Obituaries

Elizabeth "Ella" Hatalski

Elizabeth "Ella" Hatalski

Feb 26, 2024

Elizabeth Hatalski



Elizabeth Hatalski, "Ella" from the "Liz's Tailor Shop" on Orthodox Street in the Bridesburg section of Philadelphia passed away on February 26, 2024. She is survived by her nephew Jacek Wiecki. Friends and neighbors are invited to her viewing 6-8pm on Wednesday evening , February 28, 2024 at the Slabinski Sucharski Funeral Home, 2614 Orthodox St., Phila., PA  19137....

Ewa S. Tarkowska

Ewa S. Tarkowska

Feb 22, 2024

Ewa S. TarkowskaAge 65Ewa passed away and was welcomed into God’s care on February 22, 2024. Beloved and devoted mother to Donna “Tina” Saraczewska.  She is survived by the Tarkowski and Tantala families in Poland, including her niece Krysia, and many cousins and extended family. Here in the United States, Ewa will be sadly missed by the Tantala family and...

Emilia Ostrowski

Emilia Ostrowski

Feb 15, 2024





Emilia P.Ostrowski, 92, (nee Sulecki) passed away on February 15, 2024. Daughter of the late Stanley and Helen Sulecki. Dear wife of the late Raymond P. Ostrowski.  Beloved mother of Theresa Russell, Paul R. Ostrowski (Cindy) and Barbara Schmidt (Charles).  Also sadly missed by 8 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and...

Rita A. Dobrydnia

Rita A. Dobrydnia

Feb 13, 2024

Rita Dobrydnia 

Rita A. (Glowacki) Dobrydnia, 91, passed away comfortably at her home on Tuesday, February 13, 2024. 

She was the daughter of the late Edward F. Glowacki and Antoinette (Tessie) Brennan, and dear sister of the late Edward F. Glowacki, Jr.

Dear wife of the late Isadore (Jim) Dobrydnia. Beloved mother of James E. Dobrydnia and Kathy Twigg. Loving grandmother to Allen Blumenauer, Jr. and Dean Huston, and great...

Kathleen Jacobs

Kathleen Jacobs

Feb 11, 2024

Kathleen E. JacobsJune 28, 1950 -Kathleen E. JacobsJune 28, 1950 - February 11, 2024 Kathleen Elizabeth Jacobs, née Smialkowski, gently passed away on February 11, 2024 at 73 years old. Kathe is survived by her daughter, Jacqueline Edwards (Timothy), 3 granddaughters, sisters Maryann Smialkowski and Patricia Smialkowski (Benjamin), and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. She is preceded in death by her...

Frank R. Kowalski

Frank R. Kowalski

Feb 9, 2024



Frank R. Kowalski, 83, passed away on February 9, 2024. Beloved husband of Elaine (nee Shilkitus).  Loving father of Frank Kowalski, and James Kowalski (Lisa).  Also sadly missed by his grandchildren James Alexander Kowalski, Thomas Costello, John Costello and Lisa Costello.  Services were held privately at the convenience of his family.

Margaret Zachwieja

Margaret Zachwieja

Feb 1, 2024

Margaret M. Zachwieja, (nee Steitz), age 101, passed away on February 1, 2024.  Dear wife of the late Albert J. Zachwieja. Beloved mother of Albert (Peggy),  Edward (Denise), Leo (Marianne),  and the late John (Dale) and Joseph (Nancy).  Loving grandmother of Shawn, Brian (Sandy), Bridget Keaveney (Patrick), Tina Cruz (Al), Thomas, Lisa, Timothy, Stephanie and the late Scott (Diahn) and...

Susan Majchrzak

Susan Majchrzak

Jan 29, 2024



It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Susan “Sue” Majchrzak (nee Misko) at the age of 67. She passed away on January 29, 2024 surrounded by her family after a six-year battle with colon cancer. Sue fought a courageous fight with the support of everyone who knew and loved her. She was a beloved wife and devoted...

Joseph Ditsche

Joseph Ditsche

Jan 28, 2024

Joseph Ditsche Sr of Frankford, age 76, passed on January 28th 2024. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Charles J. Ditsche and Mary E. Ditsche (Banach). At the young age of 19 Joe joined the Army and proudly served his country in Korea during the Vietnam war. He went on to work with Progress Lighting for...

Frankie Polec

Frankie Polec

Jan 28, 2024

Frankie Polec, age 68, passed away on January 28, 2024 after a brief illness. Frankie is the beloved son of the late Frank and Helen Polec.  He is the loving brother of Janet H. Studer (Henry) and the late Carol Polec. He is also survived by his cousin Carol Ann Stephenson of Windsor, CT. Relatives and friends are invited to...

Raymond F. Michalak

Raymond F. Michalak

Jan 25, 2024

Michalak



Raymond F., age 94, passed away on January 25, 2024. Beloved husband of the late Theresa (nee Wisniewski), Dear father of Karen Ackerman, Raymond Michalak (Dolores "Dee") and Dale Michalak (Rita), grandfather of Raymond Michalak, II (Cadey), Matthew Michalak (Theresa) and Trevor Michalak (Renee), great grandfather of Vera, Owen, Cora, Harper and Lucy. Raymond was a proud US Army veteran...

Lee Sadowski

Lee Sadowski

Jan 23, 2024

Lee Sadowski passed away on January 25, 2024.  She was predeceased by her parents, Mary, Theresa, and Michael, her siblings Frank Sadowski (Virginia), Michael Sadowski (Joan), and Barbara Sadowski.  Also deeply missed by many, many, nieces, nephews, cousins, her goddaughter Michelle Sadowski, cousins, Joseph and Annie Saskiewicz.  

Lee dedicated much of her time to numerous organizations as a volunteer. She...

Martha J. Zindel

Martha J. Zindel

Jan 23, 2024

Martha Josephine Zindel 

January 10, 1923 - January 23, 2024

Devoted daughter of the late Alfred Rieger and Rose Rieger (nee Baker) and beloved sister of the late William Rieger, late Joseph Rieger, and the late Alfred Rieger Jr.

Loving mother of Maryann Zindel, Joseph Zindel, Martha Mason (Zindel) and the late Rose Zindel

Also survived by her brother Robert "Skip" Rieger, 9 grandkids,...

James J. Garofolo, Sr.

James J. Garofolo, Sr.

Jan 20, 2024

James J. Garofolo, Sr., 57, passed away on January 20, 2024. Dear son of the late Thomas and Carmella Garofolo. Beloved father of James J. Garofolo, Jr.  Brother of Linda Giraldi (the late Thomas), Thomas Garofolo (Carol) and John Garofolo (Lisa). Also sadly missed by 6 nieces and nephews and their families. Jim was a diehard Flyers fan and loved...

Louis S. Gabryelski

Louis S. Gabryelski

Jan 17, 2024



Louis S. Gabryelski, 88, passed away on January 17, 2024. Dear husband of the late Kathleen (nee Wilczopolski). Beloved father of Colleen P. Jensen (Bruce) and Lori J. Gabryelski (Jim Fratanduono). Also sadly missed by his grandsons Stephen Gabryelski and Sean Jensen, his granddaughter Katie Fratanduono, nieces, nephews, their families and his loyal dog, Tiki. Louis was a member of...

Robert A. Wasilewski

Robert A. Wasilewski

Jan 15, 2024

Robert A. Wasilewski, 85, passed away on January 15, 2024.  Husband of the late Renate (nee Werth).  Beloved father of Nicole Wasilewski and Michelle Robertson (Michael). Loving grandfather of Morgan Ashley Robertson, Makenzie Renee Robertson, Shane Michael Robertson, Paityn Michelle Schloeffel and Demi Renate Schloeffel. Dear brother of Joanne Murphy. Services are private.

Lorraine B. Jankowski

Lorraine B. Jankowski

Jan 11, 2024

Lorraine B. Jankowski, age 89, passed away on January 11, 2024. She is the daughter of the late Antoni and Florence Jankowski (nee Lewandowski).  Beloved sister of Marie J. Belcak (Steve). Also sadly missed by many nieces, nephews and their families. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing and funeral Wednesday, January 17, 2024 beginning at 9am at Maternity...

William J. Hagenbach

William J. Hagenbach

Jan 5, 2024

 

 

William J. Hagenbach, 83, passed away on January 5, 2024. 

Dear husband of the late Irene J. Hagenbach (nee Morawski). Beloved father of William T. Hagenbach (Darlene Duxbury) and John Hagenbach (Alayne). Also sadly missed by his grandson Chris, his sister Joan Edmondson, nieces, nephews and their families. Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Friday, January 12, 2024...

Thomas Beattie

Thomas Beattie

Jan 1, 2024

 

Thomas Beattie, 52, passed away on January 1, 2024.  Son of the late David Beattie and Dorothy Beattie (nee Krabowski).  Beloved brother of Annamarie Bojko (Joseph), Dorothy C. Beattie and David Beattie Jr. (Eleanor). Also sadly missed by his nieces and nephews Joseph Bojko Jr., David R. Beattie, Shawn Beattie, Taylor Beattie, Nicholas Beattie and Zachary Beattie. Services were...

Anne Konieczny

Anne Konieczny

Dec 29, 2023

Anne Konieczny, 88, (nee Kaminski) passed away peacefully with her family by her side on December 29, 2023.  Dear wife of the late Alexander C. Konieczny. Beloved mother of Valerie A. Seminack (Thomas) and Elizabeth A. Whitman. Loving Babci of Christopher Seminack (Brooke Williams), Kierstin Seminack (Peter Stanko), Thomas Seminack Jr., Katherine Heritage (Andrew), Jacqueline Omelczenko (Michael) and Great Grandmother...

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