Obituaries

Cecilia Olender (nee Kazmierczak) 79, of Philadelphia, died Monday, June 7, 2021. Born on January 17, 1942 in Germany, she was the daughter of the late Josef and Josepha Kazmierczak (Kolodziejska). Devoted wife of the late Krzysztof "Chris", loving mother of twin daughters Christina Benham (David) and Alicia Shelkin (finacee' Kevin). Cecilia was an x-ray technician for the majority of...

SR. M. JOSEPHA GAGLIARDI, CSFN THERESA GAGLIARDI On May 17, 2021, at age 82. Survived by her sister Cookie Versino, niece Andrea Bozzano (James), nephew Anthony Versino (Damaris), great nephews Giovanni, Xavier, Jacob and the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth. Funeral arrangements are private. In lieu of flowers, donations in Sr. Josepha's name to the Sisters of the...

SASKIEWICZ BENJAMIN J., JR Passed away on May 2, 2021. Loving son of the late Laura Saskiewicz, beloved brother of Frank Saskiewicz and Barbara Etschman. Also survived by loving nieces and nephews. Benjamin was an avid golfer and member of Pennsauken Country Club and proudly served in the US Navy and was a member of American Legion Post 821. Relatives...

SR. M. FRANCESCA ONLEY, CSFN PATRICIA ONLEY On April 17, 2021, Sister of the Holy Family of Nazareth for 71 years, passed away at the age of 88. She served as the president and chief administrative officer of Holy Family University in Phila. beginning in 1981 until her retirement in 2014. She is survived by her brother David (Blanche), sister...

GAWLINSKI MILDRED C. (NEE WOLKOWICZ) On April 13, 2021. Wife of the late John F., dear mother of John (late Chris), Ann Marie Potchak (John), Teresa and the late David. Grandmother of Laura (Matt), Cathy (Walter), Michael, and also survived by 4 great grandchildren. Sister of the late Josephine Darabasz. Relatives, friends, members of St. John Cantius Holy Family Sodality,...

John P. "Bucky" Boyle who grew up in Philadelphia, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2021 at age 80 in the Deer Meadows Retirement and Rehab Community. He was the son of the late Grace and Joseph P. Boyle. He attended St. Michael's grade school and North Catholic High School, he then joined the Army after high school and proudly...

Irene Augustine passed away on April 15, 2021. Beloved sister of John Augustine (late Kathleen) and Paul Augustine. Dear aunt of Donna Gaffney. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Thursday 10 AM at Slabinski Sucharski Funeral Home 2614 Orthodox Street. Prayer service will begin 11 AM and her interment will be held privately.

NEVADONSKI JAMES R. On March 22, 2021. Beloved husband of Barbara J. (nee Lisicki). Loving father of Mark M. (Judy Frank) and Michele A. Ehly (Sam). Also sadly missed by his grandchildren Christopher Ehly (Ann) and Caitlin Ehly (finance James), great granddaughter Elizabeth Grace Ehly, his sister Dorothy Elitz and nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his...

Edward T. Maminski passed away on February 28th, 2021 (c. 1937) joining his beloved wife Barbara (nee Ferst) in their enteral home. Edward T. Maminski met & fell in love with Barbara A. (ne. Ferst). They were married October 29, 1960. Together, they built a life full of love. Edward & Barbara were married 42 years until his bride passed...

MC CLOSKEY EDWARD J. Age 83, passed away February 24, 2021. Beloved husband of Regina "Jean" nee Abramczyk for 61 years. Devoted father of Edward J. McCloskey Jr. and Cheryl Ann Tommassello (Bob). Proud grandfather of Alexander McCloskey, Salvatore Tommassello and Gabrielle McCloskey. Distinguished retired Phila. Police Officer and 2nd V.P. of the Polish Police Assoc. Viewing Saturday, March 6th,...

Florence E. Snyder, 85 of Warminster, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on February 25, 2021. Florence was born in Philadelphia, PA on August 15,1935 to the late Thomas and Florence (Reed) Coates. She was the beloved wife of the late Paul Snyder and is survived by her seven children: Joseph (Debra), Darlene Lange (Eddie), Denise Rozman (Tony), John (Dee), Geoffrey (Becky),...

Edward J McCloskey, passed away on February 24, 2021. Beloved husband of Regina "Jean" nee Abramczyk for 61 years. Devoted father of Edward J McCloskey Jr and Cheryl Ann Tommassello (Bob). Proud grandfather of Alexander McCloskey, Salvatore Tommassello, and Gabrielle McCloskey. Also survived by loving nieces, nephews and friends. Born and raised in Fishtown, Ed attended Holy Name of Jesus...

Viola DuBeck, beloved Mom, Grandmom, Granny, Sister, Aunt and Friend to many passed away on Saturday, February 27th, 2021. Vi was born in Port Richmond, Philadelphia on June 4th, 1927 and resided in Bridesburg for 70 years. Loving wife of the late Edward (Nick) DuBeck, Sister of Gertrude (Trudi) Joseph, the late Victoria (Bunny) Zukowski and James Mulrine. She will...

BERGER EDWARD S., SR. Loving husband of the late Rita H. (nee Kowalski) and beloved father of Eddie Jr., Joseph "Jay," and Rita Marie, passed away February 18, 2021 at the age of 82. Sadly missed by his children; his brothers, Stanley Berger and Francis "Huckle" Berger; his sister, Theresa Leddick; numerous multigenerational nieces and nephews; and his many grandpets,...

Edward S. Berger, Sr., loving husband and father of three children, passed away Thursday, February 18, 2021 at the age of 82. Edward was born on January 2, 1939 to Sabina and Joseph Berger in Port Richmond and was the second oldest of six children. Affectionately referred to as "Wildcat" by friends and family, Ed grew up a die-hard fan...

Edward S. Berger Sr. BERGER EDWARD S., SR. Loving husband of the late Rita H. (nee Kowalski) and beloved father of Eddie Jr., Joseph "Jay," and Rita Marie, passed away February 18, 2021 at the age of 82. Sadly missed by his children; his brothers, Stanley Berger and Francis "Huckle" Berger; his sister, Theresa Leddick; numerous multigenerational nieces and nephews;...

MIKUS GERTRUDE M. Passed away on Feb. 10, 2021 at age 89. Beloved wife of the late Edward, Loving mother of Anne Estelle (James), Edward (Debra), William (Christina) and Victoria Kholghi (Hossein). Dear grandmother of Laura, Emily Fyfe (Justin), Brian, Keith and Scott Mikus; brother of John Houben and cousin of Mary Anne Duffy and Resl Beck. Trudy worked for...

KENT TERRENCE C. Age 60, of Bensalem, PA on January 31, 2021. Beloved son of the late Francis G. and Elizabeth M. Kent. Brother of John F. Kent (Francy), Gerald P. Kent (Thomas), Anne Marie Smith (Gene) and the late Margaret J. Bach. Also sadly missed by loving nephews and nieces. Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Friday,...

SR. M. IRMINA PASZKIEWICZ, CSFN EVELYN PASZKIEWICZ On January 27, 2021 at age 91. Survived by her brother Norbert Paszkiewicz, sisters Rita Zgorski, Phyllis Nardi and Theresa Dusack, many nieces and nephews and the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth. Interment will be private in keeping with current health and safety guidelines of the Sisters of the Holy Family...

Sr. M. Susanne Danoski, CSFN Cecilia Danoski On January 17, 2021 at age 84. Survived by her sisters Angeline Danoski and Carol Muraszewski; nephews Mark, Robert, Eric and Kim Muraszewski; nieces Kathy (nee Muraszewski) and Arleen Silverman. Also survived by many cousins and Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth. Interment will be private in keeping with current health and...