Obituaries

Thomas A. Sharp

Thomas A. Sharp

Dec 30, 2025

Thomas Andrew Sharp, age 78, of Philadelphia, PA passed away peacefully on December 30, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on February 6, 1947, in Philadelphia, Tommy was a man of remarkable kindness and generosity. He was particularly known for his warm smile and readiness to help anyone in need.

He is survived by his children, Dr. William Sharp and Christi...

Jessie V. Culver

Jessie V. Culver

Dec 27, 2025

CULVER

Jessie V. (nee Ives), age 91, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late William J. Culver. Devoted mom to Patricia Eldridge (Ricky). Gram and G-mom to Jeremy Culver (Julie), Richard Eldridge III and William Eldridge. Great grandmom to Landon, Gavin, Aurora and Easton Culver. Jessie is now at peace forever...

Ralph J. Bonagura, III

Ralph J. Bonagura, III

Dec 25, 2025

Ralph J. Bonagura III, 65, born on March 10, 1960 and passed away on December 25, 2025. Son of the late Ralph J. Bonagura Jr. and Eleanor Bonagura (nee O'Rouke). Beloved father of Heather Burke (Nick) and grandfather of Nicholas and Gabriel Burke. Ralph is the brother of John Bonagura and the late David Bonagura. Relatives and friends are invited...

Melissa A. Olszewski

Melissa A. Olszewski

Dec 24, 2025

Melissa A. Olzsewski, (nee O'Mara), age 47, passed away on December 24, 2025.

Dear daughter of Margaret O'Mara and the late Donald O'Mara. Beloved wife of Robert E.. Olszewski. Loving mother of Alexis, Justin and Natalie Olszewski. Also sadly missed by her sister Donna O'Mara. Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Saturday January 3, 2026 beginning at 9 AM...

John L. Augustine

John L. Augustine

Dec 18, 2025

John L. Augustine

John passed away suddenly on Thursday, December 18, 2025. John was 83 years old. Beloved husband of the late Kathleen (nee Gocolinski). John will be sadly missed by his brother Paul Augustine, his aunt Rita Szybowski, niece Donna Gaffney and many other family, neighbors and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Saturday December 27,...

Kathleen M. Malishka

Kathleen M. Malishka

Dec 10, 2025

Kathleen M. 'Tootsie' Malishka, age 65, passed away on December 10, 2025. Dear daughter of Thomas Gleason (Mary) and the late Margaret Reid (nee Smith). Beloved wife of Thomas J. Malishka. Loving mother of Marion ‘Bubz’ Wilson (Chris), Tesse Norwood (Brandyn) and stepmother of T. 'Alex’ Malishka. Also sadly missed by her grandchildren Cannon, Jack and Grady. Kathleen is the...

Wayne Hildebrand

Wayne Hildebrand

Dec 3, 2025

Wayne J. Hildebrand passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025, at the age of 78.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, Wayne proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Gunston Hall LSD 5 from 1966–1970. After his service, Wayne was a U.S. mail carrier for many years and a security guard at Abington Hospital before his retirement.

Wayne loved...

John Kwasniuk

John Kwasniuk

Dec 2, 2025

John Kwasniuk, at the young age of 60, passed away on December 2, 2025. John is survived by his mother Cora Wojnar and the late John Kwasniuk. Dear brother of Maryann MacEwan (Sam) and Martin Davis (Francine). He is the stepson of Barbara Kwasniuk and the step sibling of William and Robert Davis, Kathy Furdella and Jacqueline Rivera. Relatives and...

Dennis Michael Martin, Sr.

Dennis Michael Martin, Sr.

Nov 26, 2025

Dennis Michael Martin, Sr.

Dennis passed away on November 26, 2025 at the age of 72. He is the beloved husband of the late Susan C. Martin (nee Jaworski). Dear father of Phillip (Sherry), Jason (Theresa), and Katie Paulson(Wayne). He will be sadly missed by his grandchildren, his sister Anne Meyers and his nieces and nephews as well as many friends....

David Kurtz

David Kurtz

Nov 15, 2025

DAVID F. KURTZ, 68, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania passed away suddenly at home on November 15, 2025. He was preceded in death by his wife, Toni Cini-Kurtz (2013). He was a devoted and cherished, father of Toni Hunt (Bobby), Kelly Kurtz-Andrews. Beloved Pop-Pop of Bobby Hunt, Nicole Janus and Kaylynn Young, brother, uncle and friend, and his presence will be deeply...

Loretta M. Gallagher

Loretta M. Gallagher

Nov 3, 2025

Loretta M. Gallagher (nee Chirico), age 84, of Philadelphia, PA passed away peacefully on November 3, 2025.  Beloved wife of the late William "Bill" M. Gallagher. Dearest mother of the late Paul Gallagher.

Born in Shenandoah, Pennsylvania, Loretta was raised in Philadelphia, where she raised her own family and created a lifetime of cherished memories.

Loretta was a devoted Mother and MomMom,...

M. Ruth Hotz

M. Ruth Hotz

Nov 2, 2025

HOTZ

Mary Ruth (née Parker) passed away peacefully on November 2, 2025 in her 102nd year.

Beloved wife of the late William C. Hotz. Loving mother of William J. (Barbara), Denise E. Earley (John), Donna M. Slabinski (Joe), Maureen P. Ullrich (George), and the late Brian Xavier. Cherished “Gran” of James Ullrich, Nicole Devitt (Tony), Erika Perry (Tim), Joseph F. Slabinski IV...

Eleanor Matulewicz

Eleanor Matulewicz

Oct 26, 2025

Eleanor Matulewicz, 97, passed away on October 26, 2025. Wife of the late Dominick Jeblonski and Walter J. Matulewicz. Beloved mother of Janet L. Konciw (Bohdan), Christopher Jeblonski (Diane) and Glenn Jeblonski (Gale). Also sadly missed by 7 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Services will be held privately.

Barbara Carr

Barbara Carr

Oct 26, 2025

Barbara Carr, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2025 at age 42. Beloved daughter of Robert and Leonora (nee Kalinowski). Dear sister of Mary Taylor (Gabor Kalafut) and Danielle Doyle, aunt of Mariah and Brendan Taylor, Gabi Kalafut, Alexander, Addison, Rimma Doyle, and great aunt of Aidan. Also survived by her aunt Larysa Carr and her family.

Relatives and friends are...

Dolores T. Volz

Dolores T. Volz

Oct 20, 2025

Dolores T. Volz 

October 20, 1936 - October 20, 2025 (89 Years Old) – Dolores T. Volz, Age 89, of Philadelphia, PA, passed away peacefully at Lansdale Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late William J. Volz, with whom she shared 51 wonderful years of marriage. Devoted and loving mother to Linda (Jim)...

John Spilis

John Spilis

Oct 18, 2025

John Joseph Spilis, age 64 of Bridesburg, Philadelphia passed away at home on October 18th, 2025. He was a loving and devoted father to his daughter, Angelica Spilis. He was a loving son to Joseph and Marie Spilis, brother to Joseph Spilis and wife Kathy, David Spilis, and Kathryn DiPasquale and husband George, a beloved uncle to Jennifer Uzupis and...

Janet M. Draper

Janet M. Draper

Oct 13, 2025

Janet M. Draper

March 27, 1952 ~ October 13, 2025

Jan M. Draper passed away suddenly on October 13, 2025, at the age of 73. She was born and raised in Southwest Philadelphia but lived most of her life in South Jersey.

Jan was the beloved daughter of the late Alton W. Draper and Margaret T. Calabresse. She was also preceded in death...

Carol Pickford

Carol Pickford

Oct 9, 2025

Carol Anne Pickford (nee Peters) passed away on October 9, 2025 at the age of 86.

Wife of the late Kenneth Pickford. Loving and devoted mother to Carol Dunson (Eric), Michael McCullough, Ronald McCullough (Colleen), Donna Pickford (Dennis) and Kenneth Pickford (Sue). She will be sadly missed by her grandchildren Carolanne, Eddie, Alicia, Aubrie, Michael, Eric, Jonathan, Liam, Alexander, Chace and...

Bernadette Dandalski

Bernadette Dandalski

Oct 7, 2025

Bernadette Dandalski, 83, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ October 7, 2025 on the Memorial of Our Lady of the Rosary. Beloved mother of Theresa H. Dandalski, Donnamae Maida, son-in-law (David), David T. Dandalski and Leon A. Dandalski. She is sadly missed by her beloved grandchildren, Eric, Alannah and Luke. Family and friends are invited...

James J. Passio

James J. Passio

Sep 27, 2025

James J. Passio (Jimmy, Bubba), A resident of Philadelphia, PA. was born on October 31st, 1971 and passed away on September 27th, 2025. He was the son of Anna Pawlowski & James D. Passio (Terri Passio), brother to Denise (Ken) & Robert (Kelly). Jimmy is survived by his parents & siblings along with niece Maria, & nephews Shaun & Bryce,...