Obituaries

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...

SR. M. PAUL ROZANSKA, CSFN GENEVIEVE ROZANSKA On January 13, 2021 at age 86. Survived by her cousin Colette Buccella and her sons Jonathan Buccella and Christopher Kurtz. Also survived by her cousin Lisa Jones (Shaun) and their son Shaun Michael Jones and the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth. Sr. M. Paul's last ministry was treasurer of Holy...

DANVERS JAMES L. On January 11, 2021. Beloved husband of Ann Marie (nee Kasiewski). Loving father of Jeanette Danvers and Philip Danvers (Lisa) and grandfather of Philip J. and Gavin W. Danvers. Dear brother of Anne Marie Wengraitis, Catherine Cicchini and the late John Keifer, Rose Ellen Mato Salzstein and Thomas Danvers. Also sadly missed by his brother-in-law Charles Kasiewski...

SR. M. LAURETTA MATUSIK, CSFN LAURA MATUSIK On January 1, 2021 at age 98. Survived by her sister-in-law, Frances Matusik of Maspeth, NY and many cousins 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 of Nazareth, Holy Family Province. A...

Gilbert J Dougherty Jr, Gil, passed away at the age of 70 on December 27, 2020 surrounded by his loved ones. Beloved husband and best friend of 31 years to Elaine (nee Matwiejczyk). Loving father to Jennifer (Jeremy) Dwyer, Gilbert III ( Kerilyne). Pop pop to Tyler, Madelyn and one on the way in the May. Brother to Patrick (...

Rita C. Hays passed away peacefully on December 1, 2020. Wife of the late Edgar R. Hays, devoted mom of Gerry L. Beverley (Lloyd), Dennis M. Hays (Colleen) and the late Carl Hays. Proud grandmom of 8 and great-grandmom of 13. Rita's funeral mass and interment will be held privately. In lieu of flowers your donation to the Delaware Valley...

John Samuel Kelley IV was born in Philadelphia on January 18, 1992 to Frances Rose (nee Wright) and the late John Samuel Kelley III and unexpectedly passed away on November 14, 2020. John John was 28 years old. He loved golfing, fishing, video gaming, drawing, watching movies and making people laugh. His love of Steve's Prince of Cheesesteaks is legendary...

on October 22, 2020 at age 85. Survived by her sister Loretta Ward, her cousins Mercedes Duffy of Bristol. PA, Margie Dupre of Flemington, NJ 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 of Nazareth, Holy Family Province. A Memorial...

age 77, on October 15, 2020. Beloved son of the late Joseph and Laura Cancelliere. Dear brother of the late Joanne Cancelliere. Survived by his nephew Michael Hummel and niece Michele Hummel, his aunt Rita Konzelman, great nephews, cousins and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing and funeral Friday, Oct. 23 after 9am at St. Dominic's Church,...

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of James Hibble. He suddenly passed away at 24 years old on Tuesday, October 13, 2020. James was a lifelong resident of Bridesburg and graduate of Franklin Towne Charter High School. He was a loving, free spirit with a heart of gold. He loved, and he loved hard. If...

On October 9, 2020. Beloved husband of Phyllis A. Rooney (nee Murawski). Loving father of Susan Gasiewski (Walt), Michael P. Rooney Jr. (Tina) and the late John Barry Rooney. Also sadly missed by 9 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Dear brother of Betty Lou Crockett, Francis Rooney, Rosemary Kacprowicz and Margaret Ann Verbilla. Mickey was a retiree of Rohm &...

Passed peacefully on October 3, 2020. Loving husband of Rose and devoted father to John, Sally Chmielewski (Stash), Joseph, Michael and the late Bill along with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Due to Covid a Memorial Service shall be celebrated at a future date. Further information at: SlabinskiFuneralHome.com