29, 2021

Jan 27, 2021

Stanley M. Olejniczak, 69, passed away on January 27, 2021 at Penn Presbyterian Hospital. He is survived by his wife Carol Miller, step-son Ryan Miller, brother Dennis Olejniczak, sister-in-law Laura Olejniczak, brother-in-law Christopher Schwamb, nephew Carl Oleniczak and his wife Kristen and their children Cora and Carter, nephew Kyle Olejniczak, nephew-in-law Ben Schwamb and countless treasured friends. After working as...

Jan 20, 2021

NOWAKLydia V. Nowak passed away on January 20, 2021 at the age of 64. Beloved mother of Antoinette E. Nowak. Daughter of the late Piotr and Antonina Nowak. Dear sister of Dennis Nowak and the late Kazimierz "Kaz" Nowak. Lydia wil be sadly missed by nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Wednesday,...

Jan 16, 2021

Jan 13, 2021

Joan F. DiSalvo (nee Jaskowiak) on January 13, 2021. Dear wife of the late Frank A. 'Butch' DiSalvo. Loving mother of Michael J DiSalvo, Frank A. DiSalvo, Jr. and Timothy J. DiSalvo. Sadly missed by her grandchildren Andrea, Gina, Michelle, Anthony, Marcellino, and great-grandchildren CJ, Katrina, Quinn and Skylar.Also survived by her sister Rita Setta and her brother, Brother John...

Jan 9, 2021

James C. Snaith, Jr., passed away on January 9, 2021 in Norfolk, Va. Son of the late James Sr. and Elizabeth nee Welsh. Loving sister of Catherine McCune, Betty Snaith and the late William. Beloved uncle of 11 nieces and nephews, 22 great nieces and nephews, and 11 great great nieces and nephews. Relatives, friends, and United States Postal employees...

Jan 7, 2021

Sylvia Kennedy (nee Gocolinski) on January 7, 2021.Dear wife of the late Robert N. Kennedy. Beloved motherof Tinamarie K. Gallagher and loving Baba of Luke andHope. Dear sister of Rita Szybowski and the late MaryWhitelock, Steffie Niedosik, Clara Gocolinski, Jane Wojnarowicz and Dolores Socha. Sylvia will be fondly remembered as a long time employee of Third Federal Savings. Services and...

Jan 6, 2021

Frank T. Fiedzuik Jr., 'Sonny' (76) passed away on January 6, 2021. Husband of the late Rosemarie (nee Mauro). Beloved father of Frank J. Fiedzuik (Maryanne Brown) and grandfather of Frankie N. Fiedzuik. Also sadly missed by cousins, nieces, nephews and his dear friends, especially Chris and Maryann. Frank was born and raised in the Frankford area of Philadelphia. Frank...

Dec 27, 2020

McDADE Denise Marie (nee Fritz) age 60, passed away on December 27, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Lawrence McDade. Loving mother of John, Jamin and Jude. Dear Grammy of 4. Sister of Marie Peak, Kathleen Szparagowski, Elizabeth Fritz and the late Joseph Fritz. Denise is also survived by nieces, nephews and extended family. Relatives and friends are invited to...

Dec 25, 2020

Richard W. Dotzman Richard W. Dotzman (80), formerly of Bensalem, PA and current resident of Sea Isle City, NJ, passed away on December 25, 2020. Richard was born in Philadelphia to the late Ida Mae and the late Joseph Dotzman. He grew up the youngest of 10 siblings. In his early years, Richard loved playing basketball at St. Boniface and...

Dec 25, 2020

DOTZMAN Richard W. (80), formerly of Bensalem, PA and current resident of Sea Isle City, NJ, passed away on December 25, 2020. Richard was born in Philadelphia to the late Ida Mae and the late Joseph Dotzman. He grew up the youngest of 10 siblings. In his early years, Richard loved playing basketball at St. Boniface and was a proud...