Obituaries

of Bridesburg, born April 2, 1929, passed away on Monday Sept. 28, 2020 at the age of 91. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Hedwig and his youngest son Donald John Gosciniak PhD. (Sheila Flynn). He is survived by his son Leon E. Gosciniak D.O. (Eileen), 4 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Together Leon and Hedwig spent...

Leon J. Gosciniak of Bridesburg, passed away Monday, September 28, 2020. He was 91. He was the dear father of Leon E. Gosciniak, D.O. (Eileen), and the loving grandfather of Matthew (Lauren), Heather Schaefer (Robert), Jennifer Stanley (Austin), and Daniel (Sasha). He is also sadly missed by his great grandchildren Madeleine, Amelia, and Olivia and his dear "daughter", Cheryl Ann...

Walter Puchalski, Jr. passed away on September 26, 2020. Beloved husband of Marie (nee Beekler), loving father of Walter III (Christine Wlock) and William J., grandfather of Kevin and Keith and great grandfather of Skyleigh. Also survived by his sister Helen Gilbert and brother Edward Puchalski (Ellen Boice). Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Friday October 2nd from...

BARBALACERICHARD A.On July 31, 2020. Husband of the late Loretta F. (nee Olzanowski) on July 31, 2020. Beloved father of Richard J. Barbalace (Gundela Hachmann), Loretta Barbalace (William Rizzo), Daniel Barbalace and Marykay Nutini (Dennis). Also sadly missed by his grand-children Aiga, Katie and Alexandra. Dear brother of Joan Helen Dennis, Philip Barbalace and Eugene Douglas Barbalace. Relatives and friends...

PATTON BALCZAREKJACQUELINE E. (nee Kasprzak)Beloved wife of Edward, loving mother of Linda, Frank, Robert, and Elizabeth. Viewing Saturday10 A.M. in St. John Cantius Chapel, followed by her 11 A.M. Funeral Mass. Full details at

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CZAJKOWSKIDOLORES On July 29, 2020. Beloved sister of Richard (Rosemary), Justine 'Tina' and the late Eugene (Kathryn). Dear aunt of Kimberly Schwartz and Kari Czajkowski. Also sadly missed by her great nieces Chloe' and Emme. Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Thursday, August 6, 2020 beginning at 9:30 A.M. at the St. John Cantius Chapel, 4400 block of...

NOVAKLINDA L.on June 25, 2020. Beloved wife of Thomas A. Novak. Loving mother of Michael, Mark and Robin Novak and grandmother of Kyra, Chloe and Jace. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Tuesday, July 7, 2020 beginning at 10 A.M. at THE SLABINSKI SUCHARSKI FUNERAL HOME, 2614 Orthodox St., Phila. PA 19137. Services 12 Noon. Interment Oakland...

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Nancy R. Hamski (nee Carr) on June 14, 2020. Beloved wife of Francis J. Hamski. Loving mother of Christina Montagna, Crystal McGettigan (Dennis), Adam Hamski and the late Alphonse Montagna. Mom mom of Jasmine Lees, Taylor McGettigan and Anna McGettigan. Dear sister of Cheryl Bembischew (Pop),Patricia Zeidman (Richard), Joyce Rosati (Joseph), James Carr, Jr. (Dorothy), Gary Carr, Linda Carr (Ken),...

Hedwig A. "Harriet" (Szwajkowski) Gosciniak passed away Sunday, May 31, 2020. She was the beloved wife of Leon J. Gosciniak, the dear mother of Leon E. Gosciniak, D.O. (Eileen) and the late Donald J. Gosciniak, Ph.D. (Sheila Flynn), and the loving grandmother of Matthew (Lauren), Heather Schaefer (Robert), Jennifer Stanley (Austin) and Daniel (Sasha). She is also sadly missed by...

GOSCINIAKHEDWIG A. "HARRIET"(nee Szwajkowski) On May 31, 2020. Beloved wife of Leon J. Gosciniak. Dear mother of Leon E. Gosciniak, D.O. (Eileen) and the late Donald J. Gosciniak, PhD. (Sheila Flynn). Loving grand-mother of Matthew (Lauren), Heather Schaefer (Robert), Jennifer Stanley (Austin) and Daniel (Sasha). Also sadly missed by her great-grand-children Madeleine, Amelia and Olivia, her dear "daughter" Cheryl Ann...

Rita M. Borski (nee Savage) on June 3, 2020 after a battle with the Covid19 virus. Born and raised in the Port Richmond section of Philadelphia, Rita was a proud resident of Harrowgate and a life time member of St. Joan of Arc Church. Wife of the late Robert A. Borski Sr. Beloved mother of Robert A. Borski Jr. (Karen),...

PELCZARSKIHEDWIG E. (nee Strahl)

on May 20, 2020. Dear wife of the late Edwin. Beloved mother of Paul (Allison), Richard (Merrill), Thomas (Helen), Christine Soda (Gino) and the late Marie Pelczarski. Sadly missed by 11 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Sister of the late Anthony and Stephen Strahl. Service will be private at the convenience of the family.

SR. M. ROSELITA BRADLEY, CSFNROSELITA BRADLEYOn May 9, 2020 at age 87. Survived by her sisters Anne Bradley, Mary Melly 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 Mass will be celebrated for...

BOYCEHELEN R. (nee Galup)On April 30, 2020. Wife of the late John B. Boyce. Beloved mother of John P. Boyce (Cathy), James A. Boyce (Ginger) and the late Francis J. Boyce (Faye). Also sadly missed by 4 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Services and interment will be private.

Beatrice Kuczynski passed away on April 24, 2020. Loving daughter of the late Regina L. (nee Zebrowski) and Edward A. Kuczynski. Dear sister of the late Anthony W. Kuczynski (Susana) and Edward J Kuczynski. Survived by her devoted sister Marie Kuczynski, her loving nephew Anthony W. Kuczynski Jr. (Kristen) and by her great nephew Anthony J. Kuczynski. Beatrice was a...

yan Slattery, 43, of Bridesburg, passed away suddenly on April 18, 2020. Ryan was the devoted husband to Kristin (nee Ferrero), and cherished dad to Christopher (Angelina), Marissa, Killian, Scarlett and his fur buddies Bo and Hank. Ryan was also going to be the proud dziadzi of a granddaughter arriving in June and he is the beloved son of the...

Jean Dolores McGrath (nee Carter) age 86 passed away peacefully surrounded by all her loved ones. Jean was born in Philadelphia on January 9, 1934. Jean met and married the love of her life Clarence on August 3, 1952. They decided to make Bridesburg their home where they raised their family. Jean's love was unconditional when it came to her...

GRECOMICHAEL V. of Philadelphia, PA, the Olney section, originally from East Falls on Calumet Street passed away peacefully at age 94 on April 20, 2020. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Eleanor (nee Holp). He is also survived by his 4 beloved children, Eileen (Laporte, Thomas A.), Michael J., Janet (Rorer, John), and Stephen (Barbara). He...